23rd February 2009

Free streetcar shuttles tourists on Savannah riverfront

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Link:  http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-02-23-savannah-streetcar_N.htm?csp=Travel 

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Tourists visiting Savannah’s historic riverfront can now take a free 1930s streetcar.

The shuttle began running Feb. 11, covering 10 blocks along the cobblestone promenade of shops and restaurants facing the Savannah River.

The city spent about $1 million to buy the tracks used by the streetcar and to restore its vintage look. But the streetcar also has a 21st century hybrid engine that runs on electricity and biodiesel fuel.

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