Train Spotter - North Parade Traditional Cache
Hidden : 8/28/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is part of the Train Spotter series, and inspired of geoson's love of trains.

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The single line opened through Rooty Hill in 1863 and the first station opened in that year. The line was duplicated in 1886 and quadrupled in 1891. The present platform buildings date from 1943, replacing the original buildings.
The 1944 works were part of a much larger scheme to increase the tracks to four main lines between Lidcombe and St. Marys during World War II in order to provide maximum track capacity to the American ammunition and general store built at Ropes Creek. It took over 32 years until all aspects of the quadruplication were completed between Westmead and Blacktown. Quadruplication reached St. Marys in 1978, while the Granville to Westmead section was finally completed in 1986.
The pedestrian bridge dates from 1944 though it was upgraded in c.2000 and is formed by steel beams. The use of ramps instead of footways was a common feature of footbridges between 1930 and 1960.
The platform canopies were constructed c.1990.
The signal box was closed in 1995.
The platform buildings have undergone substantial internal alterations. The awnings were placed on all platforms in 2001.

Additional Hints ()

Abg va gur qenvantr

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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