The MAN HX is a range of Tactical Trucks specially developed to meet military needs. It replaced in production the FX and LX ranges. The MAN HX60 Military Truck has a 4x4 configuration. The HX range also includes trucks with 6x6 (HX58) and 8x8 (HX77) configurations. These trucks are designed for off-road application, production of the HX range commenced in 2004. The HX60 trucks are in service with Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Germany operates only a small number of these vehicles, however the UK ordered over 5,000 HX60 Military Trucks in various versions. These replaced the Leyland DAF T244 4-tonne trucks. Vehicles have a projected service life of 20 years. New Zealand operates approximately 120 of these trucks. The MAN HX60 is essentially a successor to the MAN KAT 1 with 4x4 configuration. It has a payload capacity of 6 tonne. This military truck is used to transport Troops and general cargo, as well as for other applications, the vehicle can be used to mount shelters and also to tow trailers and Artillery Pieces.

The MAN HX60 is fitted with an all-steel solid modular cab, which is used across the HX and SX ranges of military trucks. It provides seating for driver and two passengers. Add-on armour kit can be fitted to the cab, there is an observation hatch on the roof. It can be used to mount a Light Machine Gun. Separated windscreens are designed for easier replacement. Also these are installed vertically in order to minimize light reflections.

The MAN HX range is based on the automotive components of commercial MAN TGA heavy truck range. The HX60 is powered by a MAN turbocharged diesel engine, developing 326hp. It meets EURO IV emission requirements, the engine is located behind and under the cab. This feature allowed to reduce height of the vehicle. Also such location protects damage of the radiator or blockage with mud. All models are fitted with ZF 12-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum road speed is electronically limited to 55mph. A central tyre inflation system is proposed as an option. Without preparation the MAN HX60 fords water obstacles up to 3ft 11in, with preparation it can ford up to 4ft 11in. The vehicle can operate in climatic conditions, ranging from -32°C to +50°C, they can be fitted with an Arctic kit for operation down to -46°C. The MAN HX60 can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules Cargo Aircraft with little preparation. The MAN HX series was succeeded in production by an improved HX2 series. Also production of more capable MAN SX series reportedly ceased in 2019, so the new HX2 series trucks took the roles of the SX series.

General characteristics:

▪︎Country of Origin: Germany

▪︎Manufacturer: RMMV (Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles)

▪︎Entered Service: 2004

▪︎Configuration: 4x4

▪︎Cab Seating: 1 + 2 Personnel

▪︎Weight: 7 tonne (emptyt

▪︎Payload Capacity: 6 tonne

▪︎Length: 24ft 11in

▪︎Width: 8ft 4in

▪︎Height: ~ 9ft 5in

▪︎Powerplant: MAN diesel engine power 326hp

▪︎Maximum Road Speed: 55mph

▪︎Range: 500 miles

▪︎Gradient: 60%

▪︎Side Slope: 40%

▪︎Vertical Step: 1ft 11in

▪︎Trench: 1ft 11in

▪︎Fording: 3ft 11in.

Sourced from www.military-today.com/trucks/man_hx60.htm

Photographed at the 23rd Annual Ansar Shrine Classic Car Unit Car Show in Lincoln Park, Springfield, Illinois on June 12, 2011.

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In 1927, the fire department in Columbia, Illinois paid $4,635 for this top-of-the-line Studebaker - General Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis firetruck. The truck was retired in 1964 and has been fully restored.

Photographed at the 64th Secretary of State Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 7, 2013.

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Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Halloween Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on October 30, 2011.

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Photographed at the 64th Secretary of State Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 7, 2013.

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Photographed at the 2013 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 27-29, 2013.

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Photographed at the 8th Annual Lincoln Land Community College MotorSports Club Car Show in Springfield, Illinois on July 9, 2011.

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Utility trailer H42 (catenary) + motorcar 36 (both vehicles are so called: ombouwers) and workers of the HTM finishing the extension on the Hofzichtlaan for route Nº 6 to the NS station Mariahoeve (background left). The H42 after a long and thorough restoration is reshaped in motorcar Nº 77 and year 50 look being another jewel of the collection old-timers, The Hague's famous collection and rolling tramway museum.

Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Land Rover 110 Defender 4x4 Utility Vehicle

The British Land Rover, one of the most influential and much-loved British vehicles of all time, was launched in 1948 and remained in production with much the same basic specification until 1983 when the Series III 109 inch was replaced by a new One-Ten model (110 inch wheelbase). The traditional Land Rover body shape remained but coil springs, introduced in the new Range Rover, replaced the long-lived leaf spring suspension, and the four cylinder engines were fitted with an all-synchromesh five speed gearbox. In 1984 the coil spring Ninety (with a wheelbase just short of 93 inches) fitted with a four cylinder engine was introduced. A V8-powered version appeared the following year and in 1986 a new 85bhp, 2495cc turbo-diesel engine became available, then in 1990 the Ninety and One-Ten range was renamed Defender 90, 110 and 130. Not surprisingly the new Land Rovers proved popular for Military use and UK Ministry of Defence.

Land Rover has a range of specialised Defence Vehicles including the Defender FFR (Fitted for Radio) model, a platform to provide modern Defence Forces with a flexible and highly-mobile range of Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4i) roles. The vehicle combines an upgraded dual-voltage power supply and full electrical suppression with the acclaimed all-terrain performance of the Land Rover Defender. It is capable of transporting sensitive electronic equipment safely through challenging conditions in support of C4i operations, and is also effective as a carrier of electronic surveillance and electronic counter-measures technology.

To support the power demands of the latest electronic equipment, the new Defender FFR features a new electrical architecture with a dual 12v / 24v power supply, replacing the 24v system of the previous model. The total output is raised from 100 amps to 280 amps, enabling a significant increase in the amount of C4i equipment that can be operated. Two high-output 12v glass mat, air-transportable military specification batteries are fitted, giving improved engine cranking at lower temperatures. The batteries are now stowed under the rear floor, releasing extra space in rear body for equipment. All of the Defender FFR’s electrical systems are fully suppressed in accordance with the most stringent test standards (including Def Stan 59-411 Class A and Mil Std 461F) enabling C4i equipment to be installed without further suppression work.

The operational performance of the Defender FFR is further enhanced by the standardisation of a heavy duty 3500kg chassis, providing improved payload capability, and the fitment of a new 90kW 2.4-litre diesel engine which offers over 35% more torque than the previous model.

Additional improvements include a more spacious and efficient driving environment with a new ergonomic dashboard design, and a foldable forward-facing radio operator’s seat with integral headrest and 3-point safety belt for improved comfort and safety.

Sources from:

www.classicdriver.com/en/car/land-rover/defender/1987/691401

www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/land-rover/p...

While Oscar is lounging around at home, his human counterpart is putting in the extra hours to bring home the presents this year.

It's a fairly easy assignment with Santa's Elves; all you have to do is follow them around and block traffic where needed.

Baynard Police

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Unit #2334

K-9 Unit #12

Baynard County ConServ

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This off-road vehicle was primarily produced to meet the British Army's requirement for a Gun Tractor, and was designed to tow a Field Gun (L118 Light Gun) with a ton of Ammunition and other equipment in the rear load space, giving it the alternative name of the Land Rover ''One Tonne'' the vehicle was designed to be easily transported by air, the positioning of the 3.5 litre Rover V8 engine beneath and to the rear of the cab eliminates the bonnet at the front, making the vehicle more or less cuboid thus reducing unused space in Transport Aircraft. Of concern was the payload and limited stability, particularly when crossing an incline.

The official name of ''101 Forward Control'' is derived from the vehicle's 101 inch wheelbase, and the position of the driver, above and slightly in front of the front wheels which used a fairly large 9.00 x 16in tyre. To cope with the extra height above the ground, the wheels feature an unusual feature for a Land Rover (but used for many years on the much older and similar Mercedes Unimog S404) a flange around the centre of the wheel has an embossed tread pattern forming a step for the crew when entering the cab, named a 'wheel-step'.

