“An unforeseen mechanical issue" was discovered during a test run of the steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225 before the ...

These Michigan winter train rides take you through breathtaking snowy scenery, perfect for a cozy, cinematic adventure.

The 80-year-old locomotive underwent reconstruction, boiler refurbishment and repairs to the superheaters in the past year.

Just hours after returning to the rails following a year sidelined for repairs, the Pere Marquette 1225 was back in the shop.

After a year on the sidelines for repairs, Pere Marquette 1225 returned to the rails Thursday, Nov. 20, fully coupled and ...

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 ...

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 ...