Sound recording copy of Patrick Ransome-Wallis contribution to BBC radio programme 'On Railways' on British Railways, USA and Mexican railroads, broadcast on 18/10/1959, 10/01/1960 and 24/08/1961
Copy of BBC recordings on 1/4inch magnetic reel-to-reel referenced as Tape S-1. Details handwritten on case and on accompanying notes: white or green lead: BBC 3rd programme 'On Railways' 18/10/1959, BR Class 9, RH&D, USA & Mexican loco recording by M. Rastron, 24/08/1961 ; red lead: 2nd side 3rd programme 'On Railways' 10/01/1960, "too many diesels" with R.C. Bond (technical advisor for British Transport Commission)
These tapes were originally copied with the authorisation of the BBC, by Patrick Ransome-Wallis who was a contributor to the programme. The copies of his contributions to On Railways BBC programme completes the collection and the portrait of Patrick Ransome-Wallis as a talented railway enthusiast who not only photographed the railways but also commented and shared with BBC auditors his passion for railways in the UK and abroad
Details
- Category:
- Sound Recordings
- Object Number:
- 2020-159/3
- Materials:
- cardboard, plastic (unidentified), magnetic layer and polyester
- credit:
- Peter J. Bawcutt
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