About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
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Important Notice for GRES November 2026 Exhibtion
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Following the success of our Gravesend Model Railway Show in November 2025, we’d like to begin by saying a huge thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited, and supported us. The weekend was a fantastic celebration of railway modelling, and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Society for railway enthusiasts in Gravesend appoint first female chairperson in 53-year history
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….
SOUTHERN REGION UPDATE
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Gauge 1 Garden layout
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Zoom Talk – Big Bertha – Lickey Bank locomotive
Video of the Zoom talk given by Alistair Moseley Views: 6