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We went to Altoona Friday a week ago ckg out where we get the bus to go see the Big Boy in Altoona at Rose Yard. Talked to a RR worker he said we may be able to get on the train cars when its sitting there this Thursday and Friday. There are 6 of us going Thursday at 6 am to Altoona to make sure we get the bus. Then this Wednesday we are ckg out areas around Latrobe-Derry for best long visible viewing of Big Boy. Once in a lift time viewing. Latrobe had ,shuttered now- American Locomotive Co plant. They made springs and 'tires' there I know of. A friend of my father worked there I have 4 big photos of steam engines they made. No PRR one UP not Big Boy.