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……
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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……
“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……
“Australia 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 Australia unisex crew-neck tee is available in Light Blue, in adult sizes S, M, L, XL & XXL. 100% cotton. 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……
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
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 Black or Gray with Red logo on the front.
SF Municipal Railway’s Original Logo Sweatshirt
F Market 25th Anniversary Enamel Pin
San Francisco’s F-line began regular daily service on September 1, 1995! Join us in celebrating 25 years of historic streetcars on Market Street with this exclusive commemorative lapel pin. Enamel pin is 1.5″ dia. with rubber closure on back. All proceeds support Market Street Railway’s advocacy for the return of San Francisco’s transit treasures to regular F-line service. Art by Chris Arvin. This iconic pin is a Limited Edition.
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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.
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……
Toddler “I’m On Board” Tee
Youth “4-Square Streetcar” 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 Black tee with Red logo is made of 100% brushed cotton, locally printed and is available in Youth sizes XS, S, M, L.
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……
“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……
San Francisco Railway Museum Canvas Tote Bag
Celebrate our vintage streetcars with San Francisco Railway Museum’s 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 four of our beloved trolleys. Durable fabric and machine washable. 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.
Streetcar Fleet Poster 36″ x 24″
The definitive way to display your love of San Francisco’s historic streetcars. Forty-five vintage beauties on a single poster. 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……
SEPTA Wooden Streetcar Toy Trolley
Philadelphia’s SEPTA transit system Wooden Streetcar Toy fits Brio & Thomas wooden track. Read More……
Youth “Streetcars of San Francisco” Tee Shirt
Youth 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 Rwy “Worm” Lapel Pin
The current red “worm” logo 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 1980, the color was changed to red with the introduction of the new dark gray operator uniform in 2019. Metal pin measures 0.75″ x 1.25″. Read More……
Set of 14 Market Street Cable Railway Uniform Buttons (replica)
The Market Street Cable Railway Company operated in San Francisco from 1882-1893. This replica set of 14 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.), 6 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 14 buttons. Read More……
Set of 6 SF Muni Railway Uniform Buttons ca. 1968
“MUNI SF” Ribbon Buttons – This set of 6 brand new San Francisco Municipal Railway Uniform Brass Buttons were made by the Waterbury Button Company in Waterbury, Connecticut. The “ribbon logo” button was worn on the San Francisco Municipal Railway Golden Gate Green uniform from 1968 to 1975. Each button measure 0.75″ diameter with a 0.25″ shank. Sold in a set of six. Read More……
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 Beanie (Watch Cap)
Our 100% Acrylic Beanie! This black knit cap features San Francisco Municipal Railway’s “worm” logo embroidered in red, the current Muni uniform color combination. Pull it down and it will warm your ears on a really cold day! One-size-fits-all. 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……
Cable Car Fleet Poster 36″ x 24″
Our updated poster shows the many vintage liveries now gracing the Powell Street cable car fleet (a project supported by Market Street Railway). These paint schemes represent five different owners of the Powell line since 1888, in a kaleidoscope of colors.
Historic Travel Series Posters & Matted Prints
Our exclusive Historic Transit Series posters, available in eight different images. Read More……
Historic Travel Series Posters & Matted Prints (Copy)
Our exclusive Historic Transit Series posters, available in eight different images. Read More……
San Francisco 5-Car Historic Streetcars Poster
SF Municipal Railway “worm” Logo Zippered Sweatjacket (no hood)
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 sweatjacket (no hood) is available in Gray with Red logo on back, stand-up collar, 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……
Ballpark Canvas Tote Bag
Castro Canvas Tote Bag
Fisherman’s Wharf Canvas Tote Bag
“Celestial Nights” Canvas Tote Bag
“Museums In Motion” Canvas Tote Bag
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……
Breda LRV magnet • SF Muni, 2000
Someday, it’ll be historic. But you can enjoy it as a magnet now! Read More……
Siemens LRV magnet • SF Muni 2020
The most recent 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……
Musical Railroad Pocket Watch, with chain & clip
Musical railroad pocket watch plays “I’ve Been Working On The Railroad” and tells the time too! Has handsome locomotive image on front, and a small key on the back to wind the music box. Back features music images. Face opens by lifting cover to expose clock face and music box. Turn the key on the back and the music box plays! Battery operated. This analog timepiece is an updated version of the old railroad watch. Faux silver finish, arabic numeral face, quartz movement. Comes in a padded gift box (5″ x 3.5″ x 2″). Read More……
Ornament – Hand-crafted Glass “California”
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 5″ tall. All proceeds go toward our efforts to return the vintage fleet to regular service on Market Street. Read More……
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……
Railroad Pocket Watch, analog, with chain & clip
Lovely old style railroad pocket watch with locomotive image on front, fancy floral design on the back. Opens by pressing stem. Battery operated. This easy to read analog timepiece is evocative of the old days of railroading. Faux gold finish, classic Roman numeral face, quartz movement. Comes in a padded window gift box (4.5″ x 3.5″ x 1″). Read More……