This is ex MP 4504; ready for refurbish/repaint to CM 8905.
ex MP U23B
Lake State Railway train 304 has picked up a load of military equipment from the Grayling National Guard Armory while a thunderstorm brews to the northeast.
Lake State Railway train 304 has picked up a load of military equipment from the Grayling National Guard Armory.
Shot in Grayling, Michigan during a Kawkawlin to Grayling fall color excursion. This photo was made after the 1225 was turned and was pointed south. The locomotive took on water from the local fir... (more)
After coupling onto her train, the Grayling Special pulls into the station to pick up her passengers for the return trip to Kawkawlin.
After dumping the ash pan a Steam Railroading Institute crew member rakes the ashes from under the 1225.
A Steam Railroading Institute crew member blows out the ash pan on the 1225.
The PM 1225 has just turned on a balloon track and is ready to enter the main line and return to the Grayling depot.
Local firefighters keep an eye on Pere Marquette's ash mess during a layover in Grayling.
The Blue Devil and a sister wait out the weekend traffic lull under threatening skies.
Pere Marquette #1225 as viewed from the cab looking into the firebox. The fireman was manually stoking the engine while it sat in downtown Grayling and took on water from the local fire department... (more)