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Fed up with the everyday grind, tired out by the dull routine, want to get away from it all, we offer you Escape. Escape, designed to free you from the four walls of today for a half hour of high adventure. You are speeding through the English countryside, the fast express train rocking beneath your feet. And you know that somewhere in the dark ahead of you, a band of men are plotting the destruction of the train, are planning the moment of your death. Today, we escape to En…

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Synopsis

In The Lost Special, the story begins with a sense of urgency and dread as a special train vanishes from the railway lines of England. Set in June 1890, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Inspector Collins, who is called to investigate the mysterious disappearance. The train, which had left Liverpool with two passengers and three crew members, is inexplicably delayed, raising alarms at the station. Collins learns that the passengers include the nervous Mr. Caratol, who seems to be in a hurry to reach London, and his intimidating companion, Gomez. The tension builds as the stationmaster, Mr. Bland, expresses his concerns about the train's whereabouts.

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R

Roy Rowan

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L

Lawrence Dobkin

Parley Baer

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Escape_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Escape, Episode 55

The Lost Special

Saturday, February 12, 1949 · 29:31

Escape, Episode 55

The Lost Special

Saturday, February 12, 1949 · 29:31

Summary

A special train vanishes in England, leaving its passengers and crew unaccounted for. Inspector Collins investigates the mysterious disappearance, uncovering a web of intrigue and danger.

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