Pere Marquette 1225 and the 2019 North Pole Express

[@jameskoch9956]

Oh believe me, the first 12 minutes of this video are worth the watch. One word, beautiful.

[@ToledoRails]

James Koch thank you!

[@trains2495]

​@@ToledoRails, the entire video is worth watching! I just watched the whole thing with headphones on my big 22 inch LCD PC computer!!!!! WOW!!!! I don't understand people watching videos/productions on mobile phones! Those don't give the full effect! I immersed myself into this! Hey, I got this train's arrival back into Owosso December 21, 2019 with great friend "Mazon!" Then the night departure! It was the last run of the season! Actually the last run before the "Virus" closed operations! Fittingly it had GLC "10th Anniversary" GP35 393!!!!! I was so happy to finally see that engine operating! I live in Roseville, MI! Hey, in 2021 they leased ex Amtrak LTEX F40PH 310! Awesome during Amtrak's 50th Anniversary year! Got that one twice, 12-11 and 12-18! Then in 2022 1225 was down for wheel overhaul! Now it was very awesome!!!!! Great Precision leasing (PNLX) diesels! Ex Georges Creek "WM" SD40 PNLX 7471 and ex MARC GP40WH-2 PNLX 57! Got this twice, 12-17 and 12-18! I got S-VHS videos and film pictures (35mm/Medium Format)! 😏 S.R.I. will not use G.L.C. engines anymore because they cannot guarantee an engine! We will see if this holds true! They were supposed to use ex GTW "High Hood" GLLX GP9 4428 starting in 2019! Somehow it wasn't done! They even put ditch lights on, but mostly is just used for switching! Why? I deserve a break from 1225 as I have captured it over 10 times! I will be back though!!!!! 😬 GREAT VIDEO!!!! 🤩 Check out this picture north of Owosso, MI that my late Dad (RCJ I) took during the 1225 "Polar Express" first season! It was on its way to "Santa's Village" in Chesaning! December 19, 2004 (Canon 35mm S.L.R.): www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5651168 RJ

[@Clem73]

🎵🎶 It’s a magic carpet on a rail that never takes a rest 🎵🎶

[@kevinmills8437]

I Know That Song is So Cool.

[@jpwein88]

Flying through the mountains and the snow you could ride for free and join the fun if you just say "yes!"

[@jpwein88]

@Louis Tallarigo woo! Woo! The whistle blows thats the sound of her singing

[@jpwein88]

@Louis Tallarigo wonder if you'll get there soon anybodys guess!

[@jpwein88]

@Louis Tallarigo when we get there we'll scream "yay!"

[@kevinmills8437]

"This is The Polar Express".

[@davidleopold4219]

Outstanding storyline from beginning to the last frame! Please take very well-deserved credit for providing the BEST source for gaining documented prime locations in order to “chase” PM 1225. THANK YOU! The fact that video was captured at 5AM as 1225 took center stage onto the “New Buffalo” Turntable suggests a privileged person was filming. Your selected locations en route to Ashley appears to be well orchestrated through excellent collaboration among a few dedicated individuals. I enjoy watching your posts from time-to-time on a 65 inch OLED TV… Beyond the vids showcasing 1225, I truly enjoyed watching “East Broad Top 16.” The 30 minutes of video were award worthy! A good friend of mine happens to incorporate the EBT on his 2-Rail O Scale Layout in Williamsburg that models Horseshoe Curve as a centerpiece on his PRR Middle Division c.1952. Maybe you’ll get an opportunity to ride in 1225’s Cab this (2023) season. Adding some narrative and a sound byte from the crew could add a bit of human interest. Reviewing a few uploads available from your Channel, most definitely identifies you as passionate about Steam. Well done!

[@thenorgalofthehills5688]

Ngl the inner polar express foamer in me wishes that they would do these under the polar express train ride name since that was the exact locomotive used for the movie lol. But I also understand why they don’t. They probably just don’t wanna pay the licensing fees to use the name which I can get. Awesome work on the video!!

[@ToledoRails]

Due to this video being an hour long, here are the provided time codes to jump to one of the four parts of the video: 00:34 - 5am at the Steam Railroading Institute 11:57 - 10am Trip 29:40 - 5pm Trip 42:49 - After Hours at the Steam Railroading Institute If you enjoyed this video please be sure to give it a like and check out some of my other work! I have more videos about Pere Marquette 1225 and will certainly have more in the future! Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with my adventures!

[@PennsyPro]

WOW! Incredible coverage! Thanks for sharing, and congrats on your new membership!

