419K views · 12K reactions | 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 | Facebook

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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

194K views · 6.1K reactions | The Pere Marquette 1225 coming off the turntable in preparation for this years first North Pole Express. SAFETY REMINDER: Everyone should STAY BACK 25 FEET from the railroad tracks and DO NOT TRESPASS on railroad or private property. | Steam Railroading Institute | Facebook

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

65K views · 2.2K reactions | 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 | Facebook

2.5K views · 5.6K reactions | No. 1225 Loving the Fall Colors ...