About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
London Victoria Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
14:16
Littlehampton
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On time
8-car, Southern
14:20
Crystal Palace
13
On time
4-car, Southern
14:20
East Grinstead
15
On time
8-car, Southern
14:24
Eastbourne
18
On time
12-car, Southern
14:27
Orpington
3
On time
8-car, Southeastern
14:29
Brighton
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On time
8-car, Gatwick Express
14:29
Gravesend
6
On time
8-car, Southeastern
14:35
Portsmouth Harbour, Bognor Regis
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On time
12-car, Southern
14:36
Crystal Palace
–
On time
4-car, Southern
14:38
Reigate
–
On time
4-car, Southern
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GRES Exhibition 2026 – This weekend – Saturday 24 October 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
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The countdown is almost over and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the 51st Annual Gravesend Model Railway Show this weekend at St George’s Church Hall, Church Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DJ. The exhibition takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of model railway layouts, specialist traders,…
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Britain’s Double-Decker Train Experiment: The SR Class 4DD
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The experimental SR Class 4DD double-decker trains were a unique feature of the Dartford and Gravesend routes in the 1950s and 60s. This post brings together historic images, press cuttings, and preservation leads to tell their story. Views: 1,224
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GRES September 2025 news – including event on Saturday 30 August
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Hello Folks I hope you all had a good bank holiday weekend and enjoyed the glorious weather. Views: 41
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Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF at Rochester Cathedral until Sunday 31 August 2025
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Hello Folks If you have not yet had an opportunity to visit Rochester Cathedral this month, you may be interested to see the newly restored Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF, rebuilt by the Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Limited (MAPSL) on display inside until Sunday 31 August. The free exhibition will be open between 10.00 – 17.00…
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A Successful GRES Family Day: A Celebration of Community, Railways, and Fun
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We’re delighted to report that the GRES Family Day on Sunday 22 June 2025 was a great success, with over 100 visitors joining us for a day full of railway heritage, interactive exhibits, and community spirit. Whether young or young-at-heart, attendees told us they had a fantastic time—and we couldn’t agree more! Views: 74
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GRES July 2025 news
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Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and staying safe in the heatwave. Views: 73
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Must Read Articles
GRES October 2026 news
Hello Folks Sorry for the delay in sending this email. As we are now in October, the days have started to get shorter and darkness comes sooner each evening – and we put the clocks back one hour at the…
GRES August 2026 news
Hello Folks We’ve enjoyed/endured a further heatwave during July and as I write this I’m pleased to see that the temperature has dropped slightly. I hope you are all continuing to keep well, keep cool and stay hydrated. Views: 48
GRES July 2026 news
Hello Folks Happy American Independence Day! We’ve enjoyed/endured a heatwave during June and it looks like we have another one coming next week. I hope you are all continuing to keep well, keep cool and stay hydrated. Views: 33
Highlights from the GRES Family Day Event 2026
The GRES Family Day, held on Sunday 21 June 2026, was a warm, lively and thoroughly enjoyable celebration of railway modelling, hands on activities and community spirit. Despite the hot weather and the added challenge of Father’s Day, the event welcomed…
GRES June 2026 news
Hello Folks We’ve enjoyed two Bank Holiday Weekends and a heatwave. I hope you are all keeping well, keeping cool and staying hydrated. Views: 49