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San Francisco Cable Cars

  • > > > > ( | ) > > Cable Cars San Francisco, California: Cable Cars Introduction San Francisco's cable cars are unique in that they are the only street railway in which the cars do not operate under their own power.
  • . Instead, the cars are propelled mechanically, by "gripping" a continuously moving steel cable which runs in a conduit underneath a slot between the rails.
  • . and elsewhere built cable railways to replace horse-powered streetcars.
  • . When electric streetcars became practical in the late 1880s, they in turn quickly replaced cable cars almost everywhere.
  • . Fittingly, San Francisco is now the last city in the world to operate cable cars.
  • . San Francisco's cable cars too almost became extinct in the late 1940s.
  • . Friedel Klussman led to a referendum which added to the city charter a provision that requires the continued operation of the cable cars.
  • . at their maximum extent including the current routes | Municipal Railway 7-day passport (May 1997) For more information about cable cars in general, and San Francisco cable cars in particular, see Joe Thompson's Cable Car Home Page .



    Wellington Cable Car Museum
  • We've expanded! The museum The cable car The Wellington Cable Car Museum She may be a centenarian, but the Wellington Cable Car still glides up and down the Kelburn Incline countless times a day, sweeping through city and suburb alike with her cargo of commuters, students and sightseers.
  • . At the Wellington Cable Car Museum, located within metres of the Kelburn stop of the Cable Car, you'll learn more about the colourful 100-year history of this "relentless red machine".
  • . Climb on board one of the old grip cars, marvel at the machinery of the historic winding room and catch up on early Wellington history.
  • . The Wellington Cable Car Museum is managed by the, with funding assistance from the Wellington City Council OPEN DAILY - Admission free Summer hours (1 Nov-Easter) 9.30am-5.30pm daily Winter hours Mon-Fri: 9.30am-5.00pm Weekends and public holidays: 10.00am-4.30pm Location Upland Road (top of the Cable Car) Tel +64 4 475 3578 E-mail Getting there Easy access by Cable Car, from Kelburn or from the Botanic Garden.



    Cable Car Concepts
  • Cable Car Concepts has been building beautiful trackless trolleys and trams since 1964.
  • . Cable Car Concepts trolleys offer beauty and durability.
  • . Cable Car Concepts builds trackless trolleys and trams for public transportation providers, as well as, private operators, bus, cab and limousine companies.



    Cable car (railway) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  • For 'cable car' systems where the vehicles are suspended and not on rails, see .
  • . Cable Car in San Francisco A San Francisco cable car A cable car or cable railway is a system using rail cars that are propelled by a continuously moving cable running at a constant speed.
  • . Individual cars stop and start by releasing and gripping this cable as required.
  • . Cable cars are sometimes confused with, where the cars are permanently attached to the cable.
  • . The cable car begins moving when a clamping device, called a grip , is connected to the moving cable.
  • . Conversely the car is stopped by detaching it from the cable and applying the brakes.
  • . This gripping and ungripping action may be manual, as was the case in all early cable car systems, or automatic, as is the case in some recent cable operated type systems.
  • . Gripping must be an even and gradual process in order to avoid bringing the car to cable speed too quickly and unacceptably jarring the .
  • . In the case of manual systems, the grip resembles a very large pair of, and considerable strength and skill are required to operate the car.

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    BBC NEWS | Wales | South West Wales | Union hopes over car cable plant
  • | ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES LANGUAGES Last Updated: Friday, 9 June 2006, 14:14 GMT 15:14 UK Union hopes over car cable plant A Llanelli car components factory set to close with the loss of 270 jobs could yet be saved, say union leaders.
  • . But Amicus regional secretary Carl Lucas said the firm was ready to listen to alternative ideas and if new orders could be found closure may be avoided.
  • . The idea of selling the factory in Bynea - which makes car gear boxes - as a going concern was raised.


    BBC NEWS | Wales | South West Wales | 270 jobs to go at car cable plant
  • | ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES LANGUAGES Last Updated: Thursday, 8 June 2006, 14:28 GMT 15:28 UK 270 jobs to go at car cable plant Amicus have called for government intervention A Llanelli car components factory is set to close with the loss of 270 jobs.
  • . The US firm, which makes car gear boxes at a site at Bynea in the town, blamed the "very competitive environment" in the motor industry.
  • . Amicus regional secretary Carl Lucas said it was a "severe blow" to Llanelli and "another nail in the coffin of Welsh manufacturing." He urged the assembly government to intervene saying it was the fourth closure he had dealt with in as many weeks.


