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Added The San Francisco Cable Car Museum (2022)Located in the Nob Hill neighborhood at the Washington-Mason powerhouse and car barn, sits a hidden gem, the San Francisco Cable Car Museum. Admission is always free at this popular attraction for visitors and locals alike. The museum houses a collection of historic cable cars, both life size and small, photographs, artifacts and hands on displays. It also features a gift shop run by the Friends of the Cable Car Museum which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of cable car history. #cablecar #sfmta #sanfrancisco #cablecarmuseum
Added San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 22 at Market & Powell (2025)By Silas Boye Nissen.
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San Francisco cable car 27 near Cable Car Museum (2024)Training Car.
No Passengers.By Janus Boye - .
Calendar: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 13 at California & Powell (2023)Powell Cable Car 13 crests Nob Hill l Jeremy Whiteman photo
December 2023
One project Market Street Railway helped initiate and continues to champion is the revival of authentic vintage liveries on San Francisco's cable cars. And what better car dress for the holidays than Powel 13, painted in 1906-1921 green and red of United Railroads. The cable car signal tower, just repainted in similar colors, joins in the holiday festivities.
Decorated rail vehicles have a long history in San Francisco. For a number of years in the 1930s, Market Street Railway adorned its all-white private streetcar "San Francisco" for the holidays, often parking it on highly visible sections of non-revenue track Downtown. This shot is from 1935 or 1936 on Second Street at Market.
SFMTA ArchiveBy Henrik Boye, Jeremy Whiteman, San Francisco Railway Museum - .
Model tram: San Francisco near 4th & Brannan (2023)Utah Saloon
Powell & Hyde Sts.
Ghirardelli
San Francisco Municipal Ry.By Janus Boye - .
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 53 at California & Van Ness Avenue (2023)By Janus Boye..
Calendar: San Francisco cable car California with cable car 52 at California & Powell (2023)California Street Cable Car 52 crosses Powell l Jim Maurer photo
May 2023
This is the only double-track cable car crossing in the world, on Nob Hill. The California cable line opened i 1878; the Powell lines ten years later. Because cars on both lines were climbing hills and couldn't see the intersection until they were in it, a tower was installed to signal cable cars when it was safe to proceed. This tower was installed in 1907 and renovated with Market Street Railway's help in 2021
Looking down California Street to the Bay just east of inersection, 1881.
The California Street Cable Railroad Company operated these small 2dummy and trailer" two-car cable trains until the early 1890s, when they pioneered the double-end open-and-closed section combination cars of the type widely copied as streetcar bodies, and still seen on California Street as cable cars today.
Photo from opensfhistory.org,
wnp13.285By Henrik Boye, Jim Maurer, San Francisco Railway Museum - .
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 23 behind Hyde & Jackson (2023)When cables are missing, people have to help provide them.
By Henrik Boye - .
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 28 at Hyde & Jackson (2023)Not moving due to lack of cable pull.By Henrik Boye - .
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 28 by Hyde & Jackson (2023)Pushed by truck to get cable pulled againBy Henrik Boye - .
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 28 in Hyde & Jackson (2023)Pushed by truck to get cable pulled againBy Henrik Boye - .
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 52 on California & Van Ness Avenue (2023)By Henrik Boye..
Drawing: San Francisco close by California & Hyde (2023)Thank you for shopping with us!
Trader Joe's California & Hyde.By Henrik Boye - .
Model tram: San Francisco in Sears Fine Food (2023)Bay & Taylor Sts.
512 Market Street RY.Co
San Francisco
Cable CarBy Henrik Boye - .
San Francisco Cable Car Cafe (2023)cozy
Cable
Car
Cafe
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner & CrepesBy Henrik Boye - .
Postcard: Greetings from San Francisco (2023)Powell & Hyde Sts.
CABLE CAR
San Francisco Municipal Ry.By Henrik Boye, smudge ink - .
Model tram: San Francisco, side view (2023)Powell & Hyde Sts
San Francisco
Made in TaiwanBy Henrik Boye - .
