Train Spotter - Sydney Live Steam West Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
By
Blundo Busters on 19-Aug-13. Waypoint GC4K8YB
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Unfortunately there was no response (or regular update) from the owner within the time requested and as per the original note this cache has been archived. If you wish to replace it please submit a new cache via [this link](https://www.geocaching.com/play/hide).
Ngaambul - Matt
Ngaambul - Matt
##Cache Maintenance Required please.##
This geocache has been brought to my attention as being in need of an owner maintenance visit, to address the issue described in the logs.
The cache owner needs to either fix the problem or archive the listing, after picking up any geo-litter. In the meantime, I've temporarily disabled the cache page.
See the maintenance section of the [Geocache Hiding Guidelines](https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines?expand=1#cachemaintenance).
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I will check back in 30 days to be sure that the maintenance has been done, or that further information has been provided.
If there has been no action to repair the cache, or explain the situation, unfortunately I will need to Archive this cache. Caches archived because of lack of maintenance will not be unarchived.
The Geocaching Community needs to have a degree of certainty that a cache is out there to be found, and the CO has a responsibility to maintain their caches.
Thank you
Balayang
Community Reviewer -Australia
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This geocache has been brought to my attention as being in need of an owner maintenance visit, to address the issue described in the logs.
The cache owner needs to either fix the problem or archive the listing, after picking up any geo-litter. In the meantime, I've temporarily disabled the cache page.
See the maintenance section of the [Geocache Hiding Guidelines](https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines?expand=1#cachemaintenance).
If there is a good reason for a delay in enabling this cache, please post an update note log here on the cache page so that everyone will know what's going on.
When the maintenance is completed, you can re-enable the listing by entering an "Enable Listing" log, and then post an "Owner Maintenance" log to clear the "Needs Maintenance" attribute, if set.
I will check back in 30 days to be sure that the maintenance has been done, or that further information has been provided.
If there has been no action to repair the cache, or explain the situation, unfortunately I will need to Archive this cache. Caches archived because of lack of maintenance will not be unarchived.
The Geocaching Community needs to have a degree of certainty that a cache is out there to be found, and the CO has a responsibility to maintain their caches.
Thank you
Balayang
Community Reviewer -Australia
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The cache is no longer attached to the fishing line, and no-one has been able to confirm if the cache is still there. I think this cache needs to be at least disabled until the CO checks the situation, otherwise I fear people will keep coming here looking for an impossible-to-find cache. However there is no "Needs Disabling" log option so I am logging an NA.
The fishing line that was holding the cache has snapped or been cut, and as a result it is not clear if the cache is still there (and if it is, it has fallen out of easy reach and would be difficult to get).
This cache needs a check / maintenance.
This cache needs a check / maintenance.
NOTE: Cache may no longer be in place!
I'm pretty sure I found GZ, but also pretty sure that the cache has either been removed or has fallen from its location making it extremely difficult to get. In short its 'tethering' appears to have been broken or cut. I've messaged the CO with some photos.
I'm pretty sure I found GZ, but also pretty sure that the cache has either been removed or has fallen from its location making it extremely difficult to get. In short its 'tethering' appears to have been broken or cut. I've messaged the CO with some photos.
Last time I was in the country, was in 2019 winter - 2.5 years ago. I had found a cache in Denistone from the same series and it is nice to make a quick grab after riding on the mini trains today! So happy that there is a Trainspotter cache here. Very fitting and a very special gem. Thanks for making a cache here!
#10259 11:15
Wow, I never knew this steam track was here. Thanks for putting a cache here! Unfortunately no trains today, but a few men working on the tracks.
TFTC
Wow, I never knew this steam track was here. Thanks for putting a cache here! Unfortunately no trains today, but a few men working on the tracks.
TFTC
Found on day one of the lockdown 5k caching project. I remember fun times with my children at this place, and also "urban caving" underneath when they were older. TFTC
Quick find and not too difficult to retrieve even with muggles very close by. SL. TFTC.
Returned with Oldmorty to the Carlingford area to tidy up unfinished business. Last for the day and one of the easiest. Whilst Oldmorty signed the log, I enjoyed looking at the awesome train setup here. So glad hobbies like this are sill encouraged. TFTC!
OCW morty8888 on a perfect day for caching. Here we had a park and grab with morty8888 spotting a tell tale sign before we crossed the road. The sun must have been in the right alignment.
TFTC Blundo Busters
TFTC Blundo Busters
A nice easy find - looks like an interesting place to take the grandchildren. TFTC
Log had gotten wet and was unsalvagable unfortunately. Cleaned it out and replaced with a page from my appointment diary
First find for the day, the log is complete mush so I was unable to sign and had nothing with me to replace it
Find #: 2,355
Companions: None
Muggles: One
Weather: Pleasant autumn morning
Cache condition: Good
I decided to go for a jog 'n cache around the area, and this was my seventh and final stop. A guy was cleaning up broken glass at GZ (result of garbos? strange place for a party), so I waited for him to finish, although did get to talk to him when he came back while I was signing the log. He said that the locos can get 400 people visiting at a time (!), so it will probably be a while until they're open. Shame, it looks like a nice facility. TNLNSL TFTC
Companions: None
Muggles: One
Weather: Pleasant autumn morning
Cache condition: Good
I decided to go for a jog 'n cache around the area, and this was my seventh and final stop. A guy was cleaning up broken glass at GZ (result of garbos? strange place for a party), so I waited for him to finish, although did get to talk to him when he came back while I was signing the log. He said that the locos can get 400 people visiting at a time (!), so it will probably be a while until they're open. Shame, it looks like a nice facility. TNLNSL TFTC
We didn't know about this locomotive park,so it was a great discovery for that too!tftc
#4622:
No trains running this Saturday due to the total fire ban. Well I can agree with that, as it's currently 37°C!
