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subway car "type C" to Gamla Stan

The short distance from T-Centralen to Gamla Stan is a noisy experience when riding one of the older “type c” subway cars. 2007-05-12

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A merry man on Västerlånggatan in Gamla Stan provided sort of a minimalist moving and swaying one-man concert based on merry vocals, a harmonica and a horn to honk once in a while. Passers-by were slightly confused but no one seemed to mind. 2007-05-12

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We’re at the entrance to a restroom in the Central Station. Coins drop, people enter and a lady in the loudspeaker urges us to beware of pickpockets. (2007-05-27)

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I thought it would be a sneak preview of things to come. Some artificial winter before the real one sets in, I told myself in December while visiting the ice oval in the King’s Garden (Kungsträdgården). I was dead wrong. The real winter had a change of plans and traveled elsewhere this year so we’d better cherish what memories we have of snowflakes, slippery roads and – of course – ice skating in the city. Here’s another clip, enjoy!

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Walking in cold snow - the characteristic sound of winter.

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A toy store is a magic wonderland. Share the excitement and a bit of parental skepticism as the hunt goes of for the ultimate toy. Did I hear "two laser swords"?

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Ever wondered what a guided tour at the Subway Central (T-Centralen) would sound like? Well, neither had I. But here they are, all the familiar subway sounds from the perspective of a moving elevator. Do step inside for a minute!

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Action and enthusiasm in Vasalundshallen, Solna at this year's Bravo Basket Cup. Enjoy!

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Wherever you're heading by public transportation in Stockholm, whenever you need to travel, whatever question you have - SL Center is there for you. At seven locations throughout the city, friendly expertise stands ready to assist you during most of the day.

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Regrettably, departure of the SJ night train #94 for Boden, Kiruna and Narvik has been delayed. This piece of bad news is delivered by a pleasant voice at Centralen.

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This is a painful mechanical mishap. Something's very wrong with this elevator door which tries again and again to close and then changes its mind to open once more. It all takes place at T-centralen subway station and becomes almost surreal when a voice in the background warns "mind the doors closing" (referring to a train of course) while this door or ours clearly can't quite make it.

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There's a talking and playing "Christmas tree" at Stockholm Central Station. We've shown what it looks like so now it's about time to listen as well.

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Ever since 1970, Apoteket is a state-run pharmaceuticals retail monopoly. Qualified pharmacists offer good advice as well as dispensing the medication. These are real pro's! In my opinion, Apoteket is an example of a well functioning monopoly.

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Slussen is a noisy hub where commuters hop on or off buses, subway trains or the Saltsj�banan railway. Let's enjoy the sounds of an arriving train from Saltsj�baden.

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