Engines of The Pere Marquette Christmas Episode| The Berkshires +Backstory of the Polar Express

Andrew Raila ‘Bammers!(AKA The RocketCity Railfan)

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In this Christmas episode of "Engines of The Pere Marquette", I will discuss the backstory and operational careers of the Pere Marquette's largest and most famous locomotives, the N/1200 series Berkshires, and along with it, the preservation of the survivors and the backstory of how one of them became the Real Polar Express. It'll be long, descriptive, filled with Christmas music, Christmassy, magical, and filled with surprises along the way. Note: the credits and outro are long too for the sake of the season.
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Music used
The Polar Express Opening Titles - Alan Silvestri
SnowTown celebrations(Piano) - Gothic Storm
Jingle bells(Pop version) - Edward Hall
Joy to the World - The Spirit of Orchestral Music
Sleigh Ride(Instrumental Jazz) - Swing Shift
O come All ye Faithful - C. Frederick Oakeley, John Francis Wade
Scheming Weasel Faster - Kevin Macleod
Christmas Intimate - Library Of The Human Soul & Gabriel Brosteanu(0.9x speed)
Sad Emotional Christmas Song - Last Starry Night
A change of Heart([Edited with Timestretch]0.8x speed, +1 pitch, +16 tune) - James Horner
The Sleigh of Presents - James Horner
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Instrumental) -
The London Fox Players
Hark The Herald Angels Sing(traditional) - epidemic sound
The Polar Express Tribute | Epic Orchestral Cover -
Andreas Kübler
Angels We Have Heard On High - Percy Faith
Silent Night Instrumental
The Polar Express Credits - Alan Silvestri
Also check out a link to parts of my original script I typed in but never used: sites.google.com/d/1m4KMNbdKz...
Chapters
0:00-1:04 Polar Express Style opening
1:05-2:08 Intro
2:09-3:02 Brief re-summary of the Pere Marquette's History and the evolution of its motive power.
3:03-4:04 The need for a new locomotive
4:05-5:58 Origin of the Van Swerighen Berkshire
5:59-11:00 The Class N
11:01-12:09 The N-1s
12:10-13:04 The N-2s
13:05-17:49 The revenue service of the PM Berkshires
17:50-18:19 Accidents and incidents
18:20-18:56 Modifications, and influence on the C&O Kanawha design.
18:57-21:13 C&O Days and original of PM/C&O Merger
21:14-22:27 Withdrawal
22:28-22:51 The survivors
22:51-22:40 Saving 1223
22:41-24:35 Saving 1225
24:36-25:13 Chris Van Allsburg meets 1225
25:14-26:03 1225's restoration
26:04-26:21 Chris's book
26:22-26:45 1225's return
26:46-27:54 1225's rise to fame
27:55-30:30 The Polar Express
30:31-31:30 Aftermath of 1225 becoming the Real Polar Express
31:31-33:20 1225's life post-2004 and current status.
33:21-34:03 influence of 1225 and The Polar Express on my life.
34:04-36:50 Conclusion of the Berkshires + Trainz Montage
36:51-39:37 Outro with Hot Chocolate and more footage of me.
39:38-42:56 Credits
42:57-43:12 R.I.P. Peter Scolari
43:13-43:22 Isiah 9:6

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11 июл 2024

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@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 2 года назад

Well guys, this is it, the Big one, the grand finale for the mainline freight engines saga of this series. The most anticipated episode in the entire playlist since day 1, the largest and most iconic locomotives of the Pere Marquette Railroad, I am OfCourse talking about the mighty Berkshires. 6 episodes in which I've improved on and gotten better at making from one to the next have built up to this potentially epic Christmas special. As you can imagine I could OfCourse not do this episode without also telling a story I've heard since 2017, have told to my family once, and have been wanting to tell on RU-vid since last year. It'll be one big challenge and a long episode, but I'm ready to take it on now, for you my audiences to enjoy. So, with that settled, grab your hot chocolate and cookies, and let's begin! And may the Lord our God in Heaven wish You a Merry Christmas and a happy New year!

@sergefeuze9249 4 месяца назад

And then make a video of the history of the Broadway limited and the 20th century limited

@sergefeuze9249 4 месяца назад

And the Nathan 6 chime whistle why is it named after me🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

@sergefeuze9249 4 месяца назад

And also Andrew I like you and famous RU-vidr mrbeast the same way

@sergefeuze9249 4 месяца назад

You are so cool😊

@regularguy7266 2 года назад

There was another guest whistle she had, a Canadian National 5 chime back in 2008 that came from Canadian National 4-6-2 Pacific number 5588, known as, "The Spirit of Windsor."

@TheBerkshireMainline 2 года назад

The 1225 had a very similar influence on you as it did to me. Since then, It’s by far my favorite steam locomotive, and I now model PM and NKP.

