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

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

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

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

OWOSSO — Not long ago, 27-year-old Sean Tuttle was sleeping on the streets of Owosso, struggling to find work and unsure where his next meal would come from. This Christmas season, he’ll be surrounded ...

Take a journey with Santa Claus and his elves aboard the North Pole Express via Lebanon LM&M Railroad.The train runs on select days through November and December, offering a family-friendly ride ...

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 ...