Robert (Bob) Stimpson, Chairman of the Isle of Man Victorian Society and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers said: "I was delighted to be invited to work with the Isle of Man Stamps & Coins team to advise on the selection of these six subjects and to provide the base images which have been transformed into this remarkable stamp issue. Each stamp tells the story of a modest man who has transformed their profession, resulting in tremendous subsequent developments based on their Manx experiences."