About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
London Charing Cross Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
09:29
Maidstone East
4
On time
8-car, Southeastern
09:31
Sevenoaks
1
On time
8-car, Southeastern
09:34
Ramsgate
5
On time
8-car, Southeastern
09:36
Dartford
3
On time
8-car, Southeastern
09:38
Hayes (Kent)
2
On time
10-car, Southeastern
09:43
Hastings
–
On time
8-car, Southeastern
09:48
Hayes (Kent)
–
On time
8-car, Southeastern
09:50
Gravesend
–
On time
10-car, Southeastern
09:55
Dartford
–
On time
10-car, Southeastern
09:56
Tunbridge Wells
–
On time
8-car, Southeastern
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GRES Family day 2026
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For the second year, we are proud to announce Family Day 2026, on 21st June, 2026. Views: 32
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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: 84
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GRES Model Club Open Day – Saturday 18th October 2025
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The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is delighted to invite you to our Model Club Open Day on Saturday, 18th October 2025, at Higham Memorial Hall. Doors open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Views: 59
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Britain’s Double-Decker Train Experiment: The SR Class 4DD
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The experimental SR Class 4DD double-decker trains were a unique feature of the Dartford and Gravesend routes in the 1950s and 60s. This post brings together historic images, press cuttings, and preservation leads to tell their story. Views: 1,006
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GRES September 2025 news – including event on Saturday 30 August
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Hello Folks I hope you all had a good bank holiday weekend and enjoyed the glorious weather. Views: 26
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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 display inside until Sunday 31 August. The free exhibition will be open between 10.00 – 17.00…
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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, attendees told us they had a fantastic time—and we couldn’t agree more! Views: 62
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