PGR 40

PGR 40, the other two PGR Northfield residents (just visible behind the 40), and a PGR ex-Soo Line ballast hopper sit beneath partly cloudy skies on Memorial Day 2025.(Photo not taken from railroad property.)

Progressive Rail's ex-Minneapolis, Northfield, and Southern SD39 was still at Northfield as of Memorial Day 2025. Still no word on whether or not PGR will reactivate this gem. I hope they bring her back online sometime soon!

A view of Progresive Raill's Minneapolis, Northfield, and Southern golden oldies SD39 through the trees (photo not taken on railroad property, btw).

My buddy Andy and I found Progressive Rail's ex-Minneapolis, Northfield, and Southern SD39 sitting in the south end of the yard, where she's been for some time due to a mechanical issue. I sure hope PGR gets her back up and running soon.

The front end of PGR #40 sure looks classy. The name is now "Progressive Rail", but the look and feel of the units famed previous owner, the Minneapolis, Northfield, and Southern, remains strong.

I came all the way to Northfield with the goal of seeing Progressive Rail #40, the famous ex-Minneapolis, Northfield, and Southern locomotive that is plying home rails again between Northfield and Lakeville after a stint on PGR's Wisconsin Northern. Here the veteran unit is idling at the Northfield yard in company with CBFX 3805 (just visible at left) on a gorgeous April afternoon.

Finally back on home rails.

75th Street at 1338.

County Q at 1328.

Pulling loads at 1309.

County AA at 1226.

Malcolm Road at 1216.

Chetek River at 1204.

8th Avenue at 1154.

Parker Drive at 1113.

9th Avenue at 1108.

County OO at 1102.

11 1/2 Avenue at 1052.

21st Avenue at 1048.

13 - 12 1/2 Avenue at 1023.

Soon to head back south.

21st Street at 1001.

22nd Street at 0952.

The L1 has some lumber cars in tow on the way to Cameron at 0940.

95th Avenue at 1422.

WI 124 at 1413.

125th Street at 1352.

97th Street at 1337.

97th Street at 1334.

Main Street at 1326.