GRES

  • OO Gauge Layout for Sale – Grove Ferry Station (SER)

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    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).

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    Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor — A New Adventure on the Rails

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    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.

  • GRES February 2026 news

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    Hello Folks What a wet start to 2026! I hope you have not been too affected by the persistent rain. We managed to arrange three teams for the quiz night at the Three Daws on Thursday, 22nd. Thanks are due…

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    Live Train Departure Board

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    See the latest train departure times at Gravesend Station—refreshed continuously and styled like a classic British station board. If Gravesend isn’t your local station, no problem: you can select another station with the Station Selector beneath the board, or enter…

  • Important Notice for GRES November 2026 Exhibtion

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    Following the success of our Gravesend Model Railway Show in November 2025, we’d like to begin by saying a huge thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited, and supported us. The weekend was a fantastic celebration of railway modelling, and…

  • GRES January 2026 news

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    Hello Folks Happy New Year! I hope you had a good Christmas and you’re keeping warm in 2026. We’re back and have another exciting programme for you.

  • 🎄 Season’s Greetings from GRES 🚂

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    As we come to the end of another busy and rewarding year, everyone at the Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) would like to wish our members, friends, supporters, and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

  • GRES December 2025 news

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    Hello Folks I hope you’re all keeping well and warm. On Tuesday, 2 December, a group of us enjoyed a delicious Christmas Meal at the Rose & Crown pub in Shorne. Following the efforts that the Chair, Ella, put into…

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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…

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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:…