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 November 21 by bogeyscache (211 found)
What an incredible spot! We brought my aunt and uncle here for the first cache and was hoping to grab the first time cacher coin but there weren't any in here at all. We dropped the Pursuit of Geocaching Geocoin,. TFTC!
[view this log] | November 1 by skysy007 (83 found)
i loved this cache i am putting this NUMBER 1 ON MY LIST I ENJOYED I WOULD like to meet the owner and he could show me how these tracks work but tftc
[view this log] | November 1 by w1amq (138 found)
real nice and very kool cache spot must go back in the day to looking things over and take some pictures rean allsome this is number 10 - exe the highes thanks for this cahce - we must drive all this way back again..kocccool tftc=w1amq
[view this log] | October 31 by BethSherm (15 found)
Visited this when Mr.H of TheHutches decided to go back during the Halloween 2009 event to log his earlier visit. It looked great at night. I'd like to go again in daylight and see the train run. Thanks for making that second trip Charlie!
[view this log] | October 31 by BrightParrot (326 found)
Wow! What a neat setup!! This has got to rank up there on my most interesting caches list! (Ok, well, now it is a list... of 2! Build a better geocache in Nevada is the other...) But, I digress... even though we got there after dark, it was still great to look around and find all the little townsfolk and other denziens of the railroad. Found the key, realized I had forgotten my letterboxing book and stamp. Oh well, signed the cache log, and I'll have to come back for a stamp. Our timing was perfect, as on the walk back to the car the skies opened up, and we were drenched by the time the parking area hove into sight, but it was worth it! TFTC!!
[view this log] | October 31 by The Hutches (1276 found)
What a nice place to visit! The color-coded bird house trail markers were very clever and helpful. The area was even better than the photos we'd seen. We made a point of visiting during daylight and nice weather. Spent quite a while looking over the whole setup. What a lot of craftmanship went into creating this! Mr H had to make a second trip back to log the cache, since we did not see the line in the writeup that told us how to find the cache itself. We do 'paperless caching', and sometimes we miss an important word or even a whole line when reading from the PDA screen. (That's our story, and we're sticking to it!) Mr H went back during the Halloween 2009 Geomeet with some other cachers who wanted to log this one. It was where we thought it must be.Thanks, Chooch! Keep up the good work.
[view this log] | October 31 by ktom413 (224 found)
This one has been on my list for a while. Was in the area tonight for a caching event. I will certainly return sometime during the day time and hope to get the chance to see the train in action. Thanks for bringing me here and letting us share in this unique location.-ktom (#215)
[view this log] | October 31 by kestrel76 (445 found)
This absolutely ranks up there as one of the Best Caches Ever. We loved everything about it: the meandering trail with the cool tiny birdhouse trail markers, the clever way the cache and letterbox were set up, and the amazing miniature world that awaits as you step off the trail. What an astonishing amount of craftsmanship and time went into this! The logs and pictures, and even the articles in the local paper, don't do this justice. You really have to come and experience it for yourself. We noticed a train car and a lighthouse had fallen down the hill and were in kind of random locations, so we put them back where we thought they belonged based on pictures in the logs. Also cleared a lot of dry leaves away from the fairy houses here and there. Spent quite a lot of time looking at everything, and we kept finding other fun little touches. Would have been great to see the trains actually in operation. TN, LN - thanks so much for this fabulous cache!
[view this log] | October 21 by anvalin (33 found)
What a magical place! Came across this digging the Internet for places I'd like to travel on my four month stay in New England and I am happy to have made it there and seen it. Left an action figure and took a Winnie-the-Pooh kaleidosope. Did not see any TB or coins in the cache. TFTC Chooch! A visitor from Germmany.
[view this log] | October 17 by findit (422 found)
Took the "short route" from the end of Robinwood. I figured this would be #1 of 4 for the day. What a great way to start! I only wish I had brought my son and/or someone else to enjoy this fabulous cache. I can't believe all the work Chooch has put in to this spectacular area. Bravo! ! !...While I was admiring the Depot, a local couple came along with a pooch and was equally amazed at the workmanship. He asked me if I was Geocaching...my GPS hanging around my neck gave it away. He was kind enough to take my pic. While I was logging my find I heard a train whistle in the distance...very appropriate. TN L-Obama $, "No whining" button. OH!....loved the glass train in the cache!....I did have a smile on my face as I headed out for more....TFTC!
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| October 5 by Poeseph311 (46 found)
WIcked cool spot, Stubop showed me it while we were in the area looking for another cache.
[view this log] | September 29 by hmierau (2 found)
Beautiful spot; dropped the TB
[view this log] | September 23 by cSaw8 (223 found)
What an amazing place! I thought I would stop by on the way to work and I'm glad I did. Dropped GOTJ's Family Geocoin II and took the Can you see me now Geocoin which I will move along shortly. TFTC!
[view this log] | September 20 by Team AZGems (1112 found)
This is an amazing place, as we were leaving a man and son came by to play with the train. Quaint , TFTC left a coin and bug.
[view this log] |  September 17 by momofm3 (296 found)
Forgot to drop the coin...
[view this log] | September 17 by momofm3 (296 found)
Had a wonderful time strolling through these woods and finding this scene! Brought with me Willem Zoeklicht Bever (aka Winnie the Pooh's Samuel J. Gopher) and am dipping him. He is a TB that has made his way nearly completely around the globe! Will post pix as well when I get them off the camera.Also dipping my vehicle TB, dropping off Signal Coin and picking up Pony Express!
[view this log] | September 13 by ADK4WINZ (1098 found)
 TFTC !
I shared a recent article on this cache with Salbob1 and we immediately put it on our wish list for our next trip to Boston. Salbob is a lifelong Redsox fan, enthusiastic cacher, and just happened to build locomotives for ALCO a few years back - how could we pass this one up? We visit Fenway once a year and this year we also had to stop nearby to check on our newest store going in the South Shore Plaza. Our plan was to come here first and then pick up as many in the forest as time allowed. With all the recent rain, we expected an onslaught of bugs but were happy to have perfect conditions and enough time for 3 finds from one parking. We could have rushed for all 4, but we had too much time enjoying this one for awhile. Even though the Sox ended up sweeping the Rays in less than 24hrs, this was still the highlight of this years trip. Left a Vermont keychain/opener and took some memories, thanks again!
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| September 7 by Ericg8888 (25 found)
My first letterbox find, and probably my favorite cache find yet. Container is in great shape and rather well stocked. Took nothing and left Africa Bug and MO Pirate's Pony Express TB/Coin.
[view this log] | September 6 by Nana and Papa's Geo (200 found)
Really nice trail into the cache site...The cache is very unique and really made our day...
Browsing through the log book we were amazed at all the visitors from up north that
have also taken the time to find 'The Depot." We took away nothing but the enjoyment
of your work...We left our signature card and the Jimmy Buffett Flip Flop T.B.
Thanks again....
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| September 5 by LauraG8019 (358 found)
After doing Needham at Night we decided to head over to this one. Well we managed to find the area but due to me not reading the entire cache page I didn't realize where and how to access the cache. It was still very enjoyable. The kids were awestruck. We will return. Did not want to post as a DNF because I know its there it was just my own stupidity that prevented me from finding it. Thanks for putting this here for us all to enjoy.
[view this log] | August 31 by ajhunters (1 found)
It was a great experience. It was our first find, we are new to geocaching but love it. it is a nice peaceful place. Thanks again and can't wait to find some more.
[view this log] | August 24 by Disgustafsons (43 found)
Thank you so much for this cache! The owners have obviously put a lot of effort into it. While on vacation from Alberta this was the only cache in the vicinity that we KNEW we had to get. It was SO worthwhile. We were hoping to find a can of bugspray in the box but had to swat our way back to the truck. The kids were amazed as were we. Thanks so much. We took a travel bug and will be moving it soon!
[view this log] | August 17 by TravelingGeek (181 found)
We were amazed by this "cache" and thought it would be the perfect place to start off our new bug "We'll be Back!". We will be back and will have to visit this one again to see more of it in action!Thanks for the hints on DEET. We were well prepared.
[view this log] | August 17 by PuzzlePainter (63 found)
All Aboard! What a great "cache" in the woods.
[view this log] | August 13 by fixit156 (384 found)
What a great cache. did this one before work wish a had a little more time to explore the area. TFTC Fixit156 Left wooden nickle
[view this log] | August 10 by kspc (20 found)
On our way back home from Acadia NP in Maine. I saw the cache featured in an email from geocaching.com. So glad we took the time to find this one while in B town for a few days. Being from the home of the Reading Railroad we loved Depot. Wished we could have met you and see you run it. Dropped a TB that would like a European Adventure.TFTC
[view this log] | August 5 by jmarkowi (104 found)
Great cache! I've been wanting to do this one for a long time, but since I'm not from the area I didn't know when I'd be able to. I was in town and new I had to go for it. Loved it!
[view this log] | August 3 by Pennhenthorn (212 found)
Had to come back again. Wonderful!I put another geocoin in the cache.
[view this log] | August 2 by Pennhenthorn (212 found)
I placed a geocoin in the cache today. no rain and a little bug spray before going in, made a great time. to bad I didn't get to see Chooch or the train running while here in Boston. Maybe I'll be back some day. [This entry was edited by Pennhenthorn on Sunday, August 02, 2009 at 10:51:43 AM.]
[view this log] | August 1 by tommymomma (11 found)
Found it - but the mosquitos were too too awful, so hightailed it immediately after signing log and locking back up. Too bad; would have liked to poke around a little!
[view this log] | August 1 by lark78 (1411 found)
TFT(Wonderful)C__ __Well what can we say, what a GREAT cache! As fate would have it, our visit was delayed at home by visitors. We had planned on a early start. Instead we arrived around noontime. Met cacher edgardner very briefly on the trail, they were running away from the hungry mosquitoes at the cache site with infant in tow. We also met at the cache, Nano+6 (we think). Grandma and grandpa with two grandchildren. This was their first ever cache! By coincidence we happened to have with us a Geocoin that is suppose to be picked up by a cacher making their first find. Soooo we gave it to them.____What a great Magical piece of forest. Well worth the trip from Braintree. We doddled around spending time looking at everything. We also brought with us an small Lighthouse, to add to the display. It is located in the rock ledge near the water wheel sleuth . Just as we were ready to depart, three people showed up. One of them was the cache owner and track builder Chooch! He had to retreive the Locomotive for repairs. It has a short circuit of some type, and is out of service for now. Soooo we saw the engine, the owner and two other cachers all at the same cache! Just an absolute perfect way to start our caching day.__ __TSLS__SL__Dropped GC[This entry was edited by lark78 on Saturday, August 01, 2009 at 7:07:18 PM.]
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| August 1 by edgardner (11 found)
Very cool. Sadly, the whole area was thick with mosquitoes, so we couldn't stay. Left a toy mustang hotwheels car in the cache.
[view this log] | July 31 by Pennhenthorn (212 found)
Awesome location! I really enjoyed this one even though I went the wrong way for about a quarter of a mile. It was raining and I didn't want to get my GPSr wet so I stopped looking at it. Big mistake!This is one of my favorites so far. I think I will go back out on Sunday and place a Geocoin while it's dry. TFTCSL
Pennhenthorn
[view this log] | July 12 by Team F+F (182 found)
Just had to thank the other "F" and XiaDog for the magical trip today.and TFTC
[view this log] | July 12 by FLalaMingo (1356 found)
I knew this was to be a magical journey when I spotted the first little birdhouse.XiaDog proclaimed we were "in the feets" while FEATHERS was admiring the little birdhouses. I went on ahead and was treated to such a delightful sight. The shy little gnome that was the keeper of the key allowed us to use the key to open the treasure box. It was so incredible.... I expected to see some little pixies among the flora. The carpenter was busy making the little birdhouses....took a peek to see if there was any gold nuggets by the mines....the waterwheel was working hard,and then I was drawn back towards the Depot.I thought I heard some soulful jazz.....but I didn't have any change for his cup. Finally remembered the treasure..traded coins,signed logbook and stamped the letterbox. Thanks to "X + F" for letting me enjoy the Depot at my own pace.And thank-you Chooch for the wonderful cache.
