SIMPKINS WAR MUSEUM

HEYWORTH, IL

Onlookers Union Pacific's MBNAS train, led by the Alton & Southern SD60 duo, was a hot topic when it came flying down the former Alton mainline late in the afternoon a few weeks back. The train had to stop in McLean, IL - home to a siding, and also a bunch of us who were in the area for the biannual Cornfield HO free-mo meet. It's always fun when you get a bonus like this, and we were sure to enjoy it all. We were far from alone here, as numerous others rolled into the small town along Route 66. Us unlookers were greeted by a friendly crew and amused radio chatter as the pair slowed on the main to allow for a few UP northbound trains to come swing past our manifest. I think these guys got a kick out of us all fiendishly scrambling around for our different angles and shots. The higher-speed rail upgrades on the former Alton add in many fences, seen on the left, that make viewing our train or others a bit difficult at times. But, there's ways, and one very graffitied SD70ACe makes for an interesting meet with an already interesting duo of power. Certainly not a daily occurrence, but a neat one all the same.
Onlookers Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Simpkins War Museum in Heyworth, Illinois is a unique museum dedicated to the history of war. Located on the grounds of the former Heyworth Army Air Field, the museum is open to the public and features an extensive collection of artifacts, exhibits, and educational displays related to the American military's involvement in warfare.

The museum’s main exhibit focuses on the contributions of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Visitors can explore the history of the base, learn about the men and women who served there, and view artifacts such as uniforms, weapons, and aircraft models. The museum also features a memorial wall honoring those who lost their lives while serving at the base.

In addition to its extensive World War II collection, the museum also has a variety of artifacts from other wars, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War. Exhibits feature a variety of military equipment, including uniforms, weapons, and other memorabilia.

The Simpkins War Museum is dedicated to educating and preserving the memory of those who have served in the United States military. The museum also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year to honor those who have served.

SIMPKINS WAR MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HEYWORTH IL. US MID #8401700039

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Onlookers Union Pacific's MBNAS train, led by the Alton & Southern SD60 duo, was a hot topic when it came flying down the former Alton mainline late in the afternoon a few weeks back. The train had to stop in McLean, IL - home to a siding, and also a bunch of us who were in the area for the biannual Cornfield HO free-mo meet. It's always fun when you get a bonus like this, and we were sure to enjoy it all. We were far from alone here, as numerous others rolled into the small town along Route 66. Us unlookers were greeted by a friendly crew and amused radio chatter as the pair slowed on the main to allow for a few UP northbound trains to come swing past our manifest. I think these guys got a kick out of us all fiendishly scrambling around for our different angles and shots. The higher-speed rail upgrades on the former Alton add in many fences, seen on the left, that make viewing our train or others a bit difficult at times. But, there's ways, and one very graffitied SD70ACe makes for an interesting meet with an already interesting duo of power. Certainly not a daily occurrence, but a neat one all the same.
Shirley You Can't Be Serious I had no plans to shoot trains this last weekend, but when attending the bi-annual Cornfield Free-mo meet in McLean, we got word of some Alton & Southern SD60s running south out of Bloomington. Wasn't sure I really believed it till I saw them honestly. But naturally, we had to go snatch a shot or two. We wound up at Shirley, and so did a bunch of others. I didn't realize there was a crowd following this train, but I guess that meant we were on the right track. Anyways, the ALS SD60 duo was a pretty neat catch. We snapped them real quick and jumped back in the car to follow them on Route 66 back to McLean, where they'd be waiting for some northbound traffic to clear before heading further south. Nice to see some real trains on our model train day, too!
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
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SIMPKINS WAR MUSEUM
605 E COLE ST
HEYWORTH
IL
61745

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MID # 8401700039
Name SIMPKINS WAR MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 40.313157, -88.969667
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 005400
US Census Block: 6040