Sound recording copy of Patrick Ransome-Wallis contribution to BBC radio programme 'On Railways' on Spanish railways, broadcast in 1959-1962
Copy of BBC recordings on 1/4inch magnetic reel-to-reel referenced as Tape 3. Details handwritten on case and on accompanying notes: RENFE May 1960 ; white lead: Iberia Express Madrid to Avila, Electric 2-C-C-2, Iberia Express Avila to Venta de Banos 4-8-4, start only of Venta de Banos-Sragos, freight journey on 2-10-2 3 cylinders, station noises Miramba del Ebro. Red lead: Talgo engine trip Madrid (Atocka)-Zarogoza, Talgo train Zaragoza-Madrid, Station noises Miranda Del Ebro, Footplate 462F Taragona-Valencia
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:
- 2020-159/5
- Materials:
- cardboard, plastic (unidentified), magnetic layer and polyester
- credit:
- Peter J. Bawcutt