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

Pere Marquette No. 1225 Close Up! 📹 credit: @alexs_workshop_ (instagram for more Fantastic pics and video!) The Pere Marquette No. 1225, aka "The Polar Express," was rescued from demolition in 1957 and subsequently donated to Michigan State University, where it was displayed statically. In 1969, a group of students established the Michigan State University Railroad Club, and by 1971, they initiated the restoration of the engine. Their restoration efforts succeeded, and in 1988, No. 1225 complet

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