MESCo #9 WHARF Traditional Cache
vp4: This series is causing me more grief than many of my other caches, I no longer have time to maintain suburban micros. Thanks for all the logs
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The MESCo series of caches is based on the Geelong Tramways that operated from 1912 until 1956. A photo of a Geelong tram is present in all caches (either in the cache or log-book). The number of each of the trams should be noted as they will assist with finding the co-ordinates of a final mystery cache. Good luck.
MESCo was the Melbourne Electricity Supply Company that was the supplier of domestic electricity in Geelong and was also responsible for the construction and operation of an electric tramway system in the Geelong CBD and surrounding suburbs. At its peak it utilised 31 trams and had eight routes. The total route mileage in its heyday was around 12 miles. There are a few remnants of the system visible in places but they are not easily found.
This series of caches will take you to the termini of all the lines. Caches vary from magnetic micros to traditional hides. Difficulty also varies mainly due to the suburban locations and the presence of muggles.
Cache: MESCo # 9
This was the terminus of the WHARF route. This was one of the original routes and was laid to service the wharf at the base of Moorabool St with its steamers to and from Melbourne and other port businesses. The line was closed on 9/10/1940 and the material utilised to construct the line to BEACH which opened 19/10/1940. Trams from here would have ran to WEST and NEWTOWN as required depending on port activities.
The picture shows tram ** at the Depot
The cache is an eclipse tin so contains a log and photo only.
This is muggle heaven on a nice day so stealth will be required.
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