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Pere Marquette 1225 is a class "N-1" 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type steam locomotive built in October 1941 for the Pere Marquette Railway (PM) by Lima Locomotive Works (LLW) in Lima, Ohio. No. 1225 is one of two surviving Pere Marquette 2-8-4 locomotives, the other being 1223, which was on display at the Tri … See more
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No. 1225 is an N-1 class 2-8-4 steam locomotive built in October 1941 by Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio (LLW) at a cost of See moreIn 2002, Warner Bros. was given copies of the 1225's blueprints, saved from oblivion and donated to the MSURRC by Hank Truer, which were … See more
1. ^ In June 1995, No. 1225 was scheduled to join Milwaukee Road 261 on a doubleheader excursion and travel to Scranton, Pennsylvania, for the grand opening ceremony of Steamtown National Historic Site, but after a series of routing issues, No. 1225's … See more
• Gaffney, T.J.; Pyers, Dean (2014). Pere Marquette 1225. Images of Rail (1st ed.). Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4671-1282-6 See more
• Keefe, Kevin (2016). Twelve Twenty-Five: The Life and Times of a Steam Locomotive (1st ed.). Michigan State University Press See more
• Steam Railroading Institute - official website of Pere Marquette 1225. See more
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The Steam Railroading Institute preserves and operates the largest steam locomotive in Michigan, Pere Marquette 1225. Learn about its history, see it in action, and join the North Pole Express excursion.
North Pole Express - Steam Railroading Institute
Experience a nostalgic Christmas journey on the North Pole Express, powered by Pere Marquette 1225, a historic steam locomotive. Enjoy live entertainment, Santa Claus, and …
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 No. 1225 debuts for 2024 season …
Jun 20, 2024 · Learn about the latest updates and events of Pere Marquette steam locomotive No. 1225, a 2-8-4 Berkshire-type owned by the Steam Railroading Institute. See how the locomotive performed in June 2024 and …
Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive profile - Trains
Learn about the history and restoration of the Pere Marquette 1225, a Berkshire-type engine that once served an industrial railroad in Michigan. The 1225 is now a …
- With its 90-square-foot firebox, its four-wheel trailing truck, and its 69-inch driving wheels, the 1225 easily met the Super Power standard, giving Pere Marquette an opportunity to expand its …
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Description: Here is the now famous Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 of Polar Express fame before its rebirth. Built by Lima in October of 1941 as Pere Marquette #1225, it eventually ended up on …
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Pere Marquette No. 1225 returns to service after wheel …
Nov 9, 2023 · Learn about the multiyear rebuild of the drivers and running gear of Pere Marquette 2-8-4 No. 1225, which returned to service in November 2023. See photos and details of the test runs and the upcoming North Pole Express …
Pere Marquette #1225: The Real 'Polar Express' Engine
Aug 24, 2024 · Learn about the history and restoration of Pere Marquette 1225, a 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type steam engine that was once part of the Pere Marquette Railway and the Chesapeake & Ohio. The locomotive is now owned by the …
The Legendary Journey of the 1225 Pere Marquette: Michigan’s Pride
Dec 30, 2023 · Learn about the history, restoration, and significance of the 1225 Pere Marquette, a legendary steam locomotive that inspired "The Polar Express". Explore its technical …
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Learn about the history and restoration of Pere Marquette 1225, one of the largest operating steam locomotives in Michigan and the prototype for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ movie. See photos and details of the locomotive and other …
