1225 Perre Marquette Grade Crossing

The<strong> Pere Marquette #1225</strong> a <strong>2-8-4</strong> <strong>Berkshireย </strong>locomotive is the sister locomotive to the <strong>Nickle Plate Road’s #765</strong>.
She is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and is used for rail excursions on the Great Lakes Central Railroad.
Quick Facts
- Rail Line: Great Lakes Central Railroad
- Train Name: Pere Marquette #1225 (Berkshire)
- Power type: 2-8-4 Steam Locomotive class N-1
- Builder: Lima Locomotive Works 1941
- Locomotive and tender weight: 727,300 lbs
- fuel type: coal
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