PRC Subdivision

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.
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 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 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.


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