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Yes the 1225 is a 2-8-4 Berkshire built in Lima Ohio in 1941 for the Pere Marquette. During the time frame 1937-1951 it and the other 1200 series ran around Detroit, Saginaw, Grand Rapids and Chicago delivering auto parts and passengers. <br /> <br />The 1225 was and is a real workhorse. See the website where it sits on display and originates from for excursions, and you can actually take a ride during various schedules throughout the year: http://www.mstrp.com/ <br />This is the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation in Owosso, Michigan; which is about 35 minutes west of Flint. Great place to visit and see many different railroad cars, museum, gift shop, working turntable, the 1225 and a small Vulcan Iron Works Steam engine built for Flag Coal. The Owosso location is adjacent to the Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway (TSBY short line). <br /> <br />Between Flint and Owosso is Durand. Durand Union Station is a historic depot fully restored with much to offer as well, though no working locomotives, but a good place to railfan. <br />Additionally, the January 2005 TRAINS edition explains it all on the 1225. <br />If you are ever in the area, I suggest you visit Owosso, Durand and Flint. <br />Wishing you all a safe and love filled holiday season with more trains and steam views. <br />robeng <br />
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