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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Newington Armory Railway
The Armory Railway system at Newington refers to the 610 mm (2 foot) narrow‑gauge tramway that once served the Royal Australian Navy Armament Depot (RANAD) Newington, now known as the Newington Armory at Sydney Olympic Park. It is one of Australia’s most intact surviving military-industrial rail systems.
The Armory Railway was a 6.1 km narrow‑gauge internal tramway, built between 1897–98, used to move explosives safely between wharves, magazines, laboratories, and storage bunkers. It operated with human, horse, and later battery‑electric locomotives, and is now preserved as part of the Newington Armory heritage precinct.
Preserving this railway is important because
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It is one of the largest surviving military narrow‑gauge rail systems in Australia.
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Demonstrates early explosives‑handling engineering, including safe transport routes and blast‑resistant architecture.
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Forms part of a broader cultural landscape spanning 1890s–1940s military development.
(Please Note - The passenger train featured in a photo above is currently not operating and is not expected to be running anytime soon.)
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Please Note:
- Opening hours are daily - Sunrise to 5pm
- There is two hours of free parking at the main carpark near the entrance and Parramatta River, (see parking waypoint), however, make sure you register your vehicle number plate at one of the parking machines. This is a must to avoid a possible fine.
- Barbecueing is not permitted in Newinton Armory
- Dogs are not permitted in Newington Armory
- For visitor safety and protection of the heritage area, gates close strictly at 5 pm.
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To Find This Cache:
1. Go to the published coordinates and find the yellow crane.
2. On the side of the yellow crane facing Building 29, note the top two lines of large alpha-numeric text.
3. Enter this alpha-numeric text, as one long string with no spaces, into the Certitude checker to receive the GZ coordinates and hint.
You can validate your puzzle solution with
certitude.
FTF Honours
Brewmaker
A Super SideTracker
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.