Power House and Cable Winding Machinery. The cable cars grip cable turned by giant sheaves, powered by 510 horsepower engines found at the Museum. Antique Cable Cars. The world's first cable car, built in 1873 by Andrew Hallidie, is among the exhibits at the Museum. San Francisco Means Cable Cars.
Cable cars are the best way to see the world's most beautiful city.
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