Rainhill Trials #1 - The Novelty Traditional Cache
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Rainhill Trials #1 - The Novelty
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A series of 6 caches based along the Castleman Trailway between Wimborne and Upton. It is possible to cycle all the way.
These 6 caches are named after the locomotives which took part in the trials but unfortunately have no resemblance to them in size or shape! They, at present, run from Wimborne to Upton.
In October 1829 the famous Rainhill Trials took place to decide which locomotive would use the newly built Liverpool to Manchester Railway. The prize money was an amazing £500 (that's £70,000 to you and me)! Only five locomotives took part in this trial and Robert Stephenson was named the lucky winner with his 'Rocket', running at a staggering 20 mph! ( A full size replica is to be found in the Science Museum in London).
Why are these caches named after a historic event nearly 200 years ago ? Well, apart from me being a real geek about social and economic history when I was school and wanting to utilise my knowledge in some way - you will find all of these caches on a stretch of old railway line which ran from Upton all the way to Ringwood ( a 16 mile stretch which if followed will take around 3 hours by bike).
The Trailway is named after Charles Castleman, a Wimborne Solicitor, who was responsible for building the original railway line.
The Dorchester to Southampton railway line, nicknamed the Castleman Corkscrew, was closed in 1964 as part of Dr Beeching's plan to make the railway network viable.
If time permits, additional caches may be added at a later date in either direction, however the numbers will no longer be sequenced.
Found towards the Wimborne end of the trailway, this is the first cache in this series.
Parking can either be at the Willett Arms or in Merley Lane in a small car park. There are steep steps down from this road so not advisable for wheelchair users.(see photo)
Walk through the railway tunnel where you can still see all the black soot on the roof - remember to 'choo-choo' as you go!(see photo)
Follow on a bit further towards GZ. Don't think about jumping the stream on your right - try the other side. The last 2-3 metres are for the athletic ones in your party! (wheelchair users will need a hand with the grab). Hence the terrain rating.
Do not dig, rummage under trees or hack vegetation. Follow the clue and you will find it quickly.
You are looking for a large black cylinder which has room for small items only. Please put everything into the bag (sorry about the smell) inside and screw the lid on tight. The cache will need to be replaced under the appropriate area to be concealed from the path.
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Remember to take your camera!
Nearby caches: No Through Lane (West), Two Climbers in Delph Woods, Down at Delph Woods
Additional Hints
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