Team document library

• 2026 Rules - last updated 10/11/2025
• 2026 Technical Specification - last updated 10/11/2025
• 2026 Registration Form
• 2026 Point Positions

• Safety Regulation Update presentation by Dr. Jair Gonzalez, Synopsys
• Ansys Scade One software access

• Vampire Pro industry-leading railway dynamics simulation package offer for Railway Challenge 2026 teams

• Specimen compliance matrix
• Scrutineer's checklist
• Stapleford Miniature Railway Circuit (YouTube)

• Railway Challenge FAQs
• Photo Release Form

• COVID-19 related protocol
• COVID-19 self-assessment declaration

Railway Challenge Awards 2026 - teams must download, read through, and complete the following forms, sending them to panda@imeche.org by 5 December 2025:

• Awards notification
• Application form
• Guidance note
• Referee’s confidential report

Technical tips

• Technical tips for new teams

• Drawing RC02 dynamic loading gauge
• Drawing RC04 wheelset details
• Drawing RC05 drawbar
• Drawing IMECH-MISC-001-B coupler box