TOWN OF NORMAL

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

The Town of Normal is a small town located in McLean County, Illinois. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal metropolitan area. The town is located along the historic U.S. Route 66, which runs through the town’s center.

Normal is home to Illinois State University, a public university which was founded in 1857 and is the oldest public university in Illinois. The university is a major employer in the town, with over 11,000 students and staff.

The town of Normal is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The Uptown Normal area of the town is home to a variety of shops and restaurants, including the Uptown Normal Farmers’ Market. The city is also home to several parks, including the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, which is a 19th century Victorian-style mansion.

Normal is also home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the annual Corn Festival and the Taste of Normal. The town also hosts the annual Constitution Fair each July, which features a variety of activities and entertainment.

The Town of Normal is a vibrant, diverse community, with a rich history and many opportunities for entertainment and exploration. It is a great place to live, work, and play.

TOWN OF NORMAL is a Children's Museum in NORMAL IL. US MID #8401701202

The museum is classed as CMU (Children's 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.
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.
20230825 02 Normal, Illinois
Breakfast on United flight IND --> SFO
1969 Ford Mustang
1938 Chevy
1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner
1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner
Chevy C10

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TOWN OF NORMAL
100 EAST PHOENIX AVENUE
NORMAL
IL
61761-3018

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MID # 8401701202
Name TOWN OF NORMAL
Alternate Name TOWN OF NORMAL
Classification Children's Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 376001605
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INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.507552, -88.983218
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 000501
US Census Block: 1009