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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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: 978
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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: 26
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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: 60
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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: 60
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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