Wemyss Bay Station Traditional Cache
Hidden : 12/14/2009
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This is an easy cache-n-dash magnetic nano cache so bring a pen. The station and pier are perhaps the most famous landmarks in Wemyss Bay and their history stretches back to the 19th Century. The Wemyss Bay line was opened in 1865 after a group of labourers, mainly Irish, worked to take the line through the hills to Wemyss Bay. The inaugural service was advertised as being superior to the line which served Greenock, as all of the carriages contained seats! The journey to Glasgow took just over an hour with a First Class return costing about 3/6 (about 22p) and Third Class 2/- (10p). Five years later (1870) the first steamer service to be run in association with the railway was started. Inverkip station was built after a petition was submitted in May 1867 by Inverkip inhabitants (and visitors to the area) requesting that the trains stop at Inverkip. The original station was a square, rather ugly building and the pier was also fairly basic and visually unexciting. In June 1903, the new "double" line was opened followed by the new railway station and much improved pier to serve the ever increasing Clyde Steamer traffic. The new complex became one of the showpieces of Scottish railways. It was dominated by the impressive sixty-foot Clock Tower, and was built in Queen Anne style, half-timbered and roughcast with sandstone facing. The large, circular glass-roofed interior became renowned for its outstanding displays of potted plants and hanging baskets. Contained within the station are the tickets office, station bar, and various kiosks, (which sadly are no longer in use). CalMac have recently built a new ferry ticket office and waiting room the bottom of the walkway. In recent years the station has undergone a major refurbishment and attempts were made at that time to restore the flowering exhibits to their former glory. It is still a great spot to visit and take the ferry over to Rothesay. Be sure to go into the station and have a look.

Additional Hints ()

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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