200 Years of The Modern Railway 2025 UK £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin. Celebrating 200 years of the modern railway and the seminal journey that changed the world. William Webb’s reverse design portrays the revolutionary journey that took place on 27 September 1825. In tribute to the original locomotive, the coin features the edge inscription ‘ACTIVE · LOCOMOTION NO 1’. Presented in bespoke packaging that explores the huge impact the railway has had on people’s lives since 1825. Made in partnership with Railway 200 as part of its year-long celebration of 200 years of the modern railway.