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“Museum Nerd” Pin
Express your love for museums with our fabulous “Museum Nerd” pin! Add some fun flair to your unique style with this cute little button. This pin badge is the perfect size for trading or collecting. You’ll love expressing your cultural nerdiness with this stylish accessory. Pin it to your apparel and spread the word! Read More……
Black Muni Worm Lenticular Tee
Is it yellow? Is it red? Is it blue? Trick question!
This striking tee is just delightful, with the Muni Worm logo made up of yellow, red, and, blue squares – creating a lenticular effect. Look at it from different angles, and watch the colors change! Read More……
Cable Car Ornament
Invented in San Francisco nearly 150 years ago and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, the cable car remains one of the city’s most beloved icons. This hand-painted, mouth-blown glass ornament captures the charm of the classic red-and-gold car in sparkling detail—an irresistible keepsake for anyone who loves San Francisco.
California Cable Car Tote
Celebrate our vintage streetcars with the California Cable Car full-size gusseted grocery tote. Canvas tote measures 14″h x 13″ x 7″ and is 100% cotton. Premium quality construction with a 6″ x 8″ image of the iconic view of the California Cable Car line. Durable fabric and machine washable. Read More……
Improving San Francisco Pin
Our “Improving San Francisco” Pin is a modern version of our namesake’s slogan when the Market Street Railway Company worked on their track in San Francisco. . Read More……
Kids Choo Choo Train Socks
All aboard for cozy fun! These Kids Choo Choo Train Socks feature playful train designs and a snug, comfy fit—perfect for little conductors on the move! Read More……
Lucky 130 Pin
Celebrate San Francisco’s transit history with our Lucky 130 pin, inspired by the iconic 1914 streetcar. A perfect keepsake for vintage lovers and locals alike—pair it with our Lucky 130 book to learn the full story. Measures 1.5 in x 0.8 in. Read More……
Muni Kids Bucket Hat
For the little transit fan in your life, the Muni Kids Bucket Hat is the perfect blend of style and function. Inspired by the iconic Muni system, this hat celebrates the buses, trains, and streetcars that keep the city moving. With a classic bucket hat silhouette and a fun transit-inspired design, it’s a must-have for young transportation enthusiasts.
Muni Soho “Worm” Conductor Caps
A symbol of transit history, this cap represents the legacy of Muni operators who have kept the city moving for generations. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate the spirit of public transportation. One size fits most. Read More……
Muni Worm Phone Grip Phone Stand
Add personality and practicality to your phone with our Muni Worm Phone Grip – a fun, functional grip and stand that sticks securely, collapses flat, and pops out when you need it most. Read More……
Musical Railroad Pocket Watch with Chain and Clip
New Orleans Streetcar Socks
Celebrate the spirit of New Orleans with these vibrant socks, featuring the city’s iconic green streetcars in classic Mardi Gras colors. Set against a bold black background, the design captures the rhythm, resilience, and charm of one of the world’s oldest streetcar systems. Perfect for transit lovers, travelers, or anyone who appreciates a stylish nod to cultural heritage, they add a lively touch of movement and meaning to any outfit. Read More……
San Francisco Giants Vintage Seals T-Shirt
Celebrate a legendary moment in SF sports history with this vintage-inspired unisex tee, honoring the Giants’ 1958 move from New York. Featuring front and back prints on soft, 100% combed ring-spun cotton. Read More……
SF Gone to the Dogs Tote
It’s a canine takeover! This tote features a humorous scene of dogs running the Washington DC PCC, as any number of service dogs may ride Muni free and unmuzzled.
Canvas tote is 100% cotton. Premium quality construction with durable fabric and machine washable. Read More……
Themed Flip Book
Step into a world of fun with these collectible flipbooks! Each one brings iconic moments and themes to life in a way that’s both educational and entertaining. Whether it’s the rich history of trains, unforgettable movie scenes, famous landmarks, or beloved pop culture icons, there’s something for everyone. These flipbooks aren’t just for kids – adults will love them too! They’re the perfect mix of nostalgia, creativity, and learning, offering a playful way to revisit the past and discover new things. Ideal for collectors, history buffs, movie lovers, or anyone looking for a unique gift or a bit of interactive fun. Grab one, flip through the pages, and let the adventure unfold! Read More……
Train Around Wristwatch
The Train Around wristwatch features a playful design with a little train that circles the watch face, adding a fun and whimsical touch to your timepiece collection. It’s a unique accessory that brings joy and character to your everyday style. Read More……
Transit Card Lanyard
Celebrate San Francisco’s streetcar history with this stylish transit card lanyard, featuring artwork from the Historic Travel Series. Perfect for holding your Clipper Card or other transit passes, it adds vintage flair to your daily commute while keeping your card easily accessible. Read More……
“Cable Car 150th” Adult Tee
“150 Years of Cable Cars 1873 – 2023” – Join us in celebrating the sesquicentennial of our venerable cable cars with this limited edition tee, featuring our own 150 year celebratory design in Adult sizes in a choice of Gold, Red or Light Blue. Look for the Youth tees in a separate listing in colors Gold or Red.
This 100% cotton tee is available exclusively from Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum. Quantities are limited. See our separate listings for our matching coaster, magnet, mug and sticker.
“Cable Car 150th” Lapel Pin
“150 Years of Cable Cars 1873 – 2023” – We’re celebrating the sesquicentennial of our venerable cable cars with this limited edition lapel pin, featuring our own 150 year celebratory design. Lapel pin measures 1.5″ x 1.5″.
The lapel pin is available exclusively from Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum. Quantities are limited. See separate listings for our mug, sticker, magnet, coaster and assorted tees.
