We went there recently. Smells great - just like machine oil. Amazing to see how the darn thing works - miles of cable under the streets, all driven by the machinery in here that you can see.
http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
12x36 Enco Lathe, 9x42 Bridgeport, SMAW, O/A, Miller MIG w/gas, plasma
Not enough measuring tools...
1.5" Allen Models Consolidation on air.
1" FEF in progress
1" & 3/4" LE Projects
I'm thankful that metal is recyclable....
Not enough measuring tools...
1.5" Allen Models Consolidation on air.
1" FEF in progress
1" & 3/4" LE Projects
I'm thankful that metal is recyclable....
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Re: San Francisco Cable Car Museum
It's a major source of pride around these parts, for sure. Some of us recall the days not so terribly long ago that there was actually a movement afoot to abandon/dismantle the entire system. That would have been a crime.
Recently I did a small job for a fellow who is one of three machinists who fabricate parts for and work on the antique rolling stock - now there's a cool job, eh? I'm hoping for a tour of the machine shop one day. . .
Recently I did a small job for a fellow who is one of three machinists who fabricate parts for and work on the antique rolling stock - now there's a cool job, eh? I'm hoping for a tour of the machine shop one day. . .
Cheers,
Frank Ford
Frank Ford