Issued 11th February 1970 to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge railway line between Perth and Australia’s east coast. The stamp’s release preceded by 12 days the first trip of the Indian Pacific passenger train across the country. The silhouette likely represents a Commonwealth Railways CL Class locomotive manufactured by Clyde Engineering.
The stamp design is striking in violet, orange, red and black ink. Designed by Brian Sadgrove it was printed by the Reserve Bank of Australia Note Printing Branch.
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Issued 11th February 1970 to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge railway line between Perth and Australia’s east coast. The stamp’s release preceded by 12 days the first trip of the Indian Pacific passenger train across the country. The silhouette likely represents a Commonwealth Railways CL Class locomotive manufactured by Clyde Engineering.
The stamp design is striking in violet, orange, red and black ink. Designed by Brian Sadgrove it was printed by the Reserve Bank of Australia Note Printing Branch.
Free shipping worldwide on all prints. Framed prints are also available. Please contact us for details.
