The Big Boy 4014 is rolling through town and if you want to catch a glimpse at this historic event- today is your day! The Big Boy is the world's largest steam locomotive in operation and has been travelling across the country as part of the America 250 celebrations. The highlight will be a stop in Philly for July 4th where it will remain for a few days if you want to get a good look. Today (July 2nd) it will run through our area (including Phoenixville and Royersford) as it makes it way to Pottstown for a 15 minute "whistle stop".
There are several businesses holding "viewing parties" along the route including:
Pottstown Children's Discovery Center (Pottstown)
Shy Guys Coffee-R-Cade (Royersford)
Columbia Grand Phoenixville - also a 2nd event on July 7th!
Railroad Street Bar & Grill (Linfield)
Pottstown Borough/Business District
Rivet Canteen and Assembly (Pottstown)
Reach Climbing and Fitness (Bridgeport)- This event is on Friday, July 3rd!
Thursday, July 2 | ||
| Jim Thorpe, PA NO PUBLIC ACCESS | Depart: 9:00 a.m. EDT | |
| Reading, PA Reading & Northern Outer Station 3501 Pottsville Pike | Arrive: 1:30 p.m. EDT Depart: 2:15 p.m. EDT | |
| Pottstown, PA 51 South Hanover Street | Arrive: 3:30 p.m. EDT Depart: 3:45 p.m. EDT | |
Friday, July 3 | ||
| King of Prussia, PA NO PUBLIC ACCESS | Depart: 9:00 a.m. EDT | |
| No Public Stops | ||
Saturday, July 4 | ||
| Philadelphia, PA Intrepid Ave. & League Island Blvd. | On Display: 8:00 am - 2:00 p.m. EDT Free Admission; No Tickets Required America250 Block Party: 9:30 - 10 a.m. EDT (also streamed on Facebook) Philadelphia Event Information NO PUBLIC ACCESS outside of these hours | |
Sunday, July 5 | ||
| Philadelphia, PA Intrepid Ave. & League Island Blvd. | On Display: 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m. EDT Free Admission; No Tickets Required Philadelphia Event Information NO PUBLIC ACCESS outside of these hours | |
Monday, July 6 | ||
| Philadelphia, PA NO PUBLIC ACCESS | Depart: 9:00 a.m. EDT | |
| No Public Stops | ||
Tuesday, July 7 | ||
| King of Prussia, PA NO PUBLIC ACCESS | Depart: 9:00 a.m. EDT | |
| Lebanon, PA Lebanon Station 250 N. 8th St. | Arrive: 12:30 p.m. EDT Depart: 1:15 p.m. EDT | |
