A replica of a historic steam locomotive will re-enact the birth of the modern railway this weekend – however Network Rail has issued a safety reminder ahead of the event.
Steam locomotives including Locomotion No. 1, Rocket, Mallard and Evening Star will appear on a new set of stamps celebrating the history of the UK’s railway network.
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