Pere Marquette 1225 can be YOURS for a day

Pere Marquette 1225

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 The re-build of PM 1225 can be completed by mid-year 2013 if the necessary funds are raised. To that end, Steam Railroading Institue is offering 10 private, four-hour  excursions on the complete train with Pere Marquette 1225 and crew, on the day of your choice* after the PM 1225 is back in service until March 2014.

This is a unique opportunity for you and up to 300 of your closest friends, your family or school reunion, company outing, wedding party, or other special occasion for an exclusive ride on this historic train to from Owosso to Clare with no one else aboard.

Remember, these 10 private excursions are available on a first come, first served basis. Call Terry Bush at 989-725-9464 for further details, questions, or inquiries.


*Unless it is scheduled for other excursion service or maintenance.  

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Packard Plant - Detroit

 Main Entrance

Packard Motor Co. - Detroit, Michigan

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On August 2, 2008 the main entrance to the Detroit Packard plant on E. Grand Blvd. was sold for $161,000 by RM Auctions at the Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance. A week or so after this photo was taken the entire entrance facade was removed and shipped to America's Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio.

Because there is no mention of this on their web site, and I have been unable to substantiate it otherwise, I have asked APM for confirmation that this is indeed in their possession. They have not replied. I have, however, found this  photo of the Packard lintel taken at America's Packard Museum in 2012.


The other doorway on the Grand Blvd. side was rescued by Packard Motor Car Foundation founding member Richard Kughn at the same auction for $92,000. It will be preserved by the at the Packard Proving Grounds property in Shelby Twp., Michigan.


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Now Showing at Great Lakes Market Place - Holly, Michigan

I'm pleased to announce that my work is now available at the Great Lakes Market Place, 110 S Saginaw St. in Holly, Michigan. Owned by John LaCroix, the marketplace features a variety of Michigan-made artwork and specialty food products, baked goods, wines, and more. Have cup of your favorite coffee, or a scoop of delicious Guernsey ice cream while you browse the unique artwork created by local artists!

Keep up with what's new on the Great Lakes Market Place Facebook Page.

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Penn Theater - Plymouth, Michigan

Penn Theatre

Plymouth, Michigan

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Penniman Ave. in downtown Plymouth, Michigan glows under the lights of the Penn Theatre marquee which was restored in 2009.

The historic 405 seat, single-screen theatre is managed by the Friends of the Penn, and features current second run movies, independent and classic films, school field trips, and occasional live musical performances.

Since 2006 Friends of the Penn have completed these restoration projects:

• New Boiler (December, 2006)
• Stage Lighting (August, 2007)
• New Electrical Service (August, 2007)
• New Concession Area & Popcorn Kitchen (December, 2007)
• New Air Handler (February, 2008)
• Roofing Replacement (September, 2008)
• Exterior Painting (October, 2008)
• New Marquee (June, 2009)
• DTS - Digital Theatre Sound Upgrade (July, 2009)
• Mural Transformation (September, 2010)
• Front Entry Doors (October, 2010)
• Complete Auditorium Renovation (July, 2011)

The 2012 Penn project is conversion to digital projection (like the rest of the motion picture industry.)  The 35mm projectors will be kept for classic films, but a digital projector is needed to maintain a normal weekend schedule. This project is expected to cost approximately $80,000. Donations are actively sought and gladly accepted.





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The Great Train Expo Opens Today

10 am - 4 pm  - Saturday and Sunday, 

December 8-9, 2012. 

Click for Show Info 

Nickel Plate Road 765

This 2-8-4 Berkshire was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1944 and is owned and operated by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society in Fort Wayne, Indiana.   

Its twin sister, Pere Marquette 1225, was built at the Lima Works in 1941. It is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and operated by its Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan 

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The Great Train Expo opens today at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. This is a national, traveling train show serving more states than any other show. It features operating model railroads, 200-500 tables of train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and much more! 

I'll be exhibiting my railroad photos in a booth with my good friend and fellow artist Paul Adams who will have his wonderful railroad art.

It is a great way to spend the day with the family whether you’re a rail fan, avid modeler, or looking for quality railroad art for your layout room, den, or office! 



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Iron & Steel No.1

Iron & Steel No. 1

A color detail study of the massive drive wheel and rods of the Pere Marquette 1225 2-8-4 Berkshire.

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This is part of a new series entitled Iron, Steel, & Steam which will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  




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Rolling Power No. 4

Rolling Power No.4

Homage to Charles Sheeler
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Part of the Rolling Power series that will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  

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Rolling Power No.3

Rolling Power No.3

Homage to Charles Sheeler
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Part of the Rolling Power series that will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  

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Rolling Power No. 2

Rolling Power No. 2

Homage to Charles Sheeler
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Part of the Rolling Power series that will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  

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Maschinen No. 1

Maschinen No.1

A detail study of the Detroit River Tunnel Co. railroad crane.
This crane has no power of its own, but can be run by steam or compressed air from an external source.

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This is part of a new series entitled Iron, Steel, & Steam which will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  


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Iron, Steel & Steam No. 3

Iron, Steel & Steam No.3

A detail study of the massive iron drive wheels and steel rods on the Pere Marquette 1225. This 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and operated by its Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan.

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Third in the Iron, Steel & Steam series to be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012. 

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Iron, Steel & Steam No. 2

Iron, Steel & Steam No. 2

 A detail study of the massive iron drive wheels and steel rods on the Pere Marquette 1225. This 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and operated by its Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan.

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Another in the Iron, Steel & Steam series to be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012. 


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Iron, Steel & Steam No. 1

Iron, Steel & Steam No. 1

A detail study of the massive iron drive wheels and steel rods on the Pere Marquette 1225. This 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive is owned and operated by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and operated by its Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan.

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First in the Iron, Steel & Steam series. This photograph will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012. 



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Rolling Power No.1

Rolling Power No. 1

Homage to Charles Sheeler

This photograph will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012. 

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Charles Sheeler (1883-1965) painted Rolling Power as part of a 1940 series depicting industrial power commissioned by Fortune magazine. Instead of showing the entire locomotive, his painting depicts only two drive wheels, a pilot wheel, drive rods and piston of a New York Central J3A Hudson Thoroughbred locomotive, the most powerful and efficient railroad locomotive at the time. It was one of ten streamlined versions of the engine designed to pull the legendary Twentieth Century Limited, the most beautiful and modern passenger train in America.

As well as a master painter, Sheeler was an accomplished self-taught photographer and used his own photographs as reference aids in painting Rolling Power and other works in the Power series. The photograph Wheels on which Rolling Power was based is basically the same composition and format as the painting, but unfortunately it no longer exists.

Sheeler thought so highly of this photograph Wheels that he allowed fellow photographer Edward Weston (1886-1958) to reproduce it along with his entry on photographic art for the 1942 edition of The Encyclopaedia Britannica. 
 

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The Great Train Expo

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Day is the traditional kick-off for the Christmas season, and for boys (and lots of girls) of all ages, Christmas means trains!

Pere Marquette 1225

This 2-8-4 Berkshire was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1941. It is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and operated by its Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan 

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On the weekend of December 8-9, The Great Train Expo comes to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The Great Train Expo is a national, traveling train show serving more states than any other show. It features operating model railroads, 200-500 tables of train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and much more! 

I'll be exhibiting my railroad photos in a booth with my good friend and fellow artist Paul Adams who will have his wonderful railroad art.

It is a great way to spend the day with the family whether you’re a rail fan, avid modeler, or looking for quality railroad art for your layout room, den, or office!



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