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In the year 2010, Pere Marquette 1225 is scheduled for its 15-year inspection in accordance with Federal regulations. This inspection requires us to remove all of the tubes and flues from Locomotive 1225 and perform a comprehensive inspection of the entire boiler. The locomotive must remain out of service until we are able to comply with all of the inspection requirements listed in the regulations.

The Steam Railroading Institute is preparing for a costly and time consuming endeavor that will cost the organization nearly $500,000 and could take up to two years to complete. Our mission is to preserve the knowledge, skills and technology involved with the maintenance and operation of steam locomotives and to educate the public about the enormous impact that these machines had in the economic development of Owosso and the Great Lakes Region.

Our intention is to share our mission and connect each and every one of you with our vision. Please help in preserving railroading history by making your donation today…