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| POWELL STREET CABLE CARS No. 1 Built at Muni's Elkton Shops as the "Centennial Car" celebrating 100 years of San Francisco cable cars; completed on May 2, 1973, with the roof and seats from first No. 506. The car was presented to the public in a ceremony on July 19, 1973, with colors very much like the current standard paint scheme for the Powell cars. The car has a plaque honoring Friedel Klussmann, who in 1947 saved the Powell Street cable cars. Muni rebuilt it at the Washington-Mason barn, with the work completed November 1997. No. 2 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 502. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni 1971, using original roof and seats. No. 3 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 503. No. 3 is painted in Muni's green and cream paint scheme, which is based on the green and white scheme of the Muni's former rival between 1921-1944, the Market Street Railway. This was the basic paint scheme for Powell Street cable cars from 1947 to 1982. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni 1955. No. 4 Built by Muni in its cable car building shops. The car body at the Muni's Woods Division carpentry shop and at Pier 80 for the running gear. Presented to the public at a ceremony at Powell & Market on Sept. 15, 1994. The first No. 4 (former No. 504, until 1973) was originally built as an open car by Mahony Bros. in 1887. Rebuilt and renumbered from No. 543 to No. 504 in 1915 by the United Railroads. No. 5 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 505. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni's Elkton shops 1956, using original roof and seats. No. 6 Was the second No. 506, built from first No. 518. First No. 518 built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Rebuilt by Muni's Elkton shops 1965 as second No. 506. Until 1973, numbered as No. 506. (First No. 506 was scrapped, except for roof and seats, which were used by Muni in building car No. 1, the "Centennial Car." Completed 1973.) No. 7 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 507. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni's Elkton shops 1957. First test car on the then new Powell-Hyde cable car line, March 1957. No. 8 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 508. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni's Elkton shops 1958. No. 9 Built in 1997 by the Muni, new No. 9 entered revenue service April 24, 2000 painted in a green and white paint scheme similar to the colors of former cable car operator the Market Street Railway (1921-1944). First No. 9 removed from service in 1995. No. 10 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 510. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni's Elkton shops 1960. No. 11 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 503. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni 1977. First car rebuilt at Muni's new Woods Carpentry Shop. No. 12 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 512. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni's Elkton shops 1959. No. 12 was exhibited in Japan in 1987. No. 13 Built new by Muni in its cable car building shops. The car body at the Muni's Woods Division carpentry shop and at Pier 80 for the running gear. In service on Sept 19, 1991. Did not resume regular service until cars Nos. 13, 21, and 49 were dedicated on Dec. 5, 1992, and therefore classified as a "1992" car. No. 13 is painted in a green with red-trim paint scheme similar to the colors of the United Railroads, a former operator of the Powell Street cable cars. The first No. 13 (Until 1973, numbered as No. 513) was built by Carter Bros., and was extensively rebuilt in by Muni's Elkton Shops 1958, using the original roof and seats. The first No. 13 was scrapped in 1988. No. 14 Built at Muni's Elkton shops. In service late January 1964. Until 1973, numbered as second No. 514. The first No. 514 was built by Mahony Bros. in 1887. It was renumbered from No. 528 to No. 514 by the Market Street Railway on Dec. 13, 1929. First No. 514 was scrapped in Oct. 1963. No. 15 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Until 1973, numbered as No. 515. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni's Elkton shops 1954. No. 16 Built almost entirely new by Muni in its cable car building shops. The car body at the Muni's Woods Division carpentry shop and at Pier 80 for the running gear. Only part of the roof retained from the original car first No. 16, (until 1973, numbered as No. 516), built by Carter Bros. 1893-1894. The new car was dedicated on April 10, 1990. It is painted in the blue and yellow colors that Muni used from 1939 to 1947. No. 17 Built by the Mahony Bros., San Francisco, in 1887 for the Ferries & Cliff House Railway (Powell Street Railway). The Mahony Bros. subcontracted with Burnham-Standeford in Oakland, California, to build its cars. Assigned to the Sacramento-Clay cable car line before the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the United Railroads transferred it back to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907. Until 1973, numbered as No. 517. The Market Street Railway in 1929 renumbered it from No. 532 to No. 517. