419K views · 12K reactions | 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 | Facebook

That’s right, you weren’t hearing or seeing things as the Pere Marquette 1225 pulled out of town today with a private train full of nearly 300 Santa Clauses, Mrs. Clauses and Elves from around the world! This is part of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School, celebrating their 80th Anniversary, who stopped by for a round-trip train ride behind the 1225. A fantastic way to kick off the weekend as well as build excitement for next month...😉 | Steam Railroading Institute

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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 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

Pere Marquette 1225 is a large restored steam locomotive, based at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. Each year, the locomotive pulls excursion trips through Central Michigan to the delight of many. 1225 is perhaps most well known for being the inspiration for the train in both the book and the movie version of The Polar Express. In this scene, the train pulls a recreated 1950s passenger train as part of a special photography event. #trains #polarexpress #Michigan #railroads #t