SideTracked - Southern Cross
Location Information
About the Location
Southern Cross opened as the original terminus of Eastern Goldfields Railway on 1 July 1894. In 1896, the line was extended east to Coolgardie. It became a junction station when a line to Wyalkatchem opened. The immediate stations north were Corinthian, and Keane to the north, and Ghooli to the east.
The current station is a mere shelter on the outskirts of town, near the cooperative bulk handling facility.
Photo Information and Credit (all images accessed via Rail Heritage WA): (1) P.Ipkendanz, October 1970 - Meckering Station and workers van in use for workers removing the former narrow gauge railway. (2) M.Searle, Date Unknown - Malcolm Searle on platform Meckering Station. Wheat bin in background.. (3). M.Searle, 1971 - Three car Prospector (original livery) at Meckering Station.
Access Information
Catch the Prospector to this cache. Alternatively, the cache is 2WD accessible with parking available at the station. Towing vehicles can turn around with ease. Please note the site can be busy during harvest so be mindful of where you park.
Cache Information
About SideTracked Caches
This cache belongs to the SideTracked series. It is not designed to take you to a magical place with a breath taking view. It's a distraction for the weary traveller, but anyone else can go and find it too. More Information can be found on the SideTracked Series website.
Container Description
This cache is a preform tube. It contains a logbook, but does not have room for swaps or trackables.
Important Reminders
Please replace the cache as found and bring your own pen to sign the log.