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni's Elkton shops 1956. No. 18 Built almost entirely new, except for some spare parts, in 1961, at Muni's Elkton Shops. In service on July 4, 1962. Until 1973, numbered as second No. 518. First No. 518 built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Parts of first No. 518 used by Muni to build second No. 506, in 1965. No. 19 (second No. 19) Built almost entirely new by Muni, except for some metal work. It was dedicated on October 7, 1986. The car body at the Muni's Woods Division carpentry shop and at Pier 80 for the running gear. The first No. 19 was originally No. 519, a Carter Bros. car, had been rebuilt by Muni and renumbered to No. 500 in 1968. Renumbered to No. 19 in 1973, it was scrapped in 1986 after being judged to be in too poor a condition to be rehabilitated. No. 20 Built by the Carter Bros. of Newark, California during 1893-1894 for the Market Street Railway's Sacramento-Clay cable car line. The United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907, after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni in 1968 using original roof and seats. Until 1973, numbered as No. 520. Ridden by Humphrey Bogart in the 1947 movie Dark Passage. No. 21 (second No. 21) Built almost entirely new by Muni in its cable car building shops. The car body at the Muni's Woods Division carpentry shop and at Pier 80 for the running gear. Dedicated on Dec. 5, 1992. The first No. 21 was built by Mahony Bros. in 1887. The Mahony Bros. subcontracted with Burnham-Standeford in Oakland, California, to build its cars. It was rebuilt in 1918 by the United Railroads, and renumbered from No. 533 to No. 521 by the Market Street Railway on Dec. 16, 1929. Until 1973, numbered as No. 521. The first No. 21 was judged to be in too poor a condition to be rehabilitated in the 1982-84 rehabilitation program, and was scrapped in 1987. No. 22 Built by the Mahony Bros., San Francisco, in 1887 for the Ferries & Cliff House Railway (Powell Street Railway). The Mahony Bros. subcontracted with Burnham-Standeford in Oakland, California, to build its cars. Assigned to the Sacramento-Clay cable car line before the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the United Railroads transferred it back to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907. Until 1973, numbered as No. 522. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni's Elkton shops, 1956. No. 23 Built by the Ferries & Cliff House Railway (Powell Street Railway) in 1888-90 at the Washington-Mason barn. Assigned to the Sacramento-Clay cable car line before the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni at the Elkton shops in 1970, using the original roof. Until 1973, numbered as No. 523. No. 24 Built by the Mahony Bros., San Francisco, in 1887 for the Ferries & Cliff House Railway (Powell Street Railway). The Mahony Bros. subcontracted with Burnham-Standeford in Oakland, California, to build its cars. Assigned to the Sacramento-Clay cable car line before the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the United Railroads transferred it back to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907. Renumbered from original No. 534 to No. 524 by the Market Street Railway on December 16, 1929. Under sponsorship of the Western Pacific Railroad, No. 524 was operated at the Chicago Railroad Fair 1949. On September 2, 1956, car No. 524 made the last trip on the Washington-Jackson line. Extensive rebuilding by Muni, 1958. No. 25 Built by the Ferries & Cliff House Railway (Powell Street Railway) in 1888-90 at the Washington-Mason barn. Assigned to the Sacramento-Clay cable car line before the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni at the Elkton shops in 1976. Until 1973, numbered as No. 525. No. 26 Built by the Ferries & Cliff House Railway (Powell Street Railway) in 1888-90 at the Washington-Mason barn. Assigned to the Sacramento-Clay cable car line before the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the United Railroads transferred it to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni at the Elkton shops in 1973-75. Until 1973, numbered as No. 526. No. 27 Built by the Mahony Bros., San Francisco, in 1887 for the Ferries & Cliff House Railway (Powell Street Railway). The Mahony Bros. subcontracted with Burnham-Standeford in Oakland, California, to build its cars. Assigned to the Sacramento-Clay cable car line before the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the United Railroads transferred it back to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni at the Elkton shops in 1958. Until 1973, numbered as No. 527. No. 28 Built by the Mahony Bros., San Francisco, in 1887 for the Ferries & Cliff House Railway (Powell Street Railway). The Mahony Bros. subcontracted with Burnham-Standeford in Oakland, California, to build its cars. Assigned to the Sacramento-Clay cable car line before the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the United Railroads transferred it back to the Powell Street cable car lines in 