View from the train

Like the Sugar Cane Train on Maui, the Oahu train has roots in the sugar cane plantation era. During the 90 minute train ride, we got the historical overview of how the train came to be (a narrator is on board), when and where it ran and was used, as well as some other fun facts. The train starts in Ewa and reaches its destination (Kahe Point) in about 40 minutes. We sit for about 10 minutes along the coast before the train heads back to Ewa. No turning around or repositioning the trains cars...we just went back.
Here's the gorgeous view of the Waianae Coast from that final stop before heading back to Ewa. On the mauka side (not pictured) you would see Kahe Point. Sadly, a good portion of the trip is not this scenic. As we ride past Kapolei, it's pretty empty except for recent commercial developments like the new Costco. Through the KoOlina properties, we ride alongside the golf course. Past KoOlina, the train is wedged between the coastline and Farrington Highway and we finally see the ocean. The boys ended up having a lot of fun. Even the grandparents were up for more rides in the future!