About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
London Euston Live Departures
Time
Destination
Plat
Expt
13:16
Birmingham New Street
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13:31
This service has been delayed by an object being caught on the overhead electric wires
13:23
Birmingham New Street
3
On time
LNR & WMR
13:24
Tring
8
On time
LNR & WMR
13:30
Glasgow Central
14
On time
Avanti West Coast
13:30
Watford Junction
9
On time
London Overground
13:33
Manchester Piccadilly
2
On time
Avanti West Coast
13:39
Milton Keynes Central
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On time
LNR & WMR
13:40
Glasgow Central
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13:42
Avanti West Coast
13:43
Liverpool Lime Street
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On time
Avanti West Coast
13:45
Watford Junction
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On time
London Overground
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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: 62
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GRES February 2026 news
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Hello Folks What a wet start to 2026! I hope you have not been too affected by the persistent rain. We managed to arrange three teams for the quiz night at the Three Daws on Thursday, 22nd. Thanks are due...
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Live Train Departure Board
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See the latest train departure times at Gravesend Station—refreshed continuously and styled like a classic British station board. If Gravesend isn’t your local station, no problem: you can select another station with the Station Selector beneath the board, or enter...
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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 January 2026 news
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Hello Folks Happy New Year! I hope you had a good Christmas and you’re keeping warm in 2026. We’re back and have another exciting programme for you. Views: 48
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GRES Modelling team update 2026
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GRES Model Railway Club update for 2026 GRES also has a dedicated sub-section for members who are passionate about model railways. Our focus is primarily on 00 Gauge, and we work on both personal layouts and two club layouts that...
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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…
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
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Southfleet station Road Bridge Infill Project Jan 2025 followup and site visit
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