OWOSSO, Mich. - Pere Marquette 2-8-4 No. 1225 is undergoing a full retube of its boiler, according to a May 12 news release by the locomotive's owner, the Steam Railroading Institute (SRI).

As part of the adventure, guests will operate the Pere Marquette 1225 on Friday, Aug. 17. Ticket-holders can climb into the cab and operate the historic locomotive while it rolls down the tracks ...

LANSING – The famed Pere Marquette 1225 steam train that leads the North Pole Express excursions from Owosso to Ashley’s Country Christmas will not run again this year. The Steam Railroading ...

After nearly two years of extensive mechanical restoration, the Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive is back in service for this year’s North Pole Express. Tickets for the 2023 season of the ...

Apparently locals believe in the 'magic' of the Pere Marquette 1225, the steam locomotive that was the inspiration for the train in the "Polar Express" movie. Small crowds gathered at the Flushing ...

SHIAWASSEE CO., Mich. (WXYZ) — An onlooker photographing the Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive passing through Carland, Michigan had a close call when he got too ...

A crowd cheered Wednesday night as the Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive's whistle sounded to announce its arrival at the Steam Railroading Institute yard in Owosso, The Argus-Press reported.

The Steam Railroading Institute announced late Tuesday afternoon that the North Pole Express, featuring the Pere Marquette 1225 steam train, has added two additional dates to its schedule ...