Sidetracked - Carrickfergus Station Traditional Cache
modejaal: We can't put this cache back on the station platfrom at present. As that was the whole reason for the cache, we think we should archive it instead of placing it outside in the (very ordinary) car park!
We are dissapointed as we sought permission from NIR/Translink at the start of the process.
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Sidetracked - Carrickfergus Station
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Cache is a magnetic nano. Bring a pen or pencil to sign the log. The station is wheelchair accessible.
Welcome to Carrickfergus Railway Station.
It is a beautiful and ornate reminder of our railway history.
The original station opened on 1 October 1862.
Carrickfergus Railway Station received a Highly Commended Award in the ‘Best Small Station’ category of the International Station Awards 2008 held in Belfast.
Speaking at the awards, Catherine Mason, Group Chief Executive, NITHC and Translink said:
“This is a huge achievement for Carrickfergus and NI Railways reflecting the efforts of local employees who work hard to provide excellent passenger facilities and customer service. We are delighted with the award and look forward to building on this achievement.”
Judges marked each station on key criteria including: appearance, facilities, transport links and customer focus as well as looking for evidence of staff commitment and pride in service delivery.
Chairman of the judging panel Wayne Dixon said that Carrickfergus successfully combined both modern accessible facilities with the charm so often associated with smaller railway stations:
“Carrickfergus stood out in its ability to blend both contemporary passenger facilities with the elegance of being a Grade II listed building. It boasts comfortable waiting areas, electronic passenger information systems, public toilets, CCTV, park & ride and also successfully integrates with busy bus terminals.”
The train station staff are aware of the cache but there are plenty of muggles about in this busy station so please take care to look as inconspicious as possible.
OUR THANKS TO NI RAILWAYS AND TRANSLINK FOR GRANTING US PERMISSION TO PLACE THIS CACHE.
Additional Hints
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Geniryyref nobhaq va zhttyr prageny ynaq,
Fb erfg njuvyr naq srry jvgu lbhe unaq.
Frnepu EVTUG haqre jurer lbhe ryobj yvrf,
Ba gur cyngsbez, gurer vf bhe fhecevfr.