Looks like we'll be SideTracked in Danville!
We're making a one night stop on our way back south from the MidWest GeoBash. Join us for a bit of geocaching banter, discover or trade Trackables, and enjoy a drink if you like (not necessary). We'll be at Gypsy Run Brewery in Danville from 6pm to at least 7pm. If the weather's nice, we'll be out in the courtyard. I'll try to remember to wear a geocaching shirt.
SideTracked
This term originally referred to a train being put on a side track to allow another train use of the main track. It now also means someone being distracted from an immediate or important issue. "She was sidetracked by an FTF in the middle of her trip."
About SideTracked Caches
SideTracked caches are a popular series familiar to anyone that has been caching in the United Kingdom. SideTracked caches are intended to provide a quick cache n' dash at train stations. Here in the US, we don't have too many passenger trains anymore, but in many cases we'll have an old train station, or the memory of one. This series allows us to look into our railroad history, and grab a quick cache. More information can be found at the SideTracked Website.
Danville Station
The old Danville Station is still standing, but no longer used, except for storage. The City of Danville has talked about purchasing it, but so far this has not happened.
The Norfolk Southern (NS) line from Cincinnati to Danville has probably the most unique history of any line into the Queen City. In 1869 it was chartered by the City of Cincinnati to provide a more direct connection with the South and the Port of New Orleans. Named the Cincinnati Southern (CS), it was completed at a cost in excess of $18,000,000 and began operations on February 12, 1880. In 1881, the line was leased to the Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway (CNO&TP). The CNO&TP entered receivership in 1893 and through a series of acquisitions and other actions, the CNO&TP (still leasing the CS) came under the control of the newly formed Southern Railway. Today, Southern Railway successor Norfolk Southern (NS), still leases the Cincinnati Southern line (still its formal name).