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| July 12 by XiaDog (2184 found)
Well here we were a mile or so away, when Fla "twisted my arm" to go to the depot. As we approached GZ, she ran ahead while Feathers and I admired the bird house trail markers. What can you say about this area that has not been said... Well a neighbor of Chooch has not ever seen The Depot, but we made friends after our journey... Feathers did a bit of track maintenance, but left the penny on the tracks... YEA CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?
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| June 7 by rjrc (65 found)
Brought my niece and nephew to this great place. Always a great cache to introduce people to the game.Side note: if you enter the Forest from off of Robinwood Avenue and take the trail to the left (away from the cache direction) there are some great climbing rocks about 75 yards up the trail. Nice views from the top of the rocks.
[view this log] | June 7 by POJ & MMJ (1719 found)
The area around GZ is incredible! Does the set work? This was the 1st of 4 caches on the south side of the Forest & we “loved” the area more as we went along, especially after this OUTSTANDING start. Initially we didn’t want to leave this spot, but the other 3 hides were “calling”!SL; took toy kangaroo; left “our ‘signature’ bunch of grapes”. TFTCC
[view this log] | May 24 by An Tua Nua (313 found)
I remember hearing about this one several years ago, I'm pleasantly surprised to see it is still there. It was definately worth the hike
[view this log] | May 18 by Smileylion (600 found)
Cache 400!!! This was a great one for a memorable milestone. What an amazing set up! I didn't know a lot about this spot before I came out and the setup took me by surprise. This has to be the coolest thing I've ever come across while caching. Everything seems to be in great shape. Swapped TBs and signed the log. Thanks for bringing me to this area.
[view this log] | May 16 by JP+Charlie (3 found)
By far the coolest cache location we've ever found! Great easy trail for the kids and tremendous pay off at the end. Took gold medal and left mini Patriots water bottle.Posted using GCz
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| May 4 by BroSpud (450 found)
Now that is one heck of a cache and probably one of the coolest ones I have seen so far. I will definitely be recommending this one to my fellow cachers.TNLNSL
[view this log] | April 26 by fortunecookie (351 found)
Found with Southerdandy and his mom, momdawg. Really neat area, walk was alittle longer than was expecting but we think we might have taken the long way.
[view this log] | April 26 by southerndandy (488 found)
found with fortunecookie and momdawg today. nice and warm, good walk in the woods. this was a really cool spot. tftc.
[view this log] | April 23 by Sun Cachers (60 found)
Lots of trails and lots of little bird houses. Found it by going cross-country. Nice Cache!
[view this log] | April 19 by The Cannon (401 found)
found it easily was so surprised when i came across it. Great place.
[view this log] | April 9 by Revenge of the Den Leader (498 found)
Someone told me about this cache over 6 years ago while at my first Halloween event. I made one other feeble effort to go for it, but after visiting a nearby college, I made the time to trek in. It was everything I heard about and expected. Absolutely incredible setup. I will try to bring in the family sometime. Everything was where it should be. I left a carabiner and Red Jeep TB. Thank you very much - hope you maintain this set up in tip top shape.
[view this log] | March 17 by Mountainprof (913 found)
The train schedule didn't fit ours so we had to walk out. What a great setup! I wish I had some kids with me today. Didn't see any TBs or coins. TFTC Loads of hours put into this.
[view this log] | March 17 by wandering4cache (1130 found)
#2 of 15 today with MountainProf. I've known about this one for years, but finally put it on my must-do list after hearing Koneko & CyBret talk about it and watching his video. Even better than I expected! Missed the more direct trail in and ended up taking the longer white/yellow/blue/orange version or something like that, but it was still nice. Took the shorter orange version out. Thanks for this awesome letterbox & bonus! SL. TNLN. TFTC. (Mrs)[This entry was edited by wandering4cache on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 8:04:12 PM.]
[view this log] | March 16 by sclark99 (1 found)
Great find--a magical spot in the Town Forest. Will definitely have to bring the kids next time.
[view this log] | March 12 by chemtchr (274 found)
wow!! this is amazing!! What a work of love. UMass72 insisted that I find this today..So we did this after we did Our Town this morning. A great day of caching. Thanks for this fabulous cache. Left a TJ2 pen. took a die. SL
[view this log] | February 25 by fins2right (801 found)
Greetings from Oakland, Maine. There were so many great things about this cache. First, back home in Maine, to find this, I would have had to put on snowshoes and walked through 3 1/2 feet of snow, pulled out a shovel, and prayed to the great god of geocache in order to find it. Just a little ice on the trails, the temps were still in the upper 30's. Ahhhh. Second, I would have never expected a site like this in the woods. It was very pretty. TFTC, SL Took a TB and left a pathtag!!! I only saw one TB Also dropped and picked up a few TB's for mileage
[view this log] | February 21 by SafariTu (26 found)
Awesome other world in the forest!
[view this log] | February 21 by lkdtpc (3 found)
Our family's first cache. Very cool. Easy to find. Terrain is more challenging in the winter. Not too hard though
[view this log] | February 13 by Mooney625 (334 found)
EPIC.I'd love to know more of the story of this one- especially with the signatures on the various trestle parts near the depot. Came in from the Town Forest, logged in as my 75th. Thanks for sharing your hard work with the rest of us.
[view this log] | February 13 by ghettomedic (264 found)
VERY COOL. Out caching the area today, had been planning to do this for a while. This is cache #100 for me, we cleared the snow off the track, signed log. This must have taken quite a bit of work to build.
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| February 7 by mbonomi (79 found)
Had seen this cache in an article in a paper and had to surprise some friends with it. Looks magical in the snow..
[view this log] | February 7 by ragnar1976 (93 found)
took me a little while to log this but it was a great day in feb. Found it with shewee and mikey. Gonna have to go back when it isnt covered in snow.
[view this log] | January 15 by jhargrave (2 found)
Our first geocaching experience. We had a great time searching for it on a snowy day, and an even better time when we found it!
[view this log] | December 30, 2008 by owdduck (1555 found)
What a surprise gets the cache of the day award.tftc
[view this log] | December 30, 2008 by confluenceman (2700 found)
Never looked at the gallery before finding this. Surprising creation. Wind had blown some of the cars off the tressle. Collected & replaced things as best we could.
Signed log & left after resetting water wheel. TFTC
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| December 4, 2008 by Orion Quest (477 found)
Coolest cache EVER!! I had stumbled upon this woodland treasure last year prior to my geocacher status. What a wonderful surprise to find in the forest. My thanks to you, Chooch, for your time and effort to create such an amazing cache/letterbox. I will definitely be back so I can show your creation to some of my friends and family. TFTC!!
[view this log] | November 28, 2008 by canadice1 (3 found)
This was a trip planned in advance--and one of the highlights of our visit to family members in the area. The weather was poor (upper 30s and cold rain on and off) but you'd never know it from the smiles on the kids' faces when we found the cache and all of the surrounding treasures! The best moment was when Chooch himself came out and ran the train for us!We are new in our caching career, but we know that it will be hard to top The Depot. Nice work over a long period of time, Chooch! Thanks to Uncle Tony for making this fun outing happen.
[view this log] | November 28, 2008 by geos of the jungle (764 found)
We have had this cache on our "must do" list for quite some time. We decided today would be a great time to visit it since our niece and nephew were here visiting from NY. The weather wasn't perfect, but the downpours held off until after we were done and headed home so Ma Nature provided a bit of serendipity for us today.The cache location is everything it's advertised to be. All of us were awestruck with the entire setup. The attention to detail is amazing! The kids checked things out a bit then located the key and gained access to the cache. We signed the log, took a geode, and left a Southern Pacific oil car ("H" scale, I think). We returned things as we found them then had the pleasure of meeting the cache owner himself. Chooch was kind enough to get things set up and give us a demo of the train in operation. He took the time to explain the history of the whole thing and was gracious enough to answer all of the questions we fired at him. The kids were beside themselves the entire time. Many thanks to Chooch for all the work that went into putting this together, and for taking time out of your day to put some smiles on our faces. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! geos of the jungle, and family
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| November 11, 2008 by Traveling Monkeys (1 found)
Wonderful hike! Children really enjoyed The Depot. We loved the birdhouses indicating the trails, as the trails were a bit tricky to follow being covered with leaves. Thanks!
[view this log] | November 11, 2008 by gorenbur (131 found)
Stopped by to show off the location to some friends from Japan. Turned out there was a major repair in progress. We provided a small amount of assistance, then dropped off a couple of travel bugs.
[view this log] | October 18, 2008 by dkaufman (1 found)
Our first geocache - definitely won't be the last. Lovely setting and a surprise that is sure to delight children and seniors alike. We were lucky and got to meet the creator of this charming geocache!!! Thanks for the "find" Jim!!!!!Dave and Renie Kaufman
[view this log] | October 9, 2008 by MyThreeSonsToo (126 found)
What a sweet spot!! Came with a bunch of little kids, hoping to find the trains running, but it was no less magical with them idle. Ran into some locals and told them all about geocaching -- we may have hooked them on the sport! First of four finds today in these woods. TNLNSL -- TFTC! (By the way, did not see a geocoin in the cache)
[view this log] | October 4, 2008 by Nerves (2128 found)
Stopped to revisit this cache while amazingted and DennieRider enjoyed their first visit here. I tried to fix the tableau of the owner making birdhouses but I think it may need the professional touch. Everything looks as great as ever. Dropped Bruno the bear TB. Didn't see a coin in the cache today. Thanks!
[view this log] | October 4, 2008 by amazingted (1306 found)
On this terrific day, myself and three other (Nerves, Nomad64 & DennieRider) plucky geocachers left the familiar confines of Rhode Island and journeyed north to the target rich environs of Boston. We managed a number of finds, to avoid a filthy dirty eating establishment in Needham, a good beginning to the Middlesex Canal series and to not annoy each other to the point of homicide. All in all a totally successful day of caching.This cache was touted to me and DennieRider as a "must do" cache. We were not disappointed and spent more time exploring and playing around than our admittedly haphazard schedule alloted. But the time spent was well worth it, with almost every step we found cool things to goggle at. What fun!
[view this log] | September 29, 2008 by CYBret (4351 found)
Check out the video I posted on YouTube!Click Here.
[view this log] | September 21, 2008 by mysterya (400 found)
What a lovely place. I wanted to introduce my aunt to geocaching while I was on a trip here from Kuujjuaq, Qc, Canada. I'm glad I made the time to see this one. My aunt was impressed as she had never been here before despite living nearby for the last 21 years. Thanks for the special time in a special place.
[view this log] | September 18, 2008 by CYBret (4351 found)
Geocacher University
11:57 am (IlliNOISE Time)Koneko kept telling me that she had some special places to take me and some special caches to get. This one was on her "must do" list for me. Wow. What a cool cache! The owners met us at their house and escorted us back to the tracks. We got a great demonstration of the train running and spent a lot of time talking. After finding this one we headed on into the woods for another cache and then came back to their house for some coffee and cookies. Of course, I had to find the cache first...which meant figuring out the very puzzling hint. Hmmmm...."the lantern holds the key"....Perhaps the lantern is a metaphor for the light that is within all of us. Y'know like, "this little light of mine I'm gonna let it shine." Oh..wait...there's a key in that lamp. Silly me.  I signed the log and left behind a Signature Magnet. Thanks for being such wonderful hosts and for placing this cache out here so others can enjoy your hard work. It's a really great spot and one of my favorite caches!
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| September 18, 2008 by koneko (7684 found)
Had my friend CYBret from Illinois with me for the weekend and just HAD to bring him by here - The owners were VERY nice to meet us out here and run a few loops around the track! Had a fantastic time with them and always love to visit the spot.thanks for making CYBret's trip to this spot extra special!
