Double-Headed Traditional Cache
tiddalik: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.
tiddalik
Community Volunteer Reviewer
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A cache set at the site of the old railway station of Whiporie.
In late 1830s England, railway lines had a vast range of different patterns. One of the earliest lines to use double-headed rail was the London and Birmingham Railway, which had offered a prize for the best design. This rail was supported by chairs and the head and foot of the rail had the same profile. The supposed advantage was that, when the head became worn, the rail could be turned over and re-used. In practice, this form of recycling was not very successful as the chair caused dents in the lower surface, and double-headed rail evolved into bullhead rail in which the head was more substantial than the foot.
CAUTION
This cache is near a working railway line. It is NOT within the rail corridor nor do you have to cross the lines when approaching from Summerland Way.
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