The iconic "Polar Express," train was inspired by the 1941 Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive. Now, fans hope to make the ...

OWOSSO, Mich. - A World War II-era steam engine is back on track in central Michigan. A crowd cheered Wednesday night as the Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive's whistle sounded to announce its ...

Discover how Pere Marquette 1225 inspired The Polar Express and now powers Michigan’s North Pole Express between Owosso and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The North Pole Express holiday train trips will use diesel locomotives instead of the historic Pere Marquette 1225 steam engine. An unforeseen mechanical issue with the steam locomotive was discovered ...

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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 ...