The Pere Marquette 1225 doing a little switching to put the train together for today’s North Pole Express at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. | Steam Railroading Institute

420K 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

On September 22 2021, Pere Marquette 1225 was steamed up for the first time in nearly 2 years. This was the culmination of a challenging 2020 year, and a step forward in putting the steam back into the Steam Railroading Institute! 1225 will return to the rails in 2021 with the North Pole Express this holiday season! At this time our excursions are over 95% sold out! A limited number of tickets for the Pere Marquette Parlour cars are still available and can be purchased by visiting www.michiganst

Step into the wonderful world of steam locomotives — the iron giants that changed history and captured the imagination of generations. From the earliest pioneers of the 19th century to the mighty express engines of the 20th, steam power built nations, connected people, and created a golden age of travel. ✨ With their billowing smoke, thunderous sound, and timeless beauty, steam locomotives remain symbols of power, romance, and nostalgia. Today, many still run on heritage lines, keeping the magic

Step into the wonderful world of steam locomotives — the iron giants that changed history and captured the imagination of generations. From the earliest pioneers of the 19th century to the mighty express engines of the 20th, steam power built nations, connected people, and created a golden age of travel. ✨ With their billowing smoke, thunderous sound, and timeless beauty, steam locomotives remain symbols of power, romance, and nostalgia. Today, many still run on heritage lines, keeping the magic