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One of Michigan's most famous trains, the Pere Marquette 1225, will not run again this year
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 ...
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How a 1941 Steam Locomotive Became an Inspiration for a Blockbuster Movie
The inspiration for the film’s North Pole also has ties to the American railroad through famed inventor and businessman George Pullman. Pullman was the creator of the Pullman Palace Car Company, which ...
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Steam Railroading Institute North Pole Express adds two dates. Here's how to get tickets
featuring the Pere Marquette 1225 steam train, has added two additional dates to its schedule, Dec. 6 and 13. Some seats were still available early Wednesday morning. Tickets are $80 or $105 per ...
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Michigan steam trains bring out the holiday cheer — including one in Coldwater
In Ashley, the train stops and passengers — and those who simply drive to Ashley — can enjoy vendors and food stands. The famed Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive, which was adapted to ...
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Michigan steam trains bring out the holiday cheer. Here's where to ride the rails
In Ashley, the train stops and passengers — and those who simply drive to Ashley — can enjoy vendors and food stands. The famed Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive, which was adapted to ...
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The Polar Express returns to mid-Michigan
Owosso is the home of the world-famous Pere Marquette 1225. It just started its holiday season over the weekend. The train will take plenty of trips, first departing from the Steam Railroading ...