Took my 5-year old on a "Siren Tour" of Central Iowa yesterday...

[Hellbilly515]

Some really interesting models represented, particularly in smaller towns. A couple here that I'm unsure of - one of which is perched atop the City Hall at Polk City, Iowa.

[Brendan W]

Your siren in Polk City is certainly a Model 3. Your model 5 in Madrid is actually a 5T, which is a dual tone 5. It sure looks like your son had a great time!

[flatlandsparky]

That's a neat mount on the 3T22!

[Hellbilly515]

Thanks for clarifying, Brendan! For future reference, what exactly gives it away as a Model 5t, as opposed to simply a Model 5? Also, this may have been covered to death elsewhere, but trying to distinguish between Models 5 and 7 are difficult to the naked eye, are they not?

Thanks for the great information! And yes, my son loves to siren hunt!

[Chicagosiren-hunters]

if you look under the housing at the ports (keep in mind you may only see it in bright daylight or using a camera), you may see two rows of them, indicating that it is a 5T, if there is only one row, then it is a plain-Jane 5.

[connerdstines]

Model 5's and 7's are all but impossible to distinguish from outside the housing, you have to look at the motor. One exception i can think of is the old Fedelcode model 5's like in your picture, those had a little service door on housing if i'm not mistaken.

[Hellbilly515]

Thanks, guys!

The Fedelcode was easily recognizable because of the service door on the housing! Was a great thrill to finally see one in person!

[Vey198885]

wow! yellow sentry defender! Its the one near the football field! Nice find! :thup: