"To mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway, the Royal Mail has issued a new set of 10 stamps - perfect for railway fans to use on their Christmas Cards. The main set features six of the UK's most famous locomotives that helped to shape the history of rail travel in Britain: In addition, a miniature sheet containing four stamps, marks 200 years since the opening of that very first railway - the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR). The miniature sheet includes:"
"In addition, a miniature sheet containing four stamps, marks 200 years since the opening of that very first railway - the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR). The miniature sheet includes: Artwork depicting the opening of the S&DR, in 1825 A historic image of Locomotion No. 1 at Darlington, circa 1890 A commemorative postcard from the S&DR centenary in 1925 A photograph of a replica Locomotion No. 1 from 1975"
Royal Mail issued a set of ten commemorative stamps to mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway. The main set features six of the UK's most famous locomotives that helped shape rail travel in Britain. A four-stamp miniature sheet commemorates the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) opening and includes artwork of the 1825 opening, a historic image of Locomotion No. 1 circa 1890, a 1925 centenary postcard, and a 1975 photograph of a replica Locomotion No. 1. Royal Mail collaborated with the National Railway Museum and Darlington Council. Stamps and collectable products are available to pre-order, with general sale from 25 September.
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