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Ownership of former NP line Kennewick-Ellensburg
Author: Tom Rawson
Date: 01-30-2017 - 11:09
I'm trying to remember the history of the BNSF line (former NP)between Auburn and SP&S Jct at Kennewick.
As I recall, BN spun off the section between SP&S Jct and (I think) Ellensburg to a shortline operator sometime in the mid-80s. Then, they bought it back sometime later.
Does anyone know the dates? and who was the shoreline operator? And what was the western terminus of the shortline? I think BN kept Stampede Pass, but it was in mothballs for many years?
Any help recalling the history of this line would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance--
--Tom
As I recall, BN spun off the section between SP&S Jct and (I think) Ellensburg to a shortline operator sometime in the mid-80s. Then, they bought it back sometime later.
Does anyone know the dates? and who was the shoreline operator? And what was the western terminus of the shortline? I think BN kept Stampede Pass, but it was in mothballs for many years?
Any help recalling the history of this line would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance--
--Tom
Ownership of former NP line Kennewick-Ellensburg