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All support for restoration projects comes from private donations and membership fees.

Support Our Restoration Efforts!

While our passenger train provides us with the necessary capital to maintain our historic right-of-way and rolling stock, funding for all our restoration projects come from private donations and membership fees.

We Do NOT receive state or federal funding. It is only with the help of our benefactors that we can preserve and protect this unique and often overlooked portion of Hawaii's diverse history and provide one of the most unique experiences in the islands.

The Hawaiian Railway Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated in the State of Hawaii as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.

Contributions, memberships, and donations to the Hawaiian Railway Society are tax-deductible.

Become a Member

Join the Hawaiian Railway Society!

If you are interested in becoming a member or wish to purchase a membership as a gift you will receive the following; a card stating membership of the Hawaiian Railway Society, a subscription to our bi-monthly newsletter, the Akahelel I ke Ka'aahi, in which we cover recent news in detail, work being done around the yard and on the mainline, and snip-its of railroading history in Hawaii, and the right to attend our monthly board meeting where we discuss current business, the railroad, and restoration plans and operations.

Your KOKUA (help) is needed and appreciated!

Membership Types

  • Reg. Junior - $10

  • Individual - $25

  • Family - $40

  • Supporting - $50

  • Affiliate (group) - $40

  • Business - $200

  • Life - $500

  • Corporate - $1,000

(Overseas members, please add $15 postage.)

Membership Form

Click here to download our Membership Form.

Please make checks or money orders payable to:

Hawaiian Railway Society
P.O. Box 60369
Ewa Station
Ewa, Hawaii 96706

Giving FAQs

  • Yes! 100% of your donation to the Hawaiian Railway Society is tax-deductible. Please save your receipt for your tax records.

    • A card stating membership of the Hawaiian Railway Society

    • A subscription to our bi-monthly newsletter, the Akahelel I ke Ka'aahi, in which we cover recent news in detail, work being done around the yard and on the mainline, and snip-its of railroading history in Hawaii

    • Invitation to attend our monthly board meeting where we discuss current business, the railroad, and restoration plans and operations.

  • Yes! Here are the main donation categories:

    • Diesel Electric Locomotive 432

    • Diesel Electric Locomotive 302

    • Diesel Electric Locomotive 7750

    • Steam Locomotive 6

    • Parlor Car 64

    • Passenger Cars

    • Toy Train Museum

    • Right of Way

    • General Donations

    • Other (Please specify)