Treasured item!

Or so I thought! I was rummaging around in one of the old garage stalls at the Funeral Home today. Way back on a top shelf I found this little beacon. The plastic plug was damaged but I thought I would still try it to see if it worked. The bulb lit but that was all. Took it to Radio Shack to have a new plugin put on. The young guy behind the counter said " I have one just like that"! Told him I know nothing about them, thought maybe it was from the 60's? He said " I bought mine at a garage sale". He is a Volunteer Fireman and I asked what he paid? His response,,,,,,,,"2 Bucks"! Ha, Ha, Ha So much for my find! I'm still glad to have it.

It's a Federal Sign and Signal Corporation Chicago Ill Fire Ball Model FB-1 12volt Serial No. 2A12 The young guy cleaned the gears but said I need a drop of oil and some gear grease to make it run smooth and quiet! I'll take care of that.
 
There were some red, blue and even green ones for sale in Hudson for 5.00
I have a couple red ones.

There were about 6 red ones for sale in Albany last year too fro 10.00 a pair.

Darren
 
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