Which real steam locomotive was used as the basis for the steam locomotive in The Polar Express movie (2004)?
Pere Marquette 1225. Not only was it the basis for the movie, but the book as well. The author grew up near where 1225 was on display. For the movie they also included a few SRI, Steam Railroading Institute, crew members. As well as all the sounds you hear the locomotive make in the movie are form the real 1225.
Pere Marquette 1225. Not only was it the basis for the movie, but the book as well. The author grew up near where 1225 was on display. For the movie they also included a few SRI, Steam Railroading Institute, crew members. As well as all the sounds you hear the locomotive make in the movie are form the real 1225.