Northern Pacific Transcon & Coal Route
Pasco to Spokane
Spokane to Sandpoint
In the 1990s, Burlington Northern sells the NP line between Sandpoint,
ID, and Huntley, MT, to Montana Rail Link, but retains rights to run trains
end-to-end over the line. MRL has trackage rights into Spokane, WA.
Sandpoint to Paradise
Paradise to De Smet via Evaro Hill
De Smet to Garrison
Garrison to Helena (Mullan Pass)
Helena to Logan
Logan to Laurel
Laurel to Huntley
Fargo to Staples
Staples to Coon Creek
Coon Creek to University
University to Minneapolis Junction