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San Francisco, California
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It's an actual working powerhouse that operates the city's iconic cable cars!
The first cable car line was established in 1873, making them over 150 years old!
A whopping 9.2 miles of cable are used to keep the cars moving smoothly around the city.
Visitors can see the massive wheels and cables in action from the museum's viewing platform.
The grip is a lever that allows the car to latch onto the moving cable, pulling it along the tracks.
There are 40 cable cars running across three lines in San Francisco.
The cars are powered by four 510-horsepower electric motors located in the powerhouse.
That's right! You can explore the history and mechanics of cable cars without spending a dime.
