Royal Mail stamp set commemorates Flying Scotsman and Elizabeth II silhouette

Next month, Royal Mail will celebrate a landmark moment in British rail history with a new stamp issue that honors the silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II. The collection marks a centennial milestone for the Flying Scotsman, Britain’s iconic steam locomotive that has captured the imagination of generations of travelers and railway enthusiasts alike. This commemorative set is designed to sit alongside the enduring pride in a locomotive that began its legendary service in 1923, forged by the hands of Sir Nigel Gresley and soon after christened the Flying Scotsman for its famed London to Edinburgh route. The upcoming release is not merely a philatelic tribute; it is a broader homage to a symbol of British engineering and a century of railway heritage that continues to inspire collectors and historians today. (Source: Royal Mail press materials)