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The audio recording dated from April 21, 1971, opens with the distinct sound of a tram's bell ringing, announcing its arrival. This is followed by the mechanical clatter of the tram's wheels against the track, a rhythmic and familiar sound to any commuter. There's an underlying hum of the tram's electric motor, a sound that ebbs and flows as the vehicle accelerates and slows. The periodic squeal of metal on metal is heard when the tram takes a turn or comes to a stop. Interspersed with these sounds, there's a faint murmur of people, snippets of conversation, rustles of clothing and newspapers, and occasional laughter. The doors of the tram open and close with a pneumatic hiss, followed by the distinct sound of footsteps on the wooden floor as passengers board and disembark. Every so often, the conductor's muffled voice can be heard over the tram's speaker system, announcing the next stop. Ambient city sounds
