New prizes announced in Young Railway Photographer of the Year

The Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition has unveiled an impressive range of new prizes, offering budding photographers a great opportunity

Photography News|18.11.2024

2024 COMPETITION|1 min read

Organised by the National Railway Museum and the Railway Photographic Society, the competition is open to photographers aged 25 and under.

Entries are invited until 31 January 2025, with participants submitting a portfolio of six images themed around Railway 200, the bicentenary of the modern railway in 2025.

New prizes

Key prizes include three Fujifilm X-T5 cameras with XF16-50mm lenses for the overall winner and category victors (18 and under, and 19-25).

Additional rewards feature a tour of Network Rail’s new measurement train, a GB Railfreight cab simulator experience and tickets for heritage railway journeys.

A vibrant image of an LNER InterCity 225 train at London King's Cross station. The striking red train is reflected in a puddle, highlighting the intricate glass-and-metal station roof above. Bicycles are seen parked on the right, adding a touch of daily life to the scene.

YRPOTY 2022 Overall winning image & 1st place 19-25 category, Platform 1 King's Cross, Bradley Langton (20)

A scenic photograph of a steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland. The iconic stone arches are surrounded by misty green hills, with the train's plume of white steam contrasting against the overcast sky.

YRPOTY 2022 1st place 19-25 category, Black 5 No. 45212 crosses Glenfinnan Viaduct, Bradley Langton (20)

Two locomotive drivers in traditional work attire lean out of the window of a vintage steam engine, numbered 52322. Their expressions are focused and determined, capturing the human element of railway heritage.

YRPOTY 2022 1st place under 19s category, The people of the railway, Sean Mattocks (17)

A dynamic shot of a historic steam locomotive at a station, partially obscured by a passing modern freight train. The blurred motion of the blue freight cars contrasts with the stillness of the classic engine, creating a sense of juxtaposition between past and present.

YRPOTY 2022 RPS Special Award, Through the gap, old and new at Carlisle, Gwion Clark (18)

Exhibition

Shortlisted photographs will be displayed at the National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, as part of Railway 200 exhibitions planned for 2025.

Entry

The competition welcomes entries from photographers of all skill levels, using any equipment, from smartphones to professional cameras. Past submissions have spanned station architecture, historic steam engines and dynamic rail landscapes.

For full entry details and guidelines, visit the National Railway Museum’s website

New prizes announced in Young Railway Photographer of the Year

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