Before it became a symbol of Christmas magic, the train that inspired the cult classic, "The Polar Express" hauled steel, wartime freight and Michigan history across the rails. Built in 1941, the Pere ...

OWOSSO, Mich. (WNEM) - Did you know Owosso is home to one of the largest steam locomotives ever made? It also transforms into an entire Christmas experience—a tradition now running for two decades.

Trains are a popular concept in the lengthy queue of Lego set fan ideas, and one potential set has ties to Michigan. Fans have started two separate petitions on the Lego website to get the Pere ...

The legendary Pere Marquette 1225, featured in the move "Polar Express," appears to be ready to lead the Steam Railroading Institute's annual North Pole Express excursions after completing a test run ...

The historic steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225, which was pulled from service two weeks ago, has been repaired and will lead the North Pole Express this weekend, the Steam Railroading Institute ...

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s beloved Polar Express Train Ride returns this season, taking families on a 1¼-hour round-trip journey from the Bryson City Depot to a glittering “North Pole.” As ...

If you thought you missed out on a chance to ride the North Pole Express, a Christmas theme train excursion from downtown Owosso to Ashley, you may have another chance. The Steam Railroading Institute ...