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Cable Cars - San Francisco, California - United States
Cable Cars
Cable cars in San Francisco, California, United States are a form of public transportation that has been in operation since They are the world's last manually operated cable car system and are a popular tourist attraction. The cable cars are pulled along tracks by a moving cable that is powered by an engine located in a central power house. The cars are operated by a gripman who controls the speed of the car by gripping and releasing the cable. The cars travel up and down the city's steep hills, providing a unique and scenic way to get around the city. The cable cars are an iconic symbol of San Francisco and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.