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For Younger Listeners
'Railway Tales' by the Rev. W . Awdry
Told by Charles E. Stldwlll
4: 'Tank Engine Thomas Again'
You will remember that Thomas the Tank Engine was given a branch line all to himself. Here he is proudly running up and down this branch line, and the Fat Controller is keeping his eye on him as usual. Thomas still finds trouble but he makes some new friends.
For Children of Most Ages
Saturday Excursion
A magazine programme introduced by Margaret Hubble
'Rome Express'
Wynford Vaughan Thomas and John Lane in a journey by train and boat to Rome and back tell the background story of British, French, and Italian railways, and cross-Channel boats, and comment on the many places of interest through which they pass.
Produced by John Lane

Contributors

Unknown:
Rev. W Awdry
Told By:
Charles E. Stldwlll
Introduced By:
Margaret Hubble
Unknown:
Wynford Vaughan Thomas
Unknown:
John Lane
Produced By:
John Lane

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