About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
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Important Notice for GRES November 2026 Exhibtion
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Following the success of our Gravesend Model Railway Show in November 2025, we’d like to begin by saying a huge thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited, and supported us. The weekend was a fantastic celebration of railway modelling, and...
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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:...
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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 May 2025 news
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: 16
Railway Photos from 1990’s
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…
Sell Your Model Railway Collection Local, Friendly & Hassle-Free!
Based Near Gravesend, Kent Do you have a model railway collection you’re thinking of selling?Whether it’s a single treasured loco or a loft packed full of layouts, we offer a friendly, respectful service with fair valuations. Above all, we’re genuine…
GRES April 2025 news
Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well. Although we lost an hour’s sleep, it looks like Spring has sprung at last! Thank you to the members who responded to the survey about a GRES-commissioned wagon to mark…
Calling All Secondary Schools: Join the Next Generation Railway Builders Challenge!
Celebrate 200 Years of Railways and Inspire the Engineers of the Future The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for secondary schools in and around Gravesend to mark 200 years of trains and the 50th…