stackyFACTSThe iconic, cheerful dinging sound of a historic streetcar is completely unautomated. The operator has to manually yank a thick, braided brass rope connected directly to the bell above their head, making the cheerful tune entirely dependent on how aggressively tired the driver is feeling that day.
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