Home » Page 5

About GRES

Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)

A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.

Upcoming GRES Events

Signup to the GRES Newsletter

Sign up to receive updates your inbox, every month.

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Railway 200

Railway 200

GRES Mar 13, 2025 1 min read

In 2025, the United Kingdom celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, marking two centuries since the inauguration of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825. This pioneering venture revolutionized transportation, paving the way for the extensive rail networks…

GRES March 2025 News

GRES March 2025 News

George Marcar Mar 3, 2025 3 min read

Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well, avoiding various winter bugs and keeping warm (as the weather is still chilly)! Also, we have a new and improved Facebook group, so may I ask you to join and tell…

Class 465908 Receives Network SouthEast Livery

Class 465908 Receives Network SouthEast Livery

GRES Feb 17, 2025 7 min read

Class 465908 Receives Network SouthEast Livery as Southeastern Plans Fleet Upgrade For the first time since 1994, A class 465 networker has been given the historic Network Southeast Livery.  Southeastern has recently renovated Class 465908 in the iconic Network SouthEast…

dummy-img

Southfleet station Road Bridge Infill Project Jan 2025 followup and site visit

GRES Feb 9, 2025 4 min read

Station Road Bridge, Southfleet, Undergoes Infill to Improve Safety The historic Station Road Bridge in Southfleet, Kent, is currently undergoing an infill process to address safety concerns and improve its structural integrity. The project, managed by National Highways and carried…

GRES February 2025 Update

GRES February 2025 Update

George Marcar Feb 4, 2025 2 min read

Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and keeping warm! It was good to see 13 GRES members take part in the Annual Quiz at the Rose & Crown, Shorne on Thursday 23 January, including our quiz master…