Welcome to GRES

50th Model Railway Exhibition 2025 -Saturday
2025-11-01 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Northfleet School for Girls, Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8AQ

50th Model Railway Exhibition 2025 -Sunday
2025-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Northfleet School for Girls, Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8AQ

Club Talk - Tuesday 4 Nov 2025 - Chatham Traction and GKE68 - Both unique - Gordon Mackley
2025-11-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Club Talk – Tuesday 4 Nov 2025 – Chatham Traction and GKE68 – Both unique – Gordon Mackley

Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

Modelling Group Evening 13th November 2025
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent
GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that we maintain collectively.
We hold meetings twice a month at our venue in Longfield, Kent, providing an opportunity for members to collaborate, share ideas, and work on layouts together. The specific meeting dates can be found here.
To become a part of the GRES Model Railway Club, you will need to have an active GRES membership as well as a subscription to the Model Railway Club.

Club Talk - Thursday 20 Nov 2025 - Fastrack - Isobel Hedley-Jones
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Isobel Hedley-Jones will be visiting to tell us about Go-Ahead’s operation of Fastrack as well as the new Kent Country brand. So, join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

Banstead Winter Model Railway Exhibition 2025
2025-11-22 10:00 - 17:00 | 3rd Banstead Scout Group, Scout Ridge, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1RB, 3rd Banstead Scout Group, Scout Ridge,, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1RB, United Kingdom
The Banstead Winter Model Railway Exhibition 2025 will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the 3rd Banstead Scout Group on Scout Ridge.

The North Downs Model Railway Circle presents it and benefits the 3rd Banstead Scouts.

The event starts at 10:00 AM and runs until 5:00 PM.

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 3rd Banstead Scout Group, Scout Ridge, Banstead, Surrey
Presented by: The North Downs Model Railway Circle
Charity: In aid of the 3rd Banstead Scouts
Cost: Adults £6, Senior/Disabled £5, Under 16s £3, Families [2+2] £12

Modelling Group Evening 26th November 2025
2025-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent

Club Talk - Tuesday 2 Dec 2025 - Christmas Meal (venue tbc - not Emmanuel Church)
2025-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Kent
Club Talk – Tuesday 2 Dec 2025 – Christmas Meal (venue tbc – not Emmanuel Church)

Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

Modelling Group Evening 11th December 2025
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent

Christmas Carol Service 13th December on board the Medway Queen 4-6pm
2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Medway Queen, Medway Queen, Gillingham Pier Pier Approach Rd Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1RX
December 13th Carol Service – Season extended. Medway Queen will be open to visitors during the day.
​We will be holding a Carol Service, with mince pies and mulled wine to follow. Then we will close the ship for the winter. Starting again in the middle of February. No charge, but please book your places.
pambathurst@sky.com

Location: The Medway Queen is berthed at Gillingham Pier, Gillingham ME7 1RX.
Time: The ship will be open to visitors during the day (11am to 4pm, last admission 3pm), followed by the carol service.
Admission: Entry by donation, booking is required for catering purposes (mince pies and mulled wine will be available).
Booking Information: To book your place, please get in touch with Pam Bathurst via email at pambathurst@sky.com or by phone at 07790 179760.

If you wish to attend their carol service, please call, message, or email Pam Bathurst, as numbers are required for catering purposes.
Notes for Visitors:
​Disabled access is limited, and access to the ship depends on the tides. It may also occasionally be necessary to close the ship to visitors because of the restoration work.
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Clacton Model Railway Show Sunday 14th December 2025 - 10am – 4pm
2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Clacton Leisure Centre, Vista Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 6DB, Clacton Leisure Centre,, Vista Road, Clacton-on-Sea,, Essex, CO15 6DB, United Kingdom
Sunday 14th – Clacton Model Railway Show, Clacton Leisure Centre, Vista Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 6DB
(10am – 4pm).
Adults – £8,
Concessions – £5,
Accompanied Under 16s – £5,
Family – £15.
Up to 20 layouts, trade stands, plus other displays.

