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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GRES October 2025 news
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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: 39
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GRES Model Club Open Day – Saturday 18th October 2025
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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: 55
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Britain’s Double-Decker Train Experiment: The SR Class 4DD
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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: 778
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GRES September 2025 news – including event on Saturday 30 August
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Hello Folks I hope you all had a good bank holiday weekend and enjoyed the glorious weather. Views: 21
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Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF at Rochester Cathedral until Sunday 31 August 2025
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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...
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Railway 200
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
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 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…
Southfleet station Road Bridge Infill Project Jan 2025 followup and site visit
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
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…