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| September 16, 2008 by BirdingBetsy (151 found)
A truely magical place. A place to reflect on the day, year, life, or just that moment. Seems to me more visitors should go see this cache, it should be very pretty in the fall. Also loved the birdhouse trails. Left Nordic Travelers geocoin, finally a cache large enough to put it in. Took nothing. Mogo coin missing. TFTC
[view this log] | September 1, 2008 by bzsilverma (32 found)
TFTC
[view this log] | August 9, 2008 by alpinebums (195 found)
Spent some time meandering through the woods not always certain whether to stay with the trail or start bushwhacking. Fortunately we decided to stick with the trail and were finally rewarded with an extraordinary find. Kudos to Chooch for a remarkable effort. The more we looked the more interesting things we found. We took the Colorado Golden Girl Travel Bug and plan to take her to New York. We also swapped a Tic-Tac-Toe key chain for a Gecco pin. Enjoyed the cache immensely. And what a lovely setting. We signed both logs and used the birdcage stamp. [This entry was edited by alpinebums on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7:23:54 AM.]
[view this log] | August 3, 2008 by kkp2 (98 found)
Visiting from Colorado, but we used to live here. Our friends that live here had visited this one and said it was really neat. So we had to go see.
Really enjoyed, and it was also a neat walk in the woods. Liked the set up. Left a travel bug from Colorado and took a magnifying glass.
[view this log] | July 17, 2008 by out12 (1234 found)
I had heard about this cache about two years ago and had wanted to get out this way to do it. Had to drop my daughters off at Logan Express this afternoon and that gave me the perfect excuse to head out this way. With the Mrs. in tow we got to the parking and quickly located our first little birdhouse. After follwing the zig-zagging trails we eventually came to the Depot. While the Mrs. admired the layout I accessed the cache and signed the log. We spent some time checking the area out before heading on to another cache. Swapped TBs.
[view this log] | July 6, 2008 by The Mac Clan (134 found)
The best cache ever. A must visit for anyone caching in the area. Not the most difficult but amazingly cool. Took the Red Sox TB and launched our Ben & Jerry's TB. Also left a bottle of bubbles. Red Handed in Baxter Geocoin not in cache.
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| July 5, 2008 by james&kj (3 found)
Alot of fun for our first cache
[view this log] | July 4, 2008 by Nerves (2128 found)
I've been wanting to get here for the longest time...probably since I first started geocaching and heard about this unique cache with a train setup in the woods. Enjoyed all the little surprises here and there. Wish we could've seen the train run but it was nice nevertheless. I'm so amazed that people hiking through the area respect the setup and leave it alone. Thanks for a truly unique hide!
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| July 4, 2008 by AuntieWeasel (680 found)
Nerves has been wanting to do this one since forever. We found ourselves in the area (thanks to my new Colorado and the couple of local Wherigo caches), so we went for it. It did NOT disappoint. Even though the trains weren't running today (ummm...do they just run? Or were we supposed to *do* something?), this was one of the really memorable ones. We spent some time looking at all the little tableaux and puzzling over all the little...bird house...things...oh, dear. Serious crazy? Serious creative? Whatever. A wonderful cache. Hope everybody had a wonderful Fourth. Thank you for the experience!
[view this log] | July 1, 2008 by trainlove (2382 found)
WNB and I came to look at this facinating train set in the woods. What great work on the trellis.
One would think from my caching name that I love trains, well I do but that's not the basis of my name at all.
thanks.
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| July 1, 2008 by WeatherednBoston (2052 found)
Went today and took a peek around. Was hoping to see the train in action but it wasn't meant to be. Stamped the letterbox and signed the log. Traded bugs too TFTC!
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| June 29, 2008 by Theseus (394 found)
This cache has been on my radar screen for years - about five to be exact. Five years is a long time to anticipate finding a cache. Well, today was the today. After a family picnic in the park the dad (me) left the mom and baby behind and trudged off into the Woods.I knew something was waiting for me but not what. Even with these expectations, what a surprise. In a word, awesome. I lingered for a while and checked out all the intricacies of the locale. When I finally got around to the cache I picked up the Beautiful Lakes TB and left a golden dollar. Thanks for a special one.
[view this log] | June 28, 2008 by savagegeos (12 found)
I just realized I forget to log this one. This is an amazing cache! I'm so glad I brought the kids along. They loved it. TFTC
[view this log] | June 12, 2008 by sugarbags (19 found)
Found this one with a friend, UMass72. It is definetly a must visit for every cacher in the area. The effort to create this "hide" is awesome to experience. Absolutely amazing!!!!! Thank you very much!
[view this log] | June 12, 2008 by UMass72 (928 found)
Was going to save this one for my 500th find (now it is #469) but a visit from a Canadian friend and geocacher made this a "must do" while he was here. This was a big "wow" for him and it continues to amaze me too. Took "Smoky the Bear" pin, left silly putty and 3 TBs. Awesome cache. TFTC
[view this log] | May 31, 2008 by Merge! (359 found)
One of the most interesting areas I have ever seen! Loved it. Torrential downpour right after I signed log with my brother, Doug. Had to run through forest.Thanks!
[view this log] | May 11, 2008 by Squirrel777 (1940 found)
found with M & D, G & G and big brother Z too. Thanks for the cache!Picked up the Drama Ring TB.
Didn't see any of the other TBs or Coins listed.
[view this log] | May 11, 2008 by b&b-j (1066 found)
This is one of the very best caches we've encountered. Surprising what one finds in the wood !!! We discovered the Drama Ring TB. Did not see others in the cache. Left some swag and a snokeling duck nearby. Thannks for such a treat. B&B-J
[view this log] | May 9, 2008 by chasandmeg (843 found)
I've wanted to come by here for a while and today had the time and opportunity. A nice walk in the woods to a very interesting area! Took the Smurf TB, didn't see any coins in the box. Left The Drama Ring TB and a nice Chameleon pin. Thanks Chooch for setting this one up and maintaining it for us to appreciate. chasandmeg
[view this log] | May 8, 2008 by pmaggioni (1 found)
This is a cool spot. I've walked by many times and wondered who put this out in the woods. Does anybody know?
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| April 27, 2008 by birdhunter75 (14 found)
Great park!! I was up visiting family in Needham and I stopped by to check out the cache and to drop off a travel but that I had promised I would bring up this way.
I left travel bug "lazy smurf" and I took travel but "pig me up 2" to move along. TFTC.
[view this log] | April 6, 2008 by Eight Foot Llama (1288 found)
I've been waiting for a chance to bring my son here and today was the day we were passing through town. Wow!! Just a wonderous thing you have back here. We were alone, so we poked around for quite some time, and discovered many hidden surprises. Would love to know more about the whole thing. We left gems and an egg, took a tennis ball, and swapped geocoins. Thanks so much for sharing this with the world.
[view this log] | March 27, 2008 by Jazzbaby (1972 found)
Nice hike to the cache - wish we could have seen the train running. Swapped coins TFTC
[view this log] | March 27, 2008 by Upshot (1973 found)
Newbie Peg found this one. What an interesting area. TFTC
[view this log] | March 9, 2008 by Still_Avatar (1492 found)
Indeed it is friendly and also, while you're here, the world goes by and comments on caching. A fabulous location. Thanks for providing this bit of fun.Dropped the AT GC. TFTC -- Avatar
[view this log] | February 14, 2008 by orangebuccaneer (40 found)
the green buccaneer and pirate pricess came along for this one. couldnt find at first met some strangers walking asked them about it they were the owners and builders wow.. this has to be the most amazing place i have ever seen. cannon fire to you my friend. i would love to donate some miniture stuff i have found ....this was the best you are one of the few to meet the buccaneer at his kindestmoments great cache.
[view this log] | January 21, 2008 by ktuthill (41 found)
What a great cache! It was very cold and dark but we were able to find it with no problem. TNLNSL.
[view this log] | January 21, 2008 by Link333 (1 found)
For my first cache, I must say that this was a good one! I can't wait to find another. Hopefully this will be the first of many.
[view this log] | December 30, 2007 by hogie247 (8 found)
Very cool. We'll have to come back when there is no snow. Dropped off "Pig Me Up" travel bug so he could catch the 12:35 local.
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| December 22, 2007 by Cache-oids (42 found)
We found this one with Larosee1. It was heavy going at times with a foot of snow on the ground but we found it easily - though we took a roundabout route. This is a wonderful and surprising cache site. LaRosee1 left the "Lone Wolf" travel bug 456724 and we took the "G-O-Cacher's Palm Pilot" travel bug 437291. Cache is in fine shape.
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| December 4, 2007 by Lacast (30 found)
I love this cache. I stumbled upon it back in 2004 or so when I was exploring the forest with a friend. I didn't know what geocaching was at that time, but every time I'm in Needham I stop by this place. Beautifully done.
[view this log] | November 18, 2007 by OpusTerra (13920 found)
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It was a real pleasure to follow the small trail well marked with those small orange birdhouses. Once we arrived at this awesome site, there was other people there too. They were looking at this exceptional construction. Eventually, we met together and had a nice chat . Thanks to Lynn memory we did not had to refer to our Palm Cachemate in order to know where to retrieve the key.
I also dropped a Red Jeep TB that was immediately picked it up by Paul.
Happy geocaching!
Merci
[view this log] | November 18, 2007 by Lynn&Paul (435 found)
Although Lynn had been here before, Paul hadn't seen it. So we headed out. We took the long way in, but when we got there we discovered we weren't alone. Another couple was hanging out at the other end of the tracks. We wandered, waiting for them to leave. They didn't. But they finally wandered in our direction and we saw the GPSr in one hand. Aha! So we met Opus Terra and Bella Terra, all the way from Quebec! When they get back home, they're going to drop the red Jeep TB that we picked up. Thanks for a most marvelous cache!
[view this log] | November 2, 2007 by phage1 (186 found)
What a great place! We have been trying to come here for about a year and finally made it today. We spent about an hour on the benches enjoying the sunshine and birds and imagining the railroad in operation. Had a good time inspecting all the ancillary interesting items. We have a friend who is a railroad buff from way back and we will bring him here some day. TNLNSL. Thanks for a great time!
[view this log] | October 28, 2007 by cprover (23 found)
What an amazing and imaginative place! Read about this last year in the "Globe" and had it on our list... finally got out there today. Left Pig Soap on a rope and Buzz Lightyear Alien , took duck keychain and Yu-Gi-Oh! card. Will be back with friends when it's warm out in hopes of seeing you-know-what...TFTC
[view this log] | October 21, 2007 by smwyatt (4 found)
8/19/07 - This was cache #5 for us. We just don't seem to get out as much as we like, so we felt if we're going to go........make it special!
Took our 3 year old for her 1st! Too bad the train wasn't running.
But we were able to relax, have a snack and read a book (see photo).
I can see that this took a lot of time and care in putting this all together. What a great place to sit, relax and share!!
We'll be back. Can't wait to see this in operation.
"All Aboard!!"
10/21/07 - Went back today since we were in the area. "Sans" GPS, we ended up following a whole other set of bird houses and took the long way. Nice walk though.
Since I now know about the key, logged book, left $1 and took the frog.
My daughter lost the frog on the way out, so if you find it, just put it back into circulation. :)
No cooch today, but still a great visit. Loved the festive addition of pumkins!![This entry was edited by smwyatt on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 11:07:01 AM.]
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| October 16, 2007 by Chooch (13 found)
Dropped off Search Engine TB. Hope someone can take a picture before it leaves.
Chooch
[view this log] | October 6, 2007 by birksbeamer (11 found)
What a magical spot -- 11 of us set out this morning for a great walk in our town forest -- we had been looking forward to finding the Depot, and were not disappointed. Looking forward to a rendezvous with Chooch on a future visit to see the trains run!We took a fire truck, necklace, and glow stick, left a whistle, toy frog and bottle opener. thanks for sharing your magical corner of the forest with us! [This entry was edited by birksbeamer on Saturday, October 06, 2007 at 5:48:40 PM.]