Development of the 101 Forward Control started in 1967, with a design team led by Norman Busby (14th October 1931 to 30th June 2005). Production took place between 1972 and 1978, in common practice of the Armed Forces, many vehicles were not used for some years and it is not unheard of for Military Vehicle enthusiasts to pick up these vehicles after only a few thousand miles service. All the vehicles produced at the Land Rover factory at Lode Lane, Solihull were soft top ('rag top') General Service Gun Tractors, although later on many were rebuilt with hard-top Ambulance bodies and as Radio Communication Trucks. A rare variant is the Electronic Warfare Vampire body, it is thought that only 21 of these were produced and less than half of these survive today.

The 101 Forward Control also served with the RAF Regiment, two 101's were allocated to each Rapier Missile set up, the British RAF Rapier System used three Land Rovers in deployment, a 24V winch fitted 101 Firing Unit Tractor (FUT) to tow the Launch Trailer, loaded with four Rapier Missiles, Guidance Equipment and radio, a 12V winch fitted 101 Tracking Radar Tractor (TRT) to tow the Blindfire Radar Trailer, also loaded with four Rapier Missiles and Guidance Equipment, and a 109 Land Rover to tow a Reload Trailer with 9 Rapier Missiles and loaded with the unit's other supplies and kit.

The 101 Forward Control also served in the Ambulance role, the Ambulance bodywork was built by Marshall of Cambridge, and was manufactured in both left and right hand drive with either 12 or 24 volt electrical systems. Some 101 Forward Control's were produced with a PTO powered Nokken capstan winch mounted on the chassis at the centre of the vehicle, allowing winching from either the front or rear. Another variation on a small number of pre-production vehicles was the addition of a trailer with an axle driven from the PTO, creating a 6x6 vehicle, this adaptation was abandoned before full production when it was discovered that the trailer had a propensity to push the vehicle onto its side when driven over rough terrain.

By the late 1990's, the 101 Forward Control's were decommissioned by the MoD and were replaced with Defenders and Pinzgauer Vehicles. Many 101's have entered into private ownership and there is a thriving 'Owners Club' supporting these sourcing spares and providing technical support the club also keeps a register of known surviving vehicles throughout the world. A prototype 101 was built based on a Recovery Vehicle, but only one of these is known to be in existence, at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Sourced from Wikipedia en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_101_Forward_Control

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Photographed at the 62nd Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 10, 2011.

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Photographed at the 43rd Annual Labor Day Celebration Classic Car Show in Greenview, Illinois on September 3, 2012. The event is sponsored by the Route 97 Cruisaders Car Club.

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Parked on the street in Westlynn, North Vancouver, BC

Old but still completely in use and running well utility trucks parked near the entrance to the Sheep River Campground last Sunday.

The campground has been undergoing extensive renovations and repair work ever since massive flooding a few years ago decimated and relocated a large portion of the site.

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Creator: Unidentified.

Location: Queensland.

Description: A Studebaker utility sold by Canada Cycle and Motor Agency Ltd., the wooden body is locally made. The cab is a Studebaker cab with the hood up.

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Motorcar 8827 + carts with rail near the stelplaats / depot Merksem.

The ZiL-131 is a general purpose 3.5 ton 6x6 Military Truck designed in the Soviet Union, it was developed from a commercial ZiL-130 4x4 Cargo Truck, which was produced in large numbers. Production of the ZiL-131 commenced in 1966, it replaced the previous ZiL-157. Production ceased in 1994 with nearly 1,000,000 of these Trucks produced. It was widely used by the Soviet Military. Despite its age the ZiL-131 is still used by the Russian Military, as well as a number of other Military Forces.

The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966, it is a Military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components, the ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D. The ZIL-130 / 131 was in production at the ''AMUR'' truck plant (as the AMUR 531340) with both gasoline and diesel engines, until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

The ZiL-131 has a conventional layout, the baseline model is a Cargo Truck, which has a payload capacity of 7,716lb off-road and 11,023lb on hard surface roads. It is used to carry Troops, Cargo and other Military Equipment. Cargo area is covered with bows and canvas cover, the Unit can also tow Trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 8,818lb off-road and 14,330lb on hard surface roads. The all-metal cab of this truck provides seating for the driver and two passengers. The ZiL-131 is powered by a V8 petrol Engine, developing 150hp, the engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, driving a permanent All-Wheel Drive, however the front axle can be disconnected on hard surface roads. It is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation Systems, and a Self-Recovery Winch was fitted to the front of some models.

