The Northwestern Pacific Railroad: Lifeline of the Redwood Empire Boom & Bust 1951-2001 by MSR member Angelo Figone and the NWPRR Historical Society tells the 50-year story of Southern Pacific’s subsidiary NWPRR from 1951-2001. Loaded with first hand accounts of life on the railroad, it documents the challenges of operating this unique line. Published in 2017 by the NWPRR Historical Society, this limited edition publication contains color and black & white photos, tables, charts and other historic documents. Hardbound, 416 pages, dimensions 11.25″ x 8.75″ x 1″.
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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……
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……
They’re not back yet. At least not for passengers. But the streetcars in Muni’s historic fleet are at least more visible these days where they belong: on the streets of San Francisco.
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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……
Editors Note: An early version of this article appeared in a past issue of Inside Track, our member magazine with exclusive stories and inside information about Muni’s historic streetcars and cable cars. Click here to become a member and receive it.
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Editor’s note: A version of this story, by the late Cameron Beach and MSR President Rick Laubscher, appeared in a 2003 issue of Inside Track, our member magazine with exclusive stories and inside information about Muni’s historic streetcars and cable cars. Click here to become a member and receive it.
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There’s a familiar sound at the Powell and Market cable car turntable, at least some of the time. Thanks to the initiative of the Union Square Business Improvement District and the support of SFMTA chief Jeffrey Tumlin, a Powell cable car will be on the ‘table every Tuesday , Thursday, and Saturday for at least several weeks, probably through the holiday season.
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By Grant Ute, Friends of SF Railway Archive
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