The remnants of the old locomotive depot, featuring a large Ty51 steam locomotive built in the 1950s—Poland’s heaviest steam engine—standing silently among decaying repair workshops, turntable remnants, and a water-filling point from 1941. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen

The Stara Lokomotywownia in Płaszów, Kraków: A Heritage in Decay

November 3, 2025

Located near the modern urban landscape of Kraków’s Płaszów district, the Stara Lokomotywownia (Old Locomotive Depot) stands as a powerful reminder of Poland’s rich railway history and industrial legacy. Constructed in 1927, this site was once a bustling hub of locomotive maintenance and storage, integral to the development of Kraków’s extensive rail network. Today, it’s a poignant relic—part industrial archaeology, part neglected monument—echoing the age when steam was king.

Witness the enduring remnants of history—Gdynia’s wartime torpedo station standing silently by the sea. Photo: Bjørn Joachimsen.

The Enigmatic Ruins of Torpedownia in Gdynia: A Glimpse into a Wartime Legacy

November 1, 2025

Positioned 300 meters off the coast of Gdynia's picturesque Babie Doły, the remains of a German WWII torpedo-testing station stand as silent witnesses to a turbulent past. These ruins, mysterious and captivating, have attracted the curiosity of history enthusiasts and explorers alike. This article invites you to join a walk along Gdynia’s Baltic shoreline, exploring the complex history and enduring mystique of these maritime relics.