Railway sound recordings and interviews recorded for BBC Radio Bristol programme 'Rail'

Made:
1970-1979 in United Kingdom

Four magnetic 1/4" audio tapes, original master railway sound recordings and interviews made by freelance sound recordist Michael Farr for use in the BBC Radio Bristol programme 'Rail' presented by Jim Palm.

Content according information enclosed with the recordings:

Tape 1: Bressingham, c 1972, Alan Bloom; BR Mystery Tour from Bristol, c 1972, passenger vox pop, Talyllyn c 1970, David Woodhouse (a volunteer); Dart Valley, c1970, Barry Woodman; Cranmore, East Somerset Railway, Royal Opening, David Shepherd, Prince Bernhard

Tape 2: Narrow gauge on film, John Huntley; InterCity 125 test run Bristol-London, Gerry Marshall; Bristol Tram Centenary, John Appleby. Railways on film, John Huntley. Cranmore and Black Prince, David Shepherd.

Tape 3: Industrial archaeology, Geoff Body; Monkwearmouth, Paul Talbot; InterCity 125 high speed run Bristol-London, O.S. Nork, etc.; Cranmore, George Davies.

Tape 4: Railways of Hampshire, Edwin Course; Southern Railway, reg. signalling, George Pryer; 'Little lines' Edward Griffith; Weymouth Quay, Jim Palm/Michael Farr.

Details

Category:
Sound Recordings
Object Number:
2021-612
Materials:
cardboard, plastic (unidentified), magnetic layer and polyester
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm,
type:
1/4 inch magnetic audio tape

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