2025
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Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society – Andrew Hoseason
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Tuesday 1 July – Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society – Andrew Hoseason Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday and the second to last Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.45pm at: Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BB
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**** Cancelled **** Fastrack – Shane Hymers, KC **** Cancelled ****
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Tuesday 3 June – Fastrack – Shane Hymers, KC Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled The Emmanuel Church, Gravesend, has incurred a leak, and the water has been turned off as a result. Our meeting this evening has had to be cancelled.
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Sell Your Model Railway Collection Local, Friendly & Hassle-Free!
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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 enthusiasts who share your passion for railway heritage. We’re local to Gravesend, Kent, and happy…
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GRES April 2025 news
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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 50 years of GRES Model Railway Exhibitions. The votes have been and varified and we…
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Calling All Secondary Schools: Join the Next Generation Railway Builders Challenge!
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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 Gravesend Model Railway Show, we are inviting schools to take part in the Next Generation…
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Railway 200
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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 we rely on today. To commemorate this bicentennial milestone, numerous events and exhibitions are planned…
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The London Festival of Railway Modelling 15th & 16th March 2025
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Experience London’s premier model railway show at Alexandra Palace! Perfect for families and enthusiasts, the show is regarded as one of the biggest and best railway modelling exhibitions in the UK. Explore over 35 meticulously curated layouts in various scales and gauges, presented by The Model Railway Club. These displays showcase talent from the UK,…
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East Grinstead Exhibition of Model Railway 2025
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The East Grinstead Model Railway Club 85th Anniversary Exhibition 15th and 16th March 2025. Sackville School, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TY opening times : Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm Adults: £7.00 Concessions, 60 and over: £5.00 Children, 15 and under: free layouts in all gauges.…
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GRES March 2025 News
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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 all your friends and family: https://www.facebook.com/people/GRES-Gravesend-Railway-Enthusiasts-Society/61552508150631/ We have some interesting scheduled GRES meetings coming up in March, as follows:…