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| September 30, 2007 by Lou3 (463 found)
What a great day! Skeeterwart and I arrived at the cache site and were amazed at the level of intricate detail and work that went into constructing The Depot. I signed the log and left a custom button. Then we admired the setting for a while and went off to the next cache.As we were nearing the next cache, a large group of hikers was coming down the trail, so we stepped aside to let them pass. As the group was about half way by us, one of the women asked me if I had seen the birdhouses marking the trail. I said yes, and she said the man at the front of the line had put them up. I said "That's Chooch?!". We went up and told him that we had just completed his cache and how much we enjoyed it, and he offered to let us see the train in action. Of course, we said yes! What serendipity. What are the chances of that happening? The owners gave us the full demonstration and it really brought the cache to life! It was great to meet the cache owners and their hiking companions who were the nicest people. The whole experience had a magical feeling to it. Thanks for a very memorable cache!
[view this log] | September 30, 2007 by skeeterwart (418 found)
You meet the nicest people out caching!
[view this log] | September 30, 2007 by skeeterwart (418 found)
What a wonderful day to be out caching. Lou3 and I were slightly disappointed when we arrived at this cache and there was no train conductor present, but we logged in anyway and admired all of the work that has gone into this marvel in the woods. I left Lost Palm Pilot TB and picked up a coin (didn't see the other 2 TB's) and off we went.Nearing our next cache we ran into my first traffic jam in the woods. The path was narrow and the oncoming traffic was 10 deep plus a retriever. WOW, they just kept coming, one after another, several remarking what a nice day it was to be out in the woods...then suddenly we discovered...we'll I'll let Lou3 tell the rest of the story. GREAT, GREAT DAY!!! Thanks for the unique cache!
[view this log] | September 22, 2007 by Team TaLKeR (147 found)
We celebrated our 100th cache in style! The girls had been looking forward to this one for a while, and were not disappointed. As an added bonus, the owners were out to restock the bird feeder, and so we got to chat with them and to see the train run its course. All the special little touches were wonderful to discover, and the setting was indeed idyllic. Took a doll and an Israeli coin, left ducky keychain, glowstick, and geocoin. Thanks for the wonderful cache!
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| September 16, 2007 by jdevor (922 found)
I heard that this is a great cache - and indeed it's amazing. I've been keepnig this one for a special occation- and today was the day. My mom came from Israel for a quick visit, and I knew this was the perfect cache to take her too. A nice relaxing walk with a surprise endnig.
Took nothing, left an Israeli coin.TFTC,
jdevor + sarah
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| September 16, 2007 by dday (26 found)
Great cache! It was lovely to finally meet "Chooch." He was there with his lovely wife and family. My son and his friend and I all watched as the train was run around the track in this idyllic woods setting made the rounds of the path.Took 2 little figures and a travel bug, left a couple of trucks.
[view this log] | September 8, 2007 by Dr Jimmy (4 found)
Wow. Amazing trains! Great way to hide everything too.
[view this log] | September 8, 2007 by tplm (27 found)
Amazing! A wonderful, guided woods walk followed by arrival at the cache. The hint helped quite a bit, otherwise we might not have been able to open the letterbox. No one joined us on this late Saturday afternoon under threatening skies.tplm joined by kj, Mom, and friends Bryce and Ali on their first (or thereabouts) caching trip. Left a 256 MB DRAM DIMM array (yes, we are nerds around here).
[view this log] | September 7, 2007 by wemedge (3227 found)
I was driving around the area with a lttle spare time when I saw this cache closeby. I didn’t have any information about it whatsoever, but decided to make a quick hike in and see what a depot in the woods would look like. What I found when I got there was quite a pleasant surprise!After some time looking for the cache without any luck I noticed a couple walking through the woods, and I tried to be as quiet as possible to not disturb them while I kept poking around, but they ended up sitting right where I was heading back to look. I told them I was searching for a thing called a geocache and the woman unexpectedly asked, “Have you read the hint?” I figured she must have heard about letterboxing (I had no idea this was a letterbox hybrid at the time!) and told her it was really a geocache I was after. Unphased, the man asked, “Do you *want* the hint?” Okay, now I was both confused and intrigued, so I asked if they’d actually found this cache. They laughed and the man said, “Yes. We placed it.” Ahhh...serendipity...the owners had arrived! And it was a good thing, too, as without the “key” to the problem I would never have found the cache. After that it was a fast find. As I was signing the log another woman showed up walking her dog, stopped to chat, and remarked, “Isn’t that a geocache?!” It turned out she had read about the cache/letterbox here and was intrigued by the whole hobby. Very neat. After that we treated to a demonstration by the owners which was great fun, then my time was up and I had to head out. Great to meet you, chooch! You’ve put a great deal of time and energy into this fascinating spot, and a visit is highly recommended.
[view this log] | September 1, 2007 by gorenbur (131 found)
Came by with some friends who hadn't seen the site before. Dropped off Entwined Lizards TB, picked up Take Along Toby in exchange. Also left some ninjas -- friends took a toy mouse and a guitar.
[view this log] | August 22, 2007 by rdoddsjr (2 found)
This is our favorite cache so far, with a magical feeling that has been bestowed upon it by its creator. The attention to detail and years of work are evident.The little road signs and telephone poles that traditionally grace the path coming from the Robinwood entrance were missing this time. I hope they were not the victim of malicious muggles... Dropped off the Take Along Toby TB.
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| August 6, 2007 by jsjlin (1 found)
I found Chooch and Mrs Chooch at The Depot when I arrived. They were just as wonderful as the site itself. Thank you for the conversations and such a unique gift to the world. I loved everything about it and will be back soon.
[view this log] | August 5, 2007 by The Lynch Three (1233 found)
As noted by others, what a great and fun cache! We had been thinking about saving this for #400, but we are never in this area and happened to be driving by today and couldn't resist. The boys loved the whole setup (it'd be great to see it in operation), and the birdhouses were a particular hit. Thanks for all this great work! T a ball and L a ball...thanks for the cache.
[view this log] | August 3, 2007 by aanderson (23 found)
here you go kels...
[view this log] | July 17, 2007 by DaleW2001 (409 found)
Find #200 for me, and what a find it was! Very cool hide, with unexpected sights all around. Well done to the owner and whoever else helped put this amazing depot together. I'll definately be back with the family! TNLNSL, TFTC!!
[view this log] | July 17, 2007 by Fezziwig377 (884 found)
Came by with DaleW2001 for his 200th cache today, and with msgdz for her 1st cache today!! I believe this was cache #203 and #4 for them respectively, but who cares?! What a great cache!!!We were amazed at what we found here. Like kids in a wonderland of sorts, we were all like did you see this, what about that, look over there!!! Way cool, well done, thanks for taking us here!! (Will be back with FabStar!!!!) -F3ZZ
[view this log] | July 2, 2007 by kriding (329 found)
A real choice site for a cache. Loved the birdhouses, train, and flowers. The wooden table, bench and cabinets at the depot spot were great as well. We signed the log and stamped our sheet with the birdhouse stamp. Thanks for the hide.
[view this log] | June 24, 2007 by DadOfTwo (17 found)
Nice day for caching (except for the bugs). We were lucky to be there when the owner came by, and the kids enjoyed following the train around the tracks. Pretty impressive setup!Took Shaq Reztles TB.
[view this log] | June 13, 2007 by Reztles (491 found)
#26 for Reztles. Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome cache. The whole family loved it, and spent a while looking around and checking things out. Don't read too many logs, just go and enjoy it. Really great.Chooch: You are an inspiration. Thank you so much for the cache. Took: GOTJ Coin, Pig magnet, Goth Girl action figure, russian pin. Left: Shaq TB, Loggie Froggie TB, Coozie, Sponge Ball, Needle Point Kit, Mermaid Doll. Thanks for the cache...
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| June 13, 2007 by model12 (7202 found)
1315hrsThis was another cache that I had on my 'to do' list while visiting from Ottawa Ontario, and I managed to find my way to the trailhead without paper or gps maps today. The rain was holding off, so in I went. I started to see the little birdhouses and thought that it was a neat way to blaze the trail. At this point I was thinking that you had put them up (I hadn't done the other caches yet..), and had a great hike to the cache. As I came upon the GZ I couldn't believe what I was seeing! (I hadn't looked at the cache page, just downloaded it). That must have been a pile of work!! Was that you I passed on the trail? Blue shirt walking a dog? Everything was in place today, although I forgot my stamp in the truck. I improvised, using a Canadian toonie as my stamp! i stamped my logbook with the cache stamp, then made trades in the geocache as well. T nothing
L a pig and a keychain & signed both logbooks
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| May 26, 2007 by AccessWizard (173 found)
My two sons will be away on Father’s day so we decided to celebrate early. They asked me what I wanted to do and I said geocaching and chose the Depot, because I had heard so much about it.The hike along the trial was pleasant and I was wondering what could make this cache so special. When we rounded a bend in the trail I found that this cache lives up to its reputation. What an incredible place! After admiring the ingenuity of the creator of this wonderland, we hit the nearby Boulder cache. On the way back who should we run into, no one other than the man himself, Chooch with Mrs. Chooch. He graciously offered to show us the site in action and it was a thrill, sort of like poking around in the North Pole, admiring the work of Santa’s elves and running into Santa himself. Chooch – Thanks for a great cache.
[view this log] | May 12, 2007 by Skip_ (157 found)
After a nice walk through the woods I came across this idyllic and whimsical location to get my 100th find. I found the cache, took out the log book and enjoyed the location as I slowly leafed through it. Chipmunks and squirrels abound in this miniature world. I ended up putting the cache back and keeping the log book out as I heard a couple muggles approaching. I had the pleasure of meeting Chooch and chatted with him for quite a while after helping him jury rig a fallen bird feeder. Unfortunately the trains weren't running on schedule due to technical difficulty. I plan on coming back to visit other caches in the area, and of course visit here again, with a couple friends, one of whom is a cacher and the other a letterboxer. Took memories of a great milestone cachek, left a bird feeder that was more elevated than when I arrived. Thanks for making this place and inviting visitors to share it!
[view this log] | April 29, 2007 by Clan Delaney (387 found)
WMC and the CLan have been trying to coordinate an attempt at theis cache for MONTHS! We finally got out today for the find. As Matt mentioned, we took the long way in, thinking it was, well, the only way in. (We never found the shortcut, since we did the caches we passed on the way in on our way out!) A good k=hike never hurt anyone though. I was surprised to learn from Chooch that this setup isn't in fact on his, or anyone's, private property... and it remains here unmolested. Not a beer can or bottle or illicit campfire anywhere. Dang. We signed the logbook, but forgot any trade items, so no trading today. I also resisted the tmeptation to grab any TB's. I've had a bad track record with them. Here's to hoping this cache lasts another 5 years!
[view this log] | April 29, 2007 by dshadovi (801 found)
We came from Los Angeles to find this cache. The trail was very clearly marked. The kids loved Chooch's setup, but alas, no Chooch. We were there at about 11:30 AM; I guess this was before the live demo mentioned in today's other logs. Took a fire hydrant magnet, a car, and spiky-ball guy. Left a rat, a Homie figure, a Russian pin, a boat, and a ring. Thanks, Chooch!