A very bold hide at GZ. The coast was all clear until I got to the cache, and suddenly 3 vehicles appeared, and one stopped right next to me! Luckily they drove off and I had the place to myself again.
Unfortunately I had left my pen behind at a previous cache in Rhodes, so please accept the log in my hand as proof of finding. TFTC.
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3rd cache found in New South Wales City of Ryde.
No trains running this Saturday due to the total fire ban. Well I can agree with that, as it's currently 37°C!
A very bold hide at GZ. The coast was all clear until I got to the cache, and suddenly 3 vehicles appeared, and one stopped right next to me! Luckily they drove off and I had the place to myself again.
Unfortunately I had left my pen behind at a previous cache in Rhodes, so please accept the log in my hand as proof of finding. TFTC.
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3rd cache found in New South Wales City of Ryde.
A nice easy find on a hot day.
I dont think i had the patience to perform a long search for a well hidden cache today so this one was just what i needed.
Thanks.
#785
I dont think i had the patience to perform a long search for a well hidden cache today so this one was just what i needed.
Thanks.
#785
Quick find with Ris768, thanks for placing this cache Blundo Busters
Log 2166 Streak Day 1056
Log 2166 Streak Day 1056
Quick find with Deep_99 to keep the streak going. SL #4308 on streak day #2696 TFTC
#496
I am out today to find a quick 6 caches so that I am 1 away from my 500th which I will do on Saturday 17th August for International Geocaching day.
After completing the cache at the other end of the track, I walked around to this one to make the fine.
I have not been here to the train yard in years, thanks for bring me back.
This was a quick find. I parked in a nearby street and walked up to GZ.
TFTC Blundo Busters
I am out today to find a quick 6 caches so that I am 1 away from my 500th which I will do on Saturday 17th August for International Geocaching day.
After completing the cache at the other end of the track, I walked around to this one to make the fine.
I have not been here to the train yard in years, thanks for bring me back.
This was a quick find. I parked in a nearby street and walked up to GZ.
TFTC Blundo Busters
Gathering some gems for the Mystery at the Museum. Despite picking the one day a month it opens it was a quick park and grab. Looks like a cool little place.
#2979
Needed a few finds to nudge closer to my next milestone planned for the weekend. A handful around the Ryde area was just what the doctor ordered. A chance meeting with the Morty duo saw us team up for my first 4 caches before we parted ways on this hot day.
Found ample parking in the shade near GZ but eventually had to leave the comfort of the air conditioned car to look for the cache. Phone originally pointed in the wrong direction before it woke up to itself and then it was a quick find and back to the car.
TFTC Blundo Busters
Needed a few finds to nudge closer to my next milestone planned for the weekend. A handful around the Ryde area was just what the doctor ordered. A chance meeting with the Morty duo saw us team up for my first 4 caches before we parted ways on this hot day.
Found ample parking in the shade near GZ but eventually had to leave the comfort of the air conditioned car to look for the cache. Phone originally pointed in the wrong direction before it woke up to itself and then it was a quick find and back to the car.
TFTC Blundo Busters
Wow, the place is big enough for two caches. Approached the other end of the park (I had somehow managed to park directly in between the two train caches) and was thankful to find the indications of where the cache was quickly as their were a few train enthusiasts packing up for the day. I’m not sure if they gave me a knowing nod or if they just muttered to themselves “why is there another cray cray person standing there”, but I smiled either way . Thanks Blundo Busters.
Quick find on the third attempt. First time o was muggled by the fat controller. Second time, by curious neighbours... TFTC.
Something fishy about these trains. Funny, we were just on the other side grabbing another one! TFTC
Just arrived in Sydney and so we are picking up a few caches in the neighborhood where we are staying. It's always a great introduction to an area to find the caches located there and this was so true with this cache. What a fun little park and so great for a train lover. Also, a very nice cache! Thanks for the fun Blundo Busters!
Today we headed back over to North Ryde and Denistone for some more short walk and "park & grab" caches. And amazingly we ended up making the exact same number of finds (17), and also the exact same number of DNF's (4), as yesterday. This was the 8th of 17 finds for the day.
We remember coming to this place with the kids when they were much younger, probably about 12 years ago, and we all had a really good time riding on the trains. Much quieter today with no activities going on inside, but the cache was quickly found in the first place we checked. Signed the log and then replaced as found. TFTC Blundo Busters.
Find #2632
We remember coming to this place with the kids when they were much younger, probably about 12 years ago, and we all had a really good time riding on the trains. Much quieter today with no activities going on inside, but the cache was quickly found in the first place we checked. Signed the log and then replaced as found. TFTC Blundo Busters.
Find #2632
