Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Progressive Rail in Lakeville. This is a regional railroad that hauls freight. Our tour included a short train ride in the Lakeville Industrial Park. We were able to ride in both the engine and an old-style caboose.
Progressive not only hauls freight, it has a large warehouse so it can provide flexibility for its customers. The Progressive building has an impressive display of railroad photos and artifacts.
One advantage of railroads is that diesel engines cause less pollution that trucks.
For more details, see: www.progressiverail.com