Federal Enterprises' Thunderbolt 2000 Special

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2 жыл бұрын

A very special siren walk episode where I'm joined by Edaan Friedman and Duderocks who show me the last remaining Federal Enterprises' Thunderbolt 2000, still connected to its original gas powered generator, in the world.
Be sure to check out their channels for additional siren videos.
Edaan Friedman: / @friedmanirit
Duderocks5539: / @duderocks5539

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@willthetrill4849 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t care how expensive it would be. This siren must be restored

@user-wu7eh1fl4n 9 ай бұрын

42 пе

@RadioGirl00 2 жыл бұрын

This is really cool to see, I've been looking at this Thunderbolt for sometime on Google Maps and never realized it was gas powered! Should definitely be preserved as well, as it'd be really unfortunate to see it taken down. I'm hoping to see it in person next year but thank you for this awesome video of it!

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

I totally recommend going to visit the Rueben Ingold Park and surrounding area. There are great views of the siren without going into the gate. While we were there someone from the School, whose property the siren may be on, came over to check out what we were doing. Which was a good thing. Just like when you go camping or hiking: Take memories (photos in this case) and leave only footprints.

@MasenMonster 2 жыл бұрын

That siren isn’t supposed to come down anytime soon. I’d say they would only remove it if it’s blocking construction work (which is unlikely to ever happen in the near future), or if it becomes a safety hazard (again, quite unlikely to happen.)

@matthewwalker8197 2 жыл бұрын

quite interesting to see a gas driven blower.. but for sure that thunderbolt really does need saving or someone to save it! Great video :)

@easttennesseelightsandsire8152 2 жыл бұрын

6M . . . Same blower that mine has. This was a very cool video guys! Thanks for sharing. 👍

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Justin!

@thespiritstingray9359 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! That's pretty cool that you were able to take a tour of the thunderbolt 2000. I've always wanted to see one up close and its nice that we finally get a walk around video

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend visiting the parks in the area and walking around the trails there. The siren is easy to get to and like someone told me once, hidden in plain sight.

@imaginox9 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! And the detailed look at how it works, I've always wondered how the T-Bolts 2000's worked !

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Now to see one restored and working!

@imaginox9 2 жыл бұрын

@@DayTrippingAdventurer Yes especially with the gas engine

@Creeperboy099 2 жыл бұрын

These units have been very enigmatic given how little documentation there has been online since this is the only remaining one with a gas engine still installed; really cool that someone finally took a camera inside the fenced area and gave us all a close up look- I definitely hope that one day a collector will be able to save and preserve this unit in working order

@JacobWPS4004 2 жыл бұрын

You remind me a lot of my best friend's dad who passed to covid. I love your videos man, keep up the good work!

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you, sorry to hear about your friend's dad. We live in emotionally hard times. Getting out to do these walks, whether they be to see sirens or explore a new part of the world, are a way for me to stay sane. I'm glad the videos, by extension, can help and bring joy to others.

@NaturalStateSirens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see an original 2000 that isn't retrofitted like Beebe or Phoenix! Good good stuff!

@purpleviolet207 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! That's a huge siren!🚨

@thecaz001 2 жыл бұрын

this is one special siren right here

@konnormark5123 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome I always wondered how they work

@aliciaseaman5423 Ай бұрын

I think they should restore it

@oldcrankman6164 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, Hope your safe I just got hit with hail an hour ago so. Keep up the good videos.

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, yeah, all is good here. Could use a little more weather in SoCal, but depends on the size of the hail. Thank you for your concern and support!

@loudoncountyrailfan9041 2 жыл бұрын

I love thunderbolts!

@TheCasualSirenEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

So this is the visit Edaan was telling me about a while back.

@arizonawarningsirens6067 2 жыл бұрын

There is another one of these still up, in Phoenix. Same 6M blower, and the siren is completely active. Phoenix used to have about 25 of them. However it does not have the gas engine anymore, but it used to. This tbolt in the video is the last one with a gas blower, but technically not the last one in the world. There are a couple collectors, also in Phoenix, who own tbolt 2000’s. Anyway, Nice vid!

@imaginox9 2 жыл бұрын

I think he probably meant the last one standing at its original place, in its original state

@TheSirenSeeker 2 жыл бұрын

By "last in the world", he means "last original gas-powered thunderbolt in the world". That 2000 in Phoenix, since it was converted to electricity is little more than a 1000 with a fancy cover and a GT-XX serial number

@arizonawarningsirens6067 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSirenSeeker and the tag says 2000.

@arizonawarningsirens6067 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSirenSeeker but yeah I figured that’s what he meant.

@arizonawarningsirens6067 2 жыл бұрын

@@imaginox9 the one in Phoenix is in it’s original place. But yeah I figured he meant the last one that still has the gas engine.