“Cable Car 150th” Youth Tee
“150 Years of Cable Cars 1873 – 2023” – Join us in celebrating the sesquicentennial of our venerable cable cars with this limited edition tee, featuring our own 150 year celebratory design in Youth sizes in a choice of Gold or Red. Look for the Adult tees in a separate listing in colors Navy, Red or Light Blue.
This 100% cotton tee is available exclusively from Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum. Quantities are limited. See our separate listings for our matching coaster, magnet, mug and sticker.
“Past is Present Cable Car” Adult Tee
Keep the Past Present in San Francisco with our Cable Car Tee!
Our slogan “THE PAST IS PRESENT IN SAN FRANCISCO” adorns this limited edition tee featuring Cable Car #15 in its glorious yellow livery. Join us in advocating for our venerable cable cars with our own celebratory design. Adult sizes only, in Black or Aqua.
This 100% cotton tee is available exclusively from Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum. Quantities are limited.
“Past is Present PCC 1040” Adult Tee
SAVE THE F-LINE AND OUR HISTORIC STREETCARS!
Keep the Past Present in San Francisco
Our slogan “THE PAST IS PRESENT IN SAN FRANCISCO” adorns this limited edition tee featuring San Francisco’s own PCC Streetcar #1040 in its glorious Green & Cream with wings livery. Join us in advocating for the continuation of the F-line historic streetcar service with our own celebratory design. Adult sizes in Black.
This 100% cotton tee is available exclusively from Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum. Quantities are limited.
“Retro Landor Muni Worm” Adult Tee
What’s old is new again! Check out our very retro Muni Worm Adult Tee in Landor Colors evoking nostalgia for the old Poppy Gold and Sunset Glow of Muni’s livery from the 1970s. This limited edition adult tee comes in two colors, Brown and White.
This tee is available exclusively from Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum. Quantities are limited. See our separate listings for our matching button, sticker, beanie and mousepad. Read More……
Muni “Worm” Landor Pinback Button
What’s old is new again! Check out our very retro Muni Worm Pinback Button in Landor Colors evoking nostalgia for the old Poppy Gold and Sunset Glow of Muni’s livery from the 1970s. This limited edition round button measures 1.5″ dia.
The button is available exclusively from Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum. Quantities are limited. Watch for our separate listings of our matching mug, sticker and tee.
Original 1880s San Francisco Cable Car Rail
Own a Piece of San Francisco’s unique transportation history – an authetic slice of San Francisco Cable Car Rail! First laid in the 1880s at the beginning of the Cable Car era, this rail saw service for nearly 75 years before being removed in 1954 when San Francisco’s cable car system was downsized to its present configuration. The rail shows the wear and tear from use and the passage of time in its rustic patina. It can be polished and lacquered to prevent further oxidation. Comes one to a package. Read More……
Original 1880s San Francisco Cable Car Rail in Gift Bag
Looking for a unique present for a friend or for yourself? How about a genuine piece of San Francisco’s transportation history – an authentic slice of vintage San Francisco Cable Car Rail!
Packaged in a protective velvet gift bag with our Certificate of Authenticity, this rail represents the very early days of San Francisco’s present day transit system. First laid in the 1880s at the beginning of the Cable Car era, this rail saw service for nearly 75 years before being removed in 1954 when San Francisco’s Cable Car system was downsized to its present configuration. The rail shows the wear and tear from use and the passage of time in its rustic patina. It can be polished and lacquered to prevent further oxidation. Read More……
SF Muni’s Holiday Pullover
Don’t have yours yet? Here’s your last chance to enhance your holiday attire with this unique homage to San Francisco and our beloved transit system. The Pullover features our favorite San Francisco icons like Cable Cars, Sutro Tower, Japanese Tea Garden, the Painted Ladies, our Buffalo, Seals and Coyotes. A colorful mix of reds, greens, yellows and other festive colors, this soft, Polyester crew neck style Pullover is available in Adult and Youth sizes. Quantities are limited. Available in both our SF Gift Shop and our Online Store – Order today!
SF Municipal Railway Muni “O’Shaughnessy with Wings” Logo Beanie (Watch Cap)
Our 100% Acrylic Beanie! This knit cap (in your choice of Green, Blue, Beige, Neon Orange, Neon Yellow or Neon Pink) features San Francisco Municipal Railway’s “O’Shaughnessy with Wings” logo embroidered in classic green & cream – the livery of Streetcar #1040, the very last PCC purchased by Muni in 1952. Pull the beanie down and it will warm your ears on a really cold day! One-size-fits-all. Read More……
SF Municipal Railway Muni “Worm” Logo Beanie (Watch Cap)
Our 100% Acrylic Beanie! This knit cap (in your choice of black, gray or brown) features San Francisco Municipal Railway’s “worm” logo embroidered in contemporary Red on Black or Red on Gray – the current Muni uniform color combinations, or our retro-Landor colors – Orange on Brown from the 1970s, and for our Giants – Orange on Black team colors. Pull the beanie down and it will warm your ears on a really cold day! One-size-fits-all. Read More……
Variation #30359 of Mask, Info Gladly Given
“Information Gladly Given, But Safety Requires Avoiding Unnecessary Conversation.”
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. Now it’s available as an adult face mask, where its message is so timely.
Our Large Adult Face Mask bears this iconic phrase in Muni’s distinctive “Green & Cream” colors and lettering, identical to the signs from the PCC era of the 1960s.
This mask is offered in a comfortable Large Adult size and is contoured to fit the face with adjustable elastic loops to fit over the ears. It is washable and reusable and comes sealed in a clear plastic bag. Cloth panel measures 8″ x 6″. Shipping for up to three is the same price as shipping for one, so order extras for yourself, or for friends.
