Inspirational Railway Photography

Driven by Innovation and Friendship

1Z10 is a UK railway photography collective built on shared enthusiasm, creativity and friendship. We believe great images grow from challenge, encouragement and shared experiences. Through camaraderie, learning and a love of the railway, we create inspiring work while building lasting friendships and a strong, evolving community.

Mission

To create and share high quality railway photography that captures not just the subject, but the light, mood and environment in which it exists.

Vision

To build a recognised body of work that reflects the very best in contemporary railway photography, while encouraging creativity and collaboration within the group.

Values

Friendship, camaraderie and creativity guide everything we do. Quality over quantity, sharing knowledge and inspiration.

News

April 2026

Zoom - Scotland Planning

Zoom meeting Monday 27 April at 20:00 to discuss plans for our week long trip to Scotland starting 10 May and reviewing the possible impact of fuel shortages on those plans - pending.

13/04/26

Cheshire Day Ranger

Wednesday 29th April 2026 - A day outing riding the rails of Cheshire, bounded by Crewe, Chester, Wirral, Liverpool, Manchester, Glossop, Buxton and Stoke-on-Trent. The Ranger ticket price is £31.20, valid from 9.00 a.m. on the day and is available at any station with a ticket office within the area or on the train. Discounts available if you have a railcard. Join us for the full day or just meet up on route if time isn't on your side.

12/04/26

TransPennine Diversions

A proposed 1Z10 summer outing on Friday 26 June 2026 will explore the Leeds–Mirfield diversionary route through the West Riding, taking advantage of the TransPennine line closure via Morley and Dewsbury. The alternative routing offers a unique opportunity to photograph a wide variety of traffic, including freight, Northern Rail services, Grand Central workings and diverted TransPennine trains. The route combines urban industrial scenes with more open, rural Yorkshire backdrops, providing excellent photographic variety. With a linear layout allowing flexible positioning, good access and long summer daylight hours, the trip promises to be a busy, rewarding and potentially standout day.

09/04/26

Andy Hoare Honoured

Andy Hoare is honoured in the May 2026 issue of Railways Illustrated, with a “10 Pictures” feature showcasing his work and commemorating his contribution to the railway photography community and 1Z10.

07/04/26

Programme Update

The 1Z10 programme of outings is currently under review in light of the ongoing and increasingly uncertain energy situation. In particular, our planned 7-day Scotland trip is being carefully assessed due to the potential impact of rising fuel costs and broader logistical considerations.
We remain committed to providing regular outings and are actively exploring alternative options. This may include a greater focus on shorter trips and outings that utilise public transport, helping to ensure both sustainability and affordability. We will provide further updates as soon as possible while we review the programme.

31/03/26

West Riding One Day Outing

A day trip to Dewsbury on Friday 17th April 2026, capturing the fading Victorian and Edwardian character of this historic West Riding heavy woollen town before the TransPennine Route Upgrade changes the scene for good. Other locations include Batley, Morley & Ravensthorpe.

18/03/26

Best of Winter 2025-26

See the most popular innovative and inspirational railway photos from the country's best photographers - click below.

16/03/26

Today's Railways UK

We are delighted to see the winning images from our Photograph of the Year 2025 competition published in the April 2026 issue of Today's Railways UK magazine.

10/03/26