Shown here is Robert Monroe, the author of the NBC drama “Rocky Gordon.” He is at the New York Central Yards at Weehawken NJ, recording the sound of locomotives and railroad yards for the sound effects to be aired.

The photo appeared 85 years ago this month on the cover of the November 1940 issue of Radio Craft.  Interestingly, one of the few references to the radio program is on the CIA website,  undoubtedly in relation to Monroe’s involvement with the  the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security command.