Prairie Central Railway
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| Prairie Central Railway | |
|---|---|
| Reporting marks | PACY |
| Locale | Illinois |
| Dates of operation | 1980–1980 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Headquarters | Decatur, Illinois |
The Prairie Central Railway (PACY) (AAR reporting marks PACY) is a short railroad line that ran from Decatur to Paris, Illinois. It was based in Decatur, and ran on about 74 miles worth of mostly former Penn Central Railroad and later Conrail trackage. In 1982, the railroad was extended to include approximately 80 miles, south from Paris to Mt. Carmel, terminating at the Southern Railway.
[edit] Start-Up Operations
The Prairie Central Railway was formed during the 1980s deregulation period by Craig Burroughs ,which consisted of several railroad properties. An affiliate railroad was formed as the Prairie Trunk (PARY) which ran from Flora, Illinois to Shawneetown, Ilinois.
Power for the trains consisted mainly of former Conrail GE U25B's, most tracing their heritage to the New York Central.
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