About GRES
Welcome to Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES)
A Railway Enthusiast and Modelling Society centered on Gravesend, Kent.
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GRES December 2025 news
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Hello Folks I hope you’re all keeping well and warm. On Tuesday, 2 December, a group of us enjoyed a delicious Christmas Meal at the Rose & Crown pub in Shorne. Following the efforts that the Chair, Ella, put into…
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GRES November 2025 news
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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…
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Simon Hall — Strawberry Line – Exhibiting at The 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show
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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…
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GRES Wagon celebrates 50 years of model railway exhibitions
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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…
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Simon Kohler to Open the 50th Gravesend Model Railway Show
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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:…
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Celebrate the 50th GRES Exhibition with Our Limited Edition 00 Gauge Wagon!
To commemorate the milestone 50th GRES Model Railway Exhibition, taking place on 1st & 2nd November 2025 in Gravesend, we are proud to announce the release of a special Limited Edition GRES 00 Gauge Wagon. Views: 177
GRES May 2025 news
Hello Folks I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the glorious sunshine. For any Stars Wars fans, may the fourth be with you…! Views: 16
Railway Photos from 1990’s
I have recently acquired a set of negatives, covering the early and mid-90s. I have been able to scan some in and post them here. Please comment below if you have any further information on each photo.I will upload them…
Sell Your Model Railway Collection Local, Friendly & Hassle-Free!
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…
GRES April 2025 news
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…