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Box of Assorted NAB Carts

circa 1979

Original sound recording 'Steam north of the River 1A'

1960-1970

Audio cassette, 'Alf's Teeth' produced for British Rail Red Star parcels services

1985-11

cassette for Oric Atmos computer, 1984

1984
DVDs, video cassettes, TV news coverage of the East Coast main line and franchise holders, circa 1996 to 2014. The videos and discs were compiled mainly by TNS Media Intelligence for GNER and later National Express East Coast. The clips cover the reporting of the East Coast main line, inlcuding GNER's winning and loss of the franchise, National Express gaining the franchise, break-downs, disruption, accidents including Great Heck (Selby) and Hatfield, GNER's competition with Grand Central, and 'feel good' coverage such as train travel to the Bollywood Oscars, GNER's opera aboard a train, and GNER's appearance in 'Cheese and Tomato Toasties', an episode of the children's programme 'Me Too!'. There are also two GNER internal discs, one on the refurbishment of the HSTs and a powerpoint on the new wifi service. 41 DVDs and 14 VHS cassettes.

TV and news coverage of the East Coast main line and franchise holders

circa 1996-2014
Intercity training tape for Senior Conductors, ""This is Your Senior Conductor..." - Improving Your Announcing Skills." Divided into four sections - I Owning The Train, II Routine Problems, III Dealing with the Unexpected and IV The Professional Approach.

"This is Your Senior Conductor..." - Improving Your Announcing Skills

1980s
Cassette tape, magnetic tape in plastic casing with plastic box and card insert, 'The Farewell Party', comedy starring John Wells, written and produced by Infomericals for British Rail Red Star parcels services. Summarised "After thirty years of service to Plotkins, the trusty old despatch manager is retiring. Unfortunately, when the vino flows, so does the veritas." Recorded before a live audience on 22 Nov. 1985.

Audio cassette, 'The Farewell Party' produced for British Rail Red Star parcels services

1985-11
Cassette tape, magnetic tape in plastic casing with plastic box and card insert, 'Hancock's Parcel Service', comedy starring Trevor Bannister as Tony Hancock, written and produced by Infomericals for British Rail Red Star parcels services. Summarised "Anthony Aloysius Hancock has set himself up in opposition to Red Star. Unfortunately his trained carrier pigeons have ideas above their station." Recorded before a live audience on 22 Nov. 1985.

Audio cassette, 'Hancock's Parcel Service' produced for British Rail Red Star parcels services

1985-11
Handwritten on case: Uganda railways / Handwritten on leader: Uganda, train, [Dybeck]

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" (acetate base) 'Uganda railways'

1958-1964
BBC Recording service label, Ref. No. KLO 67880, 1 ; Wats rewind ; Take 1: Train leaving Volos ; Take 2: Enroute to Milee / Location: Greece

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Train leaving Volos, enroute to Milee'

1958-1964
BBC Recording service label, nothing written on the label

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" '?'

1958-1963
BBC Recording service label, Ref. No. KLO 62880, Reel No. 3 ; Take 1: H'Chief game at Milee station ; Take 2: Train leaving Milee station (3.15 pm) ; Take 3: For Volos crossing bridge (students singing) ; Take 5: Sounds in streets of Volos ; Take 6: A. Fish market, B. Street behind harbour, horses and larts crossing railway line in street / Note: this could correspond to sound recordings of Pelion railway, a Greek railway connection the city of Volos with the town of Mileai in Greece (AB, 21/11/2016) / Location: Greece

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'H'chief game at Milee station, etc.'

1958-1964
Original sound recording on 1/4 inch reel-to-reel magnetic audio tape, recorded by John Burnie in the 1960s. Unidentified steam train recording, recorded from the footplate (includes sound of fireman shovelling coal at the beginning of recording). Duration: 9 minutes

Original sound recording of unidentified steam train

1960-1970
Original sound recording on 1/4 inch reel-to-reel magnetic audio tape, recorded by John Burnie. Sounds of a steam train and whistle, recorded in the North of River Clyde, likely in 1964. Handwritten note enclosed: Central low level Friday 2 October, day before withdrawal of passenger services. 0-22 3.57pm train to Dalmuir riverside starting from the station on the last day of the working; 22-301 On the footplate of 44898, on the train to Dumbarton Central, leaving low level at 4.42

Original sound recording 'Steam north of the River 1B'

1960-1970
Original sound recording on 1/4 inch reel-to-reel magnetic audio tape, recorded by John Burnie in the 1960s. Sound of a steam train including whistles, puffing and breaks screaming.

