The 80-year-old locomotive underwent reconstruction, boiler refurbishment and repairs to the superheaters in the past year.
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North Pole Express runs into mechanical issue during test run
“An unforeseen mechanical issue" was discovered during a test run of the steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225 before the ...
Just hours after returning to the rails following a year sidelined for repairs, the Pere Marquette 1225 was back in the shop.
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All Aboard the Train in Michigan Where You Can Take the Scenic Route
The Pere Marquette No. 1225 was built in 1941 and is an iconic piece of Michigan history. Each winter, the railroad offers special North Pole Express rides.
Every year, officials and volunteers at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso transform the steam locomotive known as the Pere Marquette 1225 into an experience designed to capture the magic of ...
Tickets for the North Pole Express annual steam engine trips between Owosso and Ashley are set to go on sale at noon Tuesday, June 24. "The moment you have been waiting for is about to arrive!," the ...
OWOSSO, Mich. (WNEM) - The Polar Express is coming to life in mid-Michigan, and some families will get a chance to take a ride on it this holiday season. Owosso is the home of the world-famous Pere ...
Tickets for the 2025 North Pole Express train rides in Owosso, Michigan, went sale at noon June 24, 2025. Ticket prices range from $85 for coach to $6,500 for a private car. The Pere Marquette 1225 ...
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