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Short Essays on Oahu 's Future Light Railway |
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Oahu Railway Esthetics?, Freight Partnerships? |
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So, WHAT IS "Light Rail"? (...and I could not resist using the BTTF Part III Movie Photo…) |
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Oahu's NEXT railway requires some creative thinking, I believe. This isn't just another commuter railway, because Oahu has some UNIQUE island railway needs, and a SPECIAL railway history. Because the current Oahu Rail public debate lacks the "soul" of what a railway is about and doesn't even consider what would make an Oahu railway a SUCCESS, based upon actual Oahu Railway history, is the reason, I think, why many people don't seem to want it. My other Oahu INTER-MODAL Freight Railway essay ideas are HERE: |
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Not something Oahu Railway NEEDS, but shows other people doing CREATIVE THINKING! |
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Some very interesting APPLIED CREATIVE THINKING! |
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Kauai is moving ahead to grow "Ethanol" like Brazil. Let's apply this idea to Oahu Rail! |
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Basically I rant about the apparent LACK of historic CONTEXT in the current concept... |
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...Also about getting freight trucks OFF of H-1, something no one on Oahu dares talk about? |
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I'm NOT a train engineer, (or play one on TV) but, don't think modern diesels are LOUD |
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I REALLY like this analogy! Seems to me rails are for Freight AND Passengers too! |
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Tunnels are fine for Railways, but the current plan is too narrowly focused for Oahu's needs |
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I'm no expert on getting Federal Funds for Railways, but current trends are in our favor! |
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Something we can make RIGHT HERE in our own back yard! ...Endorsed by Willie Nelson! |
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Totally "Blue Sky" but a reasonably logical path that emphasizes the West Oahu Freight angle... |
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Some general thoughts that didn't fit anywhere else. See this Hawaii Railways website for photos. |
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The Hawaii Railway website is under CONSTRUCTION and sections are constantly being updated! |