Sound recording copy of Patrick Ransome-Wallis 'On Railways at home and abroad' compilation of recordings made for BBC radio programme 'On Railways'

Copy of BBC recordings on 1/4inch magnetic reel-to-reel referenced as Tape 11. Details handwritten on case and on accompanying notes: 'On Railways at home and abroad' ; white or green lead: Part 1, introduction, BR KA class, WC class rebuilt, SNCF Chapelon Pacific, SNCF 4-8-2 4cc 241, OBB Eisenerz line, GKB 4-4-0, DB D-1/10, DSB 0-6-0T CLF ; red lead: introduction, VR 4-6-2, VR wood burners, RENFE 4-8-4, RENFE 240-2, RENFE Garratt, BR 0-6-0 Folkestone harbour, BR A4 4-6-2 Mallard

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:
2020-159/9
Materials:
cardboard, plastic (unidentified), magnetic layer and polyester
type:
1/4 inch magnetic audio tape
credit:
Peter J. Bawcutt