    The Cable Car Home Page
  • by Joe Thompson I want to use this site to share my knowledge about and interest in cable cars (also known as cable tramways).
  • . I welcome input from any source, especially about cable cars in cities other than San Francisco.
  • . Where Should I Go from Here? Visit the Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest The 44th Annual is scheduled for Thursday, 13-Jul-2006 at noon in Union Square.
  • . Contest: San Francisco Without Cable Cars See the winning entries in our, conceived by Walter Rice, who has generously provided the prizes.
  • . 21-Jun-2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the return to service of the , the first cable car line to return to service after the Earthquake and Fire.
  • . Of Cables and Grips: The Cable Cars of San Francisco Second Edition by Robert Callwell & Walter E.
  • . A detail view of toy cable car 514.
  • . Table of Contents is a cable car? (updated 01-Sep-2005) do cable cars work? (updated 01-Sep-2004) did cable cars operate? (updated 01-Mar-2006) (updated 01-Jun-2006) (updated 01-Mar-2002) (updated 01-Feb-2004) (new 01-Jun-1999) (updated 01-Jan-2005) (updated 01-May-2006) (new 01-Jan-2002) (new 01-Mar-2002) (new 01-Apr-2005) (updated 01-May-2006) (updated 01-May-2006) (new 01-Feb-2003) (updated 01-Aug-2003) (new 01-Mar-2003) (new 01-May-2003) (new 01-Jun-2003) (updated 01-Mar-2006) (updated 01-Dec-2001) (new 01-Dec-2001) (updated 01-Sep-2005) (updated 01-Sep-2004) (updated 01-Aug-2004) (new 01-Oct-2001) (new 01-Oct-2001) (updated 01-Jan-2001) (new 01-Aug-2000) (new 01-Mar-2006) (new 01-Nov-2003) Was Important in the History of the Cable Car? (updated 01-Feb-2006) do I Maintain This Site? (updated 01-Nov-2001) (updated 01-May-2006) (updated 01-Jan-2006) (updated 01-Mar-2006) (updated every month) by Walter Rice (updated 01-May-2006) (updated 01-May-2006) (updated 01-May-2006) (updated 01-Jun-2006) (new 01-Sep-1998) (updated every month) (new 01-Aug-2004) (modified 01-Jul-2001) April 18 Events - 18-Apr-2006 My wife and I caught the 4:09 am BART train out of Daly City to Powell.


    Squaw Valley USA: Cable Car Building
  • Olympic House Village Green Olympic Plaza Cable Car Building Far East Center In the Valley The Cable Car A ride in the scenic Cable Car is a spectacular and leisurely ride 2, 000 vertical feet to the .
  • . The Cable Car is one of Squaw Valley's most popular year-round attractions and is open to all guests, skiers, snowboarders and walkers.
  • . To check out the view from High Camp The Cable Car building itself is a landmark.
  • . Erected in 1968, it is one of the resort's most prominent buildings and it is the lower mountain terminal for the Cable Car.
  • . The building won an architectural award for excellence and is highlighted by it's bold design and huge windows, allowing visitors to view the massive counterweights that support the cable car.
  • . The building is also home to the offering snacks and a variety of exciting climbing routes, the Cable Car Curio, a shop for your last minute hat, sunglasses or sunblock needs as well as a guest services desk, ticket portals, lockers, and restrooms on the lower level.

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    DCC Doppelmayr Cable Car APM Systems
  • Welcome to Doppelmayr Cable Car Doppelmayr Cable Car is an innovative, company dedicated to designing, build and operating public transportation systems of the future.
  • . DCC Established by the Doppelmayr Group in 1996, Doppelmayr Cable Car is an innovative company dedicated to designing, building and operating public transportation systems of the future.


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  • Benvenuti da - Willkommen bei - Bienvenue chez - Welcome to Cardada Impianti Turistici SA ©2006 Cardada Impianti Turistici SA CH-6644 Orselina, casella postale 9, tel.


    Welcome to Sentosa
  • Select Language: english | Sentosa Island admission charges: S$2/Adult or Child (3 - 12 years old) By Car: S$2 per car per entry; island admission applies for all persons onboard at S$2 per person.
  • . Parking is at designated carparks on the island.
  • . Operating hours: 7am - 11pm (Sun - Thu) 7am - 12.30am (Fri, Sat and Eve of Public Holidays) Last bus leaving Sentosa: 11pm (Sun - Thu) 12.30am (Fri, Sat and Eve of Public Holidays) Bus fare: S$1 (payment at the Sentosa Visitor Arrival Centre; Island admission payable separately) By Cable Car: S$9.90/ Adult, S$4.50/ Child for a one-way trip from HarbourFront Tower 2 S$10.90 / Adult & S$5.50 / Child for a return trip.


    Artcom Museums Tour: San Francisco Cable Car Museum
  • . San Francisco Cable Car Museum 1201 Mason Street San Francisco, California Phone: 415-474-1887 TTY: Statement of Purpose: Educate the public about the histrory and technology of the cable car.
  • . Highlights: Exhibits: Power center for world's only remaining cable cars.
  • . First cable car.
  • . Located within three blocks of every cable car line.
  • . The cable cars grip cable turned by giant sheaves, powered by 510 horsepower engines found at the Museum.
  • . The world's first cable car, built in 1873 by Andrew Hallidie, is among the exhibits at the Museum.
  • . Cable cars are the best way to see the world's most beautiful city.
  • . Key Personnel: Jose Godoy, Chief Executive Officer; Walter Rice , Chair, Board of Directors of the Friends of the Cable Car Museum.

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    Spanish Aero Car in Niagara Falls, Ont

  • . The parklands adjacent to the Niagara River play host to attractions such as the Spanish Aero Car The Spanish Aero Car In Niagara Falls, Ontario The best way to see Niagara's fascinating Whirlpool is from high overhead - aboard the world famous Niagara Spanish Aero Car.
  • . Located 4.5 kilometres (3 miles) North of the Falls, suspended from sturdy cables, the Niagara Spanish Aero Car offers a wonderful view.
  • . Named after Spanish engineer who designed and built it, Leonardo Torres Quevedo, the Aero Car has been operating since 1916.
  • . Riders can see the rapids, the Whirlpool, the Gorge, the hydro-electric plants down the river, as the aerial car travels safely between two different points on the Canadian shore of the Niagara River over the spectacular whirlpool.
  • . Features: The aerial cable car travels safely between two different points of the Canadian shore of the Niagara River over the spectacular Whirlpool.
  • . The capacity of the car is 40 standing passengers.
  • . Built in 1913 by the Niagara Aero Car Company using Leonardo Torres-Quevedo's patent.


    Namsan Cable Car Seoul - Yahoo! Guida Viaggi
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