Cambridge University Railway Club
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The Cambridge University Railway Club (CURC) was formed in 1911 and is third oldest railway clubs in the world, after The Railway Club
(1899) and the Stephenson Locomotive Society
(1909). It is one of the clubs and societies of the University of Cambridge
.
The CURC activities include:
Also, the CURC had a good friendship with the Oxford University Railway Society (OURS), with an annual Varsity Quiz. Unfortunately OURS folded in the late 1990s.
The Railway Club
The Railway Club is the oldest society for railway enthusiasts in the world. It was formed in 1899. The club provides regular meetings of general railway interest, and members have access to a club room and library located in London, UK.-External links:*...
(1899) and the Stephenson Locomotive Society
Stephenson Locomotive Society
The Stephenson Locomotive Society was founded in the UK in Autumn 1909 for the study of rail transport and locomotives.It was originally named The Stephenson Society in honour of George Stephenson. In late 1911 the professional engineers seceded from the Society to form the Junior Institution of...
(1909). It is one of the clubs and societies of the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
.
The CURC activities include:
- Meetings where a line of notable speakers have spoken, including Sir Nigel Gresley.
- Visits, including Steam drives and Brake Van rides.
- Annual Photo Competition
- Annual dinner at a Cambridge College
Also, the CURC had a good friendship with the Oxford University Railway Society (OURS), with an annual Varsity Quiz. Unfortunately OURS folded in the late 1990s.