About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
London Euston Live Departures
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Manchester Piccadilly
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Tring
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LNR & WMR
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Birmingham New Street
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LNR & WMR
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Watford Junction
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London Overground
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Holyhead
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Avanti West Coast
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Milton Keynes Central
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LNR & WMR
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Birmingham New Street
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Avanti West Coast
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Manchester Piccadilly
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Avanti West Coast
09:15
Watford Junction
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On time
London Overground
09:16
Birmingham New Street
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On time
Avanti West Coast
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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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Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF at Rochester Cathedral until Sunday 31 August 2025
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Hello Folks If you have not yet had an opportunity to visit Rochester Cathedral this month, you may be interested to see the newly restored Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF, rebuilt by the Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Limited (MAPSL) on...
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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,...
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GRES July 2025 news
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Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and staying safe in the heatwave. Views: 55
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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! Views: 37
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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. Views: 88
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Must Read Articles
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
SOUTHERN REGION UPDATE Kent Kent route – Network Rail Sussex: Sussex route – Network Rail Wessex: Wessex route – Network Rail Views: 18
Gauge 1 Garden layout
Gauge 1 Garden layout, Staplehurst, Kent Photographs of the recent GRES visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/fyRN2MDWhSa9VT3C8 Views: 23