@LeviHess-kc8nm 3 ай бұрын

Honestly probably wouldn't be difficult to get working again, looks like it just uses an Onan BF engine which isn't too tricky to get parts for. If the motor is totally trashed from sitting for years there are still many Onan BF series engines around to replace it with.

@HX56Music 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! Nice to see inside! Did you guys get permission or just, start pulling the cover off haha.

@sirensofohio5737 2 жыл бұрын

It's not the only one, there's one in Beebe, Arkansas

@theray2009 2 жыл бұрын

That ones converted

@Thingbol95 Жыл бұрын

they should restore it and put it back in service

@RandomGamer40465 8 ай бұрын

There is a Thunderbolt 2000 somewhere in Arkansas but i think it was replaced with and electric blower.

@kansasclocksandsirens 6 ай бұрын

Yes. Bebe AR. It was converted to 3 phase power

@kansasstatealerting2424 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so.

@theray2009 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see it someday

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Just drive on by, it's right there on the side of the road. There's a public park right on the corner with plenty of parking. Hope you get a chance to see it before it too falls down.

@EOWS408YT 2 жыл бұрын

The ThunderBolt 2000 is a rare thunderbolt. While all the other ones are common. except thunderBolt 7000.

@raizrindustries 9 ай бұрын

I know this is late, but did this have a horn and chopper swap? On google streetview the horn doesn't appear to be a jailbar and the chopper cap is still CD yellow.

@BellyLover06 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a visual difference compared to the other Thunderbolts (apart from the 1003 for obvious reasons)?

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

For the siren itself there is really no visual difference that I could see (others may be able to point out little details) but the gas blower beneath it is a big give away.

@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder if that 2000T could work if fixed…also I really wonder what would the blower sound like on one of those. It would probably sound like a 6M with a lawnmower engine in the background I think

@CentralOHSirens 2 жыл бұрын

2000T’s dont exist

@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL 2 жыл бұрын

@@CentralOHSirens I already found that out after doing some research but thx

@TriStateRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

Does it still have connection to the actual siren? Like if that propane take was filled would it be able to crank over and run?

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Its so rusted and seized I don't think anything would happen. Also, the wire are all frayed. It needs to be completely torn apart and rebuilt.

@TriStateRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

@@DayTrippingAdventurer I might reach out to the county and see if I can take it off their hands and restore it

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriStateRailfan Let me know what comes of that. We might be able to run some sort of fundraising campaign. There seems to be many people who are interested in preserving the thing.

@Cool_ohio2yt 2 жыл бұрын

Location to this siren

@CYang-pe1sk 2 жыл бұрын

How did you guys manage to open the gate?

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

The gate was open at that time. But I don't recommend anyone to just walk right in. Someone from the neighboring property did ask what we were doing and we need to respect the property.

@anthonymeza7519 Жыл бұрын

I will take it down in the future

@alerlattan3635 Жыл бұрын

Does it still work?

@DayTrippingAdventurer Жыл бұрын

Unfortunatley no, it does not work. It's completely rusted out. This is why it's the only 'original' 2000. The rest have been upgraded.

@MasenMonster 2 жыл бұрын

You should change the title from “Federal Thunderbolt 2000T Special” to “Federal Enterprises Thunderbolt 2000 Special” since that what that siren is actually called.

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Upon looking into it, this sounds like a very fair suggestion. Thank you.

@VonnaWasser 2 жыл бұрын

It's not always what your think There was another one in phoenix

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

From what I'm told, the one in Phoenix has been retrofitted to run on electricity. So, even though this one doesn't actually work, its the last that anyone knows that's still connected to the gas generator. So yes, technically this is one of 3 (that I've been told of) remaining in the world. 2 of which have been converted to run on electricity. But I freely admit that I could be wrong.

@laelipz736 2 жыл бұрын

The second thunderbolt 2000 is from Phoenix Arizona there's even videos about it what it sound like it's kind of similar to the thunderbolt 1000

@laelipz736 2 жыл бұрын

The third thunderbolt 2000 location is from BeeBe, AR it also have a jail bar

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

@@laelipz736 People have been telling me about these 2 other sirens. I now need to begin saving money so I can make a trip to visit them. Any one interested in supporting me through gofundme or patreon? :D

@laelipz736 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I'm a bit too young I'm only 14

@CentralTexasSirens 2 жыл бұрын

Nope its not the last one, There's one that's active in Phoenix, AZ. And there's a other one I forgot that's active as well to.

@Duderocks5539 2 жыл бұрын

We’re talking the last one “in” it’s original state still, not converted to electric like the 2000s that were in Phoenix...

@CentralTexasSirens 2 жыл бұрын

@@Duderocks5539 Oh.

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

I've been hearing about this Pheonix siren a bunch after this video. Looks like I may need to take a road trip. Been to Pheonix a few times, they have great food, doesn't take much for me to have an excuse to return!

