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

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

Our final fall excursion of 2018 will be on October 20th and we saved the best for last! Depart from Alma on the Curwood Highlander Steam Excursion for a VIP visit to our beautiful hometown of Downtown Owosso behind the world famous Pere Marquette 1225, with the color foliage of #PureMichigan as your backdrop! Tickets are still available but don’t miss out as they are limited; purchase them now at MichiganSteamTrain.com or by calling (989)399-7589. Get on-board the Curwood Highlander! | Steam Ra

On September 22 2021, Pere Marquette 1225 was steamed up for the first time in nearly 2 years. This was the culmination of a challenging 2020 year, and a step forward in putting the steam back into the Steam Railroading Institute! 1225 will return to the rails in 2021 with the North Pole Express this holiday season! At this time our excursions are over 95% sold out! A limited number of tickets for the Pere Marquette Parlour cars are still available and can be purchased by visiting www.michiganst

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4.9K views · 10K reactions | Pere Marquette 1225 is a wonder to behold! The sound of the bell, the blast of the whistle, and all that power chugging right at you! #railroad #railway #train #drone #rail #reels #reelsvideo #fblifestyle #steam #bell #whistle | Craig Hensley Photography | Facebook

65K views · 2.2K reactions | Pere Marquette steam locomotive No. 1225 is undergoing some of the most extensive mechanical restoration work in over 70 years. Visit with the Steam Railroading Institute and FMW Solutions and learn about the in-depth process of renewing the running gear of one of Central Michigan's beloved railroad attractions. | Steam Railroading Institute | Facebook