Description: This 8p commemorative stamp showcases the Waverley Class 4-4-0 steam locomotive, designed by Dugald Drummond for the North British Railway in 1876.
Circa: 1975
Condition: MNH
Notes:
Known primarily as the "Abbotsford" class, named after Walter Scotts "Abbotsford House" which sits along its route.
Part of the Historic Steam Locomotives series, this issue celebrated the golden age of British railway engineering, with each denomination illustrating an iconic engine from a different railway company. The minimalist layout, with the locomotive profile against a clean white background, allows the intricate engineering and historic character of each train to stand out.