Pere Marquette 2-8-4 No. 1225 will pull nine roundtrip excursions on Aug. 19 and 20 between Owosso and Howell, Michigan.
The hour-long trips are being conducted in conjunction with Howell’s annual Melon Festival.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Caboose seating is available for $25 for adults and $20 for children.
The excursions will depart from the Ann Arbor Railroad station in downtown Owosso.
The Lima Locomotive Works Berkshire will be fired up on Aug. 18 for hand on the throttle sessions to allow participants up to 30 minutes to operate the locomotive.
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