Fond Du Lac's Old Thunderbolts

[SuperBanshee]

I don't remember the yard layout but here's a photo of North Fond Du Lac's STH-10 from 2009. I remember walking behind the actual rail yard to get this distant photo as the yard itself was off-limits to enthusiasts. If you're going to try and take closer photos, it might be a good idea to get permission from the rail yard's managers first. They are not keen about enthusiasts running around without permission.

[Firepro1120]

I found the exact location awhile back. Here it is, http://binged.it/1YuAf9T

[JMAN]

Isn't there a Thunderbolt in the woods somewhere in Fond Du Lac or am I confused with somewhere else? I seem to recall a Tbolt in the woods somewhere in WI that a member took a piece of a FS decal off of the back of the blower.

That's me! Still got that piece of decal sealed in a ziplock bag hanging on my wall. Unfortunately that thunderbolt was removed this April unexpectedly and all that remains is a stump and blower pad. Eric Stokke was trying to find out the the units whereabouts but never got a response. SuperBanshee if you could give me any information regarding Eau Claires old system and or the surrounding area, that would be greatly appreciated.

[JMAN]

That Thunderbolt in Eau Claire is a leftover from their old Cold War siren system which composed of Thunderbolts and 2T22s.

There was no Thunderbeam in North Fond Du Lac's CN yard, only the old yellow STH-10. The two Thunderbeams were located at:

1. Sports field near Friendship Learning Center (since removed).
2. N. Pioneer Road near a truck stop (might still be there).

I am actually going to send you a PM regarding Eau Claire.

[SuperBanshee]

There were many Thunderbolts and 2/3T22s installed all over Wisconsin during the 1960s. 1963 was a particularly busy year as a mass of Federal Thunderbolts and 2/3T22s were installed across Eau Claire and Outagamie counties.
They were the most commonly ordered Civil Defense sirens during that time - most of these sirens survived until recent years. Here is a newspaper clipping detailing the old Eau Claire system. The washed out picture shows a 2T22.

[JMAN]

There were many Thunderbolts and 2/3T22s installed all over Wisconsin during the 1960s. 1963 was a particularly busy year as a mass of Federal Thunderbolts and 2/3T22s were installed across Eau Claire and Outagamie counties.
They were the most commonly ordered Civil Defense sirens during that time - most of these sirens survived until recent years. Here is a newspaper clipping detailing the old Eau Claire system. The washed out picture shows a 2T22.

Thank you! This article says every location I was looking for! I will do a virtual siren hunt tomorrow and will go investigating later this week. I'm surprised there is no mentioning of the Fairfax St thunderbolt though. I sent you a pm anyway. I know some information now but feel free to respond if you know anything else. Thanks!

[Josh_S]

Isn't there a Thunderbolt in the woods somewhere in Fond Du Lac or am I confused with somewhere else? I seem to recall a Tbolt in the woods somewhere in WI that a member took a piece of a FS decal off of the back of the blower.

That's me! Still got that piece of decal sealed in a ziplock bag hanging on my wall. Unfortunately that thunderbolt was removed this April unexpectedly and all that remains is a stump and blower pad. Eric Stokke was trying to find out the the units whereabouts but never got a response. SuperBanshee if you could give me any information regarding Eau Claires old system and or the surrounding area, that would be greatly appreciated.

That was after the AR timer/radio box on top disappeared mysteriously... It is too bad they removed the siren, but I suppose it didn't serve any purpose.

[JMAN]

Isn't there a Thunderbolt in the woods somewhere in Fond Du Lac or am I confused with somewhere else? I seem to recall a Tbolt in the woods somewhere in WI that a member took a piece of a FS decal off of the back of the blower.

That's me! Still got that piece of decal sealed in a ziplock bag hanging on my wall. Unfortunately that thunderbolt was removed this April unexpectedly and all that remains is a stump and blower pad. Eric Stokke was trying to find out the the units whereabouts but never got a response. SuperBanshee if you could give me any information regarding Eau Claires old system and or the surrounding area, that would be greatly appreciated.

That was after the AR timer/radio box on top disappeared mysteriously... It is too bad they removed the siren, but I suppose it didn't serve any purpose.

I know the box door kept coming off, not sure about the box going missing

[Brendan W]

Another quick question. in the OP, where is that thunderbolt site that still has the blower pad and pole at it in FDL?

[SuperBanshee]

It's on North Seymour Street near the Odyssey Salon.