[view this log] | April 29, 2007 by koneko (7684 found)
after tackling the massachusetts delorme challenge, i decided i wanted to try another challenge: to find 100 non traditionals in a row. as #3500 was the delorme, i wanted to get to #3600 without finding a traditional cache. note: if i EVER do anything like this again, somebody stop me!!! so i would spend the next 57 days going after multis(44), puzzles(47), virtuals(4), hybrids(2), and events(3). While trying to decide which one to do for the big 3-6-0-0, i remembered this one and thought it would be a great way to end this quest. it REALLY was. even the rain couldn't dim the smile i had as i crossed over the last tiny hill and came upon this fantastic area. of course, finding out that astrostar, wmc and clan delaney had been there just an hour or so before me did....  - but i'll get over that! this was truly a fantastic spot and i wish i had been there to see it in motion. thank you SO much for putting this together and for sharing it with others. it is truly a great gift! koneko (wdp)
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| April 29, 2007 by Western Mass Clan (442 found)
Hello! Wow ... I do not have enough nice things to say about this letterbox! This cache has been on my radar for some time and I wanted to wait for a weekend where I could share it with my children and our friends. The WMC Kids and I drove in from Western Massachusetts (Granby, MA) specifically to find this one. Packet of Clan Delaney and his Cache Rats as well as astrostar came with us for the fun.On the way in, my GPS navigated us into the parking area with absolutely no troubles. I had called ahead and was very excited that Mr. and Mrs. Chooch had agreed to meet us at the cache so that the kids could see the trains running. Before we came, I had only told the kids that this was a 'special cache' that had something to do with trains. I wanted the moment the true nature of Ground Zero was revealed to be a complete surprise. Unfortunately, the surprise was a little delayed as we took the LOOONG WAY around to the cache. The kids were having so much fun following the bird-house trail that I don't think it really registered that there may have been a better way in. We figured as long as we could see bird-houses, we were on the right track. However, once we all finally reached GZ (sorry to keep you guys waiting!!!) my keeping the secret was rewarded with cries of, "WOW!! DAD!!! Look at THIS!!!" All four kids were instantly facinated. Mr. Chooch happily fired up the engines for us while the Dads tried to keep some sense of order amongst the children (The Clan Moms were at home enjoying a kid-free Sunday afternoon!) and keeping little hands off the tracks and cars! The result was the kids chased the train back and forth along the tracks for nearly 15 minutes of fun and delight. After the demonstration of The Depot, the next order of business was the letterbox. Astrostar did the honors of finding the key and unlocking the cache (it was his 400th find milestone ... CONGRATS ASTROSTAR!) while the kids dug in for the Opening of the Cache Ceremony ... the main feature of which involves a frenzied inspection of every single item in the cache by each child in order ot choose that one special trade item. Big Brother (almost 6 years old) selected a pack of cards while 1 1/2 year old Little Sis settled on a golf ball. We dropped in a collapsable camping cup and a compass whistle in exchange. I signed the log and stamped it with our WMC "smiley". We also took the Diabetes TB and the "Lost of Vacation 1" TB to move them along. Dropped in the GOTJ's May06 GCC geocoin which was trying to get back to Eastern Massachusetts (where it wants to stay). Thank you again Mr. & Mrs. Chooch for a wonderful and memorable cache! The kids talked about the trains all the way back to the car. We ended up taking he long way back to pick up a few of the other geocaches in the area while we were there. This cache is a classic! All the best! ~~ Western Mass Clan (Dad, Big Brother & Little Sis)
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| April 29, 2007 by astrostar (1013 found)
Came from Western Massachusetts along with Western_Mass_Clan and Clan Delaney to find The Depot this afternoon. I had heard this cache was special and it lived up to its reputation. The model railroad is a true work of art. We also had the opportunity to meet Mr. and Mrs. Chooch! This was a milestone find for me as well, #400. I won't soon forget it. Thanks to Western_Mass_Clan and Clan Delaney for inviting me along for the trip, and thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Chooch for a truly memorable caching experience! TNLN, signed the log and left my stamp.
[view this log] | April 9, 2007 by kmm (64 found)
egk and I found this on a pleasant spring afternoon. We enjoyed the hike and the unique cache.
[view this log] | April 1, 2007 by gorenbur (131 found)
Now that we're doing more of these, decided to go back and log the ones I hadn't logged before. As I recall, it was a nice spring day, a bit chilly. We had been to the Depot many times before, since we live nearby. But we finally got to meet Chooch this time! My son had been hoping for such a meeting for 2 years, I would guess. Took a Croatian calendar, left a toy car.
[view this log] | April 1, 2007 by Tankai (26 found)
Found the cache today, ended up making a big circle after missing a trail. Nice hike on a beautiful day. Found the key and opened drawer, took nothing, signed logbook.
[view this log] | March 31, 2007 by Atta Eldar (222 found)
We came by to show off this awesome cache to Mom and Dad visiting us from abroad. We dropped off the "Lost on Vacation" TB.
[view this log] | March 22, 2007 by Shorelander (280 found)
Excellent!!! My 100th cache! I am extremely glad I chose this cache as my 100th. I came in from below, bushwhacking my way in. I won't reveal the secret, obviously, but it was totally unexpected and really wonderful. Thanks for a wonderful #100. I swapped travel bugs, too, dropping off the Unite for Diabetes one I received in the mail.
[view this log] | February 28, 2007 by Cool Librarian (1759 found)
Even in winter, this cache is something to see! I was aware of what is here, but Speedy wasn't, so I loved the look on her face when we arrived. This was certainly a GREAT cache for her milestone! I signed in to the cache, and stamped in to the letterbox (glad I had my stamp with me!) Peace.
[view this log] | February 28, 2007 by Speedy38 (985 found)
whooohoooo # 800 FINALLY! Our day started out visiting our friend SRD and scooping up a couple of his caches to get to this final one. then we stopped to get a special present at Blueyz house and a lovely little escort ( or should i say MINI ) to the begining of this cache. Thanks Blueyz for the direction! We loved the little trail markers and the trails were nice and peaceful on this milestone adventure. I was quite impressed when we reached our destination and was so glad that this was my 800th find. A long wait and lots of unexpected things to finally reach this amount ( i should be in the thousands by now ! ) But well worth the visit and a great milestone ... I will certianly return with my little cousin and his new gift, he will LOVE this cache for sure! Thanks to Cool Librarian for venturing out with me and pushing me to get to this mark. We enjoyed our visit and day in the area and will return again! I left a United for diabetes tag that wants to go to Poland and took the jimmy TB ... Cache is in great shape and ready for the next visitors .. I would love to go out when the cache owner visits and maybe fires up this baby! Thanks Speedy38 #800
[view this log] | February 23, 2007 by UMass72 (928 found)
The key I found would not fit either of the locks. Wrong key? Will be back in better weather season.
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| January 20, 2007 by orangiac (66 found)
Dang, I really wanted that Kentucky geocoin. Should have rechecked the site to make sure it was still there before heading out. Anyway, a very cool place. Went with my letterboxing friend. Finally something for both of us! Took recycle pin/red sox bracelet, left candy cane stamp. Saw no sign of any jeep tb; you may want to report it as missing.
[view this log] | January 19, 2007 by Vibrant Sole (17 found)
Nice day for a hike for three Vibrant Souls. Very interesting place. Signed the log, took Kentucky Geocoin and left a Coleman Poncho.
Vibrant Sole
[view this log] | January 13, 2007 by hasbell95 (1119 found)
Our 600th Find!!! Yahoo!!! Saw this cache on many cacher's "Favorites" list, so thought it would be appropriate to do as a milestone cache. We were NOT disappointed!! What a GREAT area!!! Our little one enjoyed this find, infact, she did not want to leave!! SHe was convinced tha this was the land of fairies and pixies. Good thing it was getting dark, or we may still be there. We took the Clown Coin and a purple glove, and left a Kentucky Coin, and a NASCAR TB. TFTC!!!
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| December 30, 2006 by kiki_bianca (343 found)
Woo Hoo!!! My 200th find!!!Where do I begin? This place is incredible! As we approached the area of the cache, it began to snow, making the experience all the more magical. Everywhere we looked, we were amazed by the intricate detail. I hate to admit it, at first I couldn't find the key  . I consulted the cache page, and raZor510 found the hiding spot. We were very impressed with the hide, especially the container which contained the stamp. I took a TB, and left a Green Jeep TB and a Clown Geocoin. Thanks to Chooch for all your hard work, this is a fantastic cache!
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| December 30, 2006 by sneakerkids (21 found)
This was a delightful find for my whole family, made more wonderful by the arrival of Mr and Mrs Chooch. My children were thrilled to see the Chooch's small world come to life. We're pretty new to geocaching, so having the chance to share our discovery with its special creators was a treat. Thanks!
[view this log] | December 29, 2006 by kotare and doctor quest (313 found)
Logging our TB, Signal-Lily, in and out for the significant event of our 100th find.
[view this log] | December 29, 2006 by kotare and doctor quest (313 found)
`What a wonderful afternoon! This was so much more than just a cache for us. It was our 100th find, which made it special enough, but the most special part of this experience was having Chooch and Mrs Chooch showing us around their wonderful 'village'. Seeing the train run was just fantastic. Very special thanks to you both. We were so glad BluEyz could join us too, as she is the one who introduced kotare to geocaching. Thanks!
[view this log] | December 29, 2006 by HenryDurant (776 found)
Elly and I found this cache at 8:00 AMWe took the white trail to the blue trail to the orange trail on the way to the cache. We should have gone the white trail and then taken the orange trail on the right to the cache. I bailed out the poor guys rowboat because it had sunk due to the rain. He should get an electric bilge pump! Awesome cache! Took heart ornament. Left slide whistle. TFTH! TFTC!
Team Henry & Elly
[view this log] | December 27, 2006 by macintosh82 (13 found)
Found this crazy cache. Cool hike and found something unexpected. have told many fellow geocachers about this one. Thanks for the cool cache.
[view this log] | December 26, 2006 by Dabronzo85 (17 found)
First cache ever. Just thought it was finally time to post it.
[view this log] | December 26, 2006 by StuBops 1986 (318 found)
Did not expect to stumble upon this! What a surprise, let's just say there's a dedicated woodsman out there. I highly recommend those who are more into hiking to ascend High Rock. You can get their by taking a left into the woods after the parking area, instead of the right you take for the cache. Great views yet very steap terrain, beware of this. P.Stuart & Guin
[view this log] | December 26, 2006 by TJSinger (65 found)
What a hoot! I am tempted to bring snacks and visit again. Thank you for the fun! TJSinger
[view this log] | November 24, 2006 by Planet (953 found)
I read about this cache in the forums and knew I had to see it. I've had it on my watch list for a while and I knew I'd be coming to MA for Thanksgiving, so I asked the Kuprak Krew if we could add it to the schedule. We brought a couple of friends to show them what geocaching was about.
This place reminded me of when Klawed of Kuprak Krew and I were young we'd take our Barbie and Skipper dolls down to the Little River and send them floundering down the the rapids to be saved, and there would be lttle caves and hiding places and miniature forests with the Princess Pines. A tiny little tiny person's world. I was hoping Chooch would stop by, but I could imagine it running. A lot of love went into this little spot in the world. Thanks Chooch! I'll have photos soon.
And hey, if Klawed says no one over ate, it had no reflection on my cooking! I swear!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cache you later,
PlanetEdit to add: I forgot to mention, I left one of my newest handmade signature items in this cache. It is a framed mini watercolor painting. [This entry was edited by Planet on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 7:10:17 PM.]
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| November 24, 2006 by KuprakKrew (25 found)
Planet and Kuprak Krew brought two friends to their first-ever cache today. They were quite impressed with this particular one. Well worth the trip on a BEAUTIFUL day after Thanksgiving. Thanks for a wonderful cache, which reminded us of one of these we took across the Nullabor in Oz.(And thanks to Planet for helping cook [doing most of] our delicious Thanksgiving dinner. It was delicious, and no one over ate. The walk today was all the more enjoyable for it. It wasn't a penance death-walk. Traveler, Klawed, Ekim and Uncle Bob
[view this log] | November 11, 2006 by No Nuts, Please! (45 found)
That was an amazing cache!!! We took the looong way because we missed a trail then after 10 minutes we went a little back and saw the turn that lead us straight there. Then when we got there but we couldn't find the key. Then while we were talking with someone else there they told us where the owner lived , so we dropped by their house and the wife took us down there and he was there (he must of come right when we left) and he said the clue a few times and we got it. Took a halloween box. TFTC and showing us the train go!
[view this log] | November 11, 2006 by bsideindy (6 found)
Found this cache today. Missed the right trail due to all the leaves on the ground, so ended up making a big circle, then bushwacking through a swamp. The exit was much easier. Girlfriend and I met another woman also trying to find the depot. What a cool spot. Sat down and ate a very late lunch. Thanks.
[view this log] | November 5, 2006 by logansdad (19 found)
Wow! There was a crowd of kids and parties of folks there. It was a Sunday afternoon and I guess there was a neighbor hood party going on! It is a very nice cache tro take the family too, as I was told.I tried to wait till the non-cachers were gone to do my business. (Quite a while!) The owner was there showing off his trains to a lot of folks. Dropped off Twoie, an Aussie travel bug I got in the Caribbean a few weeks ago. Took Sand TB. Didn't see the Jeep or Chain Too Long TBs!
