952 – New Orleans, Louisiana
A genuine New Orleans “Streetcar Name Desire”
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1006 – San Francisco Municipal Railway (1950s)
When the Presidents’ Conference Committee (PCC) of U.S. street railway executives got together in the early 1930s to design a better streetcar, they wanted to get away from the boxy double-ended streetcars that then ruled the streets, opting instead for a streamlined, single-end design that was more automotive in look. This single-end “PCC” streetcar would require streetcar companies to install loop tracks or switches in the shape of a “Y” to turn the cars around at the ends of lines, but this was considered a fair tradeoff.
1008 – Muni (Wings)
When the Presidents’ Conference Committee (PCC) of U.S. street railway executives got together in the early 1930s to design a better streetcar, they wanted to get away from the boxy double-ended streetcars that then ruled the streets, opting instead for a streamlined, single-end design that was more automotive in look. This single-end “PCC” streetcar would require streetcar operators to install loop tracks or switches in the shape of a “Y” to turn the cars back at the ends of lines, but this was considered a fair tradeoff.
“Fair, Please”: Streetcars to the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition
During the first weeks of 1915, Pancho Villa proclaimed himself in charge of Mexico. Germany began open submarine warfare in the Atlantic as the Lusitania prepared to sail to England. California’s only active volcano, Mount Lassen, was erupting–spewing ash for hours at a time. And as bad weather pelted San Francisco, workmen toiled ’round-the-clock on the city’s northern shoreline to complete preparations for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE). Initially conceived in 1904 to occur upon the completion of the Panama Canal, this event had become a celebration of the rebirth of San Francisco following the devastating Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Millions of dollars went to develop the site and to promote San Francisco as the host city. When San Francisco was selected for the Fair over New Orleans, President William Howard Taft stated, “San Francisco knows how.”
Disabled Citizens Help to Maintain Historical Trolleys
Editor’s note: On December 3, the San Francisco Examiner took note of Market Street Railway’s car cleaning activities, led by Market Street Railway Director Emeritus and former president Art Michel. The article, reprinted here by permission, highlights our growing outreach to volunteers from other nonprofit groups, and accurately portrays the pride they feel helping keep the F-line cars looking great.
2025 calendar going fast!
This year marks the 20th anniversary of our popular “Museums in Motion” wall calendar. To celebrate, we’ve included a page showing thumbnails of all 20 calendars. It’s quite a tour of Muni’s historic rail fleet in and of itself. Shout out to our dedicated and most talented designer, David Dugan! (We like that collage of 20 calendar covers so much that we made a 300-piece puzzle out of it.
Toddler “I’m On Board” Tee
Exclusively ours (like all our tees), this cartoon of Muni’s jaunty and colorful streetcars encourages kids to come take a fun ride on a vintage tram on San Francisco’s F-Line, and wear the tee that says so! This Rabbit Skins Toddler tee is made of brushed cotton, locally printed and available in a variety of colors in toddler sizes 2T, 3T, 4T & 5/6T. Also available as a separate listing for youth in navy or light gray, sizes small & medium. Tram design by Chris Arvin. Read More……
Boat tram, ‘Swiss Navy’ sailing for Fleet Week
In support of Fleet Week, SFMTA/Muni has dispatched two “vessels” to cruise The Embarcadero, shuttling happy passengers between Pier 39 and the Ferry Building. They’re supplementing regular F-line service between the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf (Jones and Jefferson) and Castro, via The Embarcadero and Market Street.
Muni Heritage Weekend Sept. 21-22
FINAL UPDATE: The popular Muni Heritage Weekend is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The traction (and bus) action will again center around our San Francisco Railway Museum, across from the Ferry Building on Steuart Street.