“The Past is Present” Crew-Neck Tee
Support Market Street Railway’s advocacy for San Francisco’s priceless vintage fleet of streetcars and cable cars with this unique unisex Crew-neck tee. Tee is available in Gray or Black. 100% cotton, printed locally. Read More……
” Chicago Lives in SF” Crew-Neck Tee
Our newest line of tees celebrates the variety of colorful streetcars that make San Francisco’s F-line vibrant and unique. As we approach the 25th anniversary of the F-line this September, we are working hard to bring our fleet back to regular service on Market Street. Support Market Street Railway’s advocacy for San Francisco’s priceless vintage fleet of streetcars and cable cars with this tee. Our Chicago unisex crew-neck tee is available in Dark Heather, in adult sizes S, M, L, XL & XXL. 35% cotton, 65% polyester. Read More……
“Boston Lives in SF” Crew-Neck Tee
Our newest line of tees celebrates the variety of colorful streetcars that make San Francisco’s F-line vibrant and unique. As we approach the 25th anniversary of the F-line this September, we are working hard to bring our fleet back to regular service on Market Street. Support Market Street Railway’s advocacy for San Francisco’s priceless vintage fleet of streetcars and cable cars with this unique unisex crew-neck tee. Tee is available in Light Gray, in adult sizes S, M, L, XL & XXL. 90% cotton, 10% polyester. Read More……
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……
“Museum in Motion” 20-year Calendar Retrospective 300-piece Puzzle
Our exclusive “Museums in Motion” 20-Year Calendar retrospective is now available as our new 300 piece Puzzle! Fun for all ages and fans of Market Street Railway and our vintage streetcars. Great fun testing your skills in matching up those vibrant liveries. This full color puzzle is 300 pieces, measures 12″x16″ when complete. Perfect for a small workspace! 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……
Information Gladly Given Ladies Scoop-Neck Tee
The iconic, ironic statement posted in every Muni vehicle for 50 years, now available as a tee shirt to keep blabbermouths at bay. So many applications, so little time! Read More……
SF Municipal Railway “worm” Logo Sweatshirt
Known as the “worm”, this well-known logo was designed by Walter Landor for the San Francisco Municipal Railway in 1975, and is still in use today. This soft, durable 50/50 cotton-polyester crew neck sweatshirt is available in Gray or Black with Red logo on the front.
SF Municipal Railway’s Original Logo Sweatshirt
Kezar Stadium Dash Sign Crew Neck Tee
San Francisco Municipal Railway Kezar Stadium dash sign t-shirt in black, teal or tan, promoting Muni’s “shortest route” service via the N-Judah for 49er and college football games in the 1940s and 1950s. Read More……
Adult “Chutes” Crew Neck Tee
This tee replicates the dash sign for Market Street Railway’s 5-McAllister streetcar line that took kids and kids-at-heart in the early 1930s to the Chutes at the Beach amusement park, later renamed Playland. Tee is 100% cotton, and is printed locally. This crew neck tee is available in gray in Adult sizes S to XXXL. Our youth sizes are in a separate listing.
Kids “Chutes” Tee
This tee replicates the dash sign for Market Street Railway’s 5-McAllister streetcar line that took kids and kids-at-heart in the early 1920s to the Chutes at the Beach amusement park at the end of the line. Tee is 100% cotton, and is printed locally. This crew neck tee is available in gray in Youth sizes XS to Lg. Our adult sizes are in a separate listing.
SF Muni “Worm” Logo Gray Pullover Hoodie
This hoodie displays the current logo of the San Francisco Municipal Railway (“Muni”). This logo, known colloquially as the “worm” because of the twists that spell out “Muni”, was created by famed San Francisco industrial designer Walter Landor. Popular with Muni operators and rail fans alike, this soft, durable cotton blend hoodie comes in grey with red Muni logo.
California State Map 100-piece Magnetic Puzzle
Here’s some fun for your fridge, or for a friend’s fridge – our 100-Piece Magnetic California State Map Puzzle in color. Locate famous landmarks and popular destinations. Guaranteed to stick to steel surfaces. Great stocking-stuffer – Can measures 3″ x 3″, Puzzle measures 10.5″ x 13.75″ when complete. Read More……
San Francisco Street Map 1,000-piece Puzzle
Here’s a fun challenge – assemble this 1,000-piece puzzle of San Francisco! Test your memory and your skills with this full color street map of everybody’s favorite City by the Bay. Full size map is included. Puzzle measures 25 5/8″x 19 1/4″ when complete. Read More……
San Francisco Street Map 100-piece Magnetic Puzzle
Here’s one for your fridge, or for a friend’s fridge – our 100-Piece Magnetic San Francisco Puzzle in color. Locate famous landmarks and popular destinations. Guaranteed to stick to steel surfaces. Great stocking-stuffer – Can measures 3″ x 3″, Puzzle measures 10.5″ x 13.75″ when complete. Read More……
Youth “4-Car” Tee
This Youth tee is made of brushed cotton, locally printed and available in 3 sizes in Kelly Green.
Youth Muni “worm” Logo Tee
This Gray tee with Red logo is made of 100% brushed cotton, locally printed and is available in Youth sizes XS, S, M, L.
