We are excited to announce ClearVue PV as returning sponsors! ClearVue PV are providing us with financial support on manufacturing! ClearVue PV are a company focussing on making glass not just a component of construction, but also a renewable energy source. This week we are announcing our new and continuing sponsors for this year. Find out more about our sponsors on our Linktree linked on our profile. #sheffieldissupper #sheffield #engineeringatsheffield #railwaychallenge
Railway Challenge at Sheffield
Rail Transportation
University of Sheffield student led team building a 10 1/4" gauge locomotive to compete in the IMechE Railway Challenge.
About us
Railway Challenge at Sheffield (RCAS) is a student-led, co-curricular activity at the University of Sheffield. It involves the design and manufacture of a 10 1/4' gauge locomotive to compete in the annual Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Railway Challenge competition. The locomotive is assessed in various areas such as traction, ride comfort, and business viability. The team is split into three main teams, Mechanical Systems, Structures and Electronics. Students from all disciplines of engineering work together in these teams to collaboratively produce a locomotive in time for the current competition. The team has approximately thirty undergraduate students from across engineering disciplines. New members immediately get stuck into the design process, looking at structural, mechanical and electrical components and systems. Manufacturing and testing stages allow students to experience all parts of the engineering process. Additional personal skills are developed by working in the team, such as management, communication and financial planning.
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https://linktr.ee/RailChallAtSheff
External link for Railway Challenge at Sheffield
- Industry
- Rail Transportation
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Sheffield
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
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Sheffield, GB
Employees at Railway Challenge at Sheffield
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Jacob Whittle
MEng (Hons) AFHEA AMIMechE MPWI, EngD Researcher in Advanced Metallic Systems
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Matthew Fallon
Final Year MEng Mechanical Engineering Student at The University of Sheffield
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Samuel Deacon
Aerospace Engineering Student at the University of Sheffield
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James Heginbottom
PhD Candidate at The University of Sheffield
Updates
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Railway Challenge at Sheffield reposted this
Last week I had the pleasure of organising Railway Challenge at Sheffield‘s attendance at Get up to Speed in Magna, Rotherham. It was an incredible opportunity to display our 2024 competition winning locomotive and to talk to children of all ages, hopefully inspiring them to look into a future in STEM. A big thanks to all who helped with loading and unloading the tonne of steel we call a locomotive, and UoS IET On Campus for the opportunity to exhibit!
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Railway Challenge at Sheffield reposted this
The second group with us today is the award-winning Railway Challenge at Sheffield ! It’s great to have so many groups engaging with GUTS this year from both The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University 🚂🚆🧡🚀 Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) John Lawrence BEng (Hons) CEng FIET
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We are excited to announce The University of Sheffield as a returning primary partner to the team. The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil (MAC) Engineering have supported us once again to manufacture our locomotive! This week we are announcing our new and continuing sponsors for this year. Find out more about our sponsors on our Linktree linked on our profile. #imeche #sheffieldissupper #sheffield #engineeringatsheffield #railwaychallenge
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We are excited to announce Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as a returning partner to the team. The IMechE have awarded the team the very generous Design Award. This has allowed the team to continue their vision of barrierless entry for all members. RCAS prides itself on not charging membership, competition or uniform fees to its members - who continue the work as a solely extra-curricular activity. We thank the IMechE immensely for allowing this to continue! This week we are announcing our new and continuing sponsors for this year. Find out more about our sponsors on our Linktree linked on our profile. #imeche #sheffieldissupper #sheffield #engineeringatsheffield #railwaychallenge
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We are excited to announce Ecobat Battery as one of our returning sponsors! Ecobat Battery have supplied us with new lithium Ion batteries to provide extended locomotive runtime, and an unparalleled traction capability. Ecobat Battery manages the sale of energy storage solutions, supplying for a wide range of uses including automotive, marine and industrial applications. This week we are announcing our new and continuing sponsors for this year. Find out more about our sponsors on our Linktree linked on our profile. #ecobat #sheffieldissupper #sheffield #engineeringatsheffield #railwaychallenge
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Railway Challenge at Sheffield reposted this
Sorry - due to reasons outside of our control, this event has had to be cancelled. Our heat of the Future of Rail Competition, with young engineers presentating a topic of their choice takes place this Thursday evening, 13th March, at Sheffield University. Please come along to support the future of the railway industry. Book your place at our digital box office https://lnkd.in/dPgb_-A #railway #imeche #stem Railway Challenge at Sheffield
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It’s International Women’s Day today and to celebrate we thought we’d showcase the #womeninengineering who are a part of RCAS! #internationalwomensday #sheffieldissuper #sheffieldengineering #wie #railwaychallenge #rail #engineering #railengineering
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Railway Challenge at Sheffield reposted this
It was an honour to be asked to present the awards segment at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Railway Division Annual Luncheon. Thank you to Iain Rae for inviting me, and to Olivia Evans-Walcott for keeping us all organised. And congratulations again to Poznan University of Technology, The University of Huddersfield, Safaa Essalhi, Callum Nicholson, and Railway Challenge at Sheffield for their great successes this last year!
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We are excited to announce Rail-Ability Ltd as one of our continuing sponsors! Rail-Ability are giving us support towards the development of our new locomotive! Rail-Ability is one of the top manufacturers and converters of road-rail machinery to be used in the rail industry for carrying out railway maintenance, renewals works and new infrastructure installations. This week we are announcing our new and continuing sponsors for this year. Find out more about our sponsors on our Linktree linked on our profile. #sheffieldissupper #sheffield #engineeringatsheffield #railwaychallenge
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