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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To Find This Cache:
1. Go to the Station Office on the George St side of the Opal entrance barriers. You'll need to be underground. If you can't find the office, ask a station staff member where it is.
2. Locate a plaque to the left of the Station Office door. (Thanks to kireevi for showing me this.)
3. Find the full name (three words) of the person shown in the photo.
4. Click on the Certitude icon below and enter the full name as one long string of letters, no spaces, to receive the GZ coordinates and hint.
You can validate your puzzle solution with
certitude.
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Wynyard Station
Wynyard was named in honour of Major-General Edward Buckley Wynyard, a former British Army officer who, in September 1847, was put in command of the troops in New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land and New Zealand.
Wynyard Station opened on 28th February, 1932, to coincide with the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Wynyard was originally constructed with six platforms. The existing four platforms are still numbered from 3 to 6. The original intention was that Platforms 1 and 2, located adjacent to platforms 3 and 4, would eventually serve the eastern pair of railway tracks across the Harbour Bridge for a proposed railway line to the Northern Beaches. In the interim, with construction yet to begin on the Northern Beaches line due to lack of funds, they were used as a terminus for North Shore tram services on Sydney's tram network, operating from the bridge's opening in 1932 until 1958. A feature of these lines was Australia's only underground tram terminus The Northern Beaches line was never built. On 22nd January, 1956, the lines from platforms 5 and 6 were extended to Circular Quay as part of the City Circle.
Wynyard Undergound Tram Terminus
Image: Visit Sydney
Following an upgrade to Wynyard Station, an artistic sculpture was commisioned in 2017. Known as "Interloop", it is a reconfiguration of the decommissioned heritage York St escalators, the last wooden escalator in the network. Incorporating 244 original treads and 4 combs from the original, the work is suspended above the new escalators on the concourse level at the York Street entry/exit to Wynyard Station.
Artist Chris Fox works across the intersection of installation art and architectural practice, and has brought this innovative perspective in creating Interloop, re-animating this relic of the past, recalling Sydney’s history while looking to the future.
This installation has added to Wynyard station’s profile as a contemporary transport hub, bringing delightful and unexpected experiences to commuters.
Some facts about Interloop:
- 50 metres long
- Incorporates 244 wooden treads and four combs from the station's original wooden escalators
- Weighs more than 5 tonnes
- Contains over a kilometre of welding in its construction
- The design and engineering process took 6 months
- Fabrication occurred over 12 weeks
Interloop by artist, Chris Fox
Image: Transport for NSW
Commuters travelling on the old wooden escalators to the York St exit in 1948.
Rail commuters, passing through the ticket barriers at Wynyard Station in 1948, check the board to see the times of their trains.
Images: Daily Mail Australia
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FTF Honours
GeoMonkeyAU, GeoLorikeet and GeoGooseAU
Super SideTrackers
Did you know that NSW has a geocaching association? Geocaching NSW aims to enhance and improve the activity of geocaching and holds regular events where geocachers meet to enjoy their common interests. Visit the association website here.