The cache is placed near the railway line and bridge at Holmbush.
The bridge has the number MLN284 78¾, which is it’s own unique number. The main reason for the number is for an ELR or Engineers Line Reference. This is so they know where the bridge is and on what line. It is also in case the bridge is hit by a vehicle and helps the emergency services to identify it too.
The MLN part stands for the Great Western Main Line from London Paddington – Bristol – Penzance. As the line follows westward, it changes from MLN1 to MLN2 just west of Plymouth. The other numbers are mile markers and chains. Chain is an imperial measure equalling 22 yards. The line number changes to MLN3 just east of Chacewater.
I thought I’d look it up as I wondered what they meant. I’m not a train fanatic, but I do use the train from time to time.
Please be careful if crossing the road, whether on your own or with geokids or geohounds. Please use stealth as this area can get busy during peak times and in the summer. Help for retrieval may be needed for small children or wheelchair users.
Not recommended as a cache and dash
Congratulations to CornishCandy and Spooky_Luke on FTF
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