Celebrate the Beauty and Engineering Marvels of the Penistone Line Viaducts!
Penistone Line Partnership and Denby Dale Station adopters are running an exciting Photography Competition to celebrate Railway 200!
The Penistone Line is home to several impressive viaducts, each showcasing remarkable railway engineering. Lockwood Viaduct, opened on 1st July 1850, stands at 136 feet high at its maximum to the top of the parapet with 32 arches, carrying the line over the River Holme. Denby Dale Viaduct, rebuilt in 1880, is an elegant stone structure spanning 21 arches and rising 34 meters above the valley. Penistone Viaduct, constructed in 1850, was originally a mix of stone and timber but was later rebuilt in masonry after storm damage in 1916. These viaducts remain vital to the railway, offering passengers stunning views while preserving the area’s rich industrial heritage.
The Penistone Line has a further 7 lesser known viaducts, find Attercliffe Viaduct within the map of the Sheffield to Meadowhall Penistone Line Trail guide.
Photography Competition Categories:
Lockwood Viaduct
Denby Dale Viaduct
Penistone Viaduct
A Lesser-Known Viaduct (e.g., Paddock, Oxspring, Dodworth M1, Swaithe, Kitroyd, Chapeltown, Attercliffe.)
Prizes for 4 Winners:
One winner will be selected from each category to receive:
A free Northern Rail Family Ticket (redeemable through Northern Rail).
A Double Royal-sized colour poster ad print (1016mm x 635mm) of their winning photograph.
Feature of their winning photograph on:
- Penistone Line Partnership’s website and social media (Denby Dale Station Adopter’s associated channels.)
- Winning entries will also be displayed on Penistone Line station platforms via poster ads and featured by an article in local free publications.
Public Voting:
A public vote may be held through our website and social media to generate additional excitement!
How to Enter:
Submit up to 7 high-resolution digital images (300 DPI, max 300MB per image) in JPEG or TIFF format by email attachment or share a link to penistoneline@gmail.com
Your email entry must include the following details:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Landline or Mobile Number
- Location of the Viaduct Photographed
- Date the Photo Was Taken
Failure to provide all required details may result in disqualification.
Competition Deadline is by 16 May 2025
Winner Announcement: Winners will be announced on 30 May 2025 via email.
Terms & Conditions:
- Copyright & Usage Rights: Entrants must own the copyright to the photographs they submit. By entering, participants grant the Penistone Line Partnership, Denby Dale Parish Council, and associated partners non-exclusive rights to use submitted images for promotional purposes, including marketing materials, websites, social media, and printed publications.
- Photo Quality & Format: All images must be high resolution (300 DPI) and in JPEG or TIFF format. Each file must not exceed 300MB.
- Privacy & Permissions: If identifiable people appear in a submitted photograph, the entrant must ensure they have obtained written consent from those individuals for their image to be used in this competition and related promotions.
- Public Voting: If a public vote is conducted, the organizers reserve the right to disqualify any image found to be in violation of competition rules or attempts to manipulate the voting process.
- No Purchase Necessary: Participation is free, and no purchase is required to enter.
- Liability Disclaimer: The competition organizers are not responsible for any technical issues, lost submissions, or failures that may prevent an entrant from successfully submitting their entry.
- Disqualification: The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entrant who does not comply with the competition rules or whose image does not meet the specified requirements.
- Modification & Cancellation: The organizers reserve the right to amend the competition terms or cancel the contest if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
Good luck to all who decide to enter our Railway 200 Photography Competition.