About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
London Victoria Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
20:05
Portsmouth Harbour, Bognor Regis
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On time
12-car, Southern
20:08
Reigate
12
On time
4-car, Southern
20:10
Dover Priory
5
On time
8-car, Southeastern
20:11
Dorking
9
On time
10-car, Southern
20:16
Littlehampton
16
On time
8-car, Southern
20:20
East Grinstead
15
On time
8-car, Southern
20:20
London Bridge
11
On time
4-car, Southern
20:24
Eastbourne
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On time
8-car, Southern
20:27
Orpington
3
On time
8-car, Southeastern
20:29
Brighton
–
On time
12-car, Gatwick Express
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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: 24
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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: 82
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Southeastern Train Enthusiasts – Class 37254 “Cardiff Canton”
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Class 37 locomotives have been a staple of the British railway network for decades. Among them, No. 37254 stands out due to its unique history and association with Cardiff Canton depot. This article explores the background, service life, and legacy of this iconic diesel-electric locomotive. Origins of Class 37 The Class 37 locomotives,…
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Erith Model Railway Society Exhibition 25th and 26th January 2025
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Erith Model Railway Society Exhibition 25th and 26th January 2025 Saturday 25th January – 10:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday 26th January – 10:00am to 4:00pm. Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, NR Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW. Click on the postcode above to be redirected to Google Maps. Please do check before you travel. Thank you. Travelling by Car:…
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Gainsborough Model Railway Society
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Gainsborough Model Railway has one of the largest model railways in ‘O’ gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central. This is no ordinary model railway, but a truly remarkable product of the model makers art. The building of the present railway commenced in 1953, and has now become one of…
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Sea-Change Sailing Trust Film Tour – “Wind, Tide & Oar” visiting Gravesend Town Pier In April 2024
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The Thames sailing barge ‘Blue Mermaid’ will be visiting Gravesend Town Pier on a Lottery Heritage-funded community engagement sea tour from Friday 26th April to Saturday 27th April. Book using this link to get your free ticket for the screenings. Views: 60
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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. The Welling Club recently relocated to Hall Place and Gardens at Bexley. Regards JD …
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🎄 Season’s Greetings from GRES 🚂
As we come to the end of another busy and rewarding year, everyone at the Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) would like to wish our members, friends, supporters, and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year….
GRES December 2025 news
Hello Folks I hope you’re all keeping well and warm. On Tuesday, 2 December, a group of us enjoyed a delicious Christmas Meal at the Rose & Crown pub in Shorne. Following the efforts that the Chair, Ella, put into…
GRES November 2025 news
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Simon Hall — Strawberry Line – Exhibiting at The 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show
Simon Hall — author of 5 children’s books set on heritage railways, will be exhibiting his Strawberry Line books and providing a treasure-hunt map and activities for families. Look out for his pet giraffe Boo on the day. Event…
GRES Wagon celebrates 50 years of model railway exhibitions
The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) celebrates its 55th birthday in 2025, having started in 1970. While the Society has held model railway exhibitions in and around Gravesend from that time, there have been a few gaps, the last being…