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Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
Gravesend Live Departures
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Gillingham (Kent)
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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: 98
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Southfleet station Road Bridge Infill Project Jan 2025 followup and site visit
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Station Road Bridge, Southfleet, Undergoes Infill to Improve Safety The historic Station Road Bridge in Southfleet, Kent, is currently undergoing an infill process to address safety concerns and improve its structural integrity. The project, managed by National Highways and carried out by Hammond (ECS) Ltd, is expected to last approximately seven weeks, starting from January…
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GRES February 2025 Update
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Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and keeping warm! It was good to see 13 GRES members take part in the Annual Quiz at the Rose & Crown, Shorne on Thursday 23 January, including our quiz master Matt Hills. A good time was had by all and congratulations to Robin, Heather and…
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Happy New Year
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We hope you all had a good Christmas Please take look at our calendar for the latest information on meetings and events for 2025. Also please like and follow our latest Facebook site here, the old site will no longer be updated from 01/01/2025 GRES wishes you and your family a happy new year. Cover…
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Southeastern Train Enthusiasts – The Dungeness nuclear waste train
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The Dungeness nuclear waste train, operated by Direct Rail Services (DRS), is a vital component of the UK’s nuclear fuel transport system. It runs weekly, moving spent nuclear fuel from the Dungeness B power station in Kent to Sellafield in Cumbria for reprocessing and storage. This operation is part of the ongoing decommissioning process at…
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Community Spirit Shines at Sunday Exhibition: A Special Surprise for One Little Girl
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Sunday afternoon at the exhibition was filled with warmth, laughter, and the sound of excited chatter. The highlight of the day came when a young family approached the stand, where Ella and her team were managing the tombola. The family’s daughter, eyes wide with excitement, had her heart set on winning the coveted James teddy.…
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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: 8
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: 30
GRES Family day 2026
For the second year, we are proud to announce Family Day 2026, on 21st June, 2026. Views: 45
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: 32