23 February (Soviet Union, USSR ) within release History of Russian Locomotives (2nd series) goes into circulation Stamp Freight Steam Locomotive 1-5-0, Series L, 1947 face value 15 Russian kopek
Stamp Freight Steam Locomotive 1-5-0, Series L, 1947 in catalogues | |
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Michel: | Mi: SU 4825I |
Soloviev: | Sol: SU 3942K |
Stamp is horizontal format.
Plate error: Small protrusion on top of locomotive just behind smoke stack. Traditionally, locomotives have wheels on both sides. Wheel configuration should be - 2-10-0.Stamp Freight Steam Locomotive 1-5-0, Series L, 1947 it reflects the thematic directions:
A locomotive is a rail transport vehicle that provides the motive power for a train. If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually rather referred to as a multiple unit, motor coach, railcar or power car; the use of these self-propelled vehicles is increasingly common for passenger trains, but rare for freight trains.
Railways - Transportation system made up of metal rails which is designed to allow trains to maneuver on the tracks from one location to the next.