This is a Civil Press edition of Brian Sadgrove’s iconic Standard Gauge stamp.
Issued 11th February 1970 to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge railway line to Perth linking it with 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.
Free shipping worldwide on all prints. Framed prints are also available. Please contact us for details.
This is a Civil Press edition of Brian Sadgrove’s iconic Standard Gauge stamp.
Issued 11th February 1970 to commemorate the opening of the standard gauge railway line to Perth linking it with 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.
Free shipping worldwide on all prints. Framed prints are also available. Please contact us for details.
