2026

  • GRES April 2026 news

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    Hello Folks   Happy Easter! I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the warmer weather. We had two interesting and entertaining meetings during March. On Tuesday 3rd, Bob Gibbs told us about the luck of KoKura and how a combination…

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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.

  • 2026 AGM

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    Thursday 17 Sept – AGM. 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  

  • Club Talk – Tuesday 1st September 2026 – ‘Preserving The Medway Queen’ – Mark Bathurst

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    ‘Preserving The Medway Queen’ – Mark Bathurst   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

  • Club Talk – Tuesday 4th August 2026 – Preserving the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS’ – Graeme Gleaves

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    Preserving the Ruston & Hornsby 88DS’ – Graeme Gleaves 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…

  • Club Talk – Thusday 21st May 2026 – John Pearson – ‘B17 locomotive trust’

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    John Pearson will tell us about the ‘B17 locomotive trust’ 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,…

  • Club Talk – Tuesday 5th May 2026 It’s time for a PEP talk (Part 2) George Marcar

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    Club Talk – Tuesday 5th May 2026 It’s time for a PEP talk (Part 2) George Marcar 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…

  • GRES Exhibition 24th October 2026

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    GRES Exhibition 2026 – Saturday 24th October 2026 We’re excited to welcome you to the GRES Exhibition 2026, taking place on Saturday 24th October 2026. After a period of uncertainty, we’re delighted to confirm that the event now has a…

  • GRES March 2026 news

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    Hello Folks   I hope you are all keeping well. And still it has rained during February, although as I write this it has stopped raining and the sun is shining!

  • The London Festival of Railway Modelling 21st-22nd March 2026

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    The London Festival of Railway Modelling 21st-22nd March 2026, Alexandra Palace   For a quarter of a century, The London Festival of Railway Modelling has been the ultimate destination for enthusiasts, families, and collectors alike. Hosted in the iconic Alexandra…