Original sound recording 'The East Fife Rail Tour'

1960-1970
Original sound recording on 1/4 inch reel-to-reel magnetic audio tape, recorded by John Burnie in the 1960s. Side 1: unidentified steam train recordings. Side 2: recording of BBC radio broadcast from 11/02/1965, ‘The Awful Calamity’ story told by Eleanor Ransome (about the 1st railway death, William Huskisson, golden snuffbox offered by widow Mrs Huskisson to Doctor Ransome who tried to rescue Huskinson on the day). Duration: 37 minutes on each side.

Original sound recording of unidentified steam train and BBC radio broadcast 'The Awful Calamity'

1965
Original sound recording on 1/4 inch reel-to-reel magnetic audio tape, recorded by John Burnie in the 1960s. Sound of a train travelling on a windy day

Original sound recording 'Port Road Eastern section'

1960-1970
Original sound recording on 1/4 inch reel-to-reel magnetic audio tape, recorded by John Burnie in the 1960s. Recording of worn out engine, voices of workers can be heard in background, unknown location/railway line; end of recording is slowly passing steam train (maybe freight?), including locomotives whistles. Duration: 11 minutes

Original sound recording 'Demolition Train'

1960-1970
Original sound recording on 1/4 inch reel-to-reel magnetic audio tape, recorded by John Burnie in 1965. Sound of birds singing and a steam train in motion. Handwritten note enclosed: Mon 24 May 1965, Beside Loch Libo. 7.49 73106, D28 late, M.U, 45489

Original sound recording 'Beside Loch Libo, 1965'

1965-05-24
Original sound recording on 1/4 inch reel-to-reel magnetic audio tape, recorded by John Burnie on 13 August 1964. Handwritten note enclosed: Terminus Glasgow’s terminal stations. Dull, dry 13 August 1964. Central. 0-12 11.19 electric M.U leaves station for the inner circle. 12-27 12.25 to Wemyss Bay leaving plat 12 behind 80061 the train emerges from beneath the echoing roof passes the microphone and [starts] off across the bridge. 27-39 Electric M.U departing for [Hellston?] with the 12.36. 40-57 73061 [Propels?] the coaches of the 1.5 to Gourock into plat 13. 57-78 Out of plat 12 comes the 12.50 to Gourock being 73075. 78-89 While D215 comes right into the station, the 80060 enters plat 12 with the 1.0 from Gourock. 89-95 80086 backs down into plat 12 96-112 73061 leaves plat 13 on 1.5 for Gourock while a diesel waits in the bay. 112-135 While an electric M.U leaves the station, 80086 passes on the 1.20 to Gourock from plat 12 a diesel M.U enters 13, then 80066 leaves light. 135-145 80066 leaves the station light. 145-159 80110 takes a train of empty stock out of the station St Enoch. 160-209 73063 leave on 2pm to Carlisle hardly has the train 9[entered?] the Clyde bridge when D[sl?] leaves, to the accompaniment of a ‘staff announcement’. 209-253 80024 leaves with coaches ex 11am Carlisle 253-264 44726 leaves light. Buchanan street. 264-308 A gaggle of ‘enthusiasts’ watches the 3.15pm for Dundee wave behind 45313 while 45214 simmers 2 platforms away

Original sound recording 'Terminus Glasgow’s terminal stations'

1964-08-13
One of seven Mellotron FX sound effects console audio tapes. Scotch 3M 229 Audio Recording Tape. Reel 6.

Mellotron FX Sound Effects Console Tape

1968-1972
One of seven Mellotron FX sound effects console audio tapes. Scotch 3M 229 Audio Recording Tape. Reel 3.

Mellotron FX Sound Effects Console Tape

1968-1972
Philips VC360 (V2000 format) video cassette tape. 2x3 hours tape recording time. Manufactured by Philips Electronics, 1981-1986. May be a VCC360 - check tape.