Calendar: San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 15 by Cable Car Museum (2023)Powell Cable Cars 15 and 11 decorated for Lunar New Year l Val Lupiz photo
January 2023
The Cable Car Barn has stood at Washington and Mason Streets since 1887 and for decades has been considered part of Chinatown. Muni workers and volunteers, led by gripman Val Lupiz, decorate cable cars for holidays and special events, including Lunar New Year. Car 15 wears the yellow livery of Powell-Manson line in 1890s; Car 11 ran on Sacramento-Clay line in 1890s and wears the red livery used then for that line.
This is why cable cars built for the Sacramento-Clay line ended up on Powell. This is Washington-Mason cable car barn on April 18, 1906 photographed by John Henry Mentz of United Rairoads. Car 455 was badly damaged by falling bricks before it could pull out for morning. Then it and the rest of the fleet inside were incinerated later that day. But 27 Sacramento-Clay cars, including today's Car 11, were stored outside the fire zone and took over service on Powell.
SFMTA ArchiveBy Henrik Boye, San Francisco Railway Museum, Val Lupiz - .
Single ticket for San Francisco Cable Cars, the back (2022)Ghirardelli
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Ticket valig for Single boarding of Cable Car.
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SFMTA personnel for fare to be considered paid. Once the
ticket is detached it is not valid for additional boardings.
Passengers must retain ticket as proof of payment.
Ticket is valid for one year after a fare increase
Recycled
Paper
By MUNI - .
Single ticket for San Francisco Cable Cars, the front (2022)World Famous
Cable Car
MUNI
$8 Single ride ticket
Re-boarding with this ticket is not permitted 0584200By MUNI - .
Badge: Save the Cable Cars (2022)1947 - 2022
San Francisco
75th AnniversaryBy Henrik Boye, San Francisco Cable Car Museum - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car California with cable car 60 near California & Grant (2022)By Henrik Boye, Local Color Cards..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 14 near Pacific Avenue & Mason (2021)By Silas Boye Nissen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 7 near Cable Car Museum (2021)By Silas Boye Nissen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 21 at Market & Powell (2019)By Silas Boye Nissen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 21 on Market & Powell (2019)By Silas Boye Nissen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 22 at Market & Powell (2019)By Silas Boye Nissen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 17 at Market & Powell (2019)By Silas Boye Nissen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 19 at Market & Powell (2019)By Silas Boye Nissen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 26 outside Cable Car Museum (2019)By Silas Boye Nissen..
Bag: San Francisco cable car 14 (2019)San Francisco
Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason St. 94108
(415)474-1887
Admission Free / Open DailyBy Cable Car Museum, Henrik Boye - .
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 60 at California & Davis (2016)By Silas Boye Nissen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 16 at Market & Powell (2016)By Silas Boye Nissen..
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 27 near Hyde & Greenwich (2016)Morning fog lingers over Alcatraz as car 27 on the Powell/Hyde line pauses at the top of Russian Hill.By Cable Car Museum, Henrik Boye, J. Godoy - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason near Pacific Avenue & Mason (2016)Roadway Superintendent John Baker is assisting with the delivery of an enormous spool of cable. A spool such as this will typically last up to 120 days before having to be completely replaced.By Cable Car Museum, Henrik Boye, J. Godoy - .
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San Francisco Cable Car - Complete Ride on Powell-Hyde line (2014)A complete journey on the scenic Powell-Hyde cable car line in San Francisco, filmed from the front of the running board. Starting at the Powell Street turnaround at Market St, the cable car travels through the heart of the city as it climbs and descends Nob Hill and Russian Hill on its way to Fisherman's Wharf.
Highlights include passing through Union Square, the crooked Lombard Street, and enjoying a great view of Alcatraz in the Bay, accompanied by the sound of a fun and vocal crowd on board. For clarity, I have not edited out the stops, but you can skip the longer ones if you prefer.By Curious2travel - .
