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The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco. The system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which also includes the separate E Embarcadero and F Market & Wharves heritage streetcar lines, and ...
- 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
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Riding Cable Cars. It's easy to find and board a cable car. Choose from three cable car lines - two start at Powell and Market and continue to the Fisherman's Wharf area; one starts at California and Market and continues to Van Ness Avenue.
Cable cars were invented by Andrew Smith Hallidie here in San Francisco in 1873. Hallidie's cable car system was based on early mining conveyance systems and dominated the city’s transit scene for more than 30 years.
Learn how to ride the historic cable cars in San Francisco, the only place in the world where they operate. Find out the routes, fares, schedules, and tips for enjoying the scenic views and attractions along the way.
Learn how to ride the historic cable cars in San Francisco, the iconic symbol of the city. Find out the routes, fares, tips, and attractions along the way.
Discover how cable cars revolutionized urban transit in San Francisco and the world, and how they survived and thrived despite challenges. Visit the free Cable Car Museum and the San Francisco Railway Museum to see vintage cars and machinery, or explore online resources and books.
Rare photographs and detailed, comprehensive 100 year history of San Francisco's Cable Car System. General information and a virtual tour of the Cable Car Museum.
