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NOS Thorn Gamma 5 and box This i could not believe. On the 6'th March, the last day of a 2 week work experience at the local street lighting depot, i went to a different lighting depot about 30 miles away, and was allowed onto the roof of the offices (this was under the actual roof), where no one has stepped for years. I found what looked like a ratty box up there, upon opening it reveled this NOS Thorn Gamma 5 inside, so you can imagine my surprise and excitement. I came away with this and another NOS lantern. Sadly its missing the spigot adapter, so does anyone here have a 76mm spigot going spare?

NOS Thorn Gamma 5 and box

This i could not believe. On the 6'th March, the last day of a 2 week work experience at the local street lighting depot, i went to a different lighting depot about 30 miles away, and was allowed onto the roof of the offices (this was under the actual roof), where no one has stepped for years. I found what looked like a ratty box up there, upon opening it reveled this NOS Thorn Gamma 5 inside, so you can imagine my surprise and excitement. I came away with this and another NOS lantern. Sadly its missing the spigot adapter, so does anyone here have a 76mm spigot going spare?

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AngryHorse   [24 Oct, 2015 at 08:36 PM]
Wonder what else is hiding in all these roof spaces, and old store rooms?
lampy   [25 Oct, 2015 at 12:21 AM]
seen these long ago in the past, this is a 1980's version, the older ones had clear bowls
Dave   [25 Oct, 2015 at 01:14 AM]
I'd have loved to have seen a clear bowl example, although I do like these bowls. Its just a pity It hasnt got the spigot adapter. Im absolutely desperate to find one now.
jonny-m   [12 Nov, 2015 at 06:55 PM]
I have plans for my gamma 5 next year. Just need to find an engineering firm who will help me with my plans. I'd do it myself at work if I was allowed.
Danny   [12 Nov, 2015 at 07:01 PM]
I'm listening... Smile
jonny-m   [12 Nov, 2015 at 07:05 PM]
Al tell you next time I see you. Can't be arsed to type. Been a long shite 10hr shift. Am fucked now.
Dave   [29 Jan, 2018 at 10:12 PM]
No progress on getting a new spigot for this as of yet.
lampy   [15 Sep, 2019 at 01:42 PM]
seen these a lot in substation compounds
FrontSideBus   [15 Sep, 2019 at 07:08 PM]
I’m sue anybody with a lathe could machine one up if you give them a drawing.

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