MINIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MINIER, 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 Minier Historical Society is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and promotion of the history of Minier, Illinois. Founded in 1982, the Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories, artifacts, and memories of the early settlers of the small farming community located in Tazewell County.

The Society works to collect, preserve, and interpret the unique history of Minier and its people. It sponsors public programs, maintains a research library and archives, and works with local schools and civic organizations to provide educational opportunities. The Society also organizes and participates in annual events, such as the Minier Heritage Days Festival, which celebrates Minier’s history with a parade and a weekend of activities.

The research library and archives are located in the Minier Historical Society Museum, which was established in 1987. The museum houses a wide range of artifacts, photographs, and documents, as well as a library of books and periodicals related to Minier’s history. The museum also hosts a variety of exhibits each year that highlight different aspects of the history of Minier.

The Minier Historical Society works to ensure that the stories of Minier’s past are remembered and shared. Through its museum, library, archives, and public programs, it serves as a valuable resource for the preservation of Minier’s history and culture.

MINIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MINIER IL. US MID #8401700468

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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!
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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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MINIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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MINIER
IL
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MID # 8401700468
Name MINIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 270328205
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LAT/LONG 40.425867, -89.309054
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 179
US Census Tract: 022000
US Census Block: 1107