Pere Marquette 1225 is a steam locomotive built in 1941 by the Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio. The locomotive has a 2-8-4 "Berkshire" wheel arrangement and was intended for both passenger and freight service on the Pere Marquette Railroad in Michigan. 1225 was also the basis for the train depicted in the book "The Polar Express". Today, the locomotive is kept in Owosso, Michigan and maintained by the Steam Railroading Institute. In this video, we will see the 1225 on s special winter photog
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Pere Marquette 1225 is a steam locomotive built in 1941 by the Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio. The locomotive has a 2-8-4 "Berkshire" wheel arrangement and was intended for both passenger and freight service on the Pere Marquette Railroad in Michigan. 1225 was also the basis for the train depicted in the book "The Polar Express". Today, the locomotive is kept in Owosso, Michigan and maintained by the Steam Railroading Institute. In this video, we will see the 1225 on s special winter photog
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A view from inside the cab of the Pere Marquette 1225 as our crew finishes up assembling the train for today’s North Pole Express. | Steam Railroading Institute
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A view from inside the cab of the Pere Marquette 1225 as our crew finishes up assembling the train for today’s North Pole Express. | Steam Railroading Institute
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The Pere Marquette 1225, also known as “the real Polar Express,” is one of two surviving Pere Marquette 2-8-4 locomotives. Built in 1941 and fully restored in 1985, the train is listed on the national register of historic places. It has been under the care of the Steam Railroading Institute of Owosso, MI (formerly the Michigan State University Railroad Club) since 1969. It is especially well known for being the basis for the train in “The Polar Express.” Here’s a video of the locomotive entering
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The Pere Marquette 1225, also known as “the real Polar Express,” is one of two surviving Pere Marquette 2-8-4 locomotives. Built in 1941 and fully restored in 1985, the train is listed on the national register of historic places. It has been under the care of the Steam Railroading Institute of Owosso, MI (formerly the Michigan State University Railroad Club) since 1969. It is especially well known for being the basis for the train in “The Polar Express.” Here’s a video of the locomotive entering
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Pere Marquette No. 1225: Facts on a Classic 📹 Credit: @ike_62 (Check out on Instagram for more fantastic content) 1. Built to Last: Constructed in 1941, No. 1225 is a "Berkshire" steam locomotive, a design prized for its balance of power and efficiency. 2. Saved from the Scrapyard: Retired in 1951, it narrowly avoided being scrapped when donated to Michigan State University in 1957. 3. Brought Back to Life: Restoration work began in 1971, spearheaded by the Michigan State University Railroad Cl
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Pere Marquette No. 1225: Facts on a Classic 📹 Credit: @ike_62 (Check out on Instagram for more fantastic content) 1. Built to Last: Constructed in 1941, No. 1225 is a "Berkshire" steam locomotive, a design prized for its balance of power and efficiency. 2. Saved from the Scrapyard: Retired in 1951, it narrowly avoided being scrapped when donated to Michigan State University in 1957. 3. Brought Back to Life: Restoration work began in 1971, spearheaded by the Michigan State University Railroad Cl
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