ARCHIVED: Mystery Sirens (2008-3/2021)

[Valra Bellkeys]

Are you referring to the thing next to the chimney? Possibly a Model 1?

Yup, that is what I am referring to. But.. It can't be a Model 1.. since I think I can see the chopper?

[Chicagosiren-hunters]

It's hard for me to tell, especially since I'm on mobile, even while using the Control Center zoom.

[PeachtreeSirens]

Hmm, this one's a stinker. I'm thinking Decot or Erick just off the housing, but...surprise me? It's at the Independent Fire Company #1 of South Williamsport, PA: https://goo.gl/maps/NaWgxTJkpVn

And, for bonus points, how about this one at the Eureka VFC in Stewartstown, PA? https://goo.gl/maps/HHnjEdQrZ332

[SuperBanshee]

South Williamsport, PA has an an Erick electric siren. They made a few different models over the years, some of which looked similar to the Decot Red Arrow. This one looks like a 5 horsepower model.

[4J25]

And, for bonus points, how about this one at the Eureka VFC in Stewartstown, PA? https://goo.gl/maps/HHnjEdQrZ332

Isn't that a Darley 2V8?

[nathancovey]

Sure looks like one. So it is safe to say, yes it is a Darley 2V8.

[Ziginox]

Putting such a siren in a covered "shed" was not an uncommon practice. The main hamper was maintenance access.

The dual head Federal Type B ranged from 3 to 5 horsepower depending on the generation

The Type B in Ririe, Idaho has 2HP printed on the ID plate.

[SuperBanshee]

My data sheets suggest the single head Type B was 2 horsepower however I didn't think they used the 2 horsepower motor for the dual head version.
The sirens in Ririe, Idaho and Cecil Township, Pennsylvania would have been made between 1922 and 1926. Here is a chart showing some different Type B profiles along with their approximate date of introduction. The last development was introduced in 1926 and was built until the mid 1930s, with some bearing the Fedelcode brand. Notice the projector shaped changed on different production models.

Progression of Type B.

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[Ziginox]

Yeah, that's the style. The one in Sugar City, ID is like that first one, however it seemed like it had even longer horns.
The serial number on the Ririe one is 5963 by the way.

[SuperBanshee]

I can't find a photo or Google view of the Sugar City siren. While the Type Bs shown in my chart were the "main" profiles used, there were several other variations which I'm still documenting. At this time I've documented 8 Type B variations, many of which were minor or short-lived.
Might you or anyone else have a photo of Sugar City's siren?