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🚂 The iconic train in The Polar Express movie has a real-life Michigan connection. The film’s locomotive was modeled on the Pere Marquette 1225, a historic steam engine from Owosso, Michigan. In fact, the engine’s number “1225” (like December 25) and its recorded chuffing sounds were used in the 2004 movie’s production. Did you know the Polar Express train actually exists in Michigan? #polarexpress #polarexpresstrain #peremarquette1225 #peremarquette #grandrapidsmi | Welcome Home History

420K 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

259K views · 7.8K reactions | The Pere Marquette 1225 doing a little switching to put the train together for today’s North Pole Express at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. | Steam Railroading Institute | Facebook

38K views · 5.4K reactions | 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 | Facebook

4.7K views · 8.6K reactions | Pere Marquette 1225 is a wonder to behold! The sound of the bell, the blast of the whistle, and all that power chugging right at you! #railroad #railway #train #drone #rail #reels #reelsvideo #fblifestyle #steam #bell #whistle | Craig Hensley Photography | Facebook

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