Variants of the ZiL-131 include a ZiL-131V Tractor Unit for towing Semi-Trailers, ZiL-131D Dump Truck and Fuel and Water Bowsers / Tankers. It is also used as a chassis for the ''Grad-1 Artillery Rocket System'' later replaced by an improved variant, the ZiL-131N, introduced in 1986. In 1995 a new ZiL-4334 was proposed as a replacement of the ZiL-131N. A small number of these Trucks are in service with the Russian Army. Though it was generally replaced in service by Ural-4320 and KamAZ Mustang Series Military Trucks.

▪︎Manufacturer: ZiL

▪︎Also Called: Amur-53135

▪︎Production: 1964 to 2012

▪︎Assembly: Moscow Russia

▪︎Class: Truck / Utility Vehicle

▪︎Engine: 6.0L ZIL-130 V8

▪︎Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

▪︎Wheel base: 12ft 5in

▪︎Length: 21ft 10in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 7ft 10in

▪︎Curb weight: 9,480lb

▪︎Predecessor: ZIL-157

▪︎Successor: ZIL-4334

▪︎Cab Design: Forward Engine

▪︎Seating Capacity: 3 Crew

▪︎Curb weight: 14,770lb

▪︎Payload: 11,023lb plus trailer on road / 7,716lb plus trailer 8,818lb off road

▪︎Suspension: Solid Axles with Leaf Springs

▪︎Powerplant: V8 gasoline (carburetor) ZIL-130 6,960cc Engine

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with Pneumatic Control

▪︎Length: 23ft 1in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 8ft 2in

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 10in

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 45 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 5.9mpg‑US / 7.1 mpg‑Imperial

▪︎Price: $7,300 to $8,300 USD.

In a parking lot on a sunny August afternoon.

Photographed at the 43rd Annual Labor Day Celebration Classic Car Show in Greenview, Illinois on September 2, 2013. The event is sponsored by the Route 97 Cruisaders Car Club.

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Photographed at the 11th Annual 50's Night with Classic Car Display at Ray's Route 66 Family Diner on Old Rt. 66 in Sherman, Illinois on July 5, 2014.

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Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club’s 38th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 1, 2012.

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Photographed at the 17th Annual McLean County Antique Auto Club Exhibition on the grounds of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, Illinois on August 3, 2013. The event is co-sponsored by the David Davis Mansion Foundation.

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HÄGGLUNDS BV 206 -

This particular vehicle is an ex- Swedish Army variant, complete with all its CES (complete equipment schedule) e.g. pick axe, shovels and tow ropes. The BV 206 was designed to work in some of the most hazardous conditions, particularly in the mountainous regions of Sweden where any normal vehicle would have failed. It is fully amphibious and yet this vehicle is just as agile in the desert terrains found in the Middle East.

It has the capability to carry up to 17 men, 6 in the front cabin and 11 in the rear cabin, or 2.5 tons of equipment or supplies at speeds of up to 40mph. The BV 206 saw service with the British Army from the mid 1980’s and is still used today. The only major modification is the replacement of the Ford V6 petrol engine, with a Mercedes diesel engine.

The museum uses the BV 206 predominately to give their visitors the experience of being in a military specification vehicle whilst being driven over their off-road assault course and test track.

PERFORMANCE - Hägglunds BV 206 is a special military vehicle designed for use as an all-terrain transport vehicle, capable of travel both on and off roads, under almost all conditions and in all extremes of climate. Its large track area allows the vehicle to travel over deep snow and soft ground which would be impassable to almost all other tracked and wheeled vehicles. It is also amphibious, being propelled in the water by its four tracks. The BV 206 consists of two track-driven cars that are coupled together by a central, articulated steering assembly. Steering is accomplished using hydraulic cylinders that turn the cars relative to each other, giving the vehicle a turning radius of about 35ft.