Maidstone & Mid Kent Model Railway Exhibition 2025
2025-12-29 10:00 - 2025-12-30 16:00 | Lockmeadow Market Hall, Barker Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LW, United Kingdom

Saturday 3rd January 2026 - New Year Travelcard Day
2026-01-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Kent
🚆 Travelcard Day Out – Itinerary
Outbound Journey
Depart Chatham: 09:10 – SoutheasternDepart Strood: 09:17 – SoutheasternDepart Higham: 09:22 – SoutheasternDepart Gravesend: 09:30 – SoutheasternArrive Abbey Wood: 09:57 – Southeastern
📍 Meeting point:Top level at Abbey Wood station, at ground level by the ticket barriers.

London Travel
Depart Abbey Wood: 10:09 – Elizabeth line / SoutheasternArrive Woolwich Arsenal: 10:22
Depart Woolwich Arsenal: 10:32 – DLRArrive Stratford: 11:19
Depart Stratford: 11:41 – Mildmay line (formerly London Overground)Arrive Willesden Junction: 12:20
Depart Willesden Junction: 12:41 – Bakerloo lineArrive Paddington: 13:03
🍴 Lunch break at Paddington

🎟️ What Ticket to Buy
To cover this whole trip, the best option is:
✅ Off-Peak Day Travelcard (Zones 1–6)
You will also need a return rail ticket from your local station to the London Zones boundary.
Best ticket combinations:
If travelling from:

Chatham / Strood / Higham / Gravesend

Buy:

A return ticket to “London Terminals” (or “Abbey Wood”), plus

An Off-Peak Day Travelcard (Zones 1–6)

This gives you:
✔ Travel to Abbey Wood✔ Unlimited use of Underground, DLR, Elizabeth line and Overground in Zones 1–6✔ Travel back home in the evening

💳 Using Contactless or Oyster
You can use contactless or Oyster instead of a paper Travelcard, but check:

Your bank doesn’t charge transaction fees

You always use the same card/device all day

For simplicity on a group trip, a paper Day Travelcard is usually easiest.

🛒 How to Buy Tickets
You can buy tickets:
At the station:

Ticket office (where available)

Ticket machines (choose: “Off-Peak Day Travelcard – Zones 1–6”)

Online (in advance):
From:

Southeastern website

National Rail website

Collect tickets from station ticket machines using the payment card.

🚆 Options for the Return Journey
Option 1 – Go straight home
From Paddington, take the Elizabeth line directly back towards:

Abbey Wood → Gravesend → Medway Towns

Fast and step-free.
Option 2 – Extra railway bonus for enthusiasts 😉
From Paddington:

Take the Hammersmith & City line to Whitechapel

Change to the Elizabeth line for eastbound services

This gives an extra Underground section for those who want more variety.

🧭 Extra Points of Interest
On this route you’ll experience:

The Elizabeth line core tunnel

DLR elevated sections

The new Mildmay Line branded Overground

Classic Bakerloo deep-level tube

Brunel-era Paddington station

Club Talk - Tuesday 6 Jan 2026 - Video evening Cancelled
2026-01-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Club Talk – Tuesday 6 Jan 2026 – Video evening has been cancelled due to the weather conditions
See our events page for other regular meetings, which are typically held on the first Tuesday and the second-to-last Thursday of each month.
Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

ZOOM Call Plateway to Branch Line to Tramway by Ray Puddy
2026-01-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Kent
Topic: Plateway to Branch Line to Tramway by Ray Puddy
Time: 7 Jan 2026, 7:30pm London
Please contact us for Zoom call details

Modelling Group Evening 15th January 2025
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent

Canterbury Model Railway Exhibition 2026
2026-01-17 10:00 - 2026-01-18 16:30 | St Anselm’s School, Canterbury, St Anselm's School, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN, United Kingdom