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| October 22, 2006 by rjrc (65 found)
Great cache, great site. Went twice in 2 days. Met the guy who built it. What a cool place.
[view this log] | October 21, 2006 by dday (26 found)
Wow! What a splendid idea. A lovely spot in the woods with a surprise and fun getting there, too . My son and I went with our buddies rjrc and found this cache fairly easily. We were inspired by the weather and by the great article in Thursday's Boston Globe talking about the cache.
Left a squishy water-ball. Took nothing.
[view this log] | October 16, 2006 by samirsky (261 found)
WOW! What can I say about this cache (location)? I now have a new dream for my retirement: to create space this special. Cooch, have you written the story of this creation? If not, please consider writing it up. I want to hear the story. While at the cache, a mom and a few kids showed up. She had met the owner on a previous visit with her son, and told me part of the story the owner told her. TN, L: Sands of the World TB. This TB might make some interesting scaled cargo. I wish I could bring my kids here; they would love it. I found this cache by finding some bookmark lists of favorites in the area (it was on more than one list). I now see why.
samirsky from FL
[view this log] | October 10, 2006 by Justin & the girls. (162 found)
What a great day for such a great cache. The little birdhouses on the trail were very unique. This was a great cache to introduce my Father to geocaching. Only had 3 of the 5 girls present today. Will return with the rest at a later date.TNLNSL
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| October 9, 2006 by chief20r2 (1247 found)
Midnite Breez and Myself made a special trip out here from Western MA after hearing so much about this amazing cache. Believe me we were not disappointed this by far has to be one of the best caches around if not the best We were amazed at the detail of the whole cache area, even the trail leading in to the cache from the small birdhouses to the signs and telephone poles lining the trail. After spending time checking everything out we found the cache where the log noted. Midnite Breez released her first Travel Bug and we replaced the cache.TN - LN - SL Hats off to the cache owners as this is truly an amazing cache that everyone should visit and hopefully I can return on a day that the train is running down the tracks
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| October 9, 2006 by Midnite Breez (223 found)
Wow, what a great cache. All of the work that is put into this cache was amazing. This was definitly worth the drive all the way from Western Mass for this one. We spent more time looking at everything and enjoying the work than getting the cache itself. There was so much detail from the little guy with his boat waiting for the water to rise to the little houses along the trail, and of course the train itself. Great work!
Took nothing - Left *M-Rap RaT TB to start his journey* (and what better place to start)
SLTFTC [This entry was edited by Midnite Breez on Monday, October 09, 2006 at 3:47:52 PM.]
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| October 9, 2006 by donnawoman (8 found)
Dear Mr and Mrs Chooch,
Thank you so much for this wonderful place. It's just amazing how much thought and effort you have put into this special spot. My children loved it, (they were shouting with excitement). This was my husband's first cache and now he says that he is spoiled because it is doubtful that any other cache will be a magical as this one. Please know how much people appreciate what you have done. Hope someday we will meet you and see the train in action.Team Donnawoman ps. Left the "Chain Too Long" Travel Bug and a blue snowflake chain purse. Took the CropCircle geocoin and "Rap Rat" Travel Bug.
[view this log] | October 8, 2006 by kotipoby (787 found)
I've been wanting to do this one for a while. I heard it was one of the best geocaches in the area...and wasn't disapointed. The work that has gone into this is great. And it's tucked back into the woods so nicely. I wasn't able to write much in the log book since the bugs were coming out and I had my wife, 16 wk old daughter and dog there. We needed to get back to the car. Thanks for all the work!
[view this log] | October 8, 2006 by Salem_Privateer (56 found)
What an awesome cache. The kids loved this one. Left Green Jeep TB and King Kong, took Golf ball. Thanks Chooch for this wonderful cache.
[view this log] | October 7, 2006 by mpbamberg (2320 found)
Went back to my favotite cache to show my wife. She took a NM travel bug and we left a decon unit for hiding your own cache. Mike
[view this log] | September 30, 2006 by LGirl (153 found)
What a surprise! I knew I was at the cache without even looking at the GPS. I came in on the trail from inside the town forest and noticed the cute little signs all along the trail as I approached the cache. Unfortunately it was late in the day and I had to get back to my car before I ran out of daylight, so I could not spend much time here. I'm going to come back again soon to look at all of the details. The trestle is amazing!Took: small bear & clip keychain & Sanibel Lizard TB
Left: Left a brand-new, sealed set of 4-AA batteries & small car & dinosaur & Big Spender TB
[view this log] | September 29, 2006 by Crop Circle (826 found)
Wow! What an adventure we had today. I have had this cache on my watch list for quite some time now and I finally had the opportunity to find this great cache today. We found the parking area with no problems and it was a great walk to the cache. You can't miss the cache once you get close so locating it wasn't a problem. We spent a good 15 minutes just checking out everything the area had to offer before we even looked for the actual cache box. Once we had the cache box out we were looking through the log book at some past logs when we noticed 3 people walking towards us. Once they arrived at our location 2 of them identified themselves as Mr. & Mrs. Chooch, and the 3rd person to my surprise identified herself as a reporter from the Boston Globe doing research for an article that will be appearing in the paper in a few weeks. We spent the next 20 minutes answering questions and explaining geocaching to the reporter. Mr. Chooch even fired the train up for everyone to watch. It started down pouring almost instantly with no warnings so we said our thanks and goodbyes and headed out. What a GREAT afternoon had by all!
Thanks Mr. And Mrs. Chooch for a Great Cache! Enjoy the Crop Circle Geocoin!Took – Red Sox Towel & Bunny Bunny Bunny T.B.
Left – 2-Carabiners, Compass, & Sanibel Lizard T.B. TFTC SL
[view this log] | September 25, 2006 by oseos (831 found)
What fantastic sight. Took my wife Carol and friends Ruthie, and Jack. Had a nice walk.
Thanks. TNLNSL
[view this log] | September 22, 2006 by mpbamberg (2320 found)
What a great cache and park. This is my favorite cache yet. My compliments to the owner and everyone involved. Left mini pen and yo-yo. Thank you very much! Mike
[view this log] | September 12, 2006 by Alberio (755 found)
This has been on my watch list for almost a year. I was out this way on business, it was too nice a day to not make a slight detour and check out what I'd heard was one of the best caches in New England.It didn't disappoint! Nice stroll through a pretty trail, with whimsical miniature bird houses pointing the way. The cache site is a joy! The engineering and workmanship of the trestle are a marvel. I also had the honor of meeting Chooch and Mrs. Chooch, and seeing the line in action. I didn't have my caching pack with me, I took nothing, left nothing. I hope to get back this way, next time I'll know what to bring to stock the cache!
[view this log] | September 4, 2006 by theConnor (4 found)
Went with some friends. What a fun little place! Met a frog. No bears. So, no complaints.
[view this log] | September 4, 2006 by aanderson (23 found)
Nina, Anthony, The Connor and I found it pretty easily. Cutest geocache ever! :-P I left behind the clues but luckily Anthony had his internet enabled phone. Left "Is it a Dog? or is it Pooh?" tb took a country cassette tape.
[view this log] | August 26, 2006 by cassabellac (734 found)
This was our first letterbox hybrid. Luckly we were there when the train was. But unfortunately forgot the camera. This one definately will be a return visit. Took Jennifer's Bright Yellow Beauty TB and released Bunny Bunny Bunny TB into the wild. TFTC
[view this log] | August 12, 2006 by Chooch (13 found)
A note to cache watchers: The Train will be at The Depot tomorrow, Sun 8/13 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.Chooch
[view this log] | August 8, 2006 by Bushwhack Bob (7455 found)
One of the finest caches I have seen. Took the Green Jeep and left Yellow Butterfly TB. Thanks.
[view this log] | August 5, 2006 by Chooch (13 found)
Placed Jeep 4x4 Travel Bug JP21RA.
[view this log] | July 29, 2006 by SNEEZY (2701 found)
I had this cache on my to-do list for a long time. It was worth the wait. This was so much fun. Amazing details in every direction.
TN
Left Glass Butterfly
Picked Up WJTB.
Thanks for the fun
[view this log] | July 16, 2006 by One Eye Willie (1 found)
We found the Depot on a hot summer day. It is really cool. The bug spray was really nice. We took a giant penny and a bouncy ball. We left a Red Sox Rally Towel and a teddy bear named Barry. This was our first cache found. It is so much fun and we can't wait to find another.
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| July 9, 2006 by Shazbought (634 found)
Great spot. dropped off Kisha Jeep TB. Signed the log and replaced as found.
[view this log] | July 6, 2006 by Boot Group Three (340 found)
I wanted to stay and play. Happy Birthday Mom!
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| July 6, 2006 by Boot Group Too (312 found)
This was wicked cool. I wish the cache owner was around to show it to us. We want to come back. Mom found 600 and it's her birthday!
[view this log] | July 6, 2006 by Boot Group (1367 found)
Well, it was already a long day of geocaching by the time we arrived here. I wanted to make sure that this one was a milestone log, however, so I held off until now. So, first off.....wooooohhoooooooo #600 for me! Today is also my birthday, so this is another reason why I wanted to log this cache today. This was an amazing cache, and will definitely always be one of my favorites. My kids loved it to, and would love to come back and see things in working order sometime.
Thank you so much for brining the Boot Group out here!
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| June 18, 2006 by tghattas (2 found)
Coolest place on earth. Go at night: it's a good plan.
[view this log] | June 6, 2006 by fishalott (565 found)
We have been looking forward to this cache for a long time and were not disappointed. Mom, Dad and Abigail had a great day for a walk after an appointment in Wellesley. Loved everything, the trail markers, the "signs" along the way, and of course, the final outcome. Stamped and signed in and traded two toys for a recorder. Hope to return with our six-year-old and catch things in action next time. Thanks so much!
[view this log] | June 3, 2006 by l-needham (38 found)
First find
[view this log] | June 3, 2006 by stanlyntex (48 found)
A fun walk through the woods with our grandkids - they had been to the spot before, not realizing it was a geocache. So they led the way and off we went - through giant mosquitos and dripping leaves. Fortunately the rain held off. Thanks for the neat excursion.
[view this log] | May 28, 2006 by Lundy and Vickster (137 found)
Was letterboxing and also found this. Twofer. TNLNSL. TFTC.
[view this log] | May 27, 2006 by doublestuff (211 found)
Drum roll please! #100 for Team Oreo Cookies. I have had my eye on this cache for a while now, but decided to save it for this special milestone. The nicest of our first 100 and number 1 on our top ten list. Many, many thanks to Mr & Mrs Chooch who was onhand for this milestone and Mrs Chooch who offered to get Mrs Oreo Cookies and accompany her via a easy short cut to the cache site. Mrs Oreo Cookies, had to go back part way through the woods for an obstacle she could not traverse (she has a fused ankle). Mr & Mrs. Chooch told us all about this area which he has worked on for 11 years and about some of their travels (Iceland here we come!). They were also gracious enough to present the team with our 100 cache milestone coin and pin sets (which I got earlier this week, just in time). Mint(Max)Oreo was always interested in trains and this was the perfect cache for him. We gave Mr & Mrs Chooch 2 TeamOreoCookies Geochips as our thank you for a very special cache.
T:swag
L:swag and our sig item (TeamOreoCookies Geochip)Team Oreo Cookies
Manny (Doublestuff)
Cindy (ChocCovered)
Erika (Mini)
Max (Mint)
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| April 30, 2006 by srt4guy (571 found)
#200, and the crowd goes wild, made this a family cache just as with my 100th, we got there and the train was not running today, so we looked hi and low(no hint, no paperwork.) with no luck, so i ran back to the car(where the paperwork was) and read the note, quick find after that. traded some stuff and was looking at the letterbox material(it's interesting, need to get my self a stamp and book)when we heard people comming, stuffed everthing back where we got it from, and did everything we were supposed to do. come to find out it was chooch. he and Mrs. chooch were showing a friend the train(YEA!!!!) we got to see the train run and meet chooch (had a nice talk)all in all a very memorable #200. thanks Chooch.
