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Pere Marquette 1225 - North Pole Express 12/19/21

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Pere Marquette 1225 returns to the North Pole Express in 2021 with a newcomer on the rear, LTEX 310, a former Amtrak F40PHR! This year on December 19th, 2021, I briefly following the last 10 AM run of the year through rural Michigan to the little village of Ashley. I hung around to see a bit of the town again, bought some Christmas ornaments, ate some food, saw Santa Claus give out the first gift of Christmas, and took some pictures of the train. Later in the afternoon, I then also followed the North Pole Express on its way back to Owosso. It was pretty cool seeing another operating former Amtrak F40 unit, my second one after Algoma Central 106 back in 2018. Regardless, here's some clips of 1225 and 310 making their runs with the North Pole Express and its rather varied rake of single and bi-level coaches from varying railroads. Thanks to the Steam Railroading Institute for putting on this event once again!
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@evanf1293 2 года назад

1225 is my favorite Berkshire and I'm glad to see it running again especially for the north pole express. I mean "One thing about trains, it doesn't matter where you're going, what matters is deciding.... to get on."

@IndustrialParrot2816 2 года назад

you wanna know something the polar express has made me hate 2-8-4 Berkshire type locomotives

@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 2 года назад

@@IndustrialParrot2816 why?

@IndustrialParrot2816 2 года назад

@@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 i don't like the polar express

@DerpyPossum 2 года назад

@@IndustrialParrot2816 might you explain a bit more?

@IndustrialParrot2816 2 года назад

@@DerpyPossum i just have developed a distain for it and i feel the same way about it that some people feel about thomas the tank engine

@sargentrowell81 2 года назад

I love seeing those old retired Amtrak cars! Amazing to see the old El Capitan Bi-Levels! Very cool that they got the old Pacific Parlor cars too!

@daveyboy_ 2 года назад

That particular Amtrack became an engine on Montreal commuter train line

@marcleslac2413 2 года назад

@@daveyboy_ yea we had a good amount.

@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 2 года назад

Those Pacific parlor cars used to be on Amtrak coast starlight

@the_autism_express 2 года назад

A classic steamer and an brilliant class of diesel, together on the same train Amazing :')

@magicguystudios7940 2 года назад

“One thing about trains, it doesn’t matter where you’re going, what matters is deciding, To get On.”

@DimplesRailfanProductions 2 года назад

One of the best quotes I've heard.

@nathancorcoran5347 2 года назад

Pere Marquette 1225 (The Polar Express engine) is a beautiful steam locomotive.

@magicguystudios7940 2 года назад

It’s my favorite American steam locomotive

@nathancorcoran5347 2 года назад

@@magicguystudios7940 Me too.

@atlantis0v-104 2 года назад

@@nathancorcoran5347 How'd you get here?

@nathancorcoran5347 2 года назад

@@atlantis0v-104 1225 lives in Owosso, Michigan.

@marcleslac2413 2 года назад

Same, its a double for me as i loved the AMT f40phs and having both. Epic.

@ddthompson42 2 года назад

5:10 1225 in reverse sounds like a second-grade music class LOL Awesome loco, excellent video!

@Pensyfan19 2 года назад

Pere Marquette 1225 and an Amtrak F40PH. What a legendary combination of locomotives. I don't understand why they threw I the two Ann Arbor cabooses behind 1225. It throws off the passenger car consistency.

@the_autism_express 2 года назад

Well, it would a little weird if the passengers rode in a line of trucks wouldn't it

@dmrr7739 2 года назад

Crew quarters?

@Thunderbolt_1000_Siren 2 года назад

Probably caboose rides. We do the same thing at New Hope plus its at the head end of the consist just like what we do.

@thundersonic342 2 года назад

The F40PH was actually formerly owned by EXO, which is a commuter rail and bus service in Quebec, Canada

@harrisongrant8558 2 года назад

Probably for capacity reasons. There's a TON of people that want to ride the "Real Polar Express" (we're talking about an event where you have to reserve tickets almost a YEAR in advance), and the Steam Railroading Institute only has so many coaches. So they add more cars, add a new class for people that want that special experience, and they make more money off the event to keep it and the locomotive running.

@EngineerDaylight 2 года назад

1225 Is The Definition of Christmas Spirit

@gabrielarambula4465 2 года назад

Love the whitewalls on the 1225. With some exceptions, I think whitewalls look good on all big steam locomotives

@F40Productions 2 года назад

I love seeing the Amtrak F40's soldiering on through their second or third careers, goes to show how resilliant they are. Awesome video!