@generalprincecodyhedgewolf2944 Год назад

And me. (I dont have a berkshire I Used TRS19s K4 Kanawaha 2 8 4s and Rake of coaches....) and Polar Express was made by the Guy who met 1225 when he was a young child

@thenewtrainboy5755 Год назад

The polar express was my childhood and what to get a model of the pere marquette 1225 for my layout

@TheBerkshireMainline Год назад

@@thenewtrainboy5755 oh nice! I’d get the MTH 1225 if you can find one! That’s the one I have and I highly recommend it over the Bachmann one

@CrossOfBayonne 10 месяцев назад

I like the B&O P7 class like the Cincinnatianan, NKP 765, NJC 833 and NYC 3001 to some extent , 3001 needs to be out of Elkhart and run again someday

@JTRproductions 2 года назад

a long time ago i got when being restored i got to sit in the cab of 1225 and every august at 1223 they let you go in it and check out all the different cabooses and Loco cab

@Trainboy3982 2 года назад

Amazing video! 1225 has quickly become one of my favorite steam locomotives

@andrewtheberkshireengine4385 2 года назад

Hi tomas

@rdfox76 2 года назад

This one's gonna be tough for me to watch. I lost my father last year, just before Christmas, and I'm still trying to come to terms with it. Dad *loved* 1225. He helped take care of her when she was at Michigan State in the mid-60s, and when he got back from a stint in the Army, he was one of the founding members of Project 1225 to restore her. He always wanted to see her run, but never got the chance. She's always been a special engine to me because of that. One of his most prized possessions was a print of a drawing of her by William Berkompas, one that was only available to members of the MSU Railroad Club at the start of her restoration. It always had a place of honor in any home he had. I'm still trying to find the perfect place to hang it in my apartment now, but just having my brother hand it to me (he handled the final arrangements because Dad was local to him when he passed) was the moment that it all became real, and it's still hard to even look at the print. I live along the old Ann Arbor, just north of where it crosses the old PM ("Annpere" Interlocking, to be specific), and every so often, 1225 comes through town to do some excursions in the area. COVID-19 has kept her away since Dad's death, but the next time she comes through town, it's going to be very, very difficult for me to hear that whistle. (And I *will* hear it. The line is literally 100 yards from my bedroom window, with a crossing right in line with the window...)

@sergefeuze9249 4 месяца назад

I am so sorry for the passing of your father 😢

@Chervodafolf Год назад

Grew Up with 1225 as polar express I love this Locomotive with my heart. And for years to come !

@wyattmunson Год назад

I know this video is a year old but if you want to come and see the polar express run around Christmas time she runs through the middle of my family’s farm. They also took some sound for the movie right on the railroad trestle on the farm as well. We have videos and photos of them doing it. Was super cool

@MegeGabe_Personal 2 года назад

I am so happy someone has given the PM Berks the love they deserve and have actually made a history video on them :') I literally grew up with an N-1 Particularly PM 1223 to be exact Berks have got to be the #1 locomotive type when I think of "steam train"

@switchgeer6519 Год назад

same! always loved going to the park just to see the engine. nowadays seems it needs some cosmetic attention... saw a pine tree starting to grow on it, not to mention sun bleaching and mineral streaking...

@darshanihaputhota9044 2 года назад

Merry Christmas,i watched polar express yesterday ,great movie

@patrickmcarter6244 2 года назад

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

@CheshireLines 6 месяцев назад

Great video - very well edited and put together - well done ! Merry Christmas from the UK 🇬🇧

@thomasdecker7631 2 года назад

For me, the travels of this locomotive have resulted in many, many road trips, a big stack of photos, consumption of countlees slices of gas station pizza washed down with gallons of diet pepsi and a priceless set of experiences . These have ranged from visiting the enginehouse during the overhaul (a disconcerting experience to see parts of the locomotive scattered across the yard) to experiencing the ground shaking from the operator's bay of a small-town Michigan depot. Her starring in The Po;lar Express, though, was the crowning touch. This much appreciated video.brings back all these memories and many others. Thank you for making and posting it.

@AtkataffTheAlpha 2 года назад

You have a replica Polar Express mug?! OMG that is so awesome!! Now you need a replica Polar Express kettle to pour and heat the milk or chocolate milk! I'm so jealous of that mug and it's been an icon in the "hot chocolate" scene in my eyes

@Pensyfan19 2 года назад

Very well made video. It's a shame that more Pere Marquette steam engines weren't preserved. Great conclusion for a truly outstanding series.

@pmrailfan7521 Год назад

2 steam and 1 diesel actually (2 of which still run!). And about a dozen cabooses and other assorted cars. Still a shame though!

