In its formative years starting from independence in 1947 to the mid-1990s, two areas that dominated Indian society were the railways and the postal services. While the railways were the lifeline of the nation, the postal services helped communications between different parts of the country and bring them near each other. This fascinating book combines these two institutions by displaying stamps that depict the railways. And the scope is not limited to India alone but to the entire world. Through postage stamps you are able to see the evolution and development of the steam engine, followed by the development of diesel locomotives and ending with the electrics. You will also see stamps regarding some of the major metro railways worldwide. Also on view are stamps of some of the famous trains.
Throughout the world, commemorative events were marked by the release of stamps. You will thus find among the pages of the book, various stamps that commemorate diverse events. Above all, you will find a large number of stamps that cover numerable aspects of the Indian Railways.
A book that every rail lover and stamp aficionado should have.