#1225 • Pere Marquette #1225 Cab Ride - December 13th, 2026 - Owosso to Ashley

Part of Pere Marquette 1225 Holiday Charity Cab Ride Auction (timed auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

Starting at $500.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 22, 2026 8:00 PM EST

PLEASE NOTE: THE OPENING BID FOR THIS LOT IS $500. The Steam Railroading Institute is pleased to offer railroad enthusiasts a rare opportunity to ride in the cab of one of America's most celebrated operating steam locomotives — Pere Marquette No. 1225! This lot is for ONE (1) spot in the locomotive cab aboard Pere Marquette No. 1225 on Sunday, December 13, 2026, departing Owosso, Michigan, at 10:00 AM, bound for Ashley, Michigan. This special experience is offered in conjunction with the Steam Railroading Institute's SOLD OUT North Pole Express excursion operations and includes much more than the cab ride itself. In addition to the cab ride, the successful bidder will receive: A Steam Railroading Institute shirt and cap of their choice from the regular SRI gift store inventory. A  signed copy of Kevin Keefe's book, "Twelve Twenty Five: The Life and Times of a Steam Locomotive." Lunch with the Steam Railroading Institute's Executive Director at the Village of Ashley during the train's layover. All proceeds from this charity auction benefit the Steam Railroading Institute, supporting its mission of preserving and operating historic railroad equipment. IMPORTANT PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS The successful bidder must be at least 18 years of age and physically capable of boarding the locomotive cab without assistance using a vertical ladder from track level. Participants must comply with all safety requirements established by the Steam Railroading Institute, including appropriate clothing and acknowledgment of the elevated temperatures and operating conditions inside a steam locomotive cab. The successful bidder is responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging and must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure for a mandatory safety briefing. Complete participation requirements, restrictions, and conditions are outlined in the Terms and Conditions presented during bidder registration. Please review these requirements carefully before bidding. Following the auction and receipt of payment, the successful bidder will be contacted by the Steam Railroading Institute to coordinate the details of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.