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
				640.6	Box Elder
				spur	to Ellsworth AFB
				649.2	Pressler Jct.
				west	to
				650.0	Rapid City
				south	to

The PRC Subdivision is a railway line owned and operated by the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad (RCPE), a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming. 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 wye at 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 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

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