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The cable car in San Francisco is not just a limited form of transportation sometimes used by the locals, a must thing to do for the visitors, a great tourist attraction, and a ready source of income for the city's coffers. Much more than that, cable car is an important part of San Francisco history, its birth the definite mark of time when horse-drawn carriages ended and public cars began.
Over the 150 years since August 2, 1873, when the first cable car ran its course on Clay Street, cable cars have become the most vital and irrefutable icon of this hilly city on the Bay of San Francisco. One cannot think of San Francisco without an accompanied image of a double-ended car chugging down Hyde Street or huffing up Nob Hill.
The cars sprang back to life after being almost destroyed in the Great Earthquake, and the system continues to exist after multiple attempts from politicians and utility companies to end its function. The cars continued existence speaks volume on the tenacity of the residents in this city. The San Franciscan obstinacy was demonstrated repeatedly every time a bill was proposed to abolish the cable car system. The fascination with the little cars that could lies not just with tourists, but also in the hearts of many San Franciscans, old and young. Leave a Comment
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 Great view of the Bay by K.Knight
The Powell-Mason line begins at Bay Street at Fisherman's Wharf , and the line runs from there up and over Nob Hill and down to the Powell/ Market turntable.
Tickets can be purchased at turnarounds or from the conductor as you board.
COST.....$3.00 each way per adult or $9.00 for an all day pass Leave a Comment
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Cable Cars run along three different routes roughly every ten minutes. The two main lines, Powell/Hyde and Powell/ Mason, start off at the busy intersection of Powell and Market and vaguely make their way towards the popular destination of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. The other San Francisco cable car route is the California/Van Ness line which starts at California and Market and continues on until Van Ness. The Powell/Hyde line actually ends up close to Ghiradelli Square where you can shop or eat. San Francisco's famous Cable Car has enormous cable wheels, which pull 11 miles of cable at 9.5 miles per hour. The cable cars move by clamping onto it and stop by their release.
* Cash: Pay the conductor on the car (no transfers accepted or issued)
o Adult: $5.00 each way
o Youth: $5.00 each way
o Senior and Disabled: $5.00 each way ($1.00 9pm-7am)
* Passes
o FastPass: Monthly unlimited riding, also good on BART within SF
+ Adult: $45.00
+ Youth: $12.00
+ Senior and Disabled: $12.00
o All-Day Pass sold by conductors on the cars
+ One Day: $10.00 (cable cars only, not buses or electric streetcars)
+ Effective 01-April-2006: One day: $11 (good on all Muni vehicles, like the Passport,
but only sold on the cable cars)
o Passports: A good deal for visitors or locals. Can be purchased online in advance.
+ One Day: $11.00
+ Three Days: $18.00
+ Seven Days: $24.00
* City Pass: A seven-day Muni pass plus admission to several local attactions.
o Adult: $42.00
o Youth (5-17): $34.00 Phone: (415) 474 1887Directions: There are 4 cable car lines (Hyde, California, Mason and Powell). 1201 Mason St. at Washington, San Francisco, CA 94108-1010Website: http://www.sfcablecar.com
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 Cable Car by LoriPori
The first cable car to descend down Clay Street on Nob Hill was an immediate success. Besides creating a vital link in San Francisco's public transportation system, the cable car opened the door for buildings on steep hills, which until this time was thought to be impossible.
San Francisco's beloved cable cars are the only vehicles of their kind still in operation. Leave a Comment
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this adds dimension and thrill in touring San Francisco Since you are doing it in style via a Cable Car on Wheels (as compared with "bland tour buses") and the 2 1/2 hour trip only costs $ 29.
Daily Departures starting at 10am - Tours depart every 45 minutes to 1 hour
The Motorized Cable Car Goes to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Street, Palace of Fine Arts / Exploratorium, Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, Japantown, Union Square, Chinatown and Little Italy North Beach and with other photo-ops along the way.
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 That's me ready to ride
California Cable Car by painterdave,
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Best bet is to take this line and get off at the top of the hill, transfer over to the Powell Street line and go on down to Fisherman's Wharf. You have to be a little aggressive to squeeze on, but just be polite and go for it. Be sure and keep your paper ticket for your transfer.
There are two workers on the cable car, the brakeman--cable grabbing person, and the person who gets your cash.
Try to board the front where the seats are outside. You can also stand and hang onto a post. One caution--when you go by the other cars going in the other direction, watch out for your possible rear end collision. :-) Directions: Embarcadero Bart Station is one block from the California Line. Fare is now five dollars with no transfers to trams, or buses. You can change at the top and get on the cable car that goes down to Fisherman's Wharf with this ticket.Website: http://www.sfcablecar.com
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The massive brick building located at the junction of Mason and Washington Streets is San Francisco's only surviving cable car barn. Although the building's main function is as a powerhouse and barn, it also houses a small museum which offers insight into the inner workings of the cable car system as well as historical tidbits regarding cable cars. On the upper level there is a balcony which offers a view of the huge wheels over which the continuous loops of cables are revolving. It's quite an impressive sight, especially when you realize that the entire cable car system is run from here (the signs above the huge wheels read "California" "Mason" "Hyde" "Powel", the only remaining cable car lines). The museum's exhibits include the Car No 8, the only survivor of San Francisco's first cable car line, which began operation in 1873. The museum also includes explanatory displays, historical tools and photos. Downstairs you can take another look at the "sheave" (wheel) room where the thick steel cables enter the building before being routed up to the main sheaves. Leave a Comment
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 Cable Car Museum by SmileyLeSa
The Cable Car museum has old cable cars and their mechanics on display. Learn about the inventors, technologies, and builders behind cable cars.
Hours
10 am - 6 pm
April 1 thru September 30
10 am - 5 pm
October 1 thru March 31
Open every day except New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Admission is Free. Leave a Comment
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 Cable Car Driving Sheaves, San
Francisco by cruisingbug
Displays also focus on the cable car system revitalization in 1982 and historic cars which are now out of service. Leave a Comment Phone: 415-474-1887Directions: On Nob Hill. There are 4 cable car lines (Hyde, California, Mason and Powell).Website: http://www.cablecarmuseum.com
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