This two-stage multi geocache is part of the SideTracked series that is popular in the UK and throughout the world. It is designed to be a relatively quick cache find around train stations for travellers but, of course, anyone else can find it too! There's a small pencil included but it's always good to bring your own writing implement to sign the log.
To learn more about the series, visit the website at the following link...
SideTracked Series
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Normanhurst Station
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Normanhurst Station looking north
Normanhurst station opened on 21st November, 1895. It was originally called Hornsby Station. On 1st May 1898, it was renamed Normanhurst to avoid confusion with the present-day Hornsby station, then known as Hornsby Junction.
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All answers can be found on Platform 1 and the area adjacent to Platform 1. Each letter below represents a one or two digit number.
A = The number of stations listed between (but not including) Normanhurst and Gordon below the video information board in the waiting room.
B = The number of bricks in the top course, directly under the four window panels, in the waiting room, adjacent to the unisex toilet.
C = The last two digits on the rectangular sign with black and white triangles, located on an overhead power support stanchion, towards the northern end of Platform 1.
D = The number of bench seats on Platform 1, including the alcoves.
E = The last two digits on the train signal at the southern end of Platform 1.
F = The number of Opal Card Readers in the vicinity of Platform 1. Be careful, one pole is double sided.
Checksum (digits above) = 176
The cache is located at:
S33° 43.(A-26)(B-41)(C-26)
E151° 05.(D)(E-64)(F-3)
32 Class Locomotive near Taree, NSW
Image: Myhappypenguin - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26107374
FTF Honours
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A Sagacious SideTracker
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