News
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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.
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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!
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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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Sad Passing of Peter Willis
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Hello I thought I’d just send a formal message to say very sadly, Dad Peter passed away very peacefully on bank holiday Monday (26th May 2025) , surrounded by loved ones.
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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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GRES May 2025 news
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Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the glorious sunshine. For any Stars Wars fans, may the fourth be with you…!
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GRES April 2025 news
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Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well. Although we lost an hour’s sleep, it looks like Spring has sprung at last! Thank you to the members who responded to the survey about a GRES-commissioned wagon to mark 50 years of GRES Model Railway Exhibitions. The votes have been and varified and we…
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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 March 2025 News
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Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well, avoiding various winter bugs and keeping warm (as the weather is still chilly)! Also, we have a new and improved Facebook group, so may I ask you to join and tell all your friends and family: https://www.facebook.com/people/GRES-Gravesend-Railway-Enthusiasts-Society/61552508150631/ We have some interesting scheduled GRES meetings coming up in March, as follows:…
