The first photo was taken on September 16, 1974 at the Oakland (CA) Coliseum station,
on the very first day of transbay service. Co-worker David Gourley in photo.
"First Rider" commemorative ticket, and gray plastic ticket pouch.
These 2 shots were taken at the Powell Street (San Fran.) BART station in October, 1974,
when I finally had my new 35mm rangefinder camera in service :)
They really accelerated quickly and smoothly...
The lady in the beige raincoat in both photos was also a co-worker.
Stairway from the street at the 24th/Mission station, December 1974.
These 4 shots were taken in February, 1976, at Powell St. station.
Rush hour could really pack the trains full...
Same car, just a few seconds later...
Fremont-bound train at Powell, July 1981.
Arriving at a station in the East Bay, February, 1982.
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