About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
Gravesend Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
20:17
Rainham (Kent)
2
On time
8-car, Thameslink
20:29
Luton
1
On time
8-car, Thameslink
20:33
London Cannon Street
0
On time
10-car, Southeastern
20:44
Ramsgate
2
On time
12-car, Southeastern
20:45
London St Pancras (Intl)
1
On time
6-car, Southeastern
20:47
Rainham (Kent)
2
On time
8-car, Thameslink
20:59
Luton
1
On time
8-car, Thameslink
21:03
London Cannon Street
0
On time
8-car, Southeastern
21:17
Rainham (Kent)
–
On time
8-car, Thameslink
21:29
Luton
–
On time
8-car, Thameslink
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GRES Family day 2026
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For the second year, we are proud to announce Family Day 2026, on 21st June, 2026. Views: 19
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GRES Exhibition 2026 – We Have a Venue!
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We’re delighted to share some fantastic news with all our members, supporters, and exhibitors. After a period of uncertainty, GRES is pleased to confirm that our 2026 Exhibition now has a venue booked and preparations are officially underway. Views: 80
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Simon Hall — Strawberry Line – Exhibiting at The 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show
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Simon Hall — author of 5 children’s books set on heritage railways, will be exhibiting his Strawberry Line books and providing a treasure-hunt map and activities for families. Look out for his pet giraffe Boo on the day. Event details When: Sat 1st November 2025 — 10:00 to 15:00 Sun: Sun 2nd November 2025…
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GRES Wagon celebrates 50 years of model railway exhibitions
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The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) celebrates its 55th birthday in 2025, having started in 1970. While the Society has held model railway exhibitions in and around Gravesend from that time, there have been a few gaps, the last being for the pandemic in 2020. So, this year we celebrate 50 years of model railway…
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Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show
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Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is proud to present the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show, taking place at Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent DA11 8AQ on: Saturday 1 November 2025 — 10am to 5pm Sunday 2 November 2025 — 10am to…
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GRES October 2025 news
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Hello Folks Having entered autumn, the warm weather appears to be over as cooler weather has arrived. I hope you’re keeping well and keeping warm. Views: 46
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GRES Model Club Open Day – Saturday 18th October 2025
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The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is delighted to invite you to our Model Club Open Day on Saturday, 18th October 2025, at Higham Memorial Hall. Doors open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Views: 59
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GRES May 2026 news
Hello Folks Happy Bank Holiday Weekend. And for those of you who are sci-fi fans, Happy Star Wars Day on Monday! I hope you are all keeping well. Views: 23
GRES April 2026 news
Hello Folks Happy Easter! I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the warmer weather. We had two interesting and entertaining meetings during March. On Tuesday 3rd, Bob Gibbs told us about the luck of KoKura and how a combination…
GRES March 2026 news
Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well. And still it has rained during February, although as I write this it has stopped raining and the sun is shining! Views: 27
OO Gauge Layout for Sale – Grove Ferry Station (SER)
OO Gauge Layout – Grove Ferry Station (SER) This OO gauge layout is a near-exact replica of the long-forgotten mainline station at Grove Ferry, on the Canterbury to Thanet branch of the South Eastern Railway (SER). Views: 120
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor — A New Adventure on the Rails
Dovetail Games, the studio best known for its highly detailed Train Sim World series, is taking the beloved blue tank engine into new territory. In partnership with Mattel, the company has announced Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor. Views: 138