Philips VC360 V2000 Video Cassette Tape

1981-1986
locomotive sounds; starting work; appointment as premium engine cleaner; transfer to Derby; Bourneville Depot; spare fireman; shunting; cleaning engines; conditions; first day as a fireman; fog; colleagues; permanent way work; railway horses; First World War ambulance trains; nature of traffic; incidents; engine drivers; chocolate freight; work of a spare fireman; nationalisation; cleaning tanks; wooden brake blocks; flat wheels; lodgings; firing; d.o.b. 1898-06-25; railway work 1927-1963. Derby; Bath; Saltleigh; Bourneville; Selly Oak; Birmingham; Cadbury's sidings; Camden shed; Kentish Town; Sand sidings; Walsall; Ryecroft shed; Holbeck; Lickey incline; Bristol; London Midland & Scottish (LMS); Great Western Railway; Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway.

King, Tom

circa 1991-1992
BBC Recording service label, Railway [Roundup], Reel No. 3, User John Adams, 29/06/1963 ; 3 ; Bluebell Railway, journey from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes behind SECR No. 27 ; 14min 10sec

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Railway [Roundup]'

1963
BBC Recording service label, Reel No. 1, User John Adams, 03/04/1964 ; 31 ; District Engineer Saloon ; Journey between Shrewsbury and Saltley with Mr Rees the district engineer, 11 bands including 2min35sec interview

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'District engineer saloon'

1964
BBC Recording service label, ref no. 3, 15/09/1963 ; Ashington

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Ashington'

1963
Handwritten on case: Tyseley open day, 28/09/1969

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Tyseley Open Day'

1969
BBC Recording service label, reel 2 ; NBR [North British Railway?] ; 25

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" (acetate + polyester base) 'NBR'

1958-1964
BBC Recording service label, Reel No. 1 ; 33 ; No. 70016 Ariel goes to Stafford ; Return yo John Adams

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" '70016 Ariel foes to Stafford'

1958-1964
BBC Recording service label, Reel No. 1, User John Adams, 16/09/1963 ; Newcastle Central station ; Take 1. J72 [… movement] ; 2. [N/Cle - Newcastle] […] ; 24

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Newcastle Central station'

1963
BBC Recording service label, Reel No. 2 , User John Adams, 29/07/1964 ; Festiniog Railway ; Take 1. Booking office sounds ; 2. ME backing onto train at harbour ; 3. ME leaving harbour with 2:15pm ; 4. Prince passing signal on [WB] ; 5. ME approaching and stopping at Pewryn ;6. ME leaving Pewryn

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Festiniog Railway'

1964
BBC Recording service label, User John Adams, 26/09/1964 ; E ; Take 1. TR Special Talerddig bank (4555 and Manor) ; 2. Welshpool shunting (Llanfair) ; 3. Welshpool leaving Llanfair ; 4. Welshpool [approach and pass] ; 6. Welshpoll approach Castle Caereinion ; Welshpool locomotive 'Earl'

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Welshpool & Llanfair'

1964
Handwritten note on case is crossed over: Vale of Rheidol

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" '[untitled]'

Handwritten on case: Track [I.2], Brienz-Rothorn / Switzerland

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Brienz-Rothorn'

1958-1964
Handwritten on case: I.O.W [Isle of Wight] ; 7 1/2 ips one track only ; I.O.W [IOW] tape III [tape 3] ; / Detail of tracks on case: A: notes for Shirley, B: section A, C: section B, D: section C, E: section D, F: section E, G: re-recording section D

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Isle of Wight'

1958-1964
Handwritten note on case: Recordings made on the J11 'Farewell Special' (The Gainsborough Model Railway Society), Saturday 13th October 1962, 13/10/1962 / Location: East Midlands and East England / See information on a website about this specific trip: http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/60s/621013gm.html

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Farewell Special, Gainsborough Model Railway Society'

1962
BBC Recording service label, Talyllyn Railway, Reel No. 1, User: PBW, 01/08/1964 ; Take 1: Dolgoch passing Rhydyronen (4.10 ex Wharf) ; Take 2: No. 4 (Edward Thomas) and No. 1 (Talyllyn) leaving Pendre ; Take 3: No. 4 (Edward Thomas) entering Abergynolwyn and running round ; Take 4: No. 4 (Edward Thomas) at Brynglas ; Take 5: No. 4 (Edward Thomas) back up from Wharf / Location: Wales

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Talyllyn Railway'

