@pianomanmaestro The engine is owned and run by the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. I'm not sure if it runs on any mainlines or just the track owned by the Institute and even if it does run, it doesn't go very far! Right now, however, the engine is undergoing its 15 yr inspection and rebuild, so it won't be running again until at least 2012!!!
Now this makes me home sick I have fond memories of steam engines back on the 40's. I was told that the parts from the engine in Grand Haven were used to get 1225 up and going.....
As an ex CN / S.D and P.C.dept employee I did appreciate that the cars I have worked in as a waiter or steward, did not end in the scrap yard. It remembered me the good time where passenger comfort and service was our main concern.
i live in owosso michigan and yes this is one majestic machine. it is the one and only train for polar express movie. all sounds were recorded between owosso and chesaning for the movie. i listen to the train all week long during warm ups and testing. i live only 2 miles from it. we,re "owosso" hosting train festival usa july 23 thru 26 2009 in owosso, largest train festival in country. if you love trains...
Lima works-1941. Known as the Berkshire series. The surviving twin Pere Marquette 1223 is located at the waterfront park in Grand haven Michigan. Only the outer shell exisits on that one. Perhaps some parts were used to get 1225 working. Not sure. 1225 is parked in Owosso Michigan. Lettered special for the "Polar" movie. Book author Chris Van Allsburg is from Grand Rapids, Michigan and THIS is "the" train in the movie.
Sorry pm, it was my impression it was gutted before the final transfer to the park. At least thats the way I read it on....PM online newsarticle?? Dont remember. So, perhaps its 75% there intact?? Interesting. I get emotional just being around either....
I got to run her. She is a work of art inside and out.
CaptainZster 2 months ago
It was built in 1941.
Dinosorable 10 months ago
Do you guy's know that the PM #1225 is a 2-8-4 Steam Locomotive!
SuperMario6419 10 months ago
Does this train run on a mane line?????
pianomanmaestro 1 year ago
@pianomanmaestro The engine is owned and run by the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. I'm not sure if it runs on any mainlines or just the track owned by the Institute and even if it does run, it doesn't go very far! Right now, however, the engine is undergoing its 15 yr inspection and rebuild, so it won't be running again until at least 2012!!!
WorldOfNothin 8 months ago
Now this makes me home sick I have fond memories of steam engines back on the 40's. I was told that the parts from the engine in Grand Haven were used to get 1225 up and going.....
streamcaddis 1 year ago
Sweet Video. Very rare to see footage with the "Polar Express" emblem. They only
had that the first year after filming the movie.
dreambuilders48808 1 year ago
How cool! thats so awesome! great video!
pianomanmaestro 1 year ago
As an ex CN / S.D and P.C.dept employee I did appreciate that the cars I have worked in as a waiter or steward, did not end in the scrap yard. It remembered me the good time where passenger comfort and service was our main concern.
miner4923 1 year ago
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just watch out she will come
nsglc1985 2 years ago
I wish Pere Marquette #1223 is running.
P.S I'm a boy
TralalaKatiee 2 years ago 2
i live in owosso michigan and yes this is one majestic machine. it is the one and only train for polar express movie. all sounds were recorded between owosso and chesaning for the movie. i listen to the train all week long during warm ups and testing. i live only 2 miles from it. we,re "owosso" hosting train festival usa july 23 thru 26 2009 in owosso, largest train festival in country. if you love trains...
retsubuster 2 years ago 2
what is the song called? I need it on my iPod.
Weiberts 2 years ago
Lima works-1941. Known as the Berkshire series. The surviving twin Pere Marquette 1223 is located at the waterfront park in Grand haven Michigan. Only the outer shell exisits on that one. Perhaps some parts were used to get 1225 working. Not sure. 1225 is parked in Owosso Michigan. Lettered special for the "Polar" movie. Book author Chris Van Allsburg is from Grand Rapids, Michigan and THIS is "the" train in the movie.
john4951 3 years ago
The 1225 is stored and maintained in Owosso, Michigan for sure 100%
den052 3 years ago
Only outer shell? WRONG.
True she is not in running condition, but is far more then a shell.
pmsteamrailroading 2 years ago
Sorry pm, it was my impression it was gutted before the final transfer to the park. At least thats the way I read it on....PM online newsarticle?? Dont remember. So, perhaps its 75% there intact?? Interesting. I get emotional just being around either....
john4951 2 years ago
Almost nothing is missing. (just a few valves, and some lubricators) and Nothing that could not be obtained.
Most likely some parts of the firebox would need to be replaced, and she would (of course) need new fire tubes, flues, and superheater tubes.
(nothing that a million dollars could not buy you.)
pmsteamrailroading 2 years ago
got to see her go through ithaca this year
loved it
tanner93 3 years ago
too bad they let idiots run it. How could they let the fire go out??! Twice!?!
1225truth 3 years ago
Well volunteer and show them just how skilled you are.
pmsteamrailroading 2 years ago 2
PM 1225 was build in 1941
russvenlos 4 years ago
great job.
this is one of my favorite steamers
when was this video taped?
I didn't think they put "polar express" back on the tender...
lennyos 4 years ago
This was made two years ago, so things might be different now.
Thanks for the comment.
lvdovicvs 4 years ago