| Pere Marquette 1223 | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Steam |
| Builder | Lima Locomotive Works |
| Serial number | 7837 |
| Build date | 1941 |
| Configuration | 2-8-4 |
| UIC classification | 1′D2′ h2 |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Driver diameter | 69 in (1,753 mm) |
| Length | 101 ft 8 in (30.99 m) |
| Weight on drivers | 278,000 lb (126.1 tonnes) |
| Locomotive weight | 436,500 lb (198.0 tonnes) |
| Locomotive & tender combined weight |
794,500 lb (360.4 tonnes) |
| Fuel type | Coal |
| Fuel capacity | 44,000 lb (20.0 tonnes) |
| Water capacity | 22,000 US gal (83,000 l; 18,000 imp gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 1 short ton of coal per 12 miles travelled (1 tonne every 21 km) |
| Boiler pressure | 245 psi (1.69 MPa) |
| Firegrate area | 90.3 sq ft (8.4 m2) |
| Cylinders | Two |
| Cylinder size | 26 × 34 in (660 × 864 mm) |
| Top speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Power output | 3,000 hp (2.24 MW) |
| Tractive effort | 69,350 lbf (308.5 kN) |
| Career | PM, C&O |
| Class | PM N-1, C&O N-1 |
| Number in class | 8 of 12 |
| Number | PM 1223, C&O 2657 |
| Locale | Michigan |
| Retired | 1951 |
| Restored | 1981 |
| Current owner | City of Grand Haven |
The Pere Marquette 1223 is a steam locomotive on permanent display in Grand Haven, Michigan. She is one of two surviving Pere Marquette 2-8-4 (Berkshire) engines. Parts from 1223 were used to restore sister engine 1225 to operating condition.
Built in 1941 by the Lima Locomotive Works for $90,000 ($1.2 million in 2006 dollars), 1223 hauled freight between Toledo and Chicago in the years immediately before and after World War II.
When Pere Marquette was absorbed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, 1223 was assigned number 2657 but never had the new number painted on her. The locomotive was not paid off at the time and the merger agreement stated that equipment still under trust remained in Pere Marquette livery.
1223 was retired from service in 1951.
After retirement, 1223 was moved to New Buffalo, Michigan to be scrapped. However she was repainted and moved in 1960 for display at the state fairgrounds in Detroit.
In 1980 state fair officials wanted to expand the grandstands but 1223 stood in the way. The city of Grand Haven won the bidding process.
With the help of the Michigan National Guard as well as Grand Trunk Western and Chessie System railroads, 1223 was moved to Grand Haven. The 180 mile trip took place on September 1, 1981.
1223 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 7, 2000.