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[[Image:Tram_1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Tram in [[San Fierro]].]]
[[Image:Tram_1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Tram in [[San Fierro]].]]


The '''Tram''' is a non-drivable vehicle in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] which appears on tracks around [[San Fierro]]. There is a tram terminal in the [[King's]] district, but trams are most usually seen in the [[Garcia]] district.
The '''Tram''' is a non-drivable cable car in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] which appears on tracks around [[San Fierro]].   There is a Tram terminal in the [[King's]] district, but Trams are most usually seen in the [[Garcia]] district.


However, there is a [[mod]] involving the tram entitled "Enterable Tram". When this mod is active, players are able to board the tram without hesitation (Note: You cannot board the tram while it's moving).  
==Description==
The Tram is based off of the single-ended variant of the "California Car" cable car, the kind which typically run on the Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde lines of the [[wp:San_Francisco_cable_car_system|San Francisco cable car system]].  


No passengers ride the tram, and the player cannot board or drive it (the only way to use the tram as a mode of transportation is to hop on top of it); as such, it has no identifiable name, and is simply referred to as "Tram" by the GTA community. Trams can commonly be seen with their destination displayed on the sides of the cars, toward the top.
There are never any brakemen seen controlling the Tram or any passengers seen riding it, and the player cannot board or drive it; as such, it has no identifiable name, and is simply referred to as the "Tram" by the Grand Theft Auto community due to its file names (tram.dff,tram.txd and '''TRAM''' in vehicles.ide). Trams can commonly be seen with their destination displayed on the sides of the cars, toward the top.


The tram is completely indestructible (it can be targeted with [[Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher|Heat-Seeking Rocket Launchers]], but these have no effect on it), and cannot be stopped by obstructions. Even though it is indestructible, players can throw a [[Molotov Cocktail]] at the tram and the back of it will catch on fire.
A notable aspect of the Tram is that it is completely indestructible (it can, however be targeted with [[Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher|Heat-Seeking Rocket Launchers]], but their missiles have no effect on it), and cannot be stopped by obstructions. Players can also throw [[Molotov Cocktail|Molotov Cocktails]] at the Tram and the back of it will catch on fire.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* There is a [[glitch]] involving the tram. If the player climbs onto the tram and takes a picture, [[Carl Johnson|CJ]] will fall into [[Blue Hell]] and, after a few moments, will land on the sidewalk beside the tram.
* There is a [[glitch]] involving the Tram. If the player climbs onto the Tram and takes a picture, [[Carl Johnson|CJ]] will fall into [[Blue Hell]] and, after a few moments, will land on the sidewalk beside the Tram.
* There are times when the Tram completely stops. It usually happens after accidentally appearing in a cutscene.
* There are times when the Tram completely stops. It usually happens after accidentally appearing in a [[cutscene]].
* It can be entered by switching any train's ID number with the Tram's. When opening the "door", the whole tram moves. It has the predictable name when entered.
* A simple way to make it drivable (via modding) is to switch any train's ID number with the Tram's. When opening the "door", the whole tram moves.
* There are mods that allow the Tram to be ridden by the player and/or NPCs, seeing as it is one of the only unusable vehicles in the game.


==See Also==
* [[Skycar]]
* [[Train]]
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Revision as of 06:24, 2 February 2010

File:Tram 1.jpg
A Tram in San Fierro.

The Tram is a non-drivable cable car in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas which appears on tracks around San Fierro. There is a Tram terminal in the King's district, but Trams are most usually seen in the Garcia district.

Description

The Tram is based off of the single-ended variant of the "California Car" cable car, the kind which typically run on the Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde lines of the San Francisco cable car system.

There are never any brakemen seen controlling the Tram or any passengers seen riding it, and the player cannot board or drive it; as such, it has no identifiable name, and is simply referred to as the "Tram" by the Grand Theft Auto community due to its file names (tram.dff,tram.txd and TRAM in vehicles.ide). Trams can commonly be seen with their destination displayed on the sides of the cars, toward the top.

A notable aspect of the Tram is that it is completely indestructible (it can, however be targeted with Heat-Seeking Rocket Launchers, but their missiles have no effect on it), and cannot be stopped by obstructions. Players can also throw Molotov Cocktails at the Tram and the back of it will catch on fire.

Trivia

  • There is a glitch involving the Tram. If the player climbs onto the Tram and takes a picture, CJ will fall into Blue Hell and, after a few moments, will land on the sidewalk beside the Tram.
  • There are times when the Tram completely stops. It usually happens after accidentally appearing in a cutscene.
  • A simple way to make it drivable (via modding) is to switch any train's ID number with the Tram's. When opening the "door", the whole tram moves.
  • There are mods that allow the Tram to be ridden by the player and/or NPCs, seeing as it is one of the only unusable vehicles in the game.

See Also