1964
Handwritten on case: Cromford + High Peak ; 7 1/2 ips, single track ; 41 ; handwritten notes crossed over [likely a re-used case] / Typed note enclosed: Band I. No. 68006 working 15 empty wagons from High Peak Junction to Cromford Bottom ; II. Wagons being hauled up Sheep-pasture incline ; III. Sheep-pasture incline gravity winding ; IV. Sheep-pasture incline stam winding ; V. No. 47007 shunting at Sheep-pasture ; VI. No. 47007 shunting at Sheep-pasture ; VII. No. 47007 shunting at Sheep-pasture ; VIII. No. 47007 running between Sheep-pasture and Black Rock ; IX. Middleton incline winding engine built by the Butterley Iron Company, 1825 ; X. No. 68079 leaving Middleton top ; XI. No. 68079 asending Hopton bank (1st take) ; XII. No. 68079 asending Hopton bank (2nd take)

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Cromford and High Peak'

1958-1964
BBC Recording service label, SLS Special 49361 + 8 coaches full, Reel No. 2, User: PBW, 22/06/1963 ; Take 1: Walsall, Darlaston, Wednesbury ; Take 2: Walsall, Norton Junction, East ; Take 3: Cannock Junction, Hednesford, Rugby TV ; Take 4: Lichfield TV - LL - HL ; Take 5: Lichfield Town / Location: West Midlands, England

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'SLS Special 49361 and 8 coaches full'

1963
Handwritten on case: 12/07/1964, Lickey Bank, 4-6-0 Class 5 on goods banked by two 0-6-0 PTs ; 5

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Lickey Bank'

1964
Handwritten on case: Mallard ; John Adams ; 10

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Mallard'

1958-1964
Handwritten on case: A journey from Reading to Redhill on 11:05am EX Reading locomotive 2-6-0 N class No. 31858 on 02/01/1965 ; 7 1/2 ips, full track ; 39

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Reading to Redhill'

1965
Handwritten on case: 12/07/1964, Lickey Bank, 4-6-0 Class 5 on goods banked by 0-6-0 PT and 2-10-0 Class 9F ; 4

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Lickey Bank'

1964
Handwritten on case: 2, sleeper

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Sleeper 2'

1958-1964
Handwritten on case: SLS farewell to LNWR locomotives (two super Gs Nos. 49430 and 49361) ; 12/12/1964 ; 40 ; 1/1, 7 1/2 ips, CCIR ; Tape in very sticky condition / Take 1. Train arriving at New street station ; 2. Train leaving New street station ; 3. Train climbing Soho bank ; 4. Train arriving at Aldridge station ; 5. Train leaving Aldridge station ; 6. Climbing bank to Baddesley colliery (49361 at front and 49430 at rear) ; 7. Leaving Saltley ; 8. Climbing bank to Camp Hill ; 9. Starting from Camp Hill after taking water ; 10. Passing Cartland road ; 11. Arriving at New street

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'SLS farewell to LNWR locomotives'

1964
Handwritten on case: Severn + Wye ; John Adams ; 6

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Severn & Wye'

1958-1964
Handwritten on case: I.O.W [Isle of Wight] ; 7 1/2 ips one track only ; I.O.W II [tape 2] / Detail of tracks on case: A: Leaving Ventnor (up), B: leaving Wroxall (up), C: [F… R…] (up), D: leaving Shanklin (up), E: leaving Sandown (up), F: boat arrival […] Ryde, G: train [… …] Ryde

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Isle of Wight'

1958-1964
Handwritten on case: 06/06/1962, Diesels at Leicester 1 ; John Adams ; 7 1/2 ips ; Leicester London road / Detail of tracks on case: 1, D70 11:55 Thames-Clyde ; 2, MU Nuneaton ; 3, 41228 Shunts van arrives on 10:25 [ex] ; 4, D161 [St Pancras] at 11:57 leaves for [Mendlesham] ; 5, D161 at 12:21 leaves [...] ; 6, 41428 [...] ; 7, D157 leaves on 12:40 for London ; 8, 41228 leaves [...] ; 9, Midland Pullman arrives 12:45 ; 10, D5388 leaves 12:55 [...] stopping

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Diesels at Leicester'

1962
Handwritten on case: Spotters day at Waterloo, Bands I-IX ; 9

Magnetic audio tape 1/4" 'Spotters day at Waterloo'

1958-1964