Railroad in HPP?

[Rob Tucker]

The 1960 tsunami did not go inland in HPP. It destroyed the station, switch yard, track, engines and most rail stock in Hilo. When that happened the actual rails and ties on the rest of the route became redundant and they were removed. When the railroad shut down the right-of-way was lost. When HPP was formed they kept the road bed section that was there and incorporated it into their private road system.

Someone correct me if I am wrong in any details.

It's possible that there was HPP shoreline damage from the 1960 tsunami but I believe no one was living there to notice or care.

I have read reports that there is evidence of tsunami effect on the island up to 1,500 foot elevations. Ancient stuff.