Tram 736 (“The Frigate”) is in the loop as 733/734 (“The Train Tram”) departs Pleasure Beach in Blackpool for the Illuminations and Little Bispham. Photo: Peter Ehrlich (October 13, 2015)
Noted traction author and retired San Francisco Municipal Railway streetcar motorman Peter Ehrlich is our speaker for this month’s program. His presentation will focus on trams in Milan, Blackpool, England, and Phoenix, San Francisco and Chicago.
Peter worked at the San Francisco Municipal Railway from 1979 to 2005, the last 10 years being assigned to PCCs, Milan trams and vintage cars running on the F-Market & Wharves line. He continues to document traction across North America and Europe. His book, “San Francisco’s F-Line,” is available through the ERA HERE. Follow the directions to get the ERA’s $20 discount.
