Owosso, Michigan, is a wonderful city to visit and explore in Shiawassee County! Full of unique shops and restaurants, our charming downtown offers something for everyone. On October 28th, merchants will be rolling out the red carpet for our passengers who will be arriving from Alma on the Curwood Highlander Steam Excursion with a value book worth over $75 in downtown savings! Offers includes: * Free Owosso t-shirt at Hankerd Sportswear * Free Comic Book at Funny Pages Hobbies and Records * Free

The Pere Marquette 1225 North Pole Express has left the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. | Steam Railroading Institute

Pere Marquette 1225 is a large restored steam locomotive, based at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. Each year, the locomotive pulls excursion trips through Central Michigan to the delight of many. 1225 is perhaps most well known for being the inspiration for the train in both the book and the movie version of The Polar Express. In this scene, the train pulls a recreated 1950s passenger train as part of a special photography event. #trains #polarexpress #Michigan #railroads #t