DVD, San Francisco Cable Cars
A fascinating and comprehensive full length documentary on San Francisco’s present-day Cable Car system! This well-researched DVD covers its 140 year history, showing how the system works with actual film footage taken in the powerhouse and underground. November Fire production 2017. 93 minutes. Bonus footage includes two extras: 1972 Cable Car short and a Muni Bus commercial. Read More……
Youth “I’m On Board” Tee
Exclusively ours (like all our tees), this cartoon of Muni’s jaunty F-line streetcars encourages kids to come take a fun ride on a vintage tram on San Francisco’s Market Street, and wear the tee that says so! This Youth tee is made of brushed cotton, locally printed and available in Navy or Light Gray, sizes Small & Medium. Also available in toddler sizes in red. Tram design by Chris Arvin. Read More……
Information Gladly Given Crew Neck Tee
The iconic, ironic statement posted in every Muni vehicle for 50 years, now available as a tee shirt to keep blabbermouths at bay. So many applications, so little time! Read More……
Book, Cable Car Confidential by Susan Holtzer
An inside view of SF Muni’s Cable Car Division, an irreverent account of life as it’s really lived behind the controls of San Francisco’s iconic cable cars, and the culture embedded therein. Read “stories gripmen never tell . . . until now; outrageous, absolutely true stories from San Francisco gripmen.” Published in 2002 by CaddoGap Press. Black & white photo, 120 pages.
Book, Lucky 130 by M.K. Silver
Lucky 130 by Mae K. Silver documents the many lives of San Francisco Municipal Railway’s Streetcar #130, one of the oldest and best preserved streetcars in the historic fleet. Built in 1914 for service to and from the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition (PPIE Fair) in 1915, the car transported millions of passengers till the end of 1956. Carbarn Foreman Charlie Smallwood was the persuasive voice that convinced management to convert #130 to tow-car #0131 for towing disabled streetcars and continued in that service until 1982. Muni maintainers began restoration of Lucky 130 to passenger status in 1984, in time for the second Summer Trolley Festival.
In this keepsake booklet, author Mae Silver gives a brief overview of our nation’s state of preservation, transportation and politics in her introduction and follows with Smallwood’s successful effort to save Lucky 130. We’re glad he did! Softbound with black & white photos, 48 pages, M.K. Silver pub.1999.
Book, Maybelle The Cable Car by Virginia Lee Burton
Maybelle the Cable Car by Virginia Lee Burton is a classic children’s story about the successful effort by the citizens of San Francisco to save their beloved cable cars from extinction. Lavishly illustrated with color drawings by the author, Ms Burton does not disguise her love for this unique form of urban transportation. Originally published in 1952. Softbound, 42 pages, Houghton Mifflin publisher 1980. Dimensions 9″ x 9.5″. Read More……
Book, The Bus Ride That Changed History
The Bus Ride That Changed History: The Story of Rosa Parks by Pamela Duncan Edwards is “an excellent tribute to Parks and to her role in history, told in a child-friendly style.” Refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger took courage and determination, and led to changes in civil rights laws that have brought all Americans closer to a more just and equal society.
Full color illustrations by Danny Shanahan, 32 pages, Softbound, Sandpiper Books 2005. Dimensions 10.5″ x 8.5″.
Book, The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton, a wonderful companion book to Maybelle the Cable Car tells the story of a darling little house in the country that is swallowed up by the city growing around it. Ms Burton’s illustrations of the expanding city and its growing pollution are delightfully contrasted with marvelous illustrations of streetcars, buses, subways, elevated trains and clogged streets full of cars and trucks. As the city looms bigger and bigger, the little house becomes sadder and sadder, until rescue comes and the house is moved to a sunny plot of land in the country. Originally published in 1942. Softbound, 40 pages, Houghton Mifflin publisher 1969. Dimensions 9″ x 9.5″. Read More……
Book, The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky
The Wheels on the Bus adapted & illustrated by Paul Zelinsky is a wonderful re-issue of the children’s song with tabs on every page to animate the illustrations. Pop-up fun on every page! Lavishly illustrated with color drawings along with the words to sing along. Hardbound, 15 pages, Dalmation Press publisher. Dimensions 11.25″ x 7.75″.
Book, Transit Maps of the World
Subway, light rail, and streetcar maps the world over are covered in detail on multiple pages, and are supplemented with other illustrations and information. Full color, 176 pages. Softbound, Penguin 2015. Dimensions 11″ x 9.5″.
Finding Zen in San Francisco Transit by Douglas Meriwether
Life as a Muni Trolley Coach driver told by a veteran of over 20 years of moving San Franciscans and visitors around the city. “Doug Meriwether has developed the precious commodity of driving a bus under stressful conditions and making it appear easy and fun! Choose your style on where to stand and how to pay at the fare box. Step up and step in to find your Zen while riding Muni!” Balboa Press 2016, Softbound, 190 pages including a glossary of transit terms. Read More……
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……
The Dao of Doug 2: The Art of Driving a Bus by Douglas Meriwether
The Dao of Doug 2: The Art of Driving a Bus by Douglas Meriwether,
Keeping Zen in San Francisco Transit: A Line Trainer’s Guide
More wisdom from Doug Meriwether, a veteran of over 20 years of moving San Franciscans and visitors around the city. How to stay calm, cool and collected while driving a bus under stressful conditions and making it appear easy and fun! Life behind the wheel of the ultimate ride-share. “Step up and step in to find your Zen while riding Muni!” Balboa Press 2015, Softbound, 185 pages including a glossary of transit terms. Read More……
The Trolleybus of Happy Destiny by Douglas Meriwether
The Trolleybus of Happy Destiny by Doug Meriwether
More musings from a veteran of over 20 years of moving San Franciscans and visitors around the city. Get inside Driver Doug’s Trolleybus of Happy Destiny and see what life is like behind the wheel as a transit operator of the ultimate ride-share in everybody’s favorite city. And check the nice comments on our Railway Museum on page 150. “Step up and step in to find your Zen while riding Muni!” Book Venture Publishing 2018, Softbound, 168 pages.
