CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM

NORMAL, 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

Children's Discovery Museum in Normal, IL is an interactive learning center dedicated to inspiring young minds through interactive and educational experiences. The museum encourages play-based learning and creative thinking through a variety of hands-on activities and exhibits. The museum houses over 30 permanent interactive exhibits, as well as a variety of rotating special exhibits. The exhibits focus on a variety of topics, from science and technology to art and culture. Visitors are encouraged to explore the museum's interactive exhibits, which can be found throughout the museum. In addition to the hands-on activities, the museum offers educational programs and events throughout the year.

Some of the museum's permanent exhibits include the "Exploring Our World" exhibit, which takes visitors on a journey around the world through interactive activities, and the "Maker's Space," which gives visitors the opportunity to build and create new things. The museum also features a number of outdoor exhibits and activities, such as a butterfly garden, a treehouse village, and an outdoor stage.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers a variety of special events, such as educational programs, special performances, and movie screenings. The museum also hosts birthday parties, field trips, and other special events.

The Children's Discovery Museum is the perfect place for children to explore and learn in a fun, interactive environment. With its variety of hands-on activities and educational programs, the museum is sure to provide visitors with an engaging and educational experience.

CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NORMAL IL. US MID #8401700233

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.
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CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
101 E BEAUFORT ST
NORMAL
IL
61761

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MID # 8401700233
Name CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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LAT/LONG 40.509224, -88.984014
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 000102
US Census Block: 1026