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

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

The North Pole Express will continue to run, but the train will be pulled by the institute’s historic diesel locomotive until ...

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

The popular Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive is pulling out of the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso for the first ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Apparently locals believe in the 'magic' of the Pere Marquette 1225, the steam locomotive that was the inspiration for the train in the "Polar Express" movie. Small crowds gathered at the Flushing ...