Common Carrier Railroads of Hawaii

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Common Carrier Railroads.

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Ahukini Terminal & Railway Company.
30in Gauge.



Elele to Ahukini to Anahola, Island of Kauai. 1921 - 1934

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Kahului Railway .
36in Gauge.



Island of Maui.

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Kauai Railway Company.
30in Gauge.



Elele to Port Allen, Island of Kauai. 1906 - 1933

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Ko'olau Railway.
36in Gauge. Projected to connect Heeia with the Oahu Ry at Kahuka. Only reached Kahana, 10 miles away. The line purchased was purchased by the Kahuka Plantation in 1931 and common carrier status abandoned in 1932. Operated as an extension of the plantation operation until 1954. Kahuku to Kahana, Island of Oahu. 1905 - 1932

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Oahu Railway & Land Company.
36in Gauge. Constructed by Benjamin Dillingham initially to service the developing community around Pearl City. In 1892 the line connected to the sugar mill in Ewa and would be extended to Kahuku by 1899. During WWII the OR&L served as a vital link in U.S. Naval operations on the island. Common carrier operations ceased in 1947. Trackage around Honolulu harbor remained in operation under the name Oahu Railway until 1971. Honolulu to Kahuku, Island of Oahu. 1889 - 1971