PRC Subdivision

Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad PRC Subdivision
Legend east to Pierre Subdivision 480.5 Pierre Missouri River 484.4 Fort Pierre 503.3 Wendte 505.6 J.C. Siding 512.9 Van Metre 523.4 Capa 533.2 Midland 559.7 Philip 573.4 Cottonwood 584.6 Quinn 591.0 Wall 605.0 Wasta 615.3 Owanka 629.0 Underwood 640.6 Box Elder spur to Ellsworth AFB 649.2 Pressler Jct. west to Black Hills Subdivision 650.0 Rapid City south to Black Hills Subdivision

The PRC Subdivision is a railway line owned and operated by the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad (RCPE), a subsidiary of Genessee & Wyoming Inc. The line is the company's important east–west route, connecting Rapid City to Pierre, both in South Dakota. The line is a freight-only line, stretching for approximately 170 miles (270 km) across central South Dakota.

The route is not equipped with centralized traffic control or automatic block signalling systems. Traffic is controlled via radio under track warrant control rules.

In addition to freight yards located at Pierre and Rapid City, there are passing sidings at Philip and Wall. There is also a 6,000-foot (1,800 m) long passing siding named J.C. Siding 25 miles (40 km) west from Pierre. At other locations only spur tracks exist. Station at Cottonwood does not have a siding or spur tracks.

Connections

The PRC Subdivision connects with Pierre Subdivision at Pierre and with Black Hills Subdivision at Rapid City. There was also a spur track connection to Ellsworth Air Force Base at Box Elder. This connection is not active as it was closed off in 2004 by the U.S. Air Force

There are no connections to other rail traffic operators along this line.

External links

• Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railfan Timetables: PRC Subdivision