MESCo #5 BELMONT 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 details: MESCo # 5
This was the ultimate terminus of the BELMONT route. The line originally opened as far as Moorabool St / Fyans St on11/12/1913. It was extended through to Barwon Bridge on 22/12/1913 and after a new bridge was constructed over the Barwon River was extended to Belmont on 16/12/1927. The line was the last closed on 04/03/1956. Tram 4 was the first and also the last tram to run to Belmont. The line linked the two commercial centres either side of the Barwon River. Trams ran from here to the city and then to NORTH.
The picture shows tram ** heading towards the City crossing the Barwon River bridge.
Stealth will be required during the day at this busy location.
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