Steam Powered Locomotives on Stamps

Too large to be shown the "normal" way ?
A dubious souvenir sheet from North-Korea.
Issue date: June 20th,1983

 

Korean National Railroad Centenary,issued Sept.18th,1999

 

issued Dec.31st,1961

 

Hello all, this unusual locomotive, the "Double Fairlie" engine first designed by Robert Francis Fairlie in 1870? for the Ffestiniog narrow gauge Railway in Wales, UK

Date of issue: 1979-05-16


More information about the Ffestiniog narrow gauge Railway and this unusual locomotive at:

http://www.festrail.co.uk/fr_history_2.htm

Regards, James.

 

issued Feb.18th,1982

 

Rack-Railway locomotive,issued May 3rd,1983.From the Europa-
issue of two stamps.

 

Hello all, here is another Rack Locomotive depicted on a USA stamp from 1995.



Regards, James.

 

Hello all, this minisheet shows the top value from a set of 10 stamps series called "Cog railways of the world"
I still have to acquire the set.

Date of issue: 1991-03-18


Regards, James.

 

Hello all, this stamp is the lower right panel of a 2x3 set of locomotives in a booklet. The other stamps were used for postage to home.

Date of issue: 1975-08-27


Regards, James

 

issued May 5th,1980; from a set of 2

 

Another multi-thematic stamp:

issued Dec.21st,1983; from a set of three;

 

issued Sept.24th,1951 (from a set of 4)

 

issued Sept.16th,1977; from a set (pair) of 2;

 

Another multi-thematic stamp,issued April 1st,1957.

 

Issued June 21st,1941; from a set of 6 alike stamps.

 

Chinese P.O. 50th Anniversary,issued Dec.16th,1947.
From a set of 5.

 

Hello All, probably my last posting before I reach the UK.
Lowest 1 of 3 values.

Date of issue: 1991-03-14


Regards, James.