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About Historic Prairie Village
Riding a historic train along a two‑mile stretch of former Milwaukee Road track beside Lake Herman defines the experience at Historic Prairie Village in South Dakota. Operated from May through September, the line features diesel locomotives and, for special events, steam engines, while a rare church railroad car, the Emmanuel, adds unique character. All operations rely on an entirely volunteer staff, preserving the heritage atmosphere of this South Dakota railway.
History
Historic Prairie Village runs a heritage train along a two-mile stretch of former Milwaukee Road track beside Lake Herman in South Dakota. Operated entirely by volunteers from May through September, the line preserves the prairie railroading era, including a rare church railroad car named the Emmanuel.
The Trains
The Prairie Village, Herman and Milwaukee Railroad runs a 2‑mile segment of former Milwaukee Road track between Prairie Village and Lake Herman in South Dakota. Its rolling stock includes two diesel locomotives, a church railroad car named Emmanuel, and occasional steam locomotives brought in for special events. All operations are performed by volunteers.
Nearby
Historic Prairie Village preserves a working slice of South Dakota's railroad past — set aside time to ride and walk the grounds.
Where to Stay
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