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LOCOMOTIVES SCOTT 2843 thru 1847 FULL MINT PANE of 5 FROM BOOKLET, FOLDED PANE PLATE NUMBER S11111 This is the striking 1994 Locomotives booklet pane, Scott Catalog number Sc 2847a (individual stamps Sc 2843-2847). Issued on July 28, 1994, in Chama, New Mexico, this set celebrates the golden age of American railroading by featuring five steam engines, each representing a different decade in the latter half of the 19th century. This Mint Never Hinged (MNH) pane features beautiful photogravure illustrations by Richard and Kent Leech. Each $0.29 stamp depicts a famous American-built engine and includes its name, year of service, and denomination. The five vertical se-tenant stamps in the pane are: Sc 2843: Hudson's General (1855, 1870) – Famous for its role in the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War, when it was hijacked by Union soldiers. Sc 2844: McQueen's Jupiter (1868) – A historic locomotive that was famously present at Promontory Summit, Utah, for the driving of the golden spike to complete the first Transcontinental Railroad. Sc 2845: Eddy's No 242 (1874) – Represents the advancements in locomotive design and engineering during the 1870s. Sc 2846: Ely's No 10 (1881) – Noted for its innovative design that became the standard for more powerful locomotives that followed. Sc 2847: Buchanan's No 999 (1893) – Also known as the Empire State Express, this engine was famous for its high-speed runs and appeared on a 1901 Pan-American stamp. This set is a must-have for train, railroad, and transportation topical collectors, as well as those who focus on US commemorative issues. The vivid designs and subject matter make these $0.29 face value stamps popular for use as vintage postage on special mailings. American Philatelic Society dealer member |
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