The protective shed for vintage streetcars is almost done at Geneva Division. Today, the first streetcar, No. 1010, ventured inside to serve as a locator for the “track skates,” permanent wheel blocks to be welded to the tracks to keep a car from running into the wall. The “torpedoes” like No. 1010 have the longest overhang in the vintage fleet, so they’re the model.
Muni historic streetcar supervisor Karl Johnson’s comment is apt: “The building kind of overwhelms the car.” True enough, but at the same time, the car looks as snug as a bug in a rug.
We’ll let you know when the new Geneva Carhouse is open for business.
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