BG&CM Railroad
| Locale | North Central Idaho, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 2004– |
| Predecessor |
Camas Prairie RailNet (1998–2000) Camas Prairie Railroad (1909–1998) |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The BG&CM Railroad or Bountiful Grain and Craig Mountain Railroad (reporting mark BGCM) is a Class III shortline railroad located in north central Idaho.
The BG&CM operated a line between Spalding and Cottonwood, along the former Second Subdivision of the Camas Prairie Railroad. Spalding is located about 10 miles (16 km) east of Lewiston, which is at Idaho's western border with Washington. BGCM connects with Great Northwest Railroad at Spalding. BGCM also operates the portion of the former Camas Prairie Railroad which runs from Spalding to Orofino, then to Kooskia along the river grade of the Clearwater River.
BGCM's route consists of the former Camas Prairie Railroad's Second Subdivision line, which was 66.5 miles (107 km) in length from Spalding to Grangeville. As of 2005, only the 52 miles (84 km) between Spalding and Cottonwood were operated; the last 14.5 miles (23.3 km) of track between Cottonwood and Grangeville were removed in late 2002 and 2003. When BG&CM stepped in to operate the second subdivision line in December 2002, it was originally planning to operate the 34 miles (55 km) from Spalding to Craigmont, but a few weeks later decided to continue 17 miles (27 km) south, across Lawyer's Canyon to Cottonwood, stopping the salvage crews from going further north.
In 2005, Watco Companies, owner of the BGCM's Spalding connection Great Northwest Railroad (GRNW), leased to BGCM the entire 75-mile (120 km) GRNW route east of Lewiston of mainline track, including the railroad from Orofino to Konkolville.
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