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Radiosonde ('airsonde' TM) by Atmospheric Instrumentation Research Inc

Airsonde, pat. 4

Commercial edition, released by Owl Records under reference ORLP-18 in 1969 in the United States. Recorded and narrated by Howard Fogg. Selected sound stories, with narration, emphasizing the varying moods and actions of steam locomotives in passenger, freight, and switching service - a stirring and unforgattable tribute to the steam era!

33 1/3 rpm LP disc 'The Talking giants'

1969
Two manufacturer’s labels affixed to a piece of card, for Airsonde, pat. 4, 112, 753, by A.I.R. Inc, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America

Two manufacturer’s labels affixed to a piece of card

Commercial edition, released by Owl Records under catalogue number ORLP-9 in the United States. Narrated sound stories of Colorado & Southern railway steam action. Recording and narration by Howard Fogg, some tracks also recorded by Fred H. Ragsdale. 33 1/3 rpm mono microgroove recording. Content from sleeve notes: Side 1, track 1 (opening): 900, 2-10-2, heading Passenger Extra through Louisville, Colorado, July 27, 1958; track 2: Extra 902 South departs Boulder, Leased C.B &Q, 2-8-2 4978 is heard in background, December 27, 1958; track 3: Extra 4978 North leaves Boulder, 4:45am, December 27, 1958; track 4: 629, 2-8-0, running light North out of Boulder, argues with a cheery Meadowlark, October 12, 1958; track 5: Extra 646-900 Coupled South along Colo Highway, 119 near Boulder, October 16, 1958; track 6: Extra 807 (Ex. C.B & Q. 5508, 2-8-2)-900 Coupled North take water, then depart Boulder, 1am, November 2, 1958. Side 2, track 1 (opening): Extra 807 North whistles for crossing at Niwot, Colorado, March 1959; track 2: Extra 807 North depart Denver yards as 634 switches nearby, February 10, 1959; track 3: Extra 807 South-in cab recordings between Longmont and Boulder, January 10, 1959; track 5: Extra 5506 North (later C & S 805) entering Boulder, recorded from window of home, 11pm, April 14, 1957

33 1/3 rpm LP disc 'All steamed up!'

1960-1975
Airsonde, pat. 4, 112, 753, with two manufacturer’s labels affixed to a piece of card, by A.I.R. Inc, Boulder, Boulder county, Colorado, United States

Airsonde, pat. 4