On Track: A Field Guide to San Francisco's Streetcars and Cable Cars
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (979 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1597142786 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Rick Laubscher is a fourth-generation San Franciscan who fell in love with streetcars as a child, when his mother took him downtown on an iron monster through the Twin Peaks to see the circus. He worked as a broadcast reporter in San Francisco, then as a corporate executive, where he began his advocacy for vintage streetcar service. . He now operates his own strategic communications consultancy, Messagesmith, and serves as president of the nonprofit Market Street Rail
"Four Stars" according to GREGORY NELSON. Comprehensive and detailed.. "On Track" according to THOMAS C. BIAGI. I operated most of those vehicles both in testing and in service. Started on Muni equipment in 1968 and the vehiclesin the book are the best equipment the Muni had. The new Breda and Boeing cars were a disaster.. Jeffrey A. Smith said This is a wonderful book describing the trolleys in San Francisco. This is a wonderful book describing the trolleys in San Francisco. If you are an enthusiast, you will want it in your library.
About the Author Rick Laubscher is a fourth-generation San Franciscan who fell in love with streetcars as a child, when his mother took him downtown on an iron monster through the Twin Peaks to see the circus. He now operates his own strategic communications consultancy, Messagesmith, and serves as president of the nonprofit Market Street Railway. . He worked as a broadcast reporter in San Francisco, then as a corporate executive, where he began his advocacy for vintage streetcar service
San Francisco just wouldn't be the same without its colorful streetcars and cable cars. Detailed illustrations and specs accompany the description of each vehicle. At the same time, they're a fleet of unique traveling museums. On Track also shows riders how to get the most enjoyment out of this unique transportation system. Part travel guide, part civic and engineering history, this lively book will provide a way for tourists and locals alike to get ''on track''.. In addition to giving tips for avoiding long waits in line and choosing the best seats, it provides directions for several ride-and-walk tours that cover the City's ''greatest hits'' as well as sites frequented primarily by longtime residents. This field guide from the Market Street Railway tells the remarkable stories of each of San Francisco's cable cars and streetcars. There's even a trainspotter's checklist at the back of the guide for keeping track of the fleet. These vintage forms of public transit are not only practical ways to explore the City--they're amusement rides that jangle through a mix of historic buildings and vibrant new development, filling your ears with the sound of cables clicking as steel wheels rumble under your feet