The Old Sale Line Traditional Cache

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Bunjil: ----------

OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUESTED PLEASE

Hi there Cache Owner,

It looks like this cache might need some attention, as one or more seekers have indicated there is some sort of issue. The recent logs may contain more details about what sort of issues are evident.

The cache has been temporarily disabled, so as to remove it from search listings and discourage people from visiting this location, until the issues/s can be addressed.

You do need to respond in some way within 14 days, so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication scuttle this listing.

What you need to do:-

You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-

  • Check On The Cache - once checked, place an Owner Maintenance log and then enable the cache.

  • Place A Write Note Log - indicating a date when you expect it will be restored. If you have a long term unavailability (where you don't have an actual date), please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 4 to 6 weeks, so as to keep everyone up to speed.

  • Adopt Out or Archive - depending on whether you want it kept or for it to disappear.

A full explanation for each of the above choices can be found at GEOCACHE MAINTENANCE on the Regional Policies page.

You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of the above. Well, if the issue has not been addressed, or there is no acknowledgment as requested above, it will be assumed the cache has been abandoned and the cache will be de-listed (Archived) at the end of the 14 day period, without further recourse to the CO. [V]

It would be far better if you decide, so please do something before then. Please don't send an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.

Thanks for your cooperation,

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Hidden : 8/8/2013
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is in a busy little area of the CBD that was once the site of Sale's railway line.

Rail first came to Sale in the late 1870s.

This put an end to the horrific 22-27 hour coach journeys from Sale to Melbourne. These journeys had always been long, uncomfortable, dangerous and expensive with up to 50 horses being used for each trip. 

The development of the rail line to Sale from Melbourne was an unusual one in several ways. Work began at Oakleigh, where no existing rail line currently existed, and work began at both ends at the same time. The residents of Sale being concerned that were a rail line constructed from the Melbourne end only, the line would end up being diverted away from Sale and on to Bairnsdale instead. 

Early 1875 transformed Sale in to a railway town, boosting the local industry. Each section of the railway was put into service as soon as it was completed. The Oakleigh to Sale line was opened in 1878. Shortly after the rail was completed, many Gippsland born adults visited Melbourne for the first time.It was the introduction of rail that enabled holiday makers to visit the Gippsland Lakes. The first holiday rush to the Lakes occurred at Easter in 1878. 

Rail to Sale changed the primary mode of trade. Previously trade had cantered around coastal shipping, but the rail provided a faster alternative. 

Just over one hundred years later, in 1983, the Sale Railway was demolished to make way for a new Shopping Centre. The new railway station is now located slightly West of the town centre. The signal box and signals are still outside the Shopping Centre today to mark the old railway station. (taken from http://www.salecommunity.com/rail.php) 

This cache doesn't recieve it's difficulty rating from the container or the hide, but rather from the amount of muggles that are around here all the time. Please make sure that you are extremely stealthy when finding this cache and put it back exactly where you found it.

Make sure you head over the road and check out the old signal box while you are here.

Due to a recent influx of false finds, if you do not sign the log we may not accept your find, sorry for the inconvenience. Happy Hunting!

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