Lansing State Journal on MSN

Famous Michigan train could end up as Lego kit. What to know about PM 1225

The iconic "Polar Express," train was inspired by the 1941 Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive. Now, fans hope to make the ...
Midland Daily News on MSN

Pere Marquette 1225, the train behind ‘The Polar Express,’ became a Michigan holiday icon

Discover how Pere Marquette 1225 inspired The Polar Express and now powers Michigan’s North Pole Express between Owosso and Ashley each holiday season.
Colorado Public Radio

The Polar Express is pulling into Golden, and it’s bringing holiday cheer — and a big train — with it

In Golden, a classic tale of a young boy’s Christmas Eve voyage is coming to life: It’s the Polar Express Train Ride’s journey to the North Pole. On a recent journey, the sound of the steam engine and ...
ABC12

Last weekend for Owosso's Polar Express train ride

OWOSSO, Mich. (WJRT) - Owosso's Steam Railroading Institute hosts a North Pole Express train ride every year in the month of December. This is the last weekend of the year to experience the "real" ...
Lansing State Journal

North Pole Express runs into mechanical issue during test run

The North Pole Express holiday train trips will use diesel locomotives instead of the historic Pere Marquette 1225 steam engine. An unforeseen mechanical issue with the steam locomotive was discovered ...