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

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GRES November 2025 news

GRES November 2025 news

George Marcar Nov 1, 2025 3 min read

Hello Folks Apologies that this month’s news is very late, as my attention has been directed on the GRES Model Railway Exhibition 2025 on 1 & 2 November and other matters that needed addressing afterwards. However, I hope you’re all…

Simon Hall — Strawberry Line – Exhibiting at The 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show

Simon Hall — Strawberry Line – Exhibiting at The 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show

GRES Oct 29, 2025 1 min read

Simon Hall — author of 5 children’s books set on heritage railways, will be exhibiting his Strawberry Line books and providing a treasure-hunt map and activities for families. Look out for his pet giraffe Boo on the day.   Event…

GRES Wagon celebrates 50 years of model railway exhibitions

GRES Wagon celebrates 50 years of model railway exhibitions

George Marcar Oct 29, 2025 1 min read

The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) celebrates its 55th birthday in 2025, having started in 1970. While the Society has held model railway exhibitions in and around Gravesend from that time, there have been a few gaps, the last being…

Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show

Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show

GRES Oct 3, 2025 2 min read

Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show The Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) is proud to present the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show, taking place at Northfleet School for Girls, Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent DA11 8AQ on:…

GRES October 2025 news

GRES October 2025 news

George Marcar Oct 1, 2025 1 min read

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: 37