4K: Pere Marquette 1225 returns! North Pole Express 2023 (Part 1)

The Pere Marquette 1225 locomotive has returned to operation after a lengthy running gear overhaul. I found the famous 2-8-4 at the head end of the The North Pole Express on November 19, 2023, Running between Owosso and Ashley Michigan. Various characters including the Grinch, and the Hobo from the Polar Express could be seen along the chase. I was able to film the train running back to Owosso with the diesel leading, which will be featured in my next video.

This is the last steam related video for the year, but stay tuned for 2024. I hope to improve my editing and production quality by leaps and bounds, as well as plans to travel and hopefully chase down a Union Pacific Big Boy (UP 4014) along with CPR 2816, WMSR 1309, The Cass Scenic Railroad's shay locomotives, and possibly more!