About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
London Charing Cross Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
13:06
Dartford
3
On time
10-car, Southeastern
13:08
Hayes (Kent)
1
On time
8-car, Southeastern
13:15
Hastings
–
13:20
This service has been delayed by waiting for a part of the train to be attached
13:20
Gravesend
–
On time
10-car, Southeastern
13:21
Hayes (Kent)
2
On time
10-car, Southeastern
13:29
Maidstone East
–
On time
8-car, Southeastern
13:31
Sevenoaks
–
On time
8-car, Southeastern
13:34
Ramsgate
–
On time
4-car, Southeastern
13:36
Dartford
–
On time
8-car, Southeastern
13:38
Hayes (Kent)
–
On time
10-car, Southeastern
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GRES Exhibition 2026 – We Have a Venue!
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We’re delighted to share some fantastic news with all our members, supporters, and exhibitors. After a period of uncertainty, GRES is pleased to confirm that our 2026 Exhibition now has a venue booked and preparations are officially underway. Views: 62
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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:...
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GRES October 2025 news
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Hello Folks Having entered autumn, the warm weather appears to be over as cooler weather has arrived. I hope you’re keeping well and keeping warm. Views: 45
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GRES Model Club Open Day – Saturday 18th October 2025
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The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is delighted to invite you to our Model Club Open Day on Saturday, 18th October 2025, at Higham Memorial Hall. Doors open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Views: 58
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Britain’s Double-Decker Train Experiment: The SR Class 4DD
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The experimental SR Class 4DD double-decker trains were a unique feature of the Dartford and Gravesend routes in the 1950s and 60s. This post brings together historic images, press cuttings, and preservation leads to tell their story. Views: 898
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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. Views: 24
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