Pere Marquette No. 1225: Facts on a Classic 📹 Credit: @ike_62 (Check out on Instagram for more fantastic content) 1. Built to Last: Constructed in 1941, No. 1225 is a "Berkshire" steam locomotive, a design prized for its balance of power and efficiency. 2. Saved from the Scrapyard: Retired in 1951, it narrowly avoided being scrapped when donated to Michigan State University in 1957. 3. Brought Back to Life: Restoration work began in 1971, spearheaded by the Michigan State University Railroad Cl

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4.9K views · 10K 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

16K views · 1.9K reactions | Not much of a description needed. Listen to the narrator and the wonderful sounds from Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225. Enjoy! From the Pentrex show "Extreme Steam - 2" https://rfd.video/ExtremeSteam2 Learn more about this locomotive and the "Polar Express" https://steamgiants.com/steam-in-tv-and-movies/pere-marquette-1225-and-the-polar-express/ | Steam Giants | Facebook

65K views · 2.2K reactions | 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 | Facebook