My wife and I rode this in 2003. It was a great ride and the operation was very well run. I was saddened to not only hear about its passing, but that Lahaina apparently burned to the ground during the massive fires in August 2023. Nothing we remover from that trip is there now... 😢
The Sugar Cane Train. It’s another cool heritage railroad. My Uncle Mark and Auntie Kelly were at this narrow gauge railroad back in 2012, two years prior of it being closed down in August 2014. The railroad was abandoned until 2016 when they had started to reopen the railroad. I did got to see their Santa Express event back in 2018. Today they are currently working on restoring the railroad back in service again soon.
With Lahaina badly burned and most of the historic town mostly destroyed, the train is one of the very last historic treasures still standing thanks to the fact that the engines Anaka and Myrtle live in Kaanapali and were out of the fire's path as was the Trestle. With that being said, the locals will most likely want to keep the train, and will probably fight to hold onto one of the last historic treasures that was spared from the horrible fire.
@@nathancorcoran5347 Most likely the section from Kaanapali to just passed the trestle along with all the equipment are the pieces that survived. The section in Lahaina along with the Lahaina Depot and turntable were all destroyed.
My late wife and I rode on the Lahaina, Kaanapali & Pacific Railroad in 2005. I used to have some photos that we had taken of the passenger cars and after watching this video, I feel like going and looking for them. I am sad to hear that the railroad is no longer running and that it might not ever run again. If not, then one day I would like to return to Maui and just walk along the railroad tracks from Lahaina to Kaanapali, this would be in memory of my wife. 'Mahalo' for placing this video on TH-cam.
It is a shame because I went there earlier today and was in Lahaina (sorry if it was misspelled) I saw number 5 in display and she has been neglected as well as the tracks to. I overheard they are going to rip up the railroad to have space for a hotel on the land. It is sad I wish I got to experience it but I am going to walk along the tracks to but I recommend you do it soon before it is gone.
@@legotech7268 Unfortunately, I won't be able to take that walk, but I am happy to hear that you are able to walk along the railroad tracks before they are removed. Enjoy you stay on Maui, mate and perhaps you could upload a video of your journey. All the best & mahalo
I have a copy of this program on an old VHS tape; when I heard that the railroad was unlikely to be reopened, I considered uploading it to TH-cam - thanks for saving me the trouble of doing so! I was always fond of this railroad as a child, and this program is a journey down memory lane for me!
Glad you liked watching my video. I downloaded from a DVD so the source had more resolution than a VHS tape though it ma not seem like it since playing videos through a computer is not great.
Nice to see I’m not the only one who watched this as a kid. I actually saw this on (I’m pretty sure) a DVD in some hotel on Maui. Some good memories there.
Actually the railroad is likely to be reopened. They are in the process of getting the whole line running. The only trains running currently is the Santa Express Train.
Sadly, the railway was sold off as developers bought the land along the right of way. The engine and tracks are to be sold; though idk who and what is sold. I just hope that wherever these engines and equipment goes, that they’ll be put to good use elsewhere.
@@exempligratia101 if I remember correctly, there is a railroad museum elsewhere in the Hawaiian islands that has train trips using narrow gauge diesels although they don’t have any operating steam locomotives at the moment. They have steam engines on display and I suppose it’s possible that the old sugarcane train locomotives, and rollingstock might go there. Honestly, I hope that they remain in the Hawaiian islands as long as they can get restored back to service because while I have never been to Hawaii, I do think that it is quite a shame that those pieces of history aren’t able to contribute to the preservation of their State history. If I had to choose what would happen to them, I would have that they would be restored elsewhere in Hawaii, or at the very least I hope that they end up in safe hands.
Hi Mandy. This was taped in 1991 which when the railroad was prosperous and well run. That it is not the case now. It is more run down than well run. Assuming it is even running anymore, it is not the railroad that this tape remembers.
Perhaps Anaka and Myrtle Will be able to find a home out in Colorado or Pennsylvania On the Durango and Silverton or the Cumbres and Toltec since they both are running oil burning steam engines now. Anaka could return to the East broad top since it’s alive once again.
@@maxm4375 if I remember correctly, isn’t there one other small, narrow gauge railroad in the Hawaiian islands next to a railroad museum? I know that it has a train ride with narrow gauge diesels although they don’t have any operating steam locomotives last I heard. I wonder if they might make some kind of attempt of buying some of the old locomotives to try to restore them or at least put them on display.
Amen. It was such a well-run operation under previous owner. I never saw it in person but used to socialize with Gary Getman at TRAIN conventions when Gary was in charge at the LK&P. I had several friends with the LK&P. Now I am sorry I never went in person.
My wife and I rode this in 2003. It was a great ride and the operation was very well run. I was saddened to not only hear about its passing, but that Lahaina apparently burned to the ground during the massive fires in August 2023. Nothing we remover from that trip is there now... 😢
The Sugar Cane Train. It’s another cool heritage railroad. My Uncle Mark and Auntie Kelly were at this narrow gauge railroad back in 2012, two years prior of it being closed down in August 2014. The railroad was abandoned until 2016 when they had started to reopen the railroad. I did got to see their Santa Express event back in 2018. Today they are currently working on restoring the railroad back in service again soon.
With Lahaina badly burned and most of the historic town mostly destroyed, the train is one of the very last historic treasures still standing thanks to the fact that the engines Anaka and Myrtle live in Kaanapali and were out of the fire's path as was the Trestle. With that being said, the locals will most likely want to keep the train, and will probably fight to hold onto one of the last historic treasures that was spared from the horrible fire.
@@Chris9017 So the whole railroad and the locomotives have survived there.
@@nathancorcoran5347
Most likely the section from Kaanapali to just passed the trestle along with all the equipment are the pieces that survived.
