When will the cable cars and streetcars return?
The short answer is: we don’t know; it’s up to the virus and what we all do together to shorten its grip on our society. But Muni can be ready for that day, and we’re encouraging them to do so.
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SF’s Powell Street Cable Cars by Emiliano Echeverria & Walter Rice
San Francisco’s Powell Street Cable Cars details the history and operation of this beloved line that began in 1888, and survives today as a National Historic Landmark and the most popular icon of the City by the Bay.
Pedal to the metal: “Finding room to run”
We all know that old saying, “They don’t make them like THAT anymore”. With the late Art Curtis, that’s the truth. In his 37-year career with Muni, Art solved all kinds of operational problems as Chief Inspector, but as a “young buck” (his term) operator, he created his share of mischief, too. We’ll be sharing a couple of stories here told by Art himself. This one comes from a 2009 issue of our member magazine, Inside Track. (Join us to get this quarterly magazine with its stories of San Francisco transit history as an exclusive member benefit.)
Pride 1983
Like everyone in San Francisco, we miss the LGBTQ Pride Parade up Market Street this year. At least we can share a look back, framed with pleasure.
San Francisco’s Magnificent Streetcars by Kenneth Springirth
San Francisco’s Magnificent Streetcars by Kenneth Springirth captures the color and fun of the modern day F-line with this pictorial of the vintage fleet operating on rail lines in San Francisco from the 1960s to today. Featured lines include the F, J, K/T, L, M & N. Photos also include cable cars and trolley coaches, and are supplemented with early postcards of old San Francisco transit. Vibrant color photos in a wide variety of locations showcase the wonderful vintage fleet that runs in regular service today. 128 pages. Author Kenneth Springirth has been photographing San Francisco transit since 1963. Read More……
What’s New is Old
All Muni rail service has been halted since March with selected replacement by buses. Metro lines are now slated to reopen in mid-August, though no date has yet been set for resumption of historic streetcar and cable car service.
San Francisco Giants Ballpark 100-piece Puzzle
Go Giants! Support our team and our neighbor, the San Francisco Giants, with this 100 piece puzzle of their beautiful waterfront ballpark located within walking distance of our museum and accessible by the E-line. Fun for all ages and fans of San Francisco baseball. This full color puzzle is 100 pieces and measures 11.5″x15″ when complete. Ages 6+up. Read More……
SF Municipal Railway Transit & Bike Map (Summer 2019)
The Official San Francisco Transit & Bike Map dated Summer 2019. A must-have to get around the city by transit, bicycle or foot. Map is 4.25″ x 7.25″ folded, fits easily in pocket or purse, and opens to 21.5″ x 33″. Please note: During the Covid-19 pandemic, schedules and routes for various lines have been modified or temporarily discontinued. Read More……
San Francisco’s Historic Fleet 300-piece Puzzle
Our exclusive historic fleet poster is now available as our Historic Fleet Puzzle! Fun for all ages and fans of Market Street Railway and the F-Line streetcars. Test your skills in matching up those vibrant liveries. This full color puzzle is 300 pieces, measures 11 x 17 when complete. Read More……
You need this mask!
Countless San Francisco commuters have probably taken a few moments to ponder this simple statement, which has been posted near the operator’s station of every Muni bus and streetcar since the early 1960s. The message is simultaneously friendly and forbidding, inviting yet indifferent, personable yet coldly professional.