African Americans of San Francisco by Jan Batiste Adkins
One of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series, African Americans of San Francisco documents the history of the African American community in San Francisco from the 1840s to present day. The book introduces the reader to public figures and leaders who gradually built a society that reflected the slow progress of the nation toward integration through social and political struggles. Among the many individuals recognized for their courage and determination was entrepreneur Mary Ellen Pleasant who broke the color barrier preventing her from riding on a omnibus in 1866. Authored by Jan Batiste Adkins, the book is illustrated with over 200 black & white photos and related documents. Published in 2012, 128 pages.
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.
“The Past is Present” Ladies V-Neck Tee
Support Market Street Railway’s advocacy for San Francisco’s priceless vintage fleet of streetcars and cable cars with this unique Ladies V-Neck tee. Tee is slightly fitted, with cap sleeves, and is available in Black. 100% cotton, printed locally. Read More……
Mousepad, Retro Landor Muni Logo
Who doesn’t need a new Mousepad? Especially one bearing the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) worm logo in sunset orange and red, evoking nostalgia for the retro 1970’s Landor livery.
Mousepad measures 8″ diameter and is 3/16″ thick.
For those of you looking for the regular Worm or the “O’Shaughnessy” logo in blue & gold or green & cream, you’ll find them in separate listings. So many choices . . . Read More……
Mousepad, SF Muni “O’Shaughnessy” Logo in Blue & Gold
Who doesn’t need a new Mousepad? Especially one bearing the San Francisco Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy” logo in blue & gold evoking the 1939 World’s Fair era and still seen on some vehicles today. Mousepad measures 8″ diameter and is 3/16″ thick.
For those of you looking for this logo in green & cream, or for the Landor designed “worm” you’ll find them in separate listings. So many choices . . . Read More……
Mousepad, SF Muni “O’Shaughnessy” Logo in Green & Cream
Who doesn’t need a new Mousepad? Especially one bearing the San Francisco Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy” logo in green & cream evoking the 1940s & 1950s era and still seen on some vehicles today. Mousepad measures 8″ diameter and is 3/16″ thick.
For those of you looking for this logo in blue & gold, or for the Landor designed “worm” you’ll find them in separate listings. So many choices . . . Read More……
Mousepad, SF Muni “worm” logo
Who doesn’t need a new Mousepad? Especially one bearing the San Francisco Municipal Railway “worm” logo in red & white evoking the 1970-80s era and still seen on their vehicles today. Mousepad measures 8″ diameter and is 3/16″ thick.
For those of you looking for the original Muni logo, we have the “O’Shaughnessy” mousepad (named for City Engineer M.M. O’Shaughnessy) in blue & gold, or green & cream in separate listings. Check them out! Read More……
Sticker, Information Gladly Given…
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. Now it’s available as a sticker, perfect for your laptop. Price listed is for one sticker. Read More……
SF Municipal Railway’s Original Logo Tee
Known as the M. M. O’Shaughnessy logo, this is the first logo for the San Francisco Municipal Railway. This logo is still in use today on vintage streetcars and cable cars. Popular with Muni operators and rail fans alike, this soft, durable cotton T-shirt is available in navy, gray or maroon with golden yellow logo.
“Information Gladly Given” Mug
“Information Gladly Given But Safety Requires Avoiding Unnecessary Conversation” – the iconic, ironic statement posted in every Muni vehicle for 50 years, now available on an 11oz coffee mug, available exclusively from Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum. See separate listings for our face mask, magnet, sticker and assorted tees.
DIY 3-D Wooden Tram Puzzle
Here’s some creative fun for the budding tram enthusiast or any kid interested in things that go. Assemble and paint this wooden streetcar model! Kit includes all parts, paintbrush, sand paper and paints. Assembled trolley is 6.25 x 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Full instructions included. Suggested ages 5 and up. Read More……
DIY 3-D San Francisco Cable Car Pop-Out Model
Fun for the Cable Car enthusiast in your life! Pop out the colorful pieces and assemble this cardboard replica by artist Marc Tetro. Size of assembled cable car is 7″ x 2″ x 2.5″. Instructions and photo of assembled car are included. Suggested ages 5 and up. Read More……
Market Street Railway Co. “White Front” Car Patent Plate
LIMITED EDITION: Own a piece of America’s unique transportation history!
Offered here is an authentic White Front Patent Plate for our namesake the Market Street Railway Company. Cast in solid brass from an original MSRy plate and never used, these replicas are painted in the same white color applied to the original cars, with the tops of the letters burnished for visibility. Read More……
St Louis Car Co. Builder’s Plate
LIMITED EDITION: Own a piece of America’s unique transportation history!
The fabled St. Louis Car Company manufactured all the PCCs on Muni’s F-line. When originally built (between 1946 and 1952) each had a brass builder’s plate mounted above the operator’s area. These disappeared over the years, but replacements were made from the original castings when the cars were restored. The ones we offer are from the group cast for the F-line PCCs, made of red brass, never drilled for mounting, and painted in the same cream color applied to the interiors of the F-line PCCs, with the top surface of the brass letters unpainted and buffed. A unique gift for the railfan in your life. Measures 14″ x 1″ x 0.25″ and weighs over a pound. Read More……
The Jewett Car Co. Builder’s Plate (Replica)
LIMITED EDITION: Own a piece of America’s unique transportation history!
This is a replica of the original Jewett Company Builder’s Plate, produced locally in 2014 for the restoration of Muni Streetcar #162, originally manufactured by Jewett 100 years earlier in 1914. Duplicating the original, this brass metal etched plate measures 6.25″ x 2″ x 0.0325″ and weighs one ounce. A handsome reminder of the early days of urban transit. Read More……
Adult Crew Neck Rollsign Tee
San Francisco Municipal Railway’s rail lines on a tee! This unisex crew neck tee is made of brushed cotton, locally printed and available in Jade in adult sizes S-XL. See separate listings for Youth and Ladies sizes. Quantities are limited.
