The historic steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225, which was pulled from service two weeks ago, has been repaired and will lead the North Pole Express this weekend, the Steam Railroading Institute ...

For the first time since its retirement in 1951, the Pere Marquette 1225 returned to its former facility in Saginaw.

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 Institute ...

The legendary Pere Marquette 1225, featured in the move "Polar Express," appears to be ready to lead the Steam Railroading Institute's annual North Pole Express excursions after completing a test run ...

OWOSSO, Michigan-- A familiar sound is returning. For months, a guest whistle has been announcing the presence of the Steam Railroading Institute's Pere Marquette No. 1225 steam locomotive. The guest ...

Trains are a popular concept in the lengthy queue of Lego set fan ideas, and one potential set has ties to Michigan. Fans have started two separate petitions on the Lego website to get the 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 ...

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 ...

OWOSSO, MI - An upcoming excursion will offer guests a chance to operate an authentic steam locomotive. Hands on the Throttle is a unique experience hosted by the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso ...