Today marks the release of the last in the series of four Miniature Sheets that began in England in 2011: Classic Locomotives of Wales Miniature Sheet. The Scotland Miniature was released in 2012 and Northern Ireland in 2013. The Classic Locomotives series pays tribute to the stream locomotives, assets to the railways before diesel and electric technology completely took over in the 1960s.
Classic Locomotives of Wales – First Day Cover.
The earliest railways in Wales were built for commercial and industrial purposes and served collieries and smelting works. Classic Locomotives of Wales features steam locomotives used on the public railway network and industrial settings.
LMS No.7720, 1st Class.
W&LLR No. 822 The Earl, 88p.
BR 5600 No.5652, £1.28.
Hunslet No.589 Blanche, 78p.
All four Miniature Sheets and associated products, with the exception of the First Day Covers, are still available.
The Classic Children’s TV stamps can be ordered through royalmail.com/classiclocomotives and by phone on 08457 641 641. They are also available in Post Office Branches across the UK.
