The cache is placed near the railway line and bridge at Trewoon.
The bridge has the number MLN287 78.25, 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’m not a train fanatic, but I do use the train from time to time.
Probably easiest to park up in the layby near the shop and walk to the cache. Narrow lane along here so not much space for cars/vans.
Please be careful when 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.
Farmers use this road and there are houses nearby so please be courteous to the locals.
New container and hint added 13/5/15