@thundersonic342 2 года назад

Um, that’s actually a former EXO F40PH, not an Amtrak one, also incase you don’t know what EXO is, it’s a commuter rail and bus service in Quebec, Canada

@F40Productions 2 года назад

@@thundersonic342 um actually it operated on Amtrak and after it's career on Amtrak was bought by them :)

@mikeweston1582 Год назад

@@F40Productions it is true. I think one of the exo/Amtrak leaser locomotives out there originally belonged to go transit

@F40Productions Год назад

@@mikeweston1582 yeah, 411 was origianlly GO 511

@Railfan124 Год назад

I came back here to watch this epic combo, the F40PH, my favorite diesel, and 1225, my favorite steamer, together? *HOW*

@marcleslac2413 2 года назад

Poggers on having amt 310 in the video pic. I miss our good old screamers in montreal

@katiest-amand2488 Год назад

Agreed

@Mr.RailYard-LJLRailYard 2 года назад

Great video AmtrakGuy365, Great seeing 1225 running again for the Polar Express Excursions.

@southernkansasrailfan1964 2 года назад

I love her new White Walls LMAO

@jacobdolman3831 2 года назад

Very Cool I love The Pere mar1uette 1225 polar Express

@rms492 2 года назад

Nice! Love the ex Amtrak and Hi-levels! F40! Steam! Snow! Its all there!

@stephensalloum7763 8 месяцев назад

Love the Horn On LTEX 310

@Katrielle_Going_To_Quebec 2 года назад

OMG! That's the exact F40PH that was used by Agence Métropolitain Transport! It's still using it's livery design!

@midmichiganemdrailfan.4187 2 года назад

I'm surprised 310 don't say GLC on the side of the Locomotive cool horn.

@tom-and-mom 2 года назад

LTEX #310 started off life as Amtrak #392. This is not the same road number as the one from its Amtrak days, as this locomotive was renumbered to Virginia Railway Express V31, and was sold to AMT in Montreal, being renumbered to 310. This unit is a former Amtrak/VRE F40PHR that’s being used for the North Pole Express, right?

@erininstereo47 2 года назад

What a motley crew of rolling stock running behind an iconic locomotive. Absolutely stunning!

@OfficialTrainzGod 2 года назад

"We've made it! And with 5 minutes to spare, We've made it!"

@EvergreenRailVideo 2 года назад

Great shots! I think I was standing next to you at Ashley that morning. That's me at 3:54 in the grey jacket and beanie.

@trainglen22 Год назад

That F40PH is an ex Amtrak, ex Montreal AMT unit. Love the 1225!!

@harrisonallen651 2 года назад

The polar express lookalike; Have a safe and merry Christmas 🎄

@matthewfawbush7731 2 года назад

The 1225 is my third favorite locomotive she is the only engine on the Pere Marquette and she is the legend of legends of the rail Hope everyone have a blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Mayor Fawbush of NASCAR Tri-Cities Racing Region Series ⛄🎄 Happy Holidays ⛄🎄

@willberestartingthischanne9984 2 года назад

Nice Video

@harrisonofcolorado8886 2 года назад

I am happy that the Pacific Parlour cars are still with us, even if they're not on the Coast Starlight.

@hallze3737 2 года назад

Happy Holidays AmtrakGuy365

@molossis 2 года назад

Woah nice! Nice getting a shot of it!

@Nascarfan_4ever27 Год назад

Ltex 310 has a nice horn 👍

@Mauscmkwk 2 года назад

0:57 cool they used ltex 310 as the backup power

@brianfalzon6739 2 года назад

Wow, that F40phr really does need a new paint scheme.

@jordaneriksson5417 2 года назад

THE TRUE POLAR EXPRESS RUNS AGAIN!!!!!!!

@uncinarynin 2 года назад

Spectacular winter steam action! Thank you for sharing (and potentially freezing your nose off while filming).

@SCL6054Prouctions 2 года назад

Nice to see her running again

@natebacheller3083 2 года назад

nice! i kinda wish i had stayed for the return trip too, yesterday.

@jacobdolman3831 2 года назад

Yay it's Christmas time

@MechanicalShockwaveBow 2 года назад

I drove two hours on 3 separate occasions to try to get a good picture of that damn f40. finally got one the other week

@cnhollysub6496 2 года назад

Nice video. One can never get enough of 1225!!

@NRRailfan228 2 года назад

Awesome!

@patrickmcarter6244 2 года назад

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

@DerpyPossum 2 года назад

incredible shots! :)

@switchgeer6519 2 года назад

After living by 1223 for so many years it would be nice to ride behind her sister! The only problem is getting the tickets since they usually sell out so fast...

