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Railway Newspaper Parcel Stamps of Rhodesia

By PDb Archive|2018-06-05T11:12:03+10:00Jul 5, 2018|British Guiana, Cinderellas, Congo Free State, History, Local Posts, Mozambique, Newspaper Stamps, Portugal & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railway Stamps, Railways, Rhodesia, South Africa, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This article was written by American philatelist C.C. Lance in 1938 and was originally titled "Railroad Stamps of Rhodesia". In

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Stamps of France: International Railway Congress (1937)

By PDb Archive|2018-06-05T11:07:30+10:00Jun 4, 2018|Europe, Events, France & Colonies, History, Railroads or Railways, Railway Stamps, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This issue celebrated the 13th International Railway congress held in Paris in 1937. It featured: 30c. Electric Train 1 f.

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Railway Map of Bohemia (1883)

By PDb Maps|2017-11-26T16:41:51+11:00Nov 22, 2017|Austro-Hungarian Empire, Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia, Europe Maps, History, Maps, Postal History, Railroads or Railways, Topicals or Thematics, TPOs (see Travelling Post Offices), Train Archive, Trains, Travelling Post Offices|

This very detailed map shows the rail network of Bohemia in or shortly before 1883. A must for postmark

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France: Electrification of Valenciennes Railway Line (1955)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Jul 29, 2017|Designers, Engravers, France & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This stamp celebrated the Electrification of the Valenciennes Railway Line in France. Designed and engraved by Decaris. Recess. Perf. 13.

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Stamps of the Netherlands: Railway Centenary (1939)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Jul 28, 2017|Designers, Netherlands & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

These two stamps celebrated the Centenary of the Netherlands Railway. Designed by G.V.A. Roling. Photo Perf 14 x 13½. Released

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Railway Newspaper and Parcel Stamps (1899)

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:18:46+11:00Jun 14, 2017|Articles, British Locals, Cinderellas, History, Newspaper Stamps, Railway Stamps, Train Archive|

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Stamps of Alderney: Winter Wonderland (2011)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:12+11:00Jun 4, 2016|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, Christmas Stamps, Designers, Lighthouses on Stamps, New Issues 2011, Printers, Printing Processes, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains|

The Santa Special It was Christmas Eve and Alderney had woken up to a magical stillness and hush. As the

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Stamps of Russia: Express Stamps (1932)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:20+11:00Mar 30, 2016|Express Stamps, Motor Bikes on Stamps, Postal Carriers, Postal Vans, Postal Workers, Russia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This is an interesting looking set featuring express mail vehicles. That's a powerful-looking locomotive! Mind you I wouldn't like to

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Railway Parcels Delivery Train : Victoria, Australia c.1940

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:32+11:00Nov 17, 2015|History, Postal Vans, Postal Workers, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Train Archive, Travelling Post Offices, Victoria|

This image shows a parcels delivery train of the Victorian Railways in about 1940. Travelling Post Offices images are rare,

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Stamps of Italy: Electric Mail Train (1970)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 27, 2015|Engravers, Italy & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This attractive 25 lire black stamp from Italy celebrated Stamp Day in 1970 and featured an electric Mail train. Engraved

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Isle of Man: Travelling Post Office Special

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:19:37+11:00Sep 25, 2015|History, Postcards, Railroads or Railways, Railways, TPOs (see Travelling Post Offices), Train Archive, Trains, Travelling Post Offices|

This postcard shows a Travelling post Office (TPO) Special at a station on the Isle of Man, published by the

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Stamps of Israel: Railways in the Holy Land (1977)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:37+11:00Sep 23, 2015|Israel, Middle East, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This Israeli issue showed a number of locomotives in use in the Railways of the Holy land. Designed by A.

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Stamps of Hungary: Jendrassik Centenary (1998)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:38+11:00Sep 15, 2015|Designers, Hungary, People on Stamps, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This 100 fo. grey-blue stamp celebrated the birth Centenary of Railway engineer Gyorgy Jendrassik. Designed by Gyorgy Lengyel. Printed by

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Stamps of Switzerland: Centenary of Swiss Railways (1947)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:53+11:00Aug 11, 2015|Bridges on Stamps, Courvoisier, Designers, History, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This set of four stamps celebrated the Centenary of Swiss Railways. %c designed by B. Beber 10c. by O. Baumberger

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Transvaal Railway Map (1899)

By PDb Maps|2017-10-11T09:20:07+11:00Jul 19, 2015|Africa, Africa Maps, History, Maps, Railways, South Africa, Train Archive, Transvaal|

A good clear map for Boer War specialists and South Africa postal historians...

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