Pere Marquette 1225 is an N-1 class 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type steam locomotive built in October 1941 by the Lima Locomotive Works for the Pere Marquette Railway (PM) in Lima, Ohio. No. 1225 is one of two surviving PM 2-8-4 locomotives, the other being 1223, which was on display at the Tri-Cities Historical Society near the ex- Grand Trunk Western (...

2019年4月1日 · Learn how the engineers and fireman operate the REAL Polar Express, Pere Marquette 1225, a steam locomotive built in 1941! In this video engineer Barney Gramling goes over the the various...

The Pere Marquette 1225 is 15 feet 8 inches tall, 101 feet long with a combined working engine and tender weight of 401 tons, while producing an impressive 5000 tractive horsepower. It takes about eight hours to generate a full head of steam on the locomotive’s boiler, which operates at 245 pounds per square inch.

The Institute is the home of the largest steam locomotive ever used in Michigan, Pere Marquette 1225. Now the Institute is starting on the restoration of its second locomotive, Chicago and North Western 175.

Although marked as "Chesapeake & Ohio" #1225, it's actually Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225. The successor to the PM was C&O who donated the loco to the University of Michigan for a static display in 1957 as seen here. It was restored to running by 1988 and was used as the basis for the loco in the movie, "The Polar Express" .

2025年2月22日 · The Pere Marquette 1225 was delivered in October, 1941 as part of the railroad's Class N-1 Berkshires (all three types varied very little amongst one another), which included road numbers 1216-1227 that were capable …

2023年12月30日 · Discover the remarkable story of the 1225 Pere Marquette, Michigan's legendary steam locomotive. From its golden age to its inspiring restoration, this icon of railroading brings a tale of power, nostalgia, and enduring charm.

2024年11月13日 · As part of the month-long turnaround after the Cadillac Limited, preparing No. 1225 for the North Pole Express will include addressing small leaks from worn valve stems in the cab, rerouting electrical system circuits to reduce some of the load off of the dynamos, and renewing several arch-bricks from a generous donation by Indiana Refractories ...

Pere Marquette 1225 is a classic 2-8-4 Berkshire that inspired the classic children's story "The Polar Express." Preserved and operated by the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan, this locomotive has a rich history in the State of Michigan.