The section in Lahaina along with the Lahaina Depot and turntable were all destroyed.
@@Chris9017 Are they planning on building new replicas of both the station and turntable?
@@nathancorcoran5347
No idea unfortunately.
I Miss The Sugar Cane Train
My late wife and I rode on the Lahaina, Kaanapali & Pacific Railroad in 2005. I used to have some photos that we had taken of the passenger cars and after watching this video, I feel like going and looking for them. I am sad to hear that the railroad is no longer running and that it might not ever run again. If not, then one day I would like to return to Maui and just walk along the railroad tracks from Lahaina to Kaanapali, this would be in memory of my wife. 'Mahalo' for placing this video on TH-cam.
Thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you get to go back.
It is a shame because I went there earlier today and was in Lahaina (sorry if it was misspelled) I saw number 5 in display and she has been neglected as well as the tracks to. I overheard they are going to rip up the railroad to have space for a hotel on the land. It is sad I wish I got to experience it but I am going to walk along the tracks to but I recommend you do it soon before it is gone.
@@legotech7268 Unfortunately, I won't be able to take that walk, but I am happy to hear that you are able to walk along the railroad tracks before they are removed. Enjoy you stay on Maui, mate and perhaps you could upload a video of your journey. All the best & mahalo
@@makaha5750 I plan on doing that thanks. Best of luck to you to.
I know they are currently in the process of getting the railroad back in service.
I have a copy of this program on an old VHS tape; when I heard that the railroad was unlikely to be reopened, I considered uploading it to TH-cam - thanks for saving me the trouble of doing so! I was always fond of this railroad as a child, and this program is a journey down memory lane for me!
Glad you liked watching my video. I downloaded from a DVD so the source had more resolution than a VHS tape though it ma not seem like it since playing videos through a computer is not great.
Nice to see I’m not the only one who watched this as a kid. I actually saw this on (I’m pretty sure) a DVD in some hotel on Maui. Some good memories there.
Actually the railroad is likely to be reopened. They are in the process of getting the whole line running. The only trains running currently is the Santa Express Train.
great video Joaquim Antunes São Paulo Brasil
I Love Toy Trains 10 brought me here, and it was a beautiful train.
Natsukashii to this haoli-portagee keiki
I hope the engines are alright!!! I know the railroad has been closed for 2 years, but I’d hate to hear that these Hawaiian beauties were broken.
13:12 Not Anymore Sadly Both Mills On Maui Closed down
Anyone have an update? I saw it is no longer for sale anyone know what happened?
I heard they are selling the locomotives and going to take it apart to make it into a hotel.
@@legotech7268Actually they are rebuilding the railroad back in operational service again with a opening of full operations on their entire system.
@@legotech7268and keeping their old locomotives there for service.
@@nathancorcoran5347 why then has the track continued to rot.
@@legotech7268They are currently in the process of removing the old tracks with new ones to keep the railroad running again sometime in the future.
What's the status on this railroad Is it going to come back or is it unfortunately going to be abandoned?
Sadly, the railway was sold off as developers bought the land along the right of way. The engine and tracks are to be sold; though idk who and what is sold. I just hope that wherever these engines and equipment goes, that they’ll be put to good use elsewhere.
@@exempligratia101 if I remember correctly, there is a railroad museum elsewhere in the Hawaiian islands that has train trips using narrow gauge diesels although they don’t have any operating steam locomotives at the moment. They have steam engines on display and I suppose it’s possible that the old sugarcane train locomotives, and rollingstock might go there. Honestly, I hope that they remain in the Hawaiian islands as long as they can get restored back to service because while I have never been to Hawaii, I do think that it is quite a shame that those pieces of history aren’t able to contribute to the preservation of their State history. If I had to choose what would happen to them, I would have that they would be restored elsewhere in Hawaii, or at the very least I hope that they end up in safe hands.
Actually guys they are currently getting the railroad back in service.
@@nathancorcoran5347 where did you learn this?
@@lucasquintanilla1673 By various news about the railroad.
they also this train in i love toy trains part 10
Unnmmmmm im a fan
Hi Mandy. This was taped in 1991 which when the railroad was prosperous and well run. That it is not the case now. It is more run down than well run. Assuming it is even running anymore, it is not the railroad that this tape remembers.
Anyone know the song at 4:25
Yeah, it's called "Between Friends" by Norman Harris and Jeffrey Alan - wonderful piece.
@@6allmotivepowers363cool.
Shame this placed closed in 2014 and at this point I don't see it coming back and even one of the locomotives is on sale. Anaka to be precise.
Agreed. At one time, it carried lots of passengers and was in wonderful mechanical condition.
@@trainclaude aye It's very sad that it closed down
Perhaps Anaka and Myrtle Will be able to find a home out in Colorado or Pennsylvania On the Durango and Silverton or the Cumbres and Toltec since they both are running oil burning steam engines now. Anaka could return to the East broad top since it’s alive once again.
@@maxm4375 Idk, we'll see what happens
@@maxm4375 if I remember correctly, isn’t there one other small, narrow gauge railroad in the Hawaiian islands next to a railroad museum? I know that it has a train ride with narrow gauge diesels although they don’t have any operating steam locomotives last I heard. I wonder if they might make some kind of attempt of buying some of the old locomotives to try to restore them or at least put them on display.
RIP
Amen. It was such a well-run operation under previous owner. I never saw it in person but used to socialize with Gary Getman at TRAIN conventions when Gary was in charge at the LK&P. I had several friends with the LK&P. Now I am sorry I never went in person.
Well at least the railroad is currently getting work on back to service again. So there is no RIP.
To be honest.
Obama's railroad!