this post was submitted on 07 Feb 2025
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Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars

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Stayed for a couple of days in SF and had to snap a pic for the community. Unfortunately, didn't have time to get in one so I can't share about the experience.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

the pictured streetcar is a half-block from the railway museum, just out of frame to the right. they even have a 'field guide' for spotters: https://ramblingreaders.org/book/374078/s/on-track

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There's a railway museum? Cool, I'll be sure to visit it if I ever go back. Though your geoguess is a bit off as the pic was taken near pier 39 and the museum is close to the embarcadero no?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

yes, you're right on both counts. i lose today :(

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

Great shot! I live in SF so I've ridden them


they're fun, but also...they just work. Not as smooth as the new Siemens units that run on the other lines, but they get the job done.

I also really appreciate that they're not a tourist gimmick


they run a real route, and they take the same payment & cost the same as other Muni bus and rail lines.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Those old trams look like die-cast toys.