Waialua Agricultural Company — Trains and Waialua (Part 2): HRS/ʻŌlelo Episode 45.

In this episode of the Hawaiian Railway Society’s series with ʻŌlelo Community Media Ross’s we take a further look at the Waialua Agricultural Company and the important role railroads played in its agricultural operations. Established in 1898 by Castle & Cooke, the Waialua Agricultural Company operated one of Oʻahu’s major sugar plantations on the North Shore. In 1948, the company was divided, with the sugar plantation operation eventually becoming the Waialua Sugar Company. At its height, Waialua’s plantation railroad system extended for approximately 55 miles and included seven locomotives and 742 cane cars. The railroad was an essential part of moving sugar cane and supplies between the fields, mill, and other plantation operations. Mahalo to ʻŌlelo Community Media for providing the production facilities, technical expertise, and ongoing support that make the HRS/ʻOlelo series possible. HRS is always looking for volunteers to help with restoration, maintenance, and other projects. Have more information to share? Contact Ross Stephenson or Jeff Livingston at historian@hawaiianrailway.com with photographs, documents, stories, or additional information about this episode's subject. We’d also welcome your suggestions for future HRS/ʻOlelo episodes. The Hawaiian Railway Society is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Hawaiʻi’s railroad history and sharing it with future generations. #HawaiianRailwaySociety #HRSOlelo #HawaiiRailroad #WaialuaAgricultureCompany #WaialuaSugar #hawaiihistory Note: Audio levels for Episodes 1–44 reflect broadcast TV standards. For full YouTube audio volume, check out Episode 45 and beyond!