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Owego prepares for Big Boy train visit; officials plan closures, parking and safety measures
Summary
Village officials briefed trustees on logistics for the Big Boy steam engine visit, coordinating street closures, accessible parking, restrooms and police support for an expected large crowd.
Village staff and event coordinators told trustees they are preparing for a large crowd when the Big Boy steam engine visits, coordinating with county and state police, nearby municipalities and downtown businesses.
Organizers said they are planning for roughly 5,000 visitors, identifying viewing areas (Depot Street, 5th Avenue, Ransom Park), and arranging handicap-accessible parking at the Boys & Girls Club and possibly at Riverview. The Neighborhood Depot and the Boys & Girls Club plan to open restrooms; businesses along the tracks were contacted about parking access. Officials also discussed traffic patterns (busy period tentatively 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.), school-bus coordination, and the possibility of extra state police patrols in coordination with the sheriff.
Trustees emphasized safety and logistics: the village will mark closed streets, communicate parking maps, and coordinate with fire and police for crowd control. Event organizers plan a media push and social-media updates to inform visitors and businesses in advance.
Next steps: finalize street-closure plans with police, confirm additional patrols with state police, finalize map and public information push, and post updates to the village and Experience Tioga online channels.
