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Pere Marquette 1225 75th Anniversary Excursion -- NOVEMBER 5TH -- Join us in celebrating the 75th Birthday of the World Famous Pere Marquette 1225! This 3-hour excursion leaves from the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, MI at 9:00am and arrives in Clare, Michigan at approx. 12:00pm. (Round trip) Guests will have 4-hours to spend in the beautiful city of Clare and experience a grand celebration of steam. Clare is very excited to help the Pere Marquette 1225 Celebrate its’ 75th Birthday!! In

A view from inside the cab of the Pere Marquette 1225 as our crew finishes up assembling the train for today’s North Pole Express. | Steam Railroading Institute

In February of 2008 we see Pere Marquette # 1225 with some beautiful winter "fan photo freight" action! From the GSVP show "Pere Marquette 1225 Winter Steam" https://rfd.video/1225Winter | Steam Giants

Pere Marquette steam locomotive No. 1225 is undergoing some of the most extensive mechanical restoration work in over 70 years. Visit with the Steam Railroading Institute and FMW Solutions and learn about the in-depth process of renewing the running gear of one of Central Michigan's beloved railroad attractions. | Steam Railroading Institute