DME PRC Subdivision
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The PRC Subdivision is a railway line owned and operated by the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad
subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway
. 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 (273.6 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 6000 feet (1,828.8 m) long passing siding named J.C. Siding 25 miles (40.2 km) west from Pierre
. At other locations only spur tracks exist. Station at Cottonwood
does not have a siding or spur tracks.
and with Black Hills Subdivision at Rapid City
. There is also a spur track connection to Ellsworth Air Force Base
at Box Elder
.
There are no connections to other rail traffic operators along this line.
Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad
The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad is a Class II railroad subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway operating across South Dakota and southern Minnesota in the northern plains of the United States...
subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
The Canadian Pacific Railway , formerly also known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a historic Canadian Class I railway founded in 1881 and now operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, which began operations as legal owner in a corporate restructuring in 2001...
. The line is the company's important east–west route, connecting Rapid City
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid...
to Pierre
Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second least populous state capital after Montpelier, Vermont...
, both in South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
. The line is a freight-only line, stretching for approximately 170 miles (273.6 km) across central South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
.
The route is not equipped with centralized traffic control
Centralized traffic control
Centralized traffic control is a form of railway signalling that originated in North America and centralizes train routing decisions that were previously carried out by local signal operators or the train crews themselves. The system consists of a centralized train dispatcher's office that...
or automatic block signalling systems. Traffic is controlled via radio under track warrant control rules.
In addition to freight yards
Rail yard
A rail yard, or railroad yard, is a complex series of railroad tracks for storing, sorting, or loading/unloading, railroad cars and/or locomotives. Railroad yards have many tracks in parallel for keeping rolling stock stored off the mainline, so that they do not obstruct the flow of traffic....
located at Pierre
Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second least populous state capital after Montpelier, Vermont...
and Rapid City
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid...
, there are passing sidings
Passing loop
A passing loop is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at a station, where trains or trams in opposing directions can pass each other. Trains/trams in the same direction can also overtake, providing that the signalling arrangement allows it...
at Philip
Philip, South Dakota
Philip is a city in Haakon County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 779 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Haakon County.-Geography:Philip is located at ....
and Wall
Wall, South Dakota
Wall is a town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 766 at the 2010 census...
. There is also a 6000 feet (1,828.8 m) long passing siding named J.C. Siding 25 miles (40.2 km) west from Pierre
Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second least populous state capital after Montpelier, Vermont...
. At other locations only spur tracks exist. Station at Cottonwood
Cottonwood, South Dakota
Cottonwood is a town in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 9 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Cottonwood is located at ....
does not have a siding or spur tracks.
Connections
The PRC Subdivision connects with Pierre Subdivision at PierrePierre, South Dakota
Pierre is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second least populous state capital after Montpelier, Vermont...
and with Black Hills Subdivision at Rapid City
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid...
. There is also a spur track connection to Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately northeast of Rapid City, South Dakota just north of Box Elder, South Dakota....
at Box Elder
Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder is a city in Meade and Pennington counties in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The population was 7,800 at the 2010 census. Ellsworth Air Force Base lies on the north side of the city.-Geography:Box Elder is located at ....
.
There are no connections to other rail traffic operators along this line.