1907. Originally built as open car No. 544. Rebuilt and renumbered to No. 501 by the United Railroads, December 13, 1912. Extensive rebuilding, by Muni at the Elkton shops in 1951. Renumbered 1973, as No. 28. CALIFORNIA STREET CABLE CARS No. 49 Built new by Muni in its cable car building shops. The car body at the Muni's Woods Division carpentry shop and at Pier 80 for the running gear. Dedicated on Dec. 5, 1992. Prior No. 49 was built in California Street Cable Railroad Company shops, located in the company's barn at California and Hyde Streets in 1912. Originally No. 40, it was renumbered No. 6 in Sept. 1957 and then No. 49 the next month. It was scrapped on August 20, 1990. No. 50 Built in California Street Cable Railroad Company shops, located in the company's barn at California and Hyde Streets in 1912. Assigned to the O'Farrell, Jones and Hyde line until 1954. In December 1957, No. 50 was transferred by Muni to the California Street cable line. No. 51 Built by the W.L. Holman Company for the California Street Cable Railroad Company in 1906, after the Earthquake and Fire of April 1906 had destroyed its cars. Holman's shops were located at 18th & Indiana, San Francisco. No. 51 was the last car operated on the former Cal Cable (then Muni) O'Farrell, Jones and Hyde line, in May 1954. Also, No. 51 was the first bottom-grip car to operate in revenue service on Muni's rebuilt California Street cable car line, December 22, 1957. No. 52 Built new by Muni in its cable car building shops. The car body at the Muni's Woods Division carpentry shop and at Pier 80 for the running gear. It entered service on Feb 2, 1996. The first No. 52 was built as No. 18 by John Hammond & Co., San Francisco, for the California Street Cable Railroad Company in 1906. It was renumbered from No. 18 to No. 3 in Sept. 1957 and renumbered to No. 52 the next month. The car was in storage for 27 years. It was judged to be in too poor a condition to be rehabilitated in the 1982-84 rehabilitation program, and was scrapped in 1984. No. 53 Built by the W.L. Holman Company for the California Street Cable Railroad Company in 1906, after the Earthquake and Fire of April 1906 had destroyed its cars. Holman's shops were located at 18th & Indiana, San Francisco. Assigned to O'Farrell, Jones and Hyde line until May 1954. Began service on California Street line December 1957. No. 54 Built by John Hammond & Company for the California Street Cable Railroad Company in 1906, after the Earthquake and Fire of April 1906 had destroyed its cars. Hammond's shops (1907) were located at 820-836 7th Street, San Francisco. Originally No. 19, it was renumbered to No. 4 by Muni in September 1957 and renumbered to No. 54 the next month. Always assigned to the California Street line. No. 55 Built by John Hammond & Company for the California Street Cable Railroad Company in 1906, after the Earthquake and Fire of April 1906 had destroyed its cars. Hammond's shops (1907) were located at 820-836 7th Street, San Francisco. Originally No. 8, it was renumbered to No. 55 October 1957. Experimentally painted, February 1952, in the then standard Muni livery of green and cream. Soon repainted back to traditional Cal Cable maroon, gray and tan. Always assigned to the California Street line. No. 56 Built in California Street Cable Railroad Company shops, located in the company's barn at California and Hyde Streets, in 1913. Rebuilt by Muni 1984 using seats from first No. 52. The car body at the Muni's Woods Division carpentry shop and at Pier 80 for the running gear. Assigned to O'Farrell, Jones and Hyde line until May 1954. Began service on California Street line December 1957. No. 57 Built in California Street Cable Railroad Company shops, located in the company's barn at California and Hyde Streets in 1914. Renumbered, by Muni, from No. 57 to No. 11 in September 1957, but changed back to No. 57 the next month. Always assigned to the California Street line. No. 58 Built in California Street Cable Railroad Company shops, located in the company's barn at California and Hyde Streets in 1914. Assigned primarily to O'Farrell, Jones and Hyde line until May 1954. Began service on California Street line December 1957. No. 58 was the last car to operate on the former California Street Cable Railroad (then Muni) Jones Street Shuttle, February 6, 1954. Began service on California Street line December 1957. No. 59 Built by Muni, entered service July 31, 1998. First No. 59 was built in 1906 by Hammond. Originally No. 15, it was renumbered to No. 59 in Oct. 1957. Old No. 59 was sent to New Orleans where it is on display in City Park at Popp's Fountain. No. 60 Built by John Hammond & Company for the California Street Cable Railroad Company in 1906, after the Earthquake and Fire of April 1906 had destroyed its cars. Hammond's shops (1907) were located at 820-836 7th Street, San Francisco. Originally No. 16, it was renumbered by Muni to No. 60 in October 1957. It was rebuilt in 1968-69, at Muni's Elkton shops, using the original roof and seats. Although the car is still in service, a new No. 60 is being built by Muni (1998). |
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