Model tram: San Francisco cable car 8, side view (2013)POWELL & MARKET
Souper
Star
SAN
FRANCISCO
San Francisco Powell 8 Market
San Francisco Municipal Railway
2 Stadees Only 2 Stadees Only 2 Stadees OnlyBy Henrik Boye - .
Model tram: San Francisco cable car 8, the key side (2013)San Francisco Powell 8 Market
Souper
Star
SAN
FRANCISCO
San Francisco Municipal Railway
2 Stadees Only 2 Stadees Only 2 Stadees OnlyBy Henrik Boye - .
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San Francisco Cable Cars United States (2012)JAL Travel Plus Navi http://www.jal.co.jp/tabi/
United StatesBy JAL - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car 12 inside Washington & Mason (2012)San Francisco Cable Cars
At the end of the day the cable cars are brought into the historic Washington & Mason car barn for routine servicing and cleaning.By Cable Car Museum, Henrik Boye, J. Godoy - .
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San Francisco, CA PCC Trolley Cars (2010)A look at the various street, cable and famous trolley cars in San Francisco, California.By gdg9 - .
San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 21 near Market & Powell (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 52 at California & Kearny (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 54 near California & Battery (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 1 near Jackson & Leavenworth (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 13 at California & Powell (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 14 near Washington & Powell (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 15 at California & Powell (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 25 near Powell & Sacramento (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 50 close by California & Grant (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 50 near California & Grant (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 56 close by California & Grant (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 56 near California & Grant (2010)By Michael Olsen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 21 at Taylor & Francisco (2010)By Michael Olsen..
Fridge magnet: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 39, side view (2010)CABLE CAR
SAN FRANCISCOBy Henrik Boye - .
Shop street tram: Ringkøbing cable car Powell-Mason at Peking Restaurant (2009)Powell & Mason.
Type Motoi Italy.By Henrik Boye - .
Shop street tram: Ringkøbing cable car Powell-Mason by Peking Restaurant (2009)Planet of the Jellies.
Mærke Motoi Italy.By Henrik Boye - .
Shop street tram: Ringkøbing cable car Powell-Mason near Peking Restaurant (2009)Type Motoi Italy.By Henrik Boye - .
Shop street tram: Ringkøbing cable car Powell-Mason outside Peking Restaurant (2009)Planet of the Jellies.
Type Motoi Italy.By Henrik Boye - .
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 52 at California & Van Ness Avenue (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
San Francisco cable car California with cable car 54 at California & Van Ness Avenue (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 1 at Market & Powell (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 13 on Columbus Avenue (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 20 at Market & Powell (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 28 at Market & Powell (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 28 near Market & Powell (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 28 on Market & Powell (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 4 at Mason & Broadway (2009)By Jytte Bach Jensen..
Postcard: San Francisco cable car California at California & Van Ness Avenue (2009)San Francisco.
Van Ness Ave California
& Market Streets.
United Air LinesBy Henrik Boye, W:H: Blechkarten Factory - .
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San Francisco Trams, Trolleybuses & Cablecars (2007)Streetcars, trolleybuses and cablecars around San Francisco in 2004.By wolfgrade - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 10 near Lombard (2006)Hyde Street Cable Cars
San Francisco, CaliforniaBy Henrik Boye, Local Color Cards - .
Model tram: San Francisco cable car 11, the back (2000)Market Street
Powell
and
Market
Hyde and
Fishemans Wharf
11
Fishemans Wharf
Bachmann
ChinaBy Bachmann, Henrik Boye - .
Model tram: San Francisco cable car 11, the front (2000)Market Street
Powell
and
Market
Hyde and
Fishemans Wharf
11
Fishemans Wharf
"Meet me
at the
St. Franis"
Bachmann
ChinaBy Bachmann, Henrik Boye - .
Model tram: The side of Smirnoff, Sign of good taste, Bachmann, China (2000)By Bachmann, Henrik Boye..
Salt and pepper shaker from San Francisco Cable Cars, side view (2000)San FranciscoBy Henrik Boye - .
