Wes Valaris says it warmed his heart. Wes is the cable car superintendent, and in our eyes he’s been doing a fantastic job burnishing the historic aspects of this most historic transit operation. But the test ride he took last Friday (April 17) was unlike anything in his career.
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Muni Heritage Weekend Sept. 7-8
The premier vintage transit event of the year, Muni Heritage Weekend, happens September 7-8 this year. Rides will be offered each day from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. For the first time, this popular event, co-sponsored by SFMTA and Market Street Railway, will kick off San Francisco Transit Week, an event co-sponsored by SFMTA and the San Francisco Transit Riders organization (SFTR).
Decorate Streetcars and Cable Cars Nov. 24
Our historic streetcars are back at the Beach Yard (formerly Geneva) and this Saturday is decorating day! Both locations are covered facilities, so we will do our magic, rain or shine. We also have been invited to help decorate the Cable Cars at the Cable Car Barn that same afternoon. To join in the fun, you need to sign up at the link below. Here are the details:
Smoke Stops Cable Cars
Heritage Weekend Has Later Start Time This Year
“Coming to Town” Talk to Help Open Salesforce Transit Center August 11
“The Greatest Streetcar Museum in America”
Historic Streetcars Move Back Home Tonight
“Newest” PCC Streetcar Collides with Truck
Hail and Farewell, Mayor Ed Lee
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