Pere Marquette 1225 pulls the North Pole Express - Owosso, Michigan - December 6 and 7, 2025

Hey y'all! Today's video is all about the real polar express engine, Pere Marquette Railway #1225. This engine has been on myself and my friends minds ever since we've chased steam, and now that she's back in operation this December, we took the opportunity to make our own video. On top of that, this time there’s snow on the ground! Sit back and relax as we chase the famous 1225! I'm joined today by ‪@CRBTrains‬ and ‪@MidnightRailfan‬ This year is the 40th Anniversary of the Polar Express book by Chris Van Allsburg! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:28 PM 1225 shunts forward to Washington Street 1:06 What is Pere Marquette 1225 2:28 1225 departs Owosso Westbound, crosses Washington Street 3:52 South Shiawassee Street, Owosso 5:15 Robbins Furniture Co at West Main Street, Owosso 7:19 North Baldwin Road 9:23 Carland Elevator (Carland Road) 10:44 Meridian Road, Elsie 11:39 Wilson Road, Bannister 12:51 Cleveland Road (Route 57) 14:34 Arrival in Ashley (Oak Street and Sterling Street) 15:35 Train backs up to clear roadway 15:50 How 1225 was saved from scrap and restored 17:14 Train moves forward for boarding 17:30 How 1225 became the Polar Express 18:11 Carland Road (Diesel 57 leading) 19:27 Washington Street, Owosso (Diesel 57 leading) 21:31 Outro