Poster: San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 527 by Cable Car Museum (1997)1947 - 1997
Golden anniversary save The Cable cars
Honoring
Friedel
Klussmann
Founder
Citizens Committee to save
The Cable Cars
1947
© Friends of the Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Illustration: Louis R. Biro 415-750-3147By Cable Car Museum, Henrik Boye - .
Poster: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 23 (1996)San Francisco Cable Cars
Since 1983
Designated a
National landmark
U.S. Park service
The last surviving
Cable car system
in The World
Invented by
Andrew S. Hallidie 1836 - 1900
First run August 2, 1873 San Francisco
1996By Cable Car Museum, Henrik Boye - .
Fridge magnet: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 39 , the front (1995)By Henrik Boye..
Postcard: San Francisco cable car California with cable car 59 at California & Powell (1994)MUNI San Francisco, double-ended cable car no. 59 serving the California Line at the corner of California and Powell Street in April 1994
San Francisco, bidirectional cable car no. 59 on the California Line at the intersection of California and Powell Street in April 1994By Der Bahnladen, Henrik Boye, Wolfgang Walper - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 12 at Hyde & Chestnut (1988)E-183 San Francisco's Cable Cars
San Francisco's steep hills led to the adoption of this popular mode of public transportation, the cable car.By Henrik Boye, Ken Glaser Jr., Smith Novelty Company - .
Model tram: Sideview Cable Car nr. 97 (1980)Lehmann
Gnomy
970
Coypright
Made in Western Germany
Friction-motorBy Henrik Boye, Lehmann - .
Model tram: The front Cable Car nr. 97 (1980)Lehmann
Gnomy
970
Coypright
Made in Western Germany
Friction-motorBy Henrik Boye, Lehmann - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 15 near Hyde & Green (1979)San Francisco
California
Car 15 is painted in colors that date back to 1893 as a tribute to the Market Street Railway Company.
Weighting 15,500 lb., capacity 60 passengers (29 seated, 31 standing) this car entered service in 2009By Cable Car Museum, Henrik Boye - .
Poster: San Francisco cable car Powell Street Cable Car 32 (1979)Powell Street Cable Car
San Francisco, California
1979 Carbarn PressBy Cable Car Museum, Henrik Boye - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car California near California & Kearny (1976)San Francisco's cable cars retain their place in the affections of residents and visitors alike.By Courtesy Pan American Airways, Henrik Boye, Smith Novelty Company - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 521 near Lombard (1974)Cable Cars on San Francisco Hill
A typical San Francisco scene. The Cable Car climbing the steep Hyde St. Hill. Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay in the background.By Henrik Boye, Smith News Co - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Mason with cable car 519 at Market & Powell (1973)The famous San Francisco Cable Cars, after completing their exciting run up and down San Francisco hills, are turned around on the Powell and Market turntable for another adventurous trip.By Cal-Pictures, Henrik Boye, Smith News Co - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 26 near Lombard (1971)A Cable Car on Hyde Street with Alcatraz in the background on the Bay.By Henrik Boye, Ken Glaser, Smith Novelty Company - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 516 near Hyde & North Point (1970)Cable Car-Hyde Street, San Francisco. Several cable car routes are used on the famed San Francisco hills. The cable car was invented in this city by Andrew Hallidie in 1873. They serve as a reminder of the Victorian era in San Francisco and continue to perform a valuable service in this modern age.By E.F Clements, Henrik Boye - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car Powell-Hyde with cable car 502 at Hyde & Beach (1969)San Francisco Maritime State Historical ParkBy Michael Olsen - .
Postcard: San Francisco cable car California near California & Battery (1930)By Atlas Verlag, Henrik Boye, ulstein bild..
Postcard: San Francisco at Market & Kearny (1909)Market Street from Geary Street showing Lottas Fountin and the New Palace Hotel. San Francisco, California.
Proto only copyrighted by Chas. Werdber 1909By Chas. Werdber - .