[@atsfevan0242]

Hope too see 1225 myself in the future she's one of my favorite steam locomotives.

[@BO7611s]

Great job on the video. Thanks for chasing SRI's NPE trains

[@evanf1293]

If I ever get the chance to visit Michigan I'm definitely making a visit to see 1225 since she's my favorite berkshire

[@jamescleveland6575]

Wow! What a great video. Nice work!

[@PMfan1225]

Great job getting all this footage and making this video I love it. It makes me want to go to this event so much more

[@chendersonrailproductions704]

I just realized I never left a comment on here man. You did an outstanding job on this. Sad to think she may not run this year but I’m okay with that, understanding the current situation

[@TheGreatRailroadProductions]

I was there on 12-15-19. Nice videos

[@garrettmonnin3090]

Love the video man! I enjoyed collaborating on this one.

[@Xenthera]

That engineer was not happy with those photographers lol... They got steamed

[@MPT_Productions]

Fantastic video!

[@HybridHobby]

Awesome video! I’ve subscribed, keep up the great work!

[@CrossingTalkAdmin]

TIL you have a Flickr. Nice video.

[@GTRailFanProductions]

Awesome video! What type whistle is the secondary whistle? It sounds amazing!

[@ToledoRails]

GT Rail Fan Productions C&O 3 Chime. Off of a Hudson (a 300, not a yellow belly)

[@GTRailFanProductions]

@@ToledoRails really? I was told NKP 765 wore a C&O Hancock Long Bell 3-Chime from a Hudson as it's secondary whistle during the 1991 NRHS Convention. Wonder if this is the one it wore because it sounds just like it.

[@ToledoRails]

GT Rail Fan Productions it’s possible? But I had heard it was a IC Steamboat, and later a C&O Kanawha’s whistle in 1993. No clue if it’s the same whistle but the C&O 3 chime information is direct from the owner

[@GTRailFanProductions]

@@ToledoRails yeah I heard it was C&O. Never heard it was a IC Steamboat. This whistle in the video sounds just like the one from 1991. If 1225 was going a lot faster I feel like it would sound the same.

[@GTRailFanProductions]

@@ToledoRails I'm 1993, 765 was dressed as C&O 2765 and wore a C&O hooter whistle as the secondary whistle.

[@amtrakandcsxrailfanning164]

awesome video of this famous steamer on its polar express runs nice whstle action to by its reugler whstle and a little of its Scary Whstle

[@CannonMusic05]

She had a good run this year now she’s resting for a while

[@personal9146]

17:20 it looks like the last stop at billys house

[@maxm4375]

Would love to see 1225 wear a Lima 5 chime

[@PMfan1225]

19:41 why does the whistle sound different here

[@TrainTableRailroad]

where is the shot at 21:00 at?

[@ToledoRails]

32:30. I made graphics for a reason.

[@TrainTableRailroad]

Meant to say 21:00 and it just says near Elsie so I was wondering if their was anything more specific

[@badboylll]

Do you still have the unedited footage from Baldwin Rd taken on the 15th?

[@ToledoRails]

badboylll yes

[@badboylll]

Any chance of getting a copy of the shot ( or at least the audio) from that crossing of us using the 3 chime? I love the sound of it off in the distance like that.

[@ToledoRails]

badboylll nah. You didn’t miss anything in the edit

[@badboylll]

Ah, sure sounds like it changes in sound when the clip changes, but must just me be. Thanks anyways.

[@yeoldeseawitch]

@@ToledoRails you know whats strange, you cant name your train the polar express because of copyright reasons, but the locomotive is the basis for the polar express in the first place.... not complaining, just an odd fact...

[@Jaidyn228]

Mind if I use the first footage

[@whistleboardproductions]

Excellent video and I'm only a few minutes in! Just a question, if I may ask, how were you able to film the first few scenes? Did you ask ahead of time or was the crew gracious enough to let someone film there at that time? Thanks!

[@alfancenabarrett9206]

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[@maxwellwalcher1441]

THE POLAR EXPRESS WILL BE A DISNEY PIXAR MOVIE

[@joshmontemayor1212]

The Polar Express isn't from Disney. It's actually from Warner Bros Pictures/Castle Rock Entertainment.

[@Skullboy08]

@@joshmontemayor1212 correct

[@maxwellwalcher1441]

@@Skullboy08 ON November 28th.

[@maxwellwalcher1441]

@@joshmontemayor1212 on November 28th.

[@maxwellwalcher1441]

and is a remake.