@nancylucas7815 2 жыл бұрын

This isn't the last 2000 in the world, just in L.A. There are at least two more 2000s remaining. EDIT: Its just called a 2000. These are all of the Thunderbolt models: 1000A - Three Phase - A1 and A2 Series - Electric blower - Single tone (5 Port) 1000B - Single Phase - A1 and A2 Series - Electric blower - Single tone (5 Port) 1000AT - Three Phase - A1 and A2 Series - Electric blower - Dual tone (5/6 or 4/5 Port) 1000BT - Single Phase - A1 and A2 Series - Electric blower - Dual tone (5/6 or 4/5 Port) 1003A - Three Phase - A2 Series only - Electric blower - Dual tone (5/6 or 4/5 Port) 1003B - Single Phase - A2 Series only - Electric blower - Dual tone (5/6 or 4/5 Port) 2000A - Three Phase - A1 Series only -Gas powered blower - Single tone (5 Port) System 7012A - Three Phase - A1 and A2 Series - Electric Blower - Single tone (5 Port) System 7012B - Single Phase - A1 and A2 Series - Electric Blower - Single tone (5 Port) System 7022A - Three Phase - A1 and A2 Series - Electric Blower - Dual tone (5/6 Port) System 7022B - Single Phase - A1 and A2 Series - Electric Blower - Dual tone (5/6 Port) System 7026A - Three Phase - A2 Series only - Electric Blower - Dual tone (5/6 Port) Syetem 7026B - Single Phase - A2 Series only - Electric Blower - Dual tone (5/6 Port)

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for that list. From other commentors and replies I think the consensus is that this 2000 is the last in place with its original gas powered engine. The others have been converted to electric engines. But, we could be wrong and I'll do my due diligence on learning more, thank you!

@nancylucas7815 2 жыл бұрын

Found a video of that is still a full 2000: Beebe, AR (I think this is an ex-Phoenix, AR): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oKiZgaeLvqfehHk.html&t

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

@@nancylucas7815 Just went and watched the video. I was just in Arkansas! Wish I knew of this sirens existence three weeks ago. Regardless, looks like it's been refurbished to run on an electric engine. Which totally makes sense. No I just need to get back to AR.

@imaginox9 2 жыл бұрын

Just to clarify a bit: the A and B on the list above means whether the siren runs on 3 phase or single phase current, and the 1003 has the solenoids to do the hi-lo signal (like the one in Mineola, NY). There is also the Thunderbolt System 7000 which is a transportable unit, with everything needed housed inside a small trailer with the siren head on top of it, this one was mainly made for the US Army but some were installed as a full siren system in Kuwait. There was also a Thunderbolt 1003 put on an Union Pacific locomotive to test if it would make a good train horn but it was a failure

@nancylucas7815 2 жыл бұрын

@@imaginox9 Thanks! I'll add those details.

@anthonymeza7519 Жыл бұрын

Thunderbolt 2000 there is other one Arizona flre department

@DayTrippingAdventurer Жыл бұрын

I heard of this one. Is it still gas powered or has it been converted to electric?

@MonkeyFilmProductions 7 ай бұрын

@@DayTrippingAdventurerthat one has been converted, is used to be set off by request (there’s videos of it on KZfaq) not they don’t do it anymore

@1000BT 2 жыл бұрын

BRUH MONSTER 6MC

@DayTrippingAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the name of the motor itself?

@1000BT 2 жыл бұрын

@@DayTrippingAdventurer blower itself

@1000BT 2 жыл бұрын

@@DayTrippingAdventurer made by URAI

@1000BT 2 жыл бұрын

@@DayTrippingAdventurer yea the motor is just a basic engine

@thespiritstingray9359 2 жыл бұрын

@@1000BT *sutorbilt

@1000BT 2 жыл бұрын

And it’s a jail bar

@arizonawarningsirens6067 2 жыл бұрын

No, it’s not. Why is everything you say wrong? I think you’re doing it on purpose…

@1000BT 2 жыл бұрын

@@arizonawarningsirens6067 yes it is look on google street

@arizonawarningsirens6067 2 жыл бұрын

@@1000BT I’ve seen it multiple times on google street view. It’s quite obviously not… there are many pictures showcasing the siren. No jailbar. I don’t know why you’d think that, and it’s known that later tbolt 2000s had no jailbars, like the one in Phoenix for example.

@Duderocks5539 2 жыл бұрын

@@arizonawarningsirens6067 Yeah it’s a newer 2000, likely 1954 as me and Edaan and others suspect. Federal did away with the Jailbar by this time as well. Phoenix’s are earlier, so 1952-1953, so they obviously are Jailbar, plus the earlier 2000s such as Phoenix’s also had no split in the blower box unlike newer ones such as this one.

@thatkidfromsmartsville2012 2 жыл бұрын

@@1000BT Why do you spread false information. It’s easy to not spread fake information! It’s not Jailbar or motor made by URAI. The motor is SutorBilt and it’s not Jailbar. I’ve been here in real life and I’ve never seen it Jailbar. Jailbar TBolts would have screens.