Cable Car Classics, Inc.

03/30/2019

10/18/2017

Thank You!

We appreciate the many concerned inquiries, thoughts, and prayers from our customers, vendors, and friends of Cable Car Classics. We are glad to report that we are back open, ready to serve our customers after evacuating our campus for a few days in the midst of nearby Sonoma County wildfires.

The Tubb's and Pocket fires burned closest, reaching 4-5 miles away at one point, which is nothing if winds shifted as forecasted. Flames reached 50 feet from our president, Matt Etchell's home as he and his brother Greg (a firefighter) defended it. Thankfully, a bulldozer came along just in time to cut a fire break as it was reaching trees adjacent to the house.

We salute and affirm the dedication and tireless efforts of thousands of first responders, firefighters (10,000, from as far away as Canada and Australia), law enforcement, National Guard, PG&E utility workers; as well as the amazing Air Attack tanker planes and helicopters that reached steep rocky ridges and canyons inaccessible on foot. Their combined service for over a week now has these and most other area fires nearing containment. Evacuation Orders are being lifted, and roads reopened.

As final containment and mop-up continues; now begins the long process of re-population, cleanup, rebuilding, grieving losses, re-establishing a sense of normalcy; and for many, dealing with PTSD. Our communities in Sonoma and Napa Counties have seen an outpouring of love and bonding together, not unlike I recall experiencing after 9/11. People wave to strangers, we ask how each other are doing, we share our stories, we encourage each other to be safe, and acknowledge that we're all in this together. We pray for healing, restoration, and blessings during these trying times, and those that follow.

Despite the permanent changes to our landscape, some historic landmarks, and our collective psyche's, we will move forward. Despite this devastating tragedy, the smoke is lifting, and October/November are still beautiful here in the North Bay Wine Country. Businesses are reopening, many that depend on Fall tourism. So, please don't forget that despite our losses, there is still plenty to come see. World famous vineyards, wineries, restaurants, and other attractions located on the valley floors are mostly untouched. Soon we will reach out with open arms to welcome you back.

Meanwhile, our little trolley world at Cable Car Classics is also ready to resume creating beautiful theme transportation, and providing ongoing customer service, and replacement parts.

Thanks again,
Rick Ward
Sales & Marketing Director

08/11/2017

One of four beautiful San Francisco model open-air trolleys CCC built for Grayline Tours, very popular for daily sightseeing tours.

06/20/2017

CCCTA County Connection operates the Walnut Creek area's first zero-emission transit solution. These four vehicles were manufactured by Gillig, with trolley appearance styling by Cable Car Classics, and powered by BAE Systems’ electric propulsion and accessory systems.

Gillig’s first all-electric bus uses BAE Systems’ innovative technology.

05/31/2017

Here's a photo album from Google Photos that we are sharing to our page. This album has photos of Cable Car Classics purpose-built vintage-style trolleys, and theme vehicles. You can visit the original photo album at www.CCCTrolley.com, and other albums we will share soon.

76 new photos added to shared album

05/27/2017

A pair of Mini-Trolleys about to depart for Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL. (2014)

Would you have guessed that these two pristine trolleys were 9 years old in these photos? Quality and durability make a difference, along with proper maintenance. Read the photo captions for the rest of the story.

04/07/2017

How about a view of one of the dozen trolleys CCC completed for GCRTA, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Trolley #3708 is a 35 ft Gillig diesel.

01/05/2017

Here's a fun video of a couple Cable Car Classics' California Trolleys leading the trolley convoy on the annual Santa Barbara Trolley of Lights Tour.

01/01/2017

Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉

12/17/2016

Here are some trolley highlights from 2016.

08/20/2015

King Street Trolley 35 ft. hybrid-electric low floor trolley joins the fleet of 29 ft. trolleys in Old Alexandria and the Potomoc River waterfront. Operated by DASH, Alexandria Transit Company, Alexandria VA.

06/01/2015

Sneak preview of King Street Trolley's new 35 ft hybrid-electric trolley that will soon join the fleet of 29 ft trolleys. You can ride these beautiful trolleys for Free to get around Old Alexandria and the Potomoc River waterfront across the river from Washington D.C. Visit their page at DASH.

04/30/2015

Sneak Preview! Here is a concept rendering of our first 12 Gillig/CCC trolleys for Cleveland, OH that start rolling out of the trolley barn in Fall 2015. Visit their page at https://www.facebook.com/riderta?fref=ts&ref=br_tf.

04/29/2015

CCC's first trolleys in the Minneapolis area,

04/06/2015

Long Beach, NY liked their red 2010 Gillig/CCC low floor trolley so much, that they added a forest green 2015 trolley to their fleet.

01/03/2015

10/23/2014

CCC custom built Daisy the Speeder for a customer to use in club excursions, where she is always a crowd-pleaser. CCC's trolley body is integrated onto a Fairmont Railway Motors A4E chassis. She seats 8 passengers, and has an authentic solid brass SF cable car bell, vintage trolley styling, and rear conductor platform.

A speeder (also known as railway motor car, putt-putt, track-maintenance car, etc.) was used by track inspectors and work crews to move quickly to and from work sites. Although it is slow compared to a train or car, it is called a speeder because it is faster than a human-powered vehicle.

In the 1990s, speeders were replaced with trucks (usually pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles) using flanged wheels that could be lowered for on-rail (called road-rail vehicles or hi-rails for highway-railroad). Speeders are collected by hobbyists, who refurbish them for excursions organized by the North American Railcar Operators Association.

Watch cool videos of Daisy and other speeders in action at Rail Fair 2011:
Part 1 http://youtu.be/6IOf72dXgyM
Part 2 http://youtu.be/RuHU1XHyxXU

05/09/2014

05/07/2014