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 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…! Views: 19
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Railway Photos from 1990’s
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I have recently acquired a set of negatives, covering the early and mid-90s. I have been able to scan some in and post them here. Please comment below if you have any further information on each photo.I will upload them...
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Sell Your Model Railway Collection Local, Friendly & Hassle-Free!
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Based Near Gravesend, Kent Do you have a model railway collection you’re thinking of selling?Whether it’s a single treasured loco or a loft packed full of layouts, we offer a friendly, respectful service with fair valuations. Above all, we’re genuine...
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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...
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Calling All Secondary Schools: Join the Next Generation Railway Builders Challenge!
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Celebrate 200 Years of Railways and Inspire the Engineers of the Future The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for secondary schools in and around Gravesend to mark 200 years of trains and the 50th...
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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: 18
Zoom Talk – Big Bertha – Lickey Bank locomotive
Video of the Zoom talk given by Alistair Moseley Views: 9
The P2 Project – Zoom meeting by Chris Ardy
Zoom meeting given by Chris Ardy on the project to build a new P2 locomotive Views: 14