Tim
TFTC
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| April 29, 2006 by kmariscal (6 found)
What a great treasure hunt! We loved it. I took friends from NYC and it was a beautiful day and a beautiful find. Thanks so much. TNLNSL.Karen
[view this log] | April 16, 2006 by cowznofsky (101 found)
Yes, fun for all. A must for cachers.
[view this log] | April 16, 2006 by hotwcnyy (1575 found)
After a fine Resurrection Day and dinner in nearby Westwood, cowznofsky and I gathered other family members for this special field trip. Thoroughly enjoyed the sights and got to meet Chooch on the way out. Add mine to the 'this is terrfic!' logs, tftc.
[view this log] | April 15, 2006 by TigerWrestler (55 found)
What a neat, enchanting place. Magical. Very well done. Left a light-up keychain and a casino keychain, and took a stuffed frog and the Thing 1 travel bug.
[view this log] | April 8, 2006 by marcopolo7 (17 found)
Stopped by and dropped off the Red Sox Nation travel bug. Most excellent cache!
[view this log] | April 1, 2006 by Jacki Roo (4 found)
Came here with Maggie Moo and Cigar Bubba. Nice walk and a very interesting find in the woods. TNLN forgot to SL .
[view this log] | April 1, 2006 by Maggie Moo (17 found)
very beautiful sight and i loved finding it. I had fun watching the train go by me and i love were is was placed.
[view this log] | April 1, 2006 by Cigar Bubba (122 found)
Wow! This has to be the most interesting cache I have ever seen! I came out here with Maggie Moo and a friend of hers along with my wife who was just totaly taken back by this fantastic set up in the woods. What made it even better was we got to talk to Chooch and his wife and we even got to see the set up in its full working glory! Took a pencil charpener Left a stuffed Frog & a cache card SL .
[view this log] | March 26, 2006 by Danvers Duo (3154 found)
We were out for a day of caching with ~Bailey~ and they told us we just had to do this cache. They wouldn't tell us why just that it is one of their favorite caches (With them having over 1000 finds we knew it had to be special). We loved the cache!!! Can't even begin to think how much work went into it. Thanks for this very special area. We took the coin dollar and magic 8 ball and left a hand sanitizer, a smiley magnet and one of our signature geo-pens. Thank you so much again for this wonderful cache.Danvers Duo
[view this log] | March 26, 2006 by doublewe (2199 found)
fourth cache of morning and saved the best for last,i guess i should get reading glsses as thought i was looking for clue somewhere else,eventually realized my error and proceeded to acquire cache. hats off to cache owner as never expected such a realization to cache name.once again coyote watching me,tn left glow stick,thanks wish i had my son with me today
[view this log] | March 16, 2006 by BluEyz and Bugsy (2415 found)
Stopped in with Lynn of Lynn&Paul. I always enjoy seeing this site. Left a signature whistle and signed both logs. I used my new stamp that Choi made me on the letterbox. ***BluEyz***
[view this log] | March 16, 2006 by Lynn&Paul (435 found)
It's always such a surprise to find human artifacts in the woods. I'm surprised and pleased that the town allows it. Took car; left flute and Monopoly candle shoe. TFTC!
[view this log] | March 11, 2006 by MattLana (24 found)
I apologize for the late log, time just got away from us. It was a nice March day and I've been waiting all Winter to bring my partner in crime to this incredible cache! We were not dissapointed, but would still like to see this thing in action and I'm sure we'll be back again. T sonic the hedgehog hockey game & Flying Elvis TB L pencil sharpener.
[view this log] | March 11, 2006 by moellis1 (2 found)
What a great little treasure. Thanks for making it worth the trip. Was hoping to see you to turn on the train but it's ok it just means we'll be back this summer. TFTC!
[view this log] | March 5, 2006 by hughesfoto (1 found)
We found our first cache!!! nice walk to a nice place on a nice day. took a wooden coin left sea shells.
hughesfoto
[view this log] | March 5, 2006 by relaxyourback (703 found)
#400! I've had this one on "the list" for some time, having read everyone's rave reviews, and thought it would be a great choice for this milestone. We parked near High Rock and enjoyed a pleasant walk along wooded paths. At a bend in the path we encountered the first of many tiny birdhouses mounted shoulder-high on various trees and knew we were on the right track. As we progressed, I discovered the roof color corresponded to various trails throughout the forest (ingenious!). Posted photos just can't do the cache location justice - you just have to experience it yourself (and if you're LUCKY, you'll have the pleasure of meeting Chooch, as we did.) Today teased with the slight feel of Spring and we arrived with the sun low in the sky. It was pure heaven to sit a spell on the handcrafted bench with the warm sun on our faces, visit with Chooch, admire his handiwork, watch the train come 'round the bend, leaf through the logbook (w/entries from 2001!), listen to the trickling water, winged ones, and windchimes... Ahhhhh... A memorable visit to an enchanting location. Didn't have a proper ltrbox stamp, so made a couple thumbprint creatures in your log. Swapped pr of tupperware corn butterers & tupper keychain for scrapbook sparkles. Dropped TB Flying Elvis. Thanks for making this milestone SO special! P.S. Didn't see any TBs in cache when we arrived.
[view this log] | March 5, 2006 by joshbro (811 found)
Oh man was this one was a treat.. Not only was it Relaxyourback's 400th cache, but we got there to meet the cache owner and train engineer CHOOCH! As we approached he popped out behind a tree with a big hello. We sat on the handmade bench while he loaded up the chickadee food.. The history lesson of this enchanting area was really great, and I just loved everything about the cache. Definitely on my top 5 list. As a super bonus treat, we got to see the train do a complete route around the caching area. I'm so glad to have been able to see this place (thanks geocaching!) and so glad to meet its maker. Thanks Chooch for the excellent cache experience. Congrats RYB.. 400!!!
[view this log] | February 22, 2006 by k2mep (225 found)
Great adventure! Loved the location. Can't wait to bring other half of team with us next time. TFTC! TNLN.
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| February 18, 2006 by Downy288 (1423 found)
#700! I've been waiting to do this cache for a long time. TNLN
[view this log] | February 18, 2006 by Pandagram (1498 found)
I've been wanting to do this one for a very long time. So Downy288 and I picked the coldest day of the winter (so far) and made the trek. I'd like to come back in much more favorable weather. Stamped the letterbox, left a box of crayons, and took glow-in-the-dark toys. What a wonderful idea. Many thanks.
[view this log] | February 11, 2006 by Wachusett Wolverines (799 found)
2 of 4 today in Needham Town Forest. OMG -- this place was amazing! I can't wait to bring friends and family here to see this place... TNLNSL
[view this log] | February 11, 2006 by KelloggsRacing44 (96 found)
Found this very cool find later on in the day. Wish we could have met up with Chooch to see the train in action, but we will be back. Took Changes TB, but didn't see any of the other TB's that were listed in this cache. Great hide and very creative setup. We have to come back to see the waterfall in action when it is not frozen, and hopefully see the train.
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| February 11, 2006 by CheckerMan (1153 found)
Very cool cache and the little birdhouses are so cute - TFTC
[view this log] | February 11, 2006 by gpscouts (1630 found)
Went out today to the Depot after being told about it by Team Hawaii+Bir. We enjoyed following the trail of little birdhouses to the cache along with the plastic power lines. The cache was a very secure hide. We only found 1 TB in the cache. On our way back we met the owners who invited us to see the train. We went back and enjoyed the fine display. Took several pictures of the track and train.
Really ejoyed this cache we put this one on our top 5.
Took: Dog TB+balloons
Left:Changes TB GPScout custom magnet and 150th find wooden token.
The picturers are spoilers for any who haven't found it yet. SL+stamped Letter box T4TC GPScouts
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| February 8, 2006 by kriegster (131 found)
All I want to know is how long did it take to make? Wish I had my son with me. He would have enjoyed this. Wish I had a key to the depot. Neat birdhouses too!
[view this log] | January 30, 2006 by BigDaddy23 (1058 found)
Awesome spot. will bring kids back soon to see it all. Took a baseball TB.
[view this log] | January 29, 2006 by StripedMoose (56 found)
Yep, found this one with the help of Teamhawaii1981 - turs out I was looking at the wrong cache page and trying to find a large tupperware container. Doh! Definately one of, if not the best, caches I've ever done. Thanks!!
[view this log] | January 29, 2006 by Jestjuggle (2268 found)
This cache ranks among our favorites of all the wones we have found to date. The depot is "way cool" there are elements of it all over the place. The "hide" is classic too. The best way to sum up this cache is "WOW"!!!!Traded Pinkie TB for our balloons. Thanx!!!!!!!!
Jestjuggle (Mike and Barb)
[view this log] | January 29, 2006 by Teamhawaii1981 & blueicyrose (353 found)
Came here after doing "Brave the Elements". Got here at around 2:30 or so on an overcast and dreary day. This is the first time in a long time I have gone caching without my PDA. So I had no coordinates or anything. I thought I could just remember how to get to the area. So I marked the car and off I went. I got really turned around in a few spots, everything looked so different from the last time I was here. But after recognizing a few landmarks and other cache sites, I figured out which way to go. I came here because I had a bunch of bugs, that I needed to get moving, and one's mission was to be dropped in our favorite caches, so I figured, what a great treat to get to go back here and also put in a cache that isn't easily muggled. EVen better: I got to meet StripedMoose who was out finding the Depot. Nice guy and the owner of one of my favorite vituals, got to give him a special geocoin. Hope we can go caching together in the future! I forgot to offer my coin collection for him to log and view, maybe next time. As always love to come by here! Amazing! Dropped Off:-
Wooden Cpy of a USA Coin #1
CLEATus
Baseball Fanatic
Foloow That Star
Cal Warmblood Horse
[view this log] | January 21, 2006 by SeeForty1 (166 found)
Found today with Sean and Shi-Shi the dog...really amazing, definantly a favorite. Thank you. -Kerry
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| January 16, 2006 by Mucktrackers (12 found)
Nice brisk day for a walk. Took some friends for their first cache. All were very impressed! Dropped off Pinkie TB and retreived Bob The Alien TB.
[view this log] | January 15, 2006 by TREKlunds (49 found)
This certainly is a one-of-a-kind spot! We'll have to return in the spring, which unfortunately coincides with tick season. Many thanks for the extensive hard work for all to enjoy. TNLNSL.
[view this log] | January 8, 2006 by Frisco05 (104 found)
I absolutely loved this cache. Can't wait to visit again when things are more active. There were no travel bugs in this cache. Log said WJTB was taken by Hoss1289. Other Jeep TB was no where to be found. Took Blue Snake, left Sqeeky Duck. Camera was empty. SL TFTAC (A= Awesome). Left Bob in the cache.
[view this log] | January 2, 2006 by just walking (364 found)
This site is a must do for all children. We all enjoyed everything. Hoss found the "key" and took the White Jeep Travel Bug. Who knows where it will turn up next.The kids exchanged gifts and we happened to run into Chooch. A big thanks to Chooch for this one. Yes, the trail is slippery and narrow when covered with snow, but it is well worth the effort.
[view this log] | January 2, 2006 by Mucktrackers (12 found)
Super cache![This entry was edited by Mucktrackers on Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 6:19:47 PM.]
[view this log] | January 1, 2006 by see turtle (85 found)
It took two trips, but finally found this one with the TREKlunds. TNLN. TFTC!
[view this log] | December 31, 2005 by marcopolo7 (17 found)
What a great cache! Thanks for the effort in putting this together. I took a koosh-guy keychain and left a Rubik's cube keychain.
[view this log] | December 31, 2005 by buddles (116 found)
A most amazing cache! The big trail was pretty slippery - where are those Yak Trax when you really need them! We walked right past the footpath and had to back track. It was a pleasure to be out in the woods again - the weather has really been against us for a while. Bring your camera for this one! No one will believe what you saw!!!
