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Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
Gravesend Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
23:33
London Cannon Street
0
On time
10-car, Southeastern
23:44
Faversham
2
On time
6-car, Southeastern
23:47
Gillingham (Kent)
2
On time
8-car, Thameslink
00:02
Dartford
1
On time
8-car, Thameslink
00:14
Faversham
2
On time
6-car, Southeastern
00:17
Gillingham (Kent)
2
On time
8-car, Thameslink
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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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The Old Gentleman’s Saloon – Zoom meeting given by Chris Lawson
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Zoom meeting on the saloon that appeared in the film “The Railway Children” that was filmed on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The talk was given by Chris Lawson Views: 33
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Zoom talk – Gravesend West branch
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A Zoom meeting given by Bob Poole and Henry Harryman of the Gravesend West branch history. Views: 15
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Zoom Meeting – Gainsborough Model Railway
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A talk by Society member, Henry Harryman, on the brilliant Gainsborough model railway. Views: 14
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The Unknown Warrior Zoom Presentation
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An excellent recording of a Zoom meeting about the National Memorial Locomotive by the LMS Patriot Project team. Also more interesting videos: 5551 “The Unknown Warrior” & 66418 “Patriot” at The Crewe Heritage Centre on Armistice Day 2018 New Build Steam News round-up (3), 2017 – New Build Steam Views: 15
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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: 47
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: 48