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
13:53
Manchester Piccadilly
5
On time
Avanti West Coast
13:54
Tring
8
On time
LNR & WMR
13:56
Birmingham New Street
7
On time
LNR & WMR
14:00
Watford Junction
9
On time
London Overground
14:02
Chester
15
On time
Avanti West Coast
14:09
Milton Keynes Central
–
On time
5-car, LNR & WMR
14:13
Manchester Piccadilly
–
Cancelled
This service has been cancelled because of a shortage of train crew
14:15
Watford Junction
–
On time
London Overground
14:16
Birmingham New Street
–
On time
Avanti West Coast
14:19
Birmingham New Street
–
On time
LNR & WMR
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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: 103
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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: 97
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Join us for a free railway themed family event at GRES family day 2025
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All aboard for a day of railway-themed family fun! The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) invites families of all ages to a captivating railway-themed family day on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Higham Memorial Hall, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL. Views: 64
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Celebrate the 50th GRES Exhibition with Our Limited Edition 00 Gauge Wagon!
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To commemorate the milestone 50th GRES Model Railway Exhibition, taking place on 1st & 2nd November 2025 in Gravesend, we are proud to announce the release of a special Limited Edition GRES 00 Gauge Wagon. Views: 199
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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: 24
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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 as I scan them in. Please attribute to source (https://www.gres.org.uk/) for the resharing of photos…
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Must Read Articles
Zoom Meeting – Gainsborough Model Railway
A talk by Society member, Henry Harryman, on the brilliant Gainsborough model railway. Views: 11
The Unknown Warrior Zoom Presentation
An excellent recording of a Zoom meeting about the National Memorial Locomotive by the LMS Patriot Project team. Also more interesting videos: 5551 “The Unknown Warrior” & 66418 “Patriot” at The Crewe Heritage Centre on Armistice Day 2018 …