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

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Pere Marquette 1225 75th Anniversary Excursion -- NOVEMBER 5TH -- Join us in celebrating the 75th Birthday of the World Famous Pere Marquette 1225! This 3-hour excursion leaves from the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, MI at 9:00am and arrives in Clare, Michigan at approx. 12:00pm. (Round trip) Guests will have 4-hours to spend in the beautiful city of Clare and experience a grand celebration of steam. Clare is very excited to help the Pere Marquette 1225 Celebrate its’ 75th Birthday!! In

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

The Pere Marquette 1225 North Pole Express has left the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. | Steam Railroading Institute

38K views · 5.5K reactions | In February of 2008 we see Pere Marquette # 1225 with some beautiful winter "fan photo freight" action! From the GSVP show "Pere Marquette 1225 Winter Steam" https://rfd.video/1225Winter | Steam Giants | Facebook

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

No. 1225 Loving the Fall Colors 📹 credit: @melodia11 (Instagram for full clip!) Pere Marquette No. 1225: a Few Things to Know 1. Built in 1941, No. 1225 is a "Berkshire" type steam locomotive, adding to the roster of notable American engines. 2. After retiring in 1951, the locomotive was saved from scrap in 1957, ending up at Michigan State University through a donation. 3. Restoration efforts began in 1971, led by the Michigan State University Railroad Club, who took on the challenge of return