Youth Rollsign Tee
San Francisco Municipal Railway’s rail lines on a tee! This Youth tee is made of brushed cotton, locally printed and available in Yellow or Sapphire in sizes Youth Medium and Youth Large. Quantities are limited. Also available in Ladies sizes in purple or coral.
SEPTA Wooden Streetcar Toy Trolley
Philadelphia’s SEPTA transit system Wooden Streetcar Toy fits Brio & Thomas wooden track. Read More……
Ladies Scoop Neck Rollsign Tee
San Francisco Municipal Railway’s rail lines on a tee! This Ladies Scoop Neck Tee is made of brushed cotton, locally printed and available in Coral or Purple in sizes S-XL. See separate listings for Unisex and Youth sizes. Quantities are limited.
Adult “Streetcars of San Francisco” Crew Neck Tee
Adult Crew Neck Tee in light blue celebrates the last of 5,000 streamlined “PCC” streetcars built in North America – San Francisco’s own car 1040, still operating daily on the F-Market & Wharves line. Read More……
SF Muni “Worm” Tee
The color of the “worm” was changed to red in 2019 with the introduction of the new Muni charcoal gray operator uniform. We offer this updated MUNI logo tee in black with red logo.This tee is unisex, made of brushed cotton, and printed locally. Also available in Youth sizes. Read More……
San Francisco Muni Red “Worm” Lapel Pin
This is the current Red “worm” logo of the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni). Originally designed in orange by Walter Landor for the livery of the new fleet of light rail vehicles beginning service in the late 1970s, the color was changed to Red with the introduction of the new dark gray operator uniform and the red and gray vehicle livery in 2019. Metal pin measures 0.75″ x 1.25″.
San Francisco Railway Museum Lanyard
Show your support for Market Street Railway’s San Francisco Railway Museum with this colorful lanyard, perfect for your Clipper Card when you ride the F-line! Lanyard features Muni’s first and last: Car #1 built 1912, and Car 1040, the last PCC built in the US in 1952, along with everybody’s favorite, the Blackpool Boat Tram. Lanyard measures 24″ including clip, and has an easy release 3 inches above the clip. Read More……
San Francisco Muni Railway “O’Shaughnessy” Lapel Pin
The original logo of the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI), designed by City Engineer M.M. O’Shaughnessy. This pin is 1″ round on brass with butterfly clasp. Read More……
Set of 12 Market Street Cable Railway Uniform Buttons (replica)
The Market Street Cable Railway Company operated in San Francisco from 1882-1893. This replica set of 12 brand new Market Street Cable Railway Brass Uniform Buttons were made in the 1980s from the original dies by the Waterbury Button Company in Waterbury, Connecticut, about 100 years after the railway company’s first button order. Included in the set are 4 Coat Buttons (7/8″ dia.), 4 Vest Buttons (3/4″ dia.) and 4 Cuff Buttons (1/2″ dia.). All buttons have a 1/8″ shank, making it easy to affix with a clip and remove when sending the heavy woolen coat for cleaning. Sold in set of 12 buttons. Read More……
Set of 3 SF Muni Railway Vintage Tram Lapel Pins
Set of 3 Lapel Pins representing some of the Historic Streetcars in San Francisco’s Vintage Fleet which operate on Market Street and the Embarcadero. Featured here are Peter Witt designed Milan tram in its 1928 livery, the ever popular Blackpool “Boat Tram” from 1934, and “Wonderful One”, San Francisco’s very first streetcar #1, built in 1912 and restored in 2011 for Muni’s Centennial in 2012. Pin designs by Chris Arvin. Read More……
Set of 5 SF Historic Streetcar Fleet Bookmarks
Set of 5 different bookmarks featuring Muni’s colorful fleet of streetcars dedicated to operation on San Francisco’s Market Street and the Embarcadero. Each full-color bookmark shows 9 different cars in the fleet and measures 7″ x 2″. Read More……
Luggage Tag: “Celestial Nights”
Luggage Tag: “Cruise Via Boat Tram”
Market Street Railway Cap
Brushed cotton, one-size-fits-all, cap features the embroidered logo of present-day Market Street Railway. Show your support for the non-profit partner of the San Francisco Municipal Railway. We keep San Francisco’s vintage transit on track!
