Pineapple Express - Dole Plantation - Wahiawa, HI
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ODragon
N 21° 31.536 W 158° 02.213
4Q E 599744 N 2380626
A train tour of the plantation.
Waymark Code: WM6F59
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2009
Views: 22
From their website:
The Pineapple Express—A Ride Through History
Once the lifeline of Hawai‘i agricultural industries, Hawaii’s railroads today carry more people than pineapples. In two miles and twenty minutes, our custom-constructed, vintage-style engine will whisk you across more than a century of the island’s agricultural history, from the days when pineapple ruled the plantation to today’s rich diversity of farming enterprises, from mangoes to coffee to cacao beans.
Along the way, you'll learn about the history of the world’s most beloved tropical fruit and hear the story of James Drummond Dole, Hawaii’s pineapple pioneer. Your journey will take you through a working plantation of pineapple and other crops, often featuring fields in all stages of growth, from planting to harvest. You'll also experience some of the scenic panoramas of Oahu’s renowned North Shore from a perspective few Hawai‘i visitors ever get to experience.
Engine Type: Unknown
Public Availability: Year Round
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: 7.75
Entrance Fee: No
If There is an Additional Fee: 0
Gauge of railway: Not listed
Miniature Railroads Web Page: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this