Author: Karol

Many Cracovians remember that there was a large Rakowice – Czyżyny airport in Krakow. Many Cracovians also know that the airport in Balice named after John Paul II can be conveniently reached by train, in 15 minutes from the Kraków Główny railway station. But few Cracovians know that in the Second Polish Republic, it was…

The city of Gliwice is located in the western part of the Silesian Province and in the so-called Upper Silesia, in its western part. Geographically, it lies on the Katowice Upland, on the Kłodnica River. The city of Gliwice received city rights in 1276 from Prince Władysław Opolski. In history, the city was ruled by…

In the 1960s, the military unit in Mirosławiec had about 40 turbojet combat aircraft and several liaison and transport aircraft. The unit consisted of about 4,000 professional and military soldiers. In addition, there were 500-800 reservist soldiers who, during the exercises, were to consolidate the abilities and skills obtained during the basic service. The pilots…

The Trzebicz Nowy airport is a private airport belonging to the state of Elżbieta and Ryszard Chwalisz. Airport coordinates 52 ° 48′11 ″ N 15 ° 47′38 ″ E. Elevation 157 ft. The airport is fenced and has a very well maintained grass take-off area. Radio – Trzebicz-Radio 122.7. The Trzebicz Nowy airport is located…

PESA ACATUS PLUS series EN64 is a family of electric traction units of the Bydgoszcz PESA, designed as a development version of trains named Acatus II and as an alternative product for the elf model. Acatus Plus is, among others, operated by regional transport and Małopolskie railways. A total of 13 pieces were created: 9…

Airport railway station. 2019 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

The railway siding connecting the airport in Balice with the Mydlniki station was built in 1951. Most of the goods, especially fuel, were delivered and delivered by trains. The line was single-track, non-electrified. There were four unguarded railway crossings on the route.