@YaoboyProd2K15 2 года назад

Interesting to see a bit of Montréal in this video, the Ex-AMT F40PH as seen on 14:19.

@northpennvalleysteamrailroad 2 года назад

Awesome!!

@BnuuyBoi2005 2 года назад

Nice catch

@magicguystudios7940 2 года назад

I love it

@pyrodragon7476 2 года назад

i really want to see 1225 pulling 5 pullman cars that look like the ones from polar express. that would be so perfect

@computersfortheautisticfou9420 2 года назад

i remember when 310 was in Boston,MA on loan for the MBTA and the rest of their ex-amtrak fleet

@J.MBevinton-Locomotive_317. 2 года назад

Cool

@JohnBachofer 2 года назад

I can't be the only one who spotted the Ex-ATSF El-Capitan high levels in the consist.

@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 2 года назад

The polar express

@MOHAWKL4A3124 2 года назад

What i would do to see this beauty. In 2019 I rode a Amtrak Polar Express rip off. I was so disappointed on that day.

@jimmypetrock 2 года назад

yesssssss

@JOEMAMA_534 2 года назад

Oooh whitewalls

@BNSFTrains10 Год назад

Note: That the LTEX ex Amtrak F40PH Paint Scheme was based on his Join Badge Logo in Blue

@TWb-bu9tl 2 года назад

11:56 This F40PH also served in MTL, I‘m pretty sure.

@SD60M 2 года назад

You notice how 1225 represents the date of December 25th? (12/25)

@CNW1015 2 года назад

I think it would be cool if they put a Lima 5 chime whistle on 1225 at some point in time.

@kodachromerailroadvideos6571 2 года назад

They should buy and repaint the F40PH so it can be a running mate for 1225

@DanielChannel57 2 года назад

It's great to see her running again, but I'm not digging the white trim that's on the running board and drive wheels.

@dmrr7739 2 года назад

It’s a big mess of a train, but that whistle…

@AdamTheBlueYoshi 2 года назад

If the Marysville railroad was real mr Melvin would lease out the loco for the North Pole express to happen

@jenniferanderson4654 Год назад

Guys the f40 is from EXO amt

@Trainboy11 2 года назад

nice

@stampycatfan01lol 2 года назад

Nice catch! Kinda odd hearing a K3LA on an F40PH though...

@daveyboy_ 2 года назад

That engine at the end - old Amtrack engine with the livery of the Montreal ( AMT ) commuter train . Who cares because damm what a whistle on that Steam engine

@theflyingkipperproductions5549 2 года назад

I was their on the 19th to it was super cool I was riding in the first double decker coach small world I guess Edit: actually I was their on the 18th but still

@tom-and-mom 2 года назад

AmtrakGuy365, when will LTEX #310 return to LTEX?

@gamestv-jg5gr 2 года назад

Hello amtrak guy 365.

@andrewtheberkshireengine4385 2 года назад

I thought the camera rattles when the train stops and whistles kinda loud

@tom-and-mom 2 года назад

AmtrakGuy365, why was LTEX #310 on that train?

@NishnaValleyRailVideos 2 года назад

To be a pusher locomotive

@sd80mac 2 года назад

To pull the train back to Owosso, since there is no where to turn 1225.

@user-nd2xc9sj4i 2 года назад

I know this is a stupid question but it’s one I’ve had on my mind for a while. (In general, not based on this video) Why do steam trains usually have a diesel pushing it from behind? Is a steam train too weak to pull the carriages or is the diesel a backup in case something happens to the steam engine?

@mbkeeler 2 года назад

both, kinda, I guess

@dlcluley 2 года назад

There is nowhere to turn the steam engine around at Ashley. The diesel is just along for the ride northbound, and then it pulls the train back south to Owosso

@daveyboy_ 2 года назад

I always heard that Steam engines had issues going backwards

@OntarioTrafficMan 2 года назад

Regardless of whether the steam loco can be turned around or run around, a diesel locomotive would be required for Head End Power (electricity for the coaches). In the days of steam, coaches were heated and powered by a line of steam diverted from the engine. But since steam locomotives are not common anymore, most historical coaches have been converted to run on electricity. The F40 (and all passenger diesel locomotives) has a generator on its engine to generate Head End Power for coaches.

@OntarioTrafficMan 2 года назад

@@daveyboy_ steam locomotives technically work just as well in reverse as forward, the problem is that some of them have a tender which would block the vision of the operators while in reverse. Some steam locomotives are designed to provide good visibility in reverse by using a "tank engine" configuration or by making the tender narrower than the cab.