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1972 green hardcover & DJ in very good condition; some wear and tear to dust jacket, parts of jacket missing, good binding, no marks inside. US media mail only for shipping. For foreign shipping use Biblio Export Center. This is the story of horsecars, cable cars and early electrics; the search for an acceptable alternative to the overhead trolley; the growth of the system and its effect on the city; the splendid fleet of streamlined cars of the 40s and 50s; the story of abandonment; a complete illustrated roster of all electric cars.323 pages with historic photographs, car diagrams, maps and rosters.