Mellow Mike Wrote:
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> I moved here six years ago, but I'm not in tune
> with much of the short line history. There are
> some gents who can tell you almost anything. They
> reside on that Yahoo Group called SpokaneRH. In
> the files and photos section are old maps (for use
> in seeing where old lines ran) and some old pics.
>
> What I can tell you, is that the MILW trench
> between the brewery and Division is currently
> being built upon. Haven't asked what the structure
> is - but I'm presuming it's a university annex or
> something. Word from my co-worker Mark, is that UP
> is thinking of discontinuing the old S.I. line and
> simply using trackage rights along the BNSF to get
> through Spokane. I'll see if I can persuade him to
> post. He's a huge Kettle Falls fan, too. As far as
> I know, the old Kettle Falls line belongs to BNSF
> now.
>
> The STMA boxcars are frequent sights here in the
> area, on the UP spurs or yard. Somebody had a few
> pics of the STMA locos and cabooses online. I
> can't remember where. You might be able to Google
> them up.

The building is going to be WSU's Nursing school.