Our volunteer, non-profit preservation organization proudly bears one of the most famous names in San Francisco history. We are the fifth organization involved with street railways to carry the name of San Francisco’s main street.

Rider Information & Map

San Francisco’s unique cable cars and celebrated vintage streetcars offer a wonderful way to see many of the City’s colorful neighborhoods and famous attractions. The journey itself is a destination, too!

Museums in Motion

Mission of Market Street Railway

Market Street Railway’s mission is “Preserving Historic Transit in San Francisco”.

Charter Your Own Historic Streetcar!

The 1934 “boat tram,” No. 228, is the most requested streetcar for charters, but you can reserve any operating streetcar in Muni’s fleet.

Getting to the SF Railway Museum

The San Francisco Railway Museum is conveniently located where Market Street meets The Embarcadero, in the Hotel Vitale building.

Private Parties at Our Museum!

The San Francisco Railway Museum makes a great special event venue for groups up to 45 people. The museum is located at 77 Steuart St, just a half-block away from the Ferry Building, right on the F-Market & Wharves vintage streetcar line, providing unique atmosphere as the electric streetcars glide by (quietly!) every few minutes .

Projects & Priorities

We depend on people like you to keep the past present in the future in San Francisco through your memberships, donations, and volunteer assistance in support of the city’s historic streetcars and cable cars.