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Check out our YouTube Channel for a conversation with our Chief Mechanical Officer Justin Hamilton about the recent bearing repairs on the PM 1225. He details how the issue was found and the steps he and his crew took to get the engine back on the tracks.

8 months ago | [YT] | 20

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Pere Marquette steam locomotive No. 1225
is undergoing some of the most extensive mechanical restoration work in over 70 years. Visit with leadership from the ‪@SteamRailroadingInstitute‬ and ‪@fmwsolutions‬ to learn about the in-depth process of renewing the running gear of one of Central Michigan’s beloved railroad attractions. Join us tonight at 7 PM Eastern to go behind the scenes of our work on 1225!

3 years ago | [YT] | 29

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Now arriving on Track 1️⃣, tickets for the North Pole Express! Visit michigansteamtrain.com/north-pole-express/ for more information and to purchase them! 🚂🎫🎄

DISCLAIMER: Due to an extensive wheel and running gear rebuild taking place on Pere Marquette steam locomotive 1225, the 2022 North Pole Express will be scheduled for diesel power.

3 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 32

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📅 Save the date for September 22nd at 5 pm as tickets for the North Pole Express goes on sale to the public! Visit michigansteamtrain.com/north-pole-express/ for more information. 🎄

DISCLAIMER: Due to an extensive wheel and running gear rebuild taking place on Pere Marquette steam locomotive 1225, the 2022 North Pole Express will be scheduled for diesel power.

3 years ago | [YT] | 24

Steam Railroading Institute

Due to an extensive running gear rebuild taking place, Pere Marquette 1225 will not operate in 2022. The upcoming North Pole Express will be scheduled with diesel power. Visit michigansteamtrain.com/npe-1225/ for more information.

3 years ago | [YT] | 25

Steam Railroading Institute

Due to private events taking place, the Steam Railroading Institute will be closed to the public on August 20th and 27th. SRI will reopen for visits, tours, and miniature train rides on Saturdays again starting September 3rd. We are still open on Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm, last tour at 3.

4 years ago | [YT] | 18

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We would like to thank everyone who participated and attended our 2022 summer events at the Steam Railroading Institute! All tracks are now leading towards Fall and the Holiday seasons... 🛤🍁☃️

We are still working on the details of this year's events. If you wish to be notified when tickets go on sale, visit michigansteamtrain.com/ to sign up for our email list or to become a member of SRI!

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4 years ago | [YT] | 11

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📅FRIDAY AUGUST 12

🚜Tractor Parade

📍Steam Railroading Institute

🕰2 pm approx.

📅SATURDAY AUGUST 13

🚜Antique Tractor Displays
🚜Historical Railroad Equipment Displays
🚜Yard Goat Caboose Rides
🚜Miniature Train Rides
🚜RECENTLY INCLUDED Tractor Rides
🚜And so much more!

📍Steam Railroading Institute

🕰 10 am to 4 pm

4 years ago | [YT] | 8

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The first of many pieces of Pere Marquette 1225’s running gear arrived back in Owosso this morning.

#puzzle1225 🧩🧩

Photos by Truck Driver Jeff!

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4 years ago | [YT] | 21

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We're less than 2️⃣ weeks away till these vintage beauties return to the Steam Railroading Institute for Trains & Tractors on August 13th! Open registration is still available for those who wish to bring their own vintage tractors or farming equipment to the party. 🎉🚂🚜🎊

Visit michigansteamtrain.com/trains-tractors/ for more information.

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