The boneyards where planes, autos, trains and cruise ships go to die
Transport cemeteries

Uyuni Train Cemetery, Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni Train Cemetery, Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni Train Cemetery, Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni Train Cemetery, Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni Train Cemetery, Uyuni, Bolivia

The final death knell for the hub came in the 1940s when Bolivia's mining industry completely collapsed. The decimation of the industry hit Uyuni hard and its many trains were abandoned, where they remain to this day. Take a look at stunning photos of abandoned train stations around the world.
Train Graveyard, Kraków, Poland

Train Graveyard, Kraków, Poland

Train Graveyard, Kraków, Poland

While the majority of the rolling stock in the Kraków graveyard is made up of EU07 electric trains, the boneyard also stores plenty of older locomotives, which date back decades, as well as several more modern trains. Check out these abandoned subway stations around the world.
Train Graveyard, Kraków, Poland

Train Graveyard, Kraków, Poland

The lack of vandalism is all the more surprising given the graveyard appears to be severely neglected. Nature has been left to take its course and overgrown greenery surrounds the out-of-service trains. Take a look at more amazing ruins where Mother Nature has run riot.
Old Car City, Georgia, USA

Old Car City, Georgia, USA

Old Car City, Georgia, USA

Old Car City specialized in supplying classic car parts for decades until 2009 when Lewis realized he could make more money charging people to visit the scrapyard, and turned it into an open-air museum.
Old Car City, Georgia, USA

Old Car City, Georgia, USA

It's not hard to figure out why Old Car City is such a magnet for both amateur and professional photographers. The scrapyard is jam-packed with auto gems, some of which have trees and shrubs growing through them. Take a look at more of the strangest sights in the USA's biggest cities.
Desert Valley Auto Parts, Arizona, USA

Desert Valley Auto Parts, Arizona, USA

The scrapyard stores thousands of old cars dating from as far back as the 1940s and is America's go-to yard for vintage car aficionados looking for elusive spare parts to use in their classic vehicles. Now check out these abandoned movie sets time forgot.
Desert Valley Auto Parts, Arizona, USA

Desert Valley Auto Parts, Arizona, USA

Classic car enthusiasts who can't make it to the yard in person can shop for spare parts on the DVAP website. Although many of the vehicles are yet to be documented, staff put the most sought-after components online. Take a look at these stunning photos of abandoned castles.
Desert Valley Auto Parts, Arizona, USA

The scrapyard is so renowned, it has even starred in its very own Discovery Channel reality show. Desert Car Kings, which ran on the channel for one season in 2011, followed the yard's employees as they went about their day-to-day business. Now check out these incredible abandoned islands around the world.
Mojave Air and Space Port, California, USA

Mojave Air and Space Port, California, USA

Mojave Air and Space Port, California, USA

Mojave Air and Space Port, California, USA

Mojave Air and Space Port, California, USA

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, USA

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, USA

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, USA

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, USA

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, USA

The boneyard has featured in a number of TV shows and movies, including the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen film. While the base is out of bounds to the general public, the nearby Pima Air & Space Museum offers bus tours of the site, however these have been suspended until further notice due to COVID-19. Discover these amazing airports that were built then abandoned.
Teruel Airport, Teruel, Spain

Teruel Airport, Teruel, Spain

Teruel Airport, Teruel, Spain

Teruel Airport, Teruel, Spain

Teruel Airport, Teruel, Spain

Despite being part-owned by Airbus, the Teruel facility stores and dismantles planes manufactured by Airbus' American arch-rival Boeing, along with planes made by Bombardier and other leading names in the global aviation industry. Take a look at the groundbreaking planes that changed the world.
Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, Northern Territory, Australia

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, Northern Territory, Australia

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, Northern Territory, Australia

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, Northern Territory, Australia

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage, Northern Territory, Australia

Alang Ship Breaking Yard, Gujarat, India

Alang Ship Breaking Yard, Gujarat, India

Alang Ship Breaking Yard, Gujarat, India

Alang Ship Breaking Yard, Gujarat, India

Alang Ship Breaking Yard, Gujarat, India

However, the process isn't entirely environmentally friendly. Not by a long shot. Despite efforts in recent years to raise standards, the beach at Alang is severely polluted with all sorts of toxic nasties including asbestos, PCBs and fuel that has leaked from the decommissioned ships. Discover the natural wonders facing a perilous future.
Aliağa Ship Breaking Yard, Izmir Province, Turkey

Aliağa Ship Breaking Yard, Izmir Province, Turkey

Aliağa Ship Breaking Yard, Izmir Province, Turkey

Aliağa Ship Breaking Yard, Izmir Province, Turkey

Aliağa Ship Breaking Yard, Izmir Province, Turkey

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