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The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:04 am
by MaineCivilDefense
I found something interesting not too long go....
It is the only Thunderbolt in the entire State Of Maine! Im not sure if it is operational and it's very rusty, but here it is on Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6558216 ... 312!8i6656
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:34 pm
by Brendan W
I thought there were at least two more? I seem to recall some town I believe near the Canadian border having one. I could be confused however.
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:46 pm
by MaineCivilDefense
I believe you might be thinking about the Model 2 in St Francis, or the Whelen 3016 in Madawaska. I checked the Maine map, and Portland was the only place with a Thunderbolt. There are 3 more sirens in Portland according to an old news article, but they're not listed on the Maine map. Who knows, it be cool if they were Thunderbolts too!
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:14 am
by Pi_User5
That Thunderbolt has been in the same place since at least 2003. Someone should try and fetch it off the roof.
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:17 am
by MaineCivilDefense
I was considering asking the city if i could restore it for them
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:24 am
by Brendan W
There is a Model A in front of one of the FD's if I am not mistaken in Portland.
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:32 am
by MaineCivilDefense
But that is only to clear traffic. There are three other air raid sirens in the area, i just don't know where.
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:59 am
by Sean juth
it looks to be jailbar
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:56 am
by MaineCivilDefense
It's a 1000\1000T.
Re: The Only Thunderbolt In The State Of Maine
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:43 pm
by Glist
I'm pretty sure it doesn't have a Jailbar grille, judging from this angle in Street View
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6564232 ... 312!8i6656