MESCo #2 WEST Traditional Cache
vp4: This series is causing me more grief than many of my other caches, I no longer have time to maintain suburban micros. Thanks for all the logs
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The MESCo series of caches is based on the Geelong Tramways that operated from 1912 until 1956. A photo of a Geelong tram is present in all caches (either in the cache or log-book). The number of each of the trams should be noted as they will assist with finding the co-ordinates of a final mystery cache. Good luck.
MESCo was the Melbourne Electricity Supply Company that was the supplier of domestic electricity in Geelong and was also responsible for the construction and operation of an electric tramway system in the Geelong CBD and surrounding suburbs. At its peak it utilised 31 trams and had eight routes. The total route mileage in its heyday was around 12 miles. There are a few remnants of the system visible in places but they are not easily found.
This series of caches will take you to the termini of all the lines. Caches vary from magnetic micros to traditional hides. Difficulty also varies mainly due to the suburban locations and the presence of muggles.
Cache details: MESCo # 2
This was the terminus of the WEST route. The line was one of the original lines that the system opened with on 14/03/1912. The line was one of the first closed on 08/01/1956. The route serviced the Pakington St shopping strip and also the nearby North Geelong football ground and saleyards. Trams ran from here to the CITY and after 1952 to the city then to EAST.
The picture shows tram ** at the west terminus outside the Telegraph Hotel.
The cache is a painted 200ml clip-lock container secured magnetically (small swaps only).
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