No it is not an active siren. Last it was used was in the early 1990's or late 1980's.I Wanna Name wrote:Anyone know if the thunderbolt by midway airport is still active? Can you get to the roof and see it?
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Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
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Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
There is also a 2001-SRN about 1 mile away on the other side of the airport.
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Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
there are 2 2001's and a mod near midway. the mod is just east of Cicero ave at about 56th st. one 2001 is across from the airport at 55th and Laramie. The other is at 63rd and long.
Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
The Thunderbolt at Midway is not active, but still works. The controls are in the basement of the former fire department.
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Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
Well Darn. Thanks for the info though.
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