Noun
an early form of streetcar that was drawn by horses
Source: WordNetCable cars rapidly spread to other cities, although the major attraction for most was the ability to displace horsecar (or mule -drawn) systems rather than the ability to climb hills. Source: Internet
A number of horsecar and cable car lines were constructed in Oakland during the latter half of the 19th century. Source: Internet
For older systems, this may refer to horsecar service for those systems continuously in operation since their horsecar era. Source: Internet