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Welcome to GRES

Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society

“To encourage interest in railways, past, present and future, including their operation”

About GRES

Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)

A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.

London Euston Live Departures

Time

Destination

Plat

Expt

20:15

Manchester Piccadilly

–

Cancelled

This service has been cancelled because of a shortage of train crew

20:20

Aberdeen, Inverness, Fort William

On time

Caledonian Sleeper

20:20

Rugby

–

On time

LNR & WMR

20:28

Preston

–

Cancelled

This service has been cancelled because of a shortage of train crew

20:30

Watford Junction

On time

London Overground

20:35

Liverpool Lime Street

–

Cancelled

This service has been cancelled because of a shortage of train crew

20:39

Milton Keynes Central

–

On time

LNR & WMR

20:42

Northampton

–

On time

LNR & WMR

20:45

Watford Junction

–

On time

London Overground

20:53

Preston

–

On time

Avanti West Coast

GRES Event, Model Railway Show

GRES Family day 2026

GRES

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7 May 2026

For the second year, we are proud to announce Family Day 2026, on 21st June, 2026. Views: 24

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GRES Event, News

GRES Exhibition 2026 – We Have a Venue!

GRES

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31 March 2026

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: 82

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Railway History, Railway Photos

Railway Photos from 1990’s

GRES

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1 May 2025

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 as I scan them in. Please attribute to source (https://www.gres.org.uk/) for the resharing of photos…

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Layouts, Model Railway Society

Sell Your Model Railway Collection Local, Friendly & Hassle-Free!

GRES

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10 April 2025

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 enthusiasts who share your passion for railway heritage. We’re local to Gravesend, Kent, and happy…

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News

GRES April 2025 news

George Marcar

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2 April 2025

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 50 years of GRES Model Railway Exhibitions. The votes have been and varified and we…

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Event, Model Railway Society

Calling All Secondary Schools: Join the Next Generation Railway Builders Challenge!

GRES

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18 March 2025

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 Gravesend Model Railway Show, we are inviting schools to take part in the Next Generation…

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Event, Links, News

Railway 200

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13 March 2025

In 2025, the United Kingdom celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, marking two centuries since the inauguration of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825. This pioneering venture revolutionized transportation, paving the way for the extensive rail networks we rely on today. To commemorate this bicentennial milestone, numerous events and exhibitions are planned…

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