Cambridge University Railway Club
The Cambridge University Railway Club (CURC) was formed in 1911 and is the third oldest railway club in the world, after The Railway Club (1899 - now defunct) and the Stephenson Locomotive Society (1909). It is one of the clubs and societies of the University of Cambridge. The club is engaged closely with the railway industry.
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| Abbreviation | CURC |
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| Formation | 1911 as The Railway Club Cambridge University branch |
| Founded at | Cambridge, England |
| Type | Enthusiasts Society |
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Region | UK, and international |
| Fields | Rail Transport |
| Publication | The Eagle |
| Website | curc |
The CURC activities include:
- Career fairs, promoting career opportunities in the railway industry.
- Meetings, where a line of notable speakers have spoken, including Sir Nigel Gresley, Keith Williams and Sir Peter Hendy.
- Visits, including Steam drives and Brake Van rides.
- Annual Photo Competition
- Annual dinner at a Cambridge University college or on train
The CURC had a good friendship with the Oxford University Railway Society (OURS), with an annual Varsity Quiz. However OURS folded in the late 1990s.
Locomotive and Logo
The CURC has a logo of "Eagle", which is the only locomotive designed and built in Cambridge. Eagle
CURC adopted a Class 08 locomotive 08631 at Coldham Lane Depot in Cambridge until the depot was mothballed for a time in 1996.[1] In 2022, a Class 66 locomotive 66786 was named after the club at Cambridge Railway Station to commemorate its 110 anniversary.
References
- "IClass 08 Number 08757". RailUK. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
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