GRES
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Thank you for attending our 49th Model Railway Exhibition
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On behalf of the Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the GRES 2024 Exhibition on the 2nd and 3rd of November. To our traders and exhibitors: your incredible displays, products, and expertise truly brought the event to life. Thank you for your dedication,…
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GRES will be attending the Whitstable Model Railway Exhibition on 9th November 2024
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GRES will be presenting Windmill Hill at the Whitstable Model Railway Exhibition on 9th November 2024 Admission: Adults £5, Children free (under 16 with a full paying adult) A5 whitstable exhib handbill 2024 (Page 02)
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This weekend – Young Exhibitors and Family entertainment provided at the Gravesend Model Railway Show
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The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) cordially invite you to Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, DA11 8AQ on Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd November. Pictured with Mayor Cllr Daniel Adewale King in Autumn 2023, when she became GRES’s first female chair, GRES Chair Ella Marcar said: “There will be 18 railway layouts from small…
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Station Road Bridge Infill Project Jan 2025
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The Station Road Bridge near the former Southfleet Station, Kent, carries the B262 road over the disused Gravesend West Branch railway line. Constructed in the 1880s, the bridge was part of a railway line that played a key role in connecting river traffic from Southend and Clacton with Gravesend Pier. The line remained in use…
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St Georges Exhibition August 2024 – And That’s a Wrap!
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And That’s a Wrap! The St George’s Art Exhibition for 2024 has officially concluded, and all the layouts have been safely moved into storage. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited and helped out! We welcomed nearly 800 visitors to the exhibition. Over the two weeks, we had a steady stream of people to…
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GRES modelling group attending Tiny Transport celebration this month
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The GRES modelling group are proud to announce that we will be attending the Tiny Transport celebration event from 20th August to 31st August 2024* at Gravesend’s Art Centre in the St George’s Shopping Centre. More details of the event can be found here. *Last date changed to Saturday 31st August
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The Tom Fletcher GRES Annual Outing – Saturday 6 July 2024
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GRES 2024 Outing was organised by our Chairman – Ella Marcar Plan for the day 08.00 – Suggested time to be at St Paul’s URC Church, Singlewell 08.15 – Departure of midi-coach (with a comfort stop part-way) 10.30 to 12.30 – Visit to Colne Valley Railway (CVR) 13.45 to 16.45 – Visit to Epping &…
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Southeastern Train Enthusiasts – Class 37254 “Cardiff Canton”
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Class 37 locomotives have been a staple of the British railway network for decades. Among them, No. 37254 stands out due to its unique history and association with Cardiff Canton depot. This article explores the background, service life, and legacy of this iconic diesel-electric locomotive. Origins of Class 37 The Class 37 locomotives,…
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Erith Model Railway Society Exhibition 25th and 26th January 2025
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Erith Model Railway Society Exhibition 25th and 26th January 2025 Saturday 25th January – 10:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday 26th January – 10:00am to 4:00pm. Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, NR Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW. Click on the postcode above to be redirected to Google Maps. Please do check before you travel. Thank you. Travelling by Car:…
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Gainsborough Model Railway Society
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Gainsborough Model Railway has one of the largest model railways in ‘O’ gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central. This is no ordinary model railway, but a truly remarkable product of the model makers art. The building of the present railway commenced in 1953, and has now become one of…