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1st Finnish Locomotive Ilmarinen
common1945-1980

1st Finnish Locomotive Ilmarinen

Finland · 1962 · 0,30 mk

The stamp features a depiction of the 'Ilmarinen', Finland's first locomotive, against a stylized background.

Issued in 1962, this stamp commemorates the 'Ilmarinen', the first locomotive to operate in Finland, which began service in 1861 and played a crucial role in the development of Finnish rail transport.

Image: Post of Finland · License: Public domain

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