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The 105N/Na tramcar – doors opening and closing
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About the sound
The sound of opening and closing doors in the 105N/Na tramcar dubbed The Aquarium. This type of tramcars was produced by Chorzowska Wytwórnia Konstrukcji Stalowych Konstal. They have been used in Krakow since 1975. In the 1970s, The Aquarium represented cutting-edge technology in public transport vehicles. Today, it is one of the oldest and less frequently used trams in Krakow. The recording was made in Podgórze tram depot of MPK Public Transport company in Krakow.
Sound recording: Monika Widzicka
Photo: Piotr Żabicki
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