San Francisco’s Peter Witt “Milan Tram” Cap
100% brushed cotton, one-size-fits-all, this tan cap features one of the regulars on San Francisco’s F-line of vintage streetcars, the Peter Witt designed “Milan Tram”, this one in Milan’s 1928 livery. The image is embroidered on the front in orange, black and white. Six-panel cloth cap has velcro closure in back. Read More……
SF Muni Railway “O’Shaughnessy with Wings” Cap
100% brushed cotton, one-size-fits-all, this navy cap features San Francisco Municipal Railway’s earliest logo, named for City Engineer M.M. O’Shaughnessy, and embroidered in gold. Six-panel cloth cap has velcro closure in back. Read More……
SF Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy” Logo Beanie (Watch Cap)
Our polyester blend Beanie! This navy blue knit cap features San Francisco Municipal Railway’s earliest logo, named for City Engineer M.M. O’Shaughnessy, and embroidered in gold. Pull it down and it will warm your ears on a really cold day! One-size-fits-all. Read More……
SF Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy” Logo Cap
100% brushed cotton, one-size-fits-all, this navy cap features San Francisco Municipal Railway’s earliest logo, named for City Engineer M.M. O’Shaughnessy, and embroidered in gold. Six-panel cloth cap has velcro closure in back. Read More……
SF Municipal Railway Muni “Worm” Logo Cap
100% brushed cotton, one-size-fits-all, this black cap features San Francisco Municipal Railway’s “worm” logo embroidered in red. Six-panel cloth cap has velcro closure in back. Read More……
SF Municipal Railway Muni “Worm” Logo Cap (Retro Landor Orange)
100% brushed cotton, one-size-fits-all, this 1970s era Brown Cap features San Francisco Municipal Railway’s “worm” logo embroidered in the old Orange Landor livery. Six-panel cloth cap has velcro closure in back. Read More……
San Francisco 5-Car Historic Streetcars Poster
SF Municipal Railway “worm” Logo Zippered Hoodie
Known as the “worm” logo, this well-known logo was designed by Walter Landor for the San Francisco Municipal Railway in 1975, and is still in use today. This soft, durable cotton blend hoodie is available in Gray with Red logo on back, zippered front. Read More……
SF Municipal Railway’s Original Logo Zippered Hoodie
This soft, durable cotton blend hoodie is available in Navy with Yellow Gold logo on back, zippered front. Read More……
S.F. Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy with Wings” Lapel Pin
A fantasy design, this green & gold lapel pin adds wings to the original SF Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy” logo, Measures 2″ tip to tip. Butterfly clasp on reverse. Read More……
S.F. Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy with Wings” Magnet
A fantasy design, this magnet adds wings to the original SF Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy” logo, and is reminiscent of the green & cream livery see on San Francisco’s PCC streetcars for almost a quarter of a century, and still worn on our very own Car 1040 today. Measures 3″ tip to tip. Available exclusively thru Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum.
S.F. Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy with Wings” Patch
A fantasy design, this iron-on patch adds wings to the original SF Municipal Railway “O’Shaughnessy” logo, and is reminiscent of the green & cream livery see on San Francisco’s PCC streetcars for almost a quarter of a century, and still worn on our very own Car 1040 today. Measures 4.5″ tip to tip. Available exclusively thru Market Street Railway and the San Francisco Railway Museum.
S.F. Municipal Railway MUNI Red “worm” Patch
Here’s the current Red “Worm” Logo Patch of the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni). Originally designed in Orange by Walter Landor for the new fleet of light rail vehicles beginning service in late 1970s, the color was changed to Red with the introduction of the new dark gray operator uniform in 2019. This peel & stick embroidered patch measures 1.5″ x 2.75″. Read More……
1818 magnet • Milan, Italy (Green)
1834 magnet • Milan, Italy (Orange)
San Francisco Railway Museum Key Ring
San Francisco Railway Museum key ring celebrating today’s vintage streetcars and cablecars in everybody’s favorite city! Read More……
Set of 4 San Francisco Historic Travel Series Coasters
These four designs are from our set of 8 evocative Historic Travel images. Each coaster has a water resistant finish and measures 3.75″ x 3.75″. They are made of wood and have rubber feet on reverse. Read More……
Market Street Railway Preserving Historic Transit Lapel Pin
This pin bears our signature Logo and Motto – Market Street Railway: Preserving Historic Transit in San Francisco, and is fashioned after that of our namesake, the private Market Street Railway Company, which merged with the San Francisco Municipal Railway in 1944. Measures 1.125″h x 1″w, butterfly clasp on back.
The mission of today’s non-profit Market Street Railway is to work in partnership with SFMTA to keep our transit history alive by supporting full historic streetcar service on the F-line, improving our one-of-a-kind Cable Car system, and “keeping the Past Present in the Future” with our San Francisco Railway Museum, our publications and our events. Read More……
Boeing LRV magnet • SF Muni, 1982
The first of San Francisco’s modern LRVs, used on the Muni Metro/J, K, L, M & N lines. Read More……
Siemens LRV magnet • SF Muni, 2018
This magnet represents the newest of Muni’s clean, green electric rail vehicles, replacing the Breda LRVs after 20+ years of service. Provides service on the J, K, L, M, N & T rail lines. Measures 7″ long. Someday, it’ll be historic. But you can enjoy it as a magnet now! Read More……
952 magnet • New Orleans • nickname “The Streetcar Named Desire” 1923
1007 magnet • Philadelphia, PA
Ornament – Hand-crafted Glass “I Love SF” Ball
Help us Keep the Past Present in the Future!
Add a little San Francisco to your holiday decorations and support Market Street Railway’s efforts to bring back the F-line! From the Kurt Adler collection, this hand-crafted glass ornament, is 3″ diameter and comes in a clear plastic box. All proceeds go toward our efforts to return the vintage fleet to regular service on Market Street. Read More……
Ornament – Hand-crafted Glass Pride Flag
Help us Keep the Past Present in the Future!
Add a little San Francisco to your holiday decorations and support Market Street Railway’s efforts to bring back the F-line! From the Kurt Adler collection, this hand-crafted glass ornament is 4″ tall. All proceeds go toward our efforts to return the vintage fleet to regular service on Market Street. Read More……
Ornament – I Love Streetcar Conductors
Help us Keep the Past Present in the Future!
Show your love for our historic streetcars and trams with this holiday ornament, and support Market Street Railway’s efforts to bring back the F-line! This unique ornament, printed on a white ceramic disk in a silver colored frame comes with a red ribbon hanger. 2″dia., printed on one side. Read More……
Ornament – Keep Calm & Focus on Streetcars
Help us Keep the Past Present in the Future!
Add a little levity to your holiday decorations and support Market Street Railway’s efforts to bring back the F-line! For San Franciscans and streetcar fans everywhere, our bit of humor has a serious side. This unique ornament, printed on a white ceramic disk comes with a gold hanging cord attached. 3″dia., printed on one side. Read More……
1008 magnet • SF Muni
1009 magnet • Dallas, TX
1010 magnet • SF Muni
1011 magnet • Market Street Railway Co.
