Michigan History Conference | North Pole Express: The Pere Marquette 1225

Michigan History Conference, Virtual https://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/

Kevin P Keefe, Author
In 1941, the Pere Marquette 1225 was constructed to operate
on the Pere Marquette Railway. Come learn about the steam
locomotive’s life, retirement, and restoration—including its
influence on the beloved Christmas movie The Polar Express.