About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
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WDMES at Hall Place
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Photos from WDMES at Hall Place showing the developing OO indoor Layout in the Club House, they also run Hornby live steam on it. Also outdoor G1 double track to which we intend adding O Gauge/ SM 32 very soon….
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RAILWAY CLUB DIRECTORY
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RAILWAY CLUB DIRECTORY Railway enthusiasts usually have interest in a wide spectrum of railways including heritage railways, traditional railway societies, locomotive societies and model railway clubs. The RCD covers all four aspects with cross-referencing between them. If you like a…
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The Gravesend Model Railway show 2nd and 3rd November 2024
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Welcome to the 49th Gravesham Annual Model Railway Exhibition organised by the Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society, the eighth at Northfleet School for Girls. As always, our aim is to provide a friendly exhibition, plus we have a good selection of…
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GRES Model Club Open Day – Saturday 18th October 2025
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: 54
Britain’s Double-Decker Train Experiment: The SR Class 4DD
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: 612
GRES September 2025 news – including event on Saturday 30 August
Hello Folks I hope you all had a good bank holiday weekend and enjoyed the glorious weather. Views: 21
Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF at Rochester Cathedral until Sunday 31 August 2025
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…
A Successful GRES Family Day: A Celebration of Community, Railways, and Fun
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,…