McDonald & Arneson Traffic Master beacon light

Interesting find here, just putting this one out to document a fairly rare beacon.
McDonald and Arneson Traffic Master Model M.
Circa 1950's according to what little I could find about them.
Very interesting piece of history, the fluting on the glass dome really makes this light a looker.

[@alainleblanc4031]

Hi Stampeed, I am quite the subject matter expert with beacons and I have never seen anything like this. GREAT find and thanks for sharing.

[@stampeedvalkyrie]

Thanks 👍

[@SMAR-T]

thank you very much for your superb video and very interesting.👍🏼 it would also be nice to see the lights in the dark rather in broad daylight... the difference is always thank you again

[@nealgold8442]

Very cool piece!! Thanks for sharing it.

[@MonsterMidi]

Holy Crap that light is SUPER COOL! George from Greenville SC

[@DodgeMonaco1978]

Great light. Thanks for sharing

[@joen7xxx]

Colorado State Patrol had these lights in the late 60s.

[@jesterflight8593]

Beautiful light

[@PastorSteve078]

I’d love to see that at night!

[@Lightbarrescue]

Super interesting!

[@shnorth888]

Dominion Automotive had a light out that had a similar set up with non rotation lights. Montreal Police used them on their cars in the 60s and early 70s.

[@markmendez3380]

Fascinating

[@Chucknoris21]

Clássico muito bonito.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

Was this intended for a vehicle or for a 4-way intersection such as on a stop sign or some other arrangement?

[@stampeedvalkyrie]

So I know from my bit of searching, they made 6V and 12V versions of this light. Oldest versions appear to be WW2 era, and the most common pictures appear to be vehicle mounted. The most interesting was an extendable pole that lifted the beacon up to a high point on demand. Information is limited, and I am still searching some other leads on them.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

@@stampeedvalkyrie It would be nice to find an old time stock photo with one of these in use, in practicality. It also seems as though it doesn't make sense that it has 4 random flashers rather than sequential like the train locomotive light from the 1970s that simulated a rotating beacon with stationary lamps.

[@westerlywinds5684]

I have seen them mounted in the 1970’s on top of a traffic light, and it would start flashing when an emergency vehicle would approach well before it entered the intersection. Usually on 5 corner intersections with limited visual oversight.

[@lancerenken4661]

I got one just like that its 6 volt paid $25.00

[@stampeedvalkyrie]

Sounds like you scored a hell of a deal.

[@lancerenken4661]

I think so I've got 4 extra flashers I haven't powered it up yet

[@user-ig2kt5tw1l]

I want a store to sell these lights. Please respond, and thank you for your distinguished channel

[@stampeedvalkyrie]

Several companies made this type of flashing beacon, all are relatively uncommon. This specific light is probably so rare since its from the 40s/50s.

[@Jsuttar]

8:15 ya’ll welcome

[@boatbound3300]

Better than watching porn👍

[@Armyguy91]

I really didn't think that I was going to like this beacon. But, I fell for it. The dome looks almost brand new, and Cherry red. And I also like the 4 flashing lights. The Grandpa to the "Kojack" lights.🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

Glass domes never wear out really, not as easily as plastic.

[@westerlywinds5684]

Glass is permanent, until it breaks.