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Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)

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

Upcoming GRES Events

Station Road Bridge Infill Project Jan 2025

Station Road Bridge Infill Project Jan 2025

Iain MacTaggartOct 10, 20242 min read

The Station Road Bridge near the former Southfleet Station, Kent, carries the B262 road over the disused Gravesend West Branch railway line. Constructed in the 1880s, the bridge was part of a railway line that played a key role in…

St Georges Exhibition August 2024 – And That’s a Wrap!

St Georges Exhibition August 2024 – And That’s a Wrap!

Iain MacTaggartSep 3, 20242 min read

And That’s a Wrap! The St George’s Art Exhibition for 2024 has officially concluded, and all the layouts have been safely moved into storage. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited and helped out! We welcomed nearly 800 visitors…

GRES modelling group attending Tiny Transport celebration this month

GRES modelling group attending Tiny Transport celebration this month

Iain MacTaggartAug 13, 20241 min read

The GRES modelling group are proud to announce that we will be attending the Tiny Transport celebration event from 20th August to 31st August 2024* at Gravesend’s Art Centre in the St George’s Shopping Centre. More details of the event…

The Tom Fletcher GRES Annual Outing – Saturday 6 July 2024

The Tom Fletcher GRES Annual Outing – Saturday 6 July 2024

Iain MacTaggartJul 9, 20244 min read

GRES 2024 Outing was organised by our Chairman – Ella Marcar Plan for the day 08.00 – Suggested time to be at St Paul’s URC Church, Singlewell 08.15 – Departure of midi-coach (with a comfort stop part-way) 10.30 to 12.30…

Southeastern Train Enthusiasts – Class 37254 “Cardiff Canton”

Southeastern Train Enthusiasts – Class 37254 “Cardiff Canton”

Iain MacTaggartJun 26, 20241 min read

1960s English Electric Type 3 Class 37254 “Cardiff Canton” is seen at Strood thrashing onto the Medway Valley Line, with the twice-a-year U.T.U 3Q77 Hither Green P.A.D Circular, on this wonderful evening (25th June 2024). Class 37254 “Cardiff Canton”. They…