The Bayview - Pend Oreille operations were serviced by the Spokane International Railway.
Here's a few websites concerning the railroad connections
[
www.spokesman.com]
[
history.idaho.gov]
[
www.cdphs.org]
Interesting note: the US Navy tested submarines in the Lake Pend Oreille during WWII as the lake is so deep.
Talk to ya later,
Dale Jones
[
www.railroads-of-montana.com]
BTW: The Arcadia Press "Milwauakee Connections - Spokane to Butte" is right on track for a May 2018 release. All the photos are chosen & captions half of the book completed