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| The historic streetcars of the F-line fleet |
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| Click here to learn about the Market Street Railway Teaching Trolley project. |
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In addition to its world-famous cable car fleet, the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) owns some ninety historic streetcars, trolleys, and trams (names used in different parts of the world to describe electric rail vehicles capable of running on city streets). About half of these streetcars are in active service, or being prepared for it; the remainder are currently non-operational, unrestored cars that could be used for future service expansion. A complete roster of the vintage streetcar fleet can be found here.
Three general types of vintage streetcars are used in San Francisco: a collection of unique vintage cars from both San Francisco and around the world; streamlined art deco PCC streetcars from the 1940s and 1950s that provide the backbone of daily service; and 1920s Peter Witt trams from Milan, Italy, which also operate daily. Click on the pictures below to learn more about each unique type of streetcar in Muni's historic fleet.
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| Near the center of each car, an information card (on the interior advertising panel above the windows) tells the story of that car. Each car also contains a route map and other helpful information. Market Street Railway, supported by sponsorships from civic-minded businesses and individuals, is also installing displays in each car, highlighting different facets of the role attractive public transit has played in building San Francisco and other great cities, as well as drawing attention to related people and events in San Francisco history. |
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