Originally Ann Arbor. Photo by Dave Petke, from my collection.

CSX 1 Leads the CSXT Executive train Westbound through farmland in Lake Odessa Michigan. They are on the way across Michigan , back to Chicago after a full loop from Chicago to Toledo , Detroit an... (more)

After a day of testing in preparation for the winter's North Pole Express trains, the Pere Marquette 1225 sits on the turntable at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. With the fir... (more)

The Great Lakes Central's OSTN pulls out on to the connection from the GLC's Cadillac District to the HESR's Owosso Sub as it puts together its southbound train in the GLC yard east of town in Owo... (more)

#765 shares some night moves with #1225.

Highball!

After a blistering cold morning in the city of Owosso, the morning crew of the Pere Marquette 1225 has gone on duty to begin building the train for the day's North Pole Express runs. With the Cyli... (more)

A pair of former MRL SD35's lead the Great Lakes Central's OSTN as it departs out of Owasso, Michigan and heads north towards Cadillac. In the background is the former Woodard Furniture Company bu... (more)

The Steam Railroading Institute Pere Marquette 2-8-4 1225 is seen departing Owosso, MI amid steadily falling snow on December 18. The train is running as the third-last North Pole Express for the... (more)

PM 1225 , The Polar Express Train Rolls North at Wilkinson Rd. on a sunny December morning run to Ashley Michigan (The North Pole) Weekend runs twice a day from Nov. 20 to Christmas. This year has... (more)

PM 1225 , The Polar Express Train Rolls North at Wilkinson Rd. on a cold November morning, with snowflakes falling.The night before the area received about 3-4 inches of fresh white on the ground.... (more)

Pere Marquette leads the second day's North Pole Express towards Ashley, Michigan passing a old farmhouse outside of Owosso, Michigan.

After a day of testing in preparation for this year's North Pole Express trains, the Pere Marquette 1225 sits on the turntable at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. The use of a ... (more)

Looking down the former right of way of the Ann Arbor, the Great Lakes Central's OSTN is building their train at the south end of San Yard in Owosso, Michigan. When the train leaves the yard, they... (more)

Railroading is serious business. But thank goodness for regional operations that can provide safe service and has an appreciation for a sense of humor. The shop forces in Owosso take excellent ca... (more)