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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

The North Pole Express holiday train trips will use diesel locomotives instead of the historic Pere Marquette 1225 steam engine. An unforeseen mechanical issue with the steam locomotive was discovered ...

OWOSSO, Mich. (WJRT) - The Pere Marquette 1225, famously known as the North Pole Express, is preparing to offer another season of holiday rides from the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso. The ...

PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faced a backlash on Thursday after saying he didn't hold talks with the opposition in August to try and avoid a political crisis because ...