Idaho & Washington Northern Station - Cusick, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 48° 20.173 W 117° 17.825
11U E 477983 N 5353713
This station would likely have been built in 1909 by the Idaho & Washington Northern as the track was laid from Newport north to Metaline Falls.
Waymark Code: WMKY9F
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member superstein
Views: 4

The section of the Idaho & Washington Northern Railroad, running from Newport, WA to Metaline Falls, was built from 1909 to 1911 by Frederick A. Blackwell, who incorporated the railroad in Idaho in 1907. The Pend Oreille Valley turned out not to be as lucrative an adventure as Blackwell had expected and he was ultimately forced to turn operation of the line over to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad in 1914. The CMStP&P assumed full ownership two years later, having bought the line at auction.

The CMStP&P continued operation into the late 1970s, but in 1977 announced plans to abandon the Pend Oreille valley branch line. County residents created the Port of Pend Oreille to take over the line, and on October 1, 1979, the Port's new Pend Oreille Valley Railroad (POVA) began operating from Newport to Metaline Falls. Apparently the line continues to operate, hauling lumber from mills in the valley.

Given that the POVA has hauled only bulk freight since its inception, this station would likely have been unused since 1979 or earlier. It has since been moved about 75 feet, across 3rd Avenue, and is now home to at least one community association. As well, it may still be being used as a private residence.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No

Is the station/depot open to the public?: No

If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Community Association Offices/meeting rooms Residence


What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Idaho & Washington Northern - Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

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