ENGINE - Hägglunds BV 206 is fitted with a ford V6 petrol engine producing 136bhp at 4,600rpm giving the vehicle a maximum speed of 40mph on the road and 30mph in water.

Information sourced from - norfolktankmuseum.co.uk/hagglunds-bv-206/

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Nostalgic Indoor Invitational Auto Show at Avanti's Dome in Pekin, Illinois on March 30, 2013. The show is presented by the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Regional Group #51.

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29/04/2025, Flinders Parade, Gladstone, Queensland, Australia.

New to Australia in 2024, this Chinese designed & built four wheel drive ute (utility vehicle / pick-up) has already won a 10% market share in 6 months.

No mean feat in this land of four wheel drive utes (my words).

One thing which did catch my eye was the unladen weight; coming in at a massive 2,710 kg (5975 lbs). There are quite a number in town already.

It is a PHEV, with a hybrid drivetrain combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors, one on each axle, for permanent all-wheel drive.

The petrol engine acts primarily as a generator, powering the electric motors and charging the 29.58kWh battery.

The combined output of the electric motors and petrol engine is up to 321kW and 650Nm.

Photographed at the 29th Annual Nostalgic Indoor Invitational Auto Show at Avanti's Dome in Pekin, Illinois on March 30, 2013. The show is presented by the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Regional Group #51.

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Utility car 354 and the rear of trailer 724 on route Nº 4 near the Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)

Photographed at the 30th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 18, 2013.

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Photographed at the 2012 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 21-23, 2012.

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Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club 39th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on August 31, 2013.

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Photographed at the 2012 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 21-23, 2012.

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Photographed at the 30th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 18, 2013.

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 12, 2012.

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Photographed in 2013 at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois.

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Photographed at the Cool Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In in Springfield, Illinois on August 20, 2011.

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Nostalgic Indoor Invitational Auto Show at Avanti's Dome in Pekin, Illinois on March 30, 2013. The show is presented by the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Regional Group #51.

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Photographed in 2013 at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois.

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Photographed at the 13th Annual Cool Cruisers/New Berlin Fire Department Car Show in New Berlin, Illinois on July 27, 2013.

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Photographed at the Annual Fred Britenstine Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on the Square in Virden, Illinois on June 16, 2012.

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Photographed in 2009 at The Old Station, a converted 1930s-era service station filled with Route 66 memorabilia, that is located in Williamsville, Illinois (north of Springfield along I-55).

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Automobile Photographs: This is a very large collection of images whose primary, but not exclusive, focus is on American automotive classics. Images are organized by decade, by manufacturer, and by topics (such as convertibles, station wagons, muscle cars, etc.)

Central Illinois (excluding Springfield): Photos relating to the middle section of the "Land of Lincoln" (except for the Capital City of Springfield) may be found in this collection. Every city and town I've photographed is contained within its own set, and rural (as in "countryside") photographs are grouped by county.

Springfield, Illinois: All of my photographs of Springfield and the Abraham Lincoln Sites are in this collection. For the City of Springfield, there are separate sets for the Capitol Complex, Downtown (including the Old State Capitol), Neighborhoods, Parks, Illinois State Fairgrounds and more. Photographs of Lincoln sites include the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln Tomb, and so on. Also in the Lincoln "All About Abe" (Set) are a few Lincoln sites not located in Springfield.

The Illinois State Fair: My collection of photographs of the Illinois State Fair. The fair offers something for everyone. Grab a corn dog and lemon shake-up, and come take a look!

Beyond Central Illinois: Other locales in the United States and Canada including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle.

In addition to my location-based sets, here are links to some "topical" collections and sets I've put together:

Barbers & Barber Shops: Traditional barbers and barber shops are on the endangered species list. But there are still plenty to be found if you go looking for them.

Almost Everything Else. Check It Out!!!: Included topics range from man's first walk on the moon to small town schools and churches, and from Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers (our favorite breed) to things that are abandoned, neglected, weathered, or rusty.

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