Monday, April 2, 2012

U.S.A. - Public Transport - San Francisco, California - September 1970

 Waiting for breakdown to be cleared near Beach Street in Hyde.

 Cable Car breakdown truck, pushing up Hyde Street hill.

Up and over the hill.

Trolley Bus at North Beach, Playland-at-the-Beach on left.

 PCC Car in Market Street.  Diversion around Subway construction works.

 Streetcar in Junipero Serra Boulevard.

 Powell and Geary intersection.  Latest GM Mini bus.  Note - Water-bag bumper.

Hyde and Beach turntable at right.

 At North Beach, Fulton and La Playa Ave, end of Golden Gate Park.

 Cannery - Ghirardelli Square Bus.

 The Bay and Taylor cable car ascending Washington Street.

 Powell and Market Turntable.

Powell Street looking towards Market Street.

 Japanese-town street names.

 Cable Car controls, slot wedge (emergency), Grip Lever, Track Brake pedal, Wheel brakes front truck only.
 At Beach Street, Maritime Museum.

Near Fishermans Wharf.

Mack Bus, near Bay Street and Taylor Street.

The 'Eppleton Hall' (ex tyre-side tug) after her voyage from East Coast.    Alcatraz in the Background.

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