About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
London Paddington Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
14:33
Abbey Wood
A
On time
Elizabeth Line
14:33
Cheltenham Spa
–
On time
Great Western Railway
14:33
Heathrow Airport T5
B
On time
Elizabeth Line
14:35
Penzance
–
On time
Great Western Railway
14:36
Heathrow Airport T4
B
On time
Elizabeth Line
14:36
Shenfield
A
On time
Elizabeth Line
14:38
Didcot Parkway
10
On time
Great Western Railway
14:39
Abbey Wood
A
On time
Elizabeth Line
14:40
Heathrow Airport T5
6
On time
Heathrow Express
14:42
Gidea Park
A
On time
Elizabeth Line
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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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The Old Gentleman’s Saloon – Zoom meeting given by Chris Lawson
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Zoom meeting on the saloon that appeared in the film “The Railway Children” that was filmed on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The talk was given by Chris Lawson Views: 22
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Zoom talk – Gravesend West branch
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A Zoom meeting given by Bob Poole and Henry Harryman of the Gravesend West branch history. Views: 8
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Zoom Meeting – Gainsborough Model Railway
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A talk by Society member, Henry Harryman, on the brilliant Gainsborough model railway. Views: 10
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The Unknown Warrior Zoom Presentation
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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 New Build Steam News round-up (3), 2017 – New Build Steam Views: 12
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Must Read Articles
Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show
Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is proud to present the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show, taking place at Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent DA11 8AQ on:…
GRES October 2025 news
Hello Folks Having entered autumn, the warm weather appears to be over as cooler weather has arrived. I hope you’re keeping well and keeping warm. Views: 46
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: 59
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: 985
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: 26