Paxman Trail Traditional Cache
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The cache is on a trail that criss crosses behind the old Paxman site. if you continue straight down it brings you out on the hythe.
Some of the trail can be muddy after rain and its not a pretty few as it runs behind the industrial site but still worth an explore.
The old site of Paxman used to be one of the biggest manufacturers of diesel engines and employed over 2000 workers, sadly all that is left is the testing bays and a few workshops and a handful of staff. The site is now mostly sold off and comprisies of new housing estates however the old trails remain.
The Cache is a black nano so please bring a pen.
Parking is available in the adjoing roads.
Edward Paxman graduated from Cambridge with 1st Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering in 1923. He then spent probably about a year at Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co, Trafford Park to acquire some practical training and industrial experience. It would appear that Paxman's early success in establishing itself as a supplier of engines for diesel-electric propulsion, and for marine applications generally, was largely attributable to Edward Paxman. His interest in developing the Company's early diesels led to the introduction of engines well suited to this market, and he himself energetically pursued sales opportunities with shipowners and shipbuilders. Thus the foundations were laid for the Company's growing experience and reputation as a supplier of engines for diesel-electric propulsion and other marine applications which enabled Paxman to secure valuable marine business throughout the rest of the 20th century.
There is wheelchair access upto the cache but the terrian gets muddy lower down.
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