@CrossOfBayonne 3 месяца назад

Including some Lehigh Valley steamers which if that was the case would've been neat since the LV dieselized early in 1951

@southernpennsyrailfan8579 2 года назад

When I was little I was terrified of the polar express because of the uncanny valley. And I didn’t watching fully until I was 12

@BnuuyBoi2005 2 года назад

The Very Best Episode Ever

@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024 2 года назад

I have too many favorite steam locomotives to count them all but by far, the N-1 is what got me in to the locomotive stuff, and I couldn't be more thankful, marry Christmas everyone and a happy new year to all

@MaddoxsTrains 2 года назад

33:29 In that movie (Great Locomotive Chase) I live VERY close to the actual W&ARR tunnel and they have tours of the tunnel. It's in Tunnel Hill GA. Also, in Kennesaw GA, (formerly Big Shanty) they have the actual General. You should check it out. Also great video, just wanted to point out the General thing.

@drod8153 6 месяцев назад

Great job. I always loved my Lionel Express set, it has been one of my favorite trains. Now, knowing the history and more details I will enjoy it more. Thank you

@biglittlerailroad874 2 года назад

Those Berkshires are hard to beat. Merry Christmas Andrew!

@bxjibaro73 Год назад

The Northern 🚂 4-8-4 were stronger more reliable and faster weren't they?

@williammeszaros1671 2 года назад

A very good and educational film on this road and the vanswerengen bros very educational and informative

@isaiahmarchington7614 2 года назад

That was awesome! Merry Christmas Andrew!

@maozilla9149 2 года назад

yeah you know even though the Pere Marquette 1223 and Pere Marquette 1225 are the only Surviving Steam Locomotives but the other Locomotives werent so lucky may they rest in peace Ten wheelers The Atlantics and Pacifics Moguls Consolodations Mikados Santa FEs

@tyronebricksyt 2 года назад

i love the polar express and the real 1225

@kristalkat7939 2 года назад

The 1225 also worn N&W 611's original whistle

@MrRailroadrunner Год назад

That would be the whistle at 33:00 minutes......

@yaboiminecraff 6 месяцев назад

The way he pronounced Guinness, Berkshire, and Cadillac gave me a flash bang

@LegoMiester14 2 года назад

Hi Andrew! great video! i love Trainz, and the fact that you said only God knew, because he knows all. It's also cool that we share the same name!

@thefuriousgamer2553 2 года назад

Exellent job my guy keep up the amazing work

@jakeford12 2 года назад

Merry Christmas. And a fitting finale to this series.

@DestroyertheRailwarrior 2 года назад

Merry Christmas Andrew

@mrsaturngamingandstories 2 года назад

The 2-8-4 wheel arrangement was an enlargement of the 2-8-2 Mikado type locomotive With a larger and wider firebox that sat behind the 4 wheeled trailing truck a variety of railroads have 2-8-4 those railroads were the Nickel Plate Road The Pere Marquette The Erie Chesapeake and Ohio Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Boston and Maine and the Louisville and Nashville these railroads that I mentioned have all purchased Berkshire locomotive

@dyshiersnow1783 2 года назад

Illinois central Boston and Albany new York central and southern Pacific have 2-8-4s

@mrsaturngamingandstories 2 года назад

I know including Louisville and Nashville Chesapeake and Ohio Erie Pere Marquette Nickel Plate Road also have 2-8-4

@mrsaturngamingandstories 2 года назад

Boston and Maine and even Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe also have 2-8-4

@dyshiersnow1783 2 года назад

@@mrsaturngamingandstories Although some people say the NYC Berkshire's are hideous they just look like the niagara's to me

@mrsaturngamingandstories 2 года назад

I know the NYC Berkshire look Hideous and look like there Niagara there is a difference

@therailfanman2078 2 года назад

I want the bachmann 1225 but the prices are a bit much for what I'm willing to pay

@ClarissaPacker 2 года назад

I'm from grand rapids michigan & love Berkshire steam 🚂

@CrossOfBayonne 3 месяца назад

I'm actually quite an admirer of 1225 itself, She's the cousin of the Nickel Plate Berkshires including 759 on my pfp

@Doctorharrison Год назад

Love the train❤

@jamesmccarthy4777 Год назад

I love the real life Berkshire but finding a decent model locomotive of it is nearly impossible.

@maozilla9149 2 года назад

Merry Christmas

@LegoMiester14 2 года назад

Wait a sec.... YOU USE WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER TOO? AND LOVE LEGO TRAINS? ME TOO!

@jakeford12 2 года назад

Gentlemen the time has come.

@generalprincecodyhedgewolf2944 Год назад

(I dont have a berkshire I Used TRS19s K4 Kanawaha 2 8 4s and Rake of coaches....) Polar Express was a great book and film i would love to operate that locomotive

@mohamadnasrah Год назад

Does someone agree with me that pere marquette is actually the polar express?

