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They Were Everywhere

August 2026
1min read

Since the cars have survived only in San Francisco, many people assume the system was unique to that perpendicular city. But, in fact, cable traction spread throughout the country. Here is a list of the other cities that operated cable roads, the names and dates of the individual companies, and the approximate total mileage of track.

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