Steam Railroading Institute
Keeping Steam Alive! Home to steam locomotives Pere Marquette 1225 and Chicago & North Western 175.
The Steam Railroading Institute is dedicated to educating the public about steam era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. This includes the preservation of the skills and technology for maintaining steam locomotives by operating steam era equipment and providing the experience of steam locomotives in actual operation.
It's getting hot in here - fixing a bearing on the PM 1225
Join us for June Events 2024!
Dawn of Pere Marquette 1225’s return!
Wheel lift on the Pere Marquette 1225
CNW 175 Frame & Running Gear Departs for Indiana!
Be Our Guest for Trains & Tractors, August 13th!
Pere Marquette 1225's Running Gear Heading South!
Smoke over East Owosso | Pere Marquette 1225's 2021 Test Fire
CNW 175 | Boiler & Restoration Update | Facebook Live
Pere Marquette 1225 getting some fresh air!
The North Pole Express Experience Now Boarding!
The North Pole Express Experience | Bring the virtual sights and sounds to your home!
Shaking off the Cobwebs | PM 1225 readying the 2019 Season
Be our Guest at Trains & Tractors, June 15!
Commemorating 50 Years | Steam Railroading Institute 2019 Schedule
Let the Old Times Roll... LITERALLY!
The Team and Family of the Steam Railroading Institute
#ThrowbackThursday | PM 1225 & 300 Santa’s 2018
Join the 1225 and Owosso on the Curwood Highlander!
Take a VIP visit to Owosso on the Curwood Highlander!
Get on board the Curwood Highlander with Pere Marquette 1225!
The Photo Runby
Ride behind the 1225 during the Howell Melon Festival!
All Aboard the 2018 North Pole Express!
Departing this August...
CNW 175 | WLNS 6 News Coverage
Steam Train Rides & Hobo Camp with Lehigh Valley 126
CNW 175 | Rolling Again
Let the Old Times Roll | Steam Railroading Institute 2018 Schedule!
Summer of Steam with Lehigh Valley Coal Co. 126