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One of Michigan's most famous trains, the Pere Marquette 1225, will not run again this year
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 ...
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How a 1941 Steam Locomotive Became an Inspiration for a Blockbuster Movie
The perfect story for a rail fan during the holidays, The Polar Express™ engine was inspired by the Pere Marquette No. 1225, a still extant locomotive currently located in Michigan. No. 1225 was built ...