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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 any UK three‑letter station code (CRS) to switch instantly.
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GRES June 2025 news
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Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the glorious sunshine. I can’t believe that we’re already in June!
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Celebrate the 50th GRES Exhibition with Our Limited Edition 00 Gauge Wagon!
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To commemorate the milestone 50th GRES Model Railway Exhibition, taking place on 1st & 2nd November 2025 in Gravesend, we are proud to announce the release of a special Limited Edition GRES 00 Gauge Wagon.
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Railway 200
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In 2025, the United Kingdom celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, marking two centuries since the inauguration of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825. This pioneering venture revolutionized transportation, paving the way for the extensive rail networks we rely on today. To commemorate this bicentennial milestone, numerous events and exhibitions are planned…
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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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RAILWAY CLUB DIRECTORY
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RAILWAY CLUB DIRECTORY Railway enthusiasts usually have interest in a wide spectrum of railways including heritage railways, traditional railway societies, locomotive societies and model railway clubs. The RCD covers all four aspects with cross-referencing between them. If you like a particular heritage railway, for example, you can readily locate the traditional railway society most closely…
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Society for railway enthusiasts in Gravesend appoint first female chairperson in 53-year history
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Ella Marcar was voted in as the first woman chair of the Gravesend Rail Enthusiasts Society (GRES) at the group’s AGM in September. Ella had served as a committee member for many years, including the roles of publicity officer, secretary and treasurer. She shares her passion for railways with her husband George, who is the society’s exhibition…