![]() It would be a devastating loss for our railfan community, and our history, to lose these pieces. So, it’s my hope that another Hawaii-based entity obtains the locomotives. ![]() Personally, if I had the disposable income to do so, I’d scoop everything up. Originally, they planned to restore some plantations locomotives from the Philippines – originally from Hawaii – and operate them. So, the best alternative to me is if the Kilohana Plantation Railway on Kauai were to acquire them. However, it’s my understanding that they’re not interested in operating steam at this time. Plus, Myrtle’s whaleback tender once belonged to Kahului Railroad’s number 11. After all, they’ve been part of Hawaii for over 50 years – longer than some locomotives ordered for plantation and mainline railroads here. The only other surviving Oahu Railway locomotives around, outside of Oahu, are the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad’s numbers 15 & 19.Īs far as Anaka and Myrtle are concerned, I’d love to have the Hawaiian Railway Society acquire these locomotives too. In fact, Oahu 45 was one of the last locomotives to run for the Oahu Railway. Both are important parts of Oahu’s history and deserve to come home. Locomotive 5 also hails from Oahu, though she was Oahu Sugar Company’s number 5. The reason for this sentiment is Oahu 45, as its name suggests, originally served the Oahu Railway & Land Company as their number 45. Even under these unfortunate circumstances, though, I had hoped that the current owners would at least contact the Hawaiian Railway Society to see if they’d be interested in purchasing Oahu 45 and display locomotive number 5. While the sale is saddening to me, it doesn’t come as a surprise. This, of course, paves the way for Kaanapali Land to realize its complete master plan. What’s more, the listing states that sale is occurring due to “land lease issues.” To me, means that lease negotiates weren’t productive and that the lease is ending. In fact, prospective buyers even need to provide a removal timeline. The catch, however, and why this sale confirms the railroad’s demise, is that the buyer is responsible for removing EVERYTHING. So, to get those two locomotives, all equipment, rolling stock, and the other locomotives for less? That’s a bargain. Previously, Anaka and Myrtle were listed for $275,000 each. If you’d like to own a piece of Maui history, you can do so for the princely sum of $400,000. Contact us today to see how we can help you with your locomotive needs and put the power of progress to work for you.Final Thoughts Maui Sugar Cane Train is For Sale We incorporate cutting edge technologies such as Crash Energy Management (CEM), regenerative braking, inverter-driven Head End Power (HEP) and Positive Train Control (PTC) compatibility.Īt home and abroad, we listen closely to our customers and use the latest technologies to lead the railroad industry. Our passenger locomotive offerings include high-speed operation (up to 125 mph), for intercity and commuter operations. We are bringing the full range of EMD ® products and services to all parts of the world, including transfer of technology agreements, and servicing our product portfolio through our network of international associates, partners, and licensees. ![]() Internationally, our performance knows no borders. Our EMD ® SD70ACe freight locomotive offers proven AC technology, sophisticated microprocessor controls, advanced safety features, easier maintenance and accessibility, radial and conventional trucks and extended maintenance cycles that reduce overall costs.īy offering a wide range of features and technologies, we deliver locomotives that meet specific customer requirements - with performance and reliability that our customers demand.
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