Big Boy Information for July 8-11th in the City & Downtown
News Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
BIG BOY INFORMATION FOR JULY 8TH - 11TH
IN THE CITY OF ALTOONA & DOWNTOWN
Altoona, PA. - The following information is intended to provide the procedures for viewing the Big Boy while in Downtown Altoona on July 8th as well as shuttle information for visitors planning to spend time up close and personal at Rose Yard on July 9th and 10th. This includes road closure and no parking information as well. There will also be an opportunity to view the Big Boy in action as it travels through the City of Altoona toward the Horseshoe Curve on July 11th. Thank you to Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern for this opportunity!
Welcome to the City of Altoona! Please observe all of the safety rules set forth by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Check out the page DowntownAltoona for more information as far as food trucks and events Downtown.
Welcome to the City of Altoona! Please observe all of the safety rules set forth by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Check out the page DowntownAltoona for more information as far as food trucks and events Downtown.
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