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Last broadcast on Mon, 28 Jun 2010, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
March 9th 1987 began as a normal day for railwayman Wesley MacDonald, as he loaded a train of 50 cars with ore at a mine in northern Canada. But that all changed when the brakes failed to hold the load and Wesley suddenly found himself aboard a runaway train.
This programme tells the story of what happened next, featuring audio footage of the radio communication between him and the rail traffic controller as Wesley wrestles with the decision of whether to jump or take his chances onboard.
Producer: Russell Finch
A Somethin' Else Production for BBC Radio 4.
Music
Title: Slattar Etter Sjur Helgeland: Bygdatraen, Huldreslatt
Performers: Sigbjorn Bernhoft Osa, Arne Bjorndal, Truis Orpen, Anders Kjerland
Album Title: Norsk Folkemusikk: Slattar Fra Voss, Hardanger Og Krodsherad
Label: Talik Records
Title: Slattar Fra Setesdal: Klunkaren, Gangar
Performers: Otto Furholt, Signe Flatin Neset, Einar Londal
Album Title: Norsk Folkemusikk: Slattar Fra Setesdal Og Telemark
Label: Talik Records
FIELD RECORDING USED:
Title: Springfield
Performer: Banks Bailey
Album Title: Vibrations From The Holocene
Label: Quiet World
Broadcasts
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Sun 18 Oct 200914:45
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Mon 28 Jun 201015:45
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