Pere Marquette 1225 has been down since March for complete running gear overhaul and is expected to miss the entire 2022 operating season. Work should be complete in time for the 2023 season. I found this video very interesting and informative. Rebuilding a Michigan Icon | Pere Marquette Steam Locomotive No. 1225 - YouTube
I was up there last week. Sure looks forlorn sitting up on jack stands. Drivers have been reprofiled and are in the shop waiting for the rest of the running gear to return. The tires had enough meat on then that they didn't have to be replaced.
My favorite engine. I got to run it in an engineer for an hour program. The photos have deteriorated or I would have included one.
For anybody mechanically inclined, absolutely fascinating! Mr. Meader SO knowledgeable in the mechanical details. Doug
And one day in August- Wheel lift on the Pere Marquette 1225 - YouTube The last time this was done, it happened here: https://www.pmhistsoc.org/graphics/wyosteambackshops-jrm-1.jpg