Thursday 22 Jan 2026- Social evening and Quiz (not at the Emmanuel Church)
2026-01-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Kent
Quiz night – Thursday 22 Jan 2026- Social evening and Quiz (venue tbc – not Emmanuel Church)
Note: The venue for the quiz night on Thursday 22nd Jan has changed as follows:
Thursday 22nd Jan – This is the date of our annual quiz, which in 2026 will be held at the Three Daws, Town Pier, Gravesend, DA11 0BJ (from 7.45pm).
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

Erith MRS Exhibition 24th - 25th January 2026
2026-01-24 10:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 | Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, Da18 4DW, United Kingdom
The Erith Model Railway Society’s January Exhibition, one of South East England’s largest shows, will be returning to the Harris Garrard Academy. The show will continue to encompass around 30 layouts, extensive trade and society support, demonstrators and static exhibits, making almost 100 stands in total.

Venue Address: Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, NR Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW.

Opening Times:
Saturday 24th January 2026 – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 25th January 2026 – 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Entry Prices:
Adults – £10.00 (or £9.00 in advance).
Juniors (12-17) – £5.00 (or £4.50 in advance).
Accompanied Children Under 12 – Free.
Entry price includes free exhibition guide.

We can accept cash and card payments on the entry desk.

The venue can be reached by Abbey Wood railway station (10-15 minute walk away), which is served by regular Southeastern, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line services.
TfL bus services 180, 401 and B11 stop in front of the venue, with 177, 229, 244, 301, 469 and 472 services stopping nearby on the A2041 road, and Super Loop service SL3 stopping at Abbey Wood station.
There is a sizeable free on-site car park, full disabled access (including toilets), a large refreshment area with plenty of seating and an extensive range of hot and cold food and drinks at reasonable prices.

Please check our website for further details (directions, link to advance ticket sales, list of exhibitors, etc.):
https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/erithmrs/exhibit_january.html

Modelling Group Evening 28th January 2025
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent

Club Talk - Tuesday 3 Feb 2026 - An evening with... Adam Curtis
2026-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Club Talk – Tuesday 3 Feb 2026 – An evening with… Adam Curtis
Adam will be showing some of his photo collection along with stories that go with the photos. Join us at our usual venue of the Emmanuel Church Hall, 55 Windmill Street, Gravesend (from 7.45pm).

Modelling Group Evening 12th February 2025
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent

Club Talk - Thursday 19 Feb 2026- 200 years of railways in 100 pictures (part 1) - Tony Riley
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Club Talk – Thursday 19 Feb 2026- 200 years of railways in 100 pictures (part 1) – Tony Riley

Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

TENTERDEN MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION 21st & 22nd FEBRUARY 2026
2026-02-21 10:00 - 2026-02-22 16:00 | Homewood School, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT, Homewood School, Ashford Roa, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT, United Kingdom
Tenterden Model Railway Exhibition 2026
Organised by the Ashford Model Railway Club, this annual event returns to Homewood School, featuring quality layouts and excellent trade stands.

Dates
21st & 22nd February 2026

Venue
Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre
Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LT

Times
Sat: 10am – 5pm | Sun: 10am – 4pm

Admission
Adults, Concessions and Family entry tickets available

Highlights: Over 20 layouts, live steam, trade bargains, and free parking.
For more details, visit the Ashford MRC Facebook Page or view the listing on My Tenterden.

Modelling Group Evening 25th February 2025
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent

Club Talk - Tuesday 3 March 2026- The luck of KoKura - Bob Gibbs
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Club Talk – Tuesday 3 March 2026- The luck of KoKura – Bob Gibbs

Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

DEAL Model Railway Exhibition, Saturday 7 March 2026 EKMRS
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6BB, The Landmark Centre,, 129 High Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6BB, United Kingdom
DEAL Model Railway Exhibition, Saturday 7 March 2026
The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, Kent CT14 6BB

Modelling Group Evening 12th March 2025
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent

Club Talk - Thursday 19 March 2026- Medway Queen, Heroine of Dunkirk - Mark Bathurst
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
Club Talk – Thursday 19 March 2026- Medway Queen, Heroine of Dunkirk – Mark Bathurst

Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB

Modelling Group Evening 25th March 2025
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent
