Cable Car Picture

Cable Car Picture - behind the cable car is a view of San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Prison.

Cable Car Picture - holding on to the outside of a cable car. One of the great joys of San Francisco.

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system.

The cable cars are used by commuters, but their low speed, small service area, and premium fares make them primarily a tourist attraction.

The first San Francisco cable car started operation in 1873.