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Royal Mail is proud to celebrate the evolution of British steam locomotives on the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which officially opened on September 27, 1825. This railway is historically significant as the world’s first public railway to use steam locomotives, revolutionizing transportation and industry in Britain and beyond.
The Miniature sheet commemorates the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line and features historic images of Locomotive #1 through the years, including photographs from its 100 and 150 year anniversaries.
Official Release date: Thursday 25th September 2025.
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