1015 magnet • Illinois Terminal
0163 Magnet • SF Muni Fageol Gasoline Twin Coach (1947)
This magnet represents Muni’s small fleet of Fageol Twin Coach dual-engine gasoline buses. Magnet measures 4.75″ long. Learn more about it here. Read More……
042 Magnet • SF Muni White Motor Bus (1938)
This magnet represents a favorite of the vintage bus fleet. Sometimes referred to as a “Baby White”, this small gasoline bus spent a good part of its working life going up and down Telegraph Hill on the 39-Coit line. Magnet measures 4″ long. Learn more about it here. Read More……
1040 Magnet • SF Muni, 1950s
This magnet represents a very special streetcar: the last of almost 5,000 PCC streetcars built new in North America. Learn more about it here. Read More……
2230 Magnet • SF Muni Mack Diesel Coach (1956)
This magnet represents the first diesel powered buses acquired by Muni in 1956. Magnet measures 4.5″ long. Learn more about it here. Read More……
5300 Magnet • SF Muni Flyer Trolley Coach (1976)
This magnet represents Muni’s fleet of Flyer Trolley Buses purchased in 1976 following the retirement of the first fleet of trolley coaches. Magnet measures 4.75″ long. Learn more about it here. Read More……
776 Magnet • SF Muni Marmon-Herrington Trolley Coach (1950)
This magnet represents the Muni’s electric trolley coach fleet built by Marmon-Herrington in 1950. Magnet measures 4.5″ long. Learn more about it here. Read More……
Lapel Pin Brooklyn PCC 1050 (SF Muni 1053)
This image honors Brooklyn where PCC streetcars ran in service from 1936-1956. Pin measures 1.25″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Chicago PCC 7101 (SF Muni 1058)
This image honors Chicago where PCC streetcars ran in service from 1948-1989. Pin measures 1.25″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Cincinnati PCC 1245 (SF Muni 1057)
This exquisite lapel pin represents one of San Francisco’s fleet of tribute PCCs, this one honoring Cincinnati where they ran in service from 1939-1951. Pin measures 1.25″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Kansas City PCC 757 (SF Muni 1056)
This image honors Kansas City where PCC streetcars ran in service from 1941-1957. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Los Angeles (NCL) PCC 1301 (SF Muni 1080)
This image honors Los Angeles National City Lines PCCs that ran in service from 1945-1963. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin New Orleans Streetcar 932 (SF Muni 913 & 952)
This image honors New Orleans streetcar 913, now part of Muni’s historic fleet and waiting full restoration. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Newark PCC 22 (SF Muni 1070)
This image honors Newark PCCs that ran in service from 1953-2001. Pin measures 1.25″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Pacific Electric PCC 5022 (SF Muni 1061)
This image honors Los Angeles’ Pacific Electric “Big Red Cars”, PCCs that ran in service from 1940-1955. Pin measures 2″ across and attaches with two posts & rubber clasps. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Philadelphia PCC 2687 (SF Muni 1060)
This image honors Philadelphia PCCs that ran in service from 1938-1947. Pin measures 1.25″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Philadelphia PCC 2722 (SF Muni 1055)
This image honors Philadelphia PCCs that ran in service from 1948-1989. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Philadelphia Suburban Red Arrow PCC 12 (SF Muni 1007)
This image honors Philadelphia Suburban Red Arrow PCCs that ran in service from 1949-1982. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin San Diego PCC 525 (SF Muni 1078)
This image honors San Diego PCCs that ran in service from 1937-1949. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin SF Muni PCC 1033 (Muni 1040)
This image honors San Francisco where PCC streetcars have run on Market Street since their debut in 1939. The pin displays the green & cream with wings livery of Muni in the mid-1950s. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin St. Louis PCC 1771 (SF Muni 1050)
This image honors St. Louis PCCs that ran in service from 1940-1966. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Toronto PCC 4560 (SF Muni 1074)
This image honors Toronto PCCs that ran in service from 1938-1995. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
Lapel Pin Washington, DC PCC 1108 (SF Muni 1076)
This image honors Washington DC PCCs that ran in service from 1937-1962. Pin measures 1.625″ across and attaches with post & rubber clasp. Larry Hodson design. Read More……
1050 magnet • St. Louis, MO
Learn more about the real streetcar represented by this magnet, and the tribute livery it wears, here.
1051 magnet • SF Muni, 1960s
1052 magnet • Los Angeles, CA
1053 magnet • Brooklyn, NY
1055 magnet • Philadelphia, PA (PTC)
1056 magnet • Kansas City, KS/MO
1057 magnet • Cincinnati, OH
1058 magnet • Chicago, IL
1059 magnet • Boston, MA
1060 magnet • Philadelphia, PA
1061 magnet • Pacific Electric
1062 magnet • Pittsburgh, PA
Learn more about the real streetcar represented by this magnet, and the tribute livery it wears, here. Read More……
1063 magnet • Baltimore, MD
1070 magnet • Newark, NJ
1071 magnet • Twin Cities
1072 magnet • Mexico City
1073 magnet • El Paso, TX/ Juarez, Mexico
1074 magnet • Toronto, Canada
1075 magnet • Cleveland, OH
1076 magnet • Washington, DC
1077 magnet • Birmingham, AL
1078 magnet • San Diego, CA
1079 magnet • Detroit, MI
1080 magnet • Los Angeles Transit Lines
Dash Sign magnet • Chutes Golden Gate Park
Dash Sign magnet • Haight St Owls
Magnet • MUNI No Expectorating Notice
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