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by Mantis
Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: 2001 Series Line
Replies: 48
Views: 19180

This is the only 8RPM 2001 I know of:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM7XCa_jsu8
by Mantis
Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:04 am
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Thunderbolt 1000 - Wichita, KS {PITCH ALERT}
Replies: 36
Views: 11573

Attack mode sounds a lot like a Q.
by Mantis
Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Mobil Directo Full Test
Replies: 13
Views: 4394

SirenMadness wrote:IIRC, the gas ones were 25 horsepower. I also like how the older ACAs were made out of metal instead of fiberglass. Great sound, too!
Yep, I think gas motors were 25hp, electric examples such as this are 10hp.
by Mantis
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Mobil Directo Full Test
Replies: 13
Views: 4394

Mobil Directo Full Test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wqEc-b9M9c I didn't have time to get to a new siren in Denver today, so I sent back to Bates-Logan park in Englewood and re-recorded the Mobil Directo. I filmed this before, but due to camera issues I missed the windup the first time. And this time I got some great am...
by Mantis
Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: How NOT To Remove A UK Siren!
Replies: 39
Views: 17407

C'mon guys. It's a siren, not a puppy. That second photo is hysterical!
by Mantis
Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Thunderbolt 1000 - Wichita, KS {PITCH ALERT}
Replies: 36
Views: 11573

Jesus, that's higher than the one I filmed. Usually it's only the old Thunderbolts that are pitched that high.
by Mantis
Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:24 am
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Canadian Pacific Documentary From 1958
Replies: 3
Views: 1701

I think those are roof vents.
by Mantis
Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Road trip to Springfield IL, and some new toys
Replies: 39
Views: 25233

They sure beat the hell out of those getting them down. Bodywork repairs on the EOWS are going to be a menace for whoever ends up with it.
by Mantis
Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:07 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: San Francisco ATIs
Replies: 30
Views: 11020

Kasm279 wrote: I thought San Francisco used SD-10 sirens. Or was that Los Angeles?
SF had STLs and I think a T-Bolt or two. LA has Federal SD-10s, 500s, Model 3s, and Model 5s.
by Mantis
Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:25 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Special discount for siren board members!
Replies: 12
Views: 4254

Where do we send/type the discount code? I'm thinking of buying a mug.

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