@hobbyistliving Год назад

can you do a video on the nickel pallet road loco number 587 ive not seen anything about it after i watched the movie "the great train robbery"

@ParkersTrains Год назад

I’ve seen both pm 1223 and pm 1225

@jimmymccartney2049 Год назад

Music:James Horner and Alan Silvestri-The Grinch and The Polar Express(2000-04)

@StephentrainboyRailfanbrony 2 года назад

I love the real Polar express Pere Marquette Number 1225 and her sister Engine number 1223 Will not run again but I think I should restore 1223 and get her running again to pulling my circus train in 2022

@jenniferjohnke8835 2 года назад

I have watched the polar express

@JayTheTrainFan Месяц назад

31:32 31:43 Marquette(PM 1225)with Andrew(SP 4449)

@molossis Год назад

Sadly this year it didn't run, being pulled by Western Maryland Geep. Had a broken drive part and needed replacement.

@ThunderboltSirenStudios 11 месяцев назад

Does 1225 still have its 70 inch drivers, or did they swap them out with the original 69 inch ones in the preservation era.

@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 11 месяцев назад

More likely they still keep the 70inch ones

@ThunderboltSirenStudios 11 месяцев назад

@@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 if they swap them out for the 69 inch drivers, will it raise the tractive effort to 70,000 lbs?

@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 11 месяцев назад

@@ThunderboltSirenStudios Obviously yes

@anthraciteproductions4732 Год назад

Hey Andrew Raila bammers I always thought the Pere Marquette Berkshires we’re more chubby looking than the nickel plate berkshires

@pmrailfan7521 Год назад

Now, i know better because they are all the same, but i was thinking 'beefier' rather than chubby. You want chubby, grab a gander at a Kanawha (C&O's version of a Berkshire). Thats chubby looking! Funny, i thought i was the only one that noticed this.

@LucianoSalazar1776 5 месяцев назад

31:17 PM #1225: I Don’t Really Know Or Care About That, Am Just Happy To Have Been Given A Second Chance Of Life And Be A Very Popular, Beloved And Famous Movie Steam Locomotive

@chrisdelux125 2 года назад

HOLDUP, N class no. 1218 matches of another locomotive...

@kellyfairbanks5330 Год назад

ok at the start I think Andrew said on December the 6 1941 the locomotive arrived on the Pere Marquette her number was 1225. wait!!! hold on a sec he was saying that 1225 was built in December 1941 but I went on google and I found out that 1225 was built in October 1941 not December even though the video is great by the way. and by tomorrow I will wish I would never put this Comment down so make sure to make fun of me. or be mean to me.

@pmrailfan7521 Год назад

It's ok, mistakes happen, theres a few in the video. PM 1225 was 'finished' in the first week of November, 1941. So yes, she was 'built', technically, in October, 1941. Railroads/Builders use the finish date to date equipment. So, on the books, she carrys the 'Built' date of 11/41. Or you grab a look see at her builders plate. Or any locomotives plate to determine its builder/year of birth/place of origin/order#. Kinda like a birth certificate.

@kellyfairbanks5330 Год назад

all right

@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 Год назад

Yeah, this whole thing about 1225’s birth is alittle messy. That’s why you should never overdepend on the internet all the time, especially for historical artifacts from times before the internet. That’s part of why I use that Pere Marquette book to aid in my research for this series

@TraumaTommy Год назад

Ummm...Chicago doesn't have a "Grand Central Station" (New York does), Chicago has Union Station among others

@amtrakproductions-mx9ib Год назад

1225 should be rebuilt as the polar express, and use the whistle of sierra 3 and be named the polar express

@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 Год назад

Not a bad idea for a masquerade, especially if somebody wanted to use it for a live action adaptation of the film. There is certainly no way anyone can properly make a live action adaptation without 1225.

@thatonecaledonian812 2 года назад

What if the 1225 was a Delaware and Hudson Berkshire? It would be more movie accurate, and funny.

@unionpacific8448 2 года назад

Wasn't csx created in 1986

@amtrakproductions-mx9ib Год назад

Well all of the other pere marquette steam locomotives were screwed

@amtrakproductions-mx9ib 6 месяцев назад

18:05 hmmmm...... maybe it happened in 1947?

@1chuck96 11 месяцев назад

I sat in her right-hand, (engineer's side seat), while at MSU as a 10 year old kid. TOTALLY impressed, though disappointed as it wasn't a GTW 6300 series U3b. But who cares right? I could identify the throttle, whistle, "Johnson Bar", (i.e. power reverse mechanism), train AND locomotive brakes, stoker, etc. What fun for you to read right? (Ehhh, go to the next one). BORING!!!