Left WJTB Marylin, a rain poncho and a few toys. Took the Director TB. TFTC and a Happy New Year to you all!
[view this log] | December 30, 2005 by somainer (204 found)
Friends had previously taken us to this wondrous stop, so we thought we would repay them by returning to the site while sharing the joys of geocaching and letter-boxing with them. We were lucky enough to run across the placer of the cache who gave us an active look at his creation. This is a must-see!Took parachute guy and token; left red frog, purple race car and Director TB. Our friends took wonder woman pez and tank; left Narnia package and sparkles.
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| December 27, 2005 by karrooite (554 found)
It really does live up to its reputation. Even on our way back we kept thinking of little details that we only had seen out of the corner of the eye. The hydroelectric power plant needed some maintenance, so we did that. Thanks for the very nice location.
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| December 27, 2005 by woodlandcreature (432 found)
This cache came highly recommended from the caching authorities in NJ and beyond as a must do while in the Boston area so we did what we were told. We followed the friendly birdhouses to the final destination and got a warm greeting by some colorful feathered friends. Thanks for the new icon and for the fun cache!
[view this log] | December 23, 2005 by BezNRexx (573 found)
Geocaching was our "hot" thing to do for a good 13 months — then we hit the rut of disliking urban caches because they're so...well, gross, and the price of gas had discouraged us from getting into the Sierras. Though the embers of our geocaching hobby had diminished, finding this letterbox hybrid certainly stoked the flames again.We're out from California visiting Bezekira's family in Westwood. I had this cache pegged for her to do at Thanksgiving '04 but she never made it. Finally having our shopping and wrapping done, today was devoted to caching. Up first, our first letterbox hybrid attempted. What a treat. As soon as we had visual on the elaborate area the name of the cache made sense. This definitely ranks in the Top 10 of caches. When we come back in the summer (hopefully for a wedding) we'll have to stop by and see if everything is running. Z-Rexx will love it! Stamped our Pocket Memo book and finally used my stamp after owning it for 10+ years. Bezekira took the New England Green keychain to take back to California and I took the Buzz Lightyear keychain leaving one of YFBTanky's Tanks, a signature item of the N.U.T.S. group from Yuba City, California. TFTLBH! No sign of the Travel Bug, though. Happy Holidays.
[view this log] | December 1, 2005 by Nomad64 (4250 found)
Cache 0826 – The Depot12/01/2005
I return to the Needham Town Forest today to finish three more caches in the area. All I can say is this Depot Cache is awesome; I only can image the time and effort that went in to this. TN, left calling card #826 & SL. Thanks Chooch for the cache.
Nomad64
[view this log] | November 6, 2005 by MattLana (24 found)
Wow, what an amazing cache!!! Really wish I brought my camera. I think I'll definetly be back to show others. You can almost hear the whistle. T Baaa-Hung-Bug Sheep Bug & Flying Jet. L yo-yo & gummi bear.
[view this log] | November 5, 2005 by RobertREvans76 (1 found)
With JoshuaRoyEvans
[view this log] | November 5, 2005 by LlamaTina (11 found)
What a great spot. My favorite cache yet. We were lucky enough to catch the owner's of the cache at the spot and we got to see a "little show". TN. Left the Baaa-Hung-Bug Sheep Bug.
[view this log] | November 5, 2005 by andariego (317 found)
I am looking for my missing TB, "flying Circus" which was last seen in the Depot cache... Has anyone seen it? If you have it and forgot to log it in, please do so, or return it to the cache when you get a chance -- thank you!
[view this log] | November 5, 2005 by JoshuaRoyEvans (15 found)
Left car, took frog. Met the Richard Rosenlev family.
[view this log] | November 3, 2005 by JoshuaRoyEvans (15 found)
Under another name
[view this log] | October 30, 2005 by Teamhawaii1981 & blueicyrose (353 found)
WARNING POSSIBLE SPOILERS IN PICS!!#2 of 7 today. Found at 11:50 on a suprisingly warm and sunny day; wasit snowing yesterday?! In the words of Frank Barone: "Holy Crap!" This was an amazing cache; definitely top 5 material. So much time was spent on this, I commend the creator for his effort. We spent at least a half hour just looking and searching around for all the little details. The houses even have jack-o-lanterns out for Halloween! There were some muggles on the path who asked, "Were we responsible for all of this?" I wish I could have answered yes, but he left after viewing it a little bit. I think my favorite part was the treasure under water; but there was just so much to see! The cache was well stocked, and fun to get. Although I did not see a TB in either box; but I might have missed it. I wish we could have opened the other box to make some train noises . Wow, I can't stop thinking about this cache it was great! Took: nothing except to stamp one of my personal cards to hang at home.
Left: Sig Teamhawaii1981 Trading Card (see profile for details) Took picture with disposable (9 left) SL TFTC! (#76) [This entry was edited by Teamhawaii1981 & blueicyrose on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 2:58:23 PM.]
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| October 23, 2005 by LHollo777 (3734 found)
This was awesome! I've done quite a bit of geocaching and I've never seen anything like this before. Great spot, loved the visit, thanks for showing us this great area. TNLNSL
[view this log] | October 23, 2005 by Berjr1 (3910 found)
This is one of the best caches i have had a chance to visit I loved this entire area. I will add it to my book mark list as well. Thank you for a great cache your efforts are fantastic, we bailed out the boat and took some picturesThank you
B
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| September 25, 2005 by teamCapeDog (17 found)
Found after some bush wacking - that we didn't need to do... what a great "find" - beautiful job on the railroad! Kept looking for a key to open the other box (to run the RR)... would love to see it in action.No TB found so I think someone took it and forgot to log it...
[view this log] | September 9, 2005 by andariego (317 found)
This one was a surprise --- someone did a LOT of work making that railroad, and I am amazed ( but VERY pleased) that it has survived un-vandalized so far! Easy to find but a lot of fun! Took hot wheels car, left toy pig and Flying Circus TB ( this is the initial placement for this new TB! )
[view this log] | August 30, 2005 by cellardoor (367 found)
This is probably our favorite cache ever! It turned out to be a perfect choice for our first Massachusetts cache. The train was awesome. The cache was very easy to find, but still rewarding because of the surroundings. We haven't gotten a stamp for letterboxing yet but I stamped a page in a notebook I had with me anyway- I hope to go to college somewhere around Boston so maybe I can come back someday.
[view this log] | August 10, 2005 by Smackdown (504 found)
Hit this one way back in November when I was somewhat of a newbie. I didn't understand what was written in the description and thought the locked box was just a bonus so I didn't really look hard for the key, but looked everywhere else for the cache. ha ha Came back today and found the key and the cache in a couple of minutes flat. Only thing I almost lost was my dog when he saw a deer and split for about 15 minutes. Came back ready to pass out from exhaustion. Serves him right. Took one of the Hermit Crabs' pens and left a couple of bucks. Thanks!! This is the neatest thing I've ever come across in the middle of a forest before.
[view this log] | August 5, 2005 by CachingCuties (2 found)
I have always loved this cache. i visited it with my Dad when I was much younger and it was great to bring someone new!! Anyone who hasnt been here should definatly check it out. Elizabeth thought it was a great spot and it was her first Cache! We had a great time, sorry we didnt get to see the trains running this time though.
[view this log] | August 3, 2005 by nitefall (25 found)
Hey... Neat to see that this cache is still here and in great shape. Brought a friend along and introduced him to a new pass-time...
[view this log] | July 23, 2005 by Team ChildrenOfTheSun (9 found)
Awesome, awesome, awesome! The person that introduced us to geocaching told us several months ago that we HAD to go to this one, but wouldn't say why. Now we get it. As we were taking "We're not lost..." pin and leaving a coin, we could hear the communter rail blowing its horn in the distance. Perfect.Chooch, you're a gift, whoever you are. Thank you!
[view this log] | July 4, 2005 by Josh L (22 found)
This was our first cache and we thought it was as magical as Disney.... The bird houses lined the trees and we found it easily... The path was a little over grown which made the hunt even more fun!!!! We will be back again because we didn't find the key to unlock the log book :) but we have some awesome pic's to share... We left a tea cup at the light house... but we didn't take anything... Thank you for sharing this wonderful spot .... Josh and Karen... woo hoo...
7-9-05 We went back today to find the key and we unlocked the bench with the cache box... We left a button from another cache we found today at Ellis Pond... Where's the unemployement line... We signed the book and added these pic's today.. so now it will be counted as a find... We went at the last minute and added another family member Michaela... Thanks again.. ps we ran into a frog, snake and lots of mosquitos... [This entry was edited by Josh L on Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 1:17:42 PM.] [This entry was edited by Josh L on Saturday, July 09, 2005 at 1:22:47 PM.]
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| June 29, 2005 by hukilaulau (2201 found)
I have traveled quite a bit over the years and have met a lot of people, a few who could rightly wear the label "Genius."
Now I've seen the work of one more. The creative vision required to imagine this fairyland in the woods, much less the time and energy spent making it a reality, just blows my mind. I spent easily a couple of hours here just marveling at all the little hidden details that don't reveal themselves on first glance. Finding the cache was almost an afterthought (and almost didn't happen!) I had only taken a cursory look at the cache page, so when I saw the area I knew I was in trouble! No magnetic-key-holder-under-a-bench here! This was going to be something special.
I looked for a while. Then I sat and thought. Then I thought and sat. Then I thought it was right near where I was sitting. I gleefully pulled up the line where I thought sure I was going to find something at the end!
(Hmmmmm.... I STILL think that would have made a dandy hidey place!) I finally remembered one word from the cache page that led me to look in the right place.I loved the log entry that said something like, "This is not like the caches in Las Vegas." Really? Out east here this is pretty much the standard. LOL!!! Took the birthday TB. Thanks for a great day.
[view this log] | June 25, 2005 by the hermit crabs (1748 found)
Cool spot! We took a long, circuitous route to it, which we didn't realize until we headed out toward Boulder Field, and found ourselves walking in the same big circle we had already walked in once -- we walked right past the other cache the first time ). We loved all the little details and surprises here -- seems like every time we looked in a new spot, there was another delightful little thing to see. Took a butterfly fingerpuppet (or maybe it's a pencil-topper). Left a hermit crabs torch-pen, a geocaching magnet/pin/carabiner combo, and a red white & blue Hot Wheels car (just in time for 4th of July next weekend!). Dropped off the Birthday Bug TB. Thanks for a fun cache!
[view this log] | June 16, 2005 by Fire&Ice (325 found)
Amazing find. Somewhat difficult, but well worth looking for this cache!! Definitely one of my favorites! TNLNSL[This entry was edited by Fire&Ice on Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 12:36:16 PM.]
[view this log] | May 14, 2005 by bigdog999 (383 found)
this cache is awesome. this must have took some time to construct. took nothing, left callin card, thanks for the cache.Bigdog999
[view this log] | May 10, 2005 by NightOwl_ (67 found)
Great Cache, found this one after Boulder Field... Lot of hard work put into this set-up, wish I could have seen it running... Keep up the good work, TfTC, TNLNSL
[view this log] | April 20, 2005 by ryeguy71 (15 found)
Very cool cache! I did a bit of bushwacking to get there but it was worth it. TNLN
[view this log] | April 9, 2005 by TREKlunds (49 found)
Perfect coordinates, no bushwhacking required. Great cache, however we were disappointed that the key was not in the lantern. Hope to visit when we read that all is in place again. Visitors beware that we came home covered with ticks (over 30 ticks between 2 dogs and 2 humans) after visiting several caches in the area. Chooch has informed us that we should not log this find since we did not find the key. Unfortunately, the tick situation was so bad that we may not return  . [This entry was edited by TREKlunds on Monday, May 02, 2005 at 6:23:23 PM.] [This entry was edited by TREKlunds on Monday, May 02, 2005 at 6:23:52 PM.]
[view this log] | March 31, 2005 by FrenchieFry (2 found)
We found this cache and wrote in the logbook. I wish the train had been running, it would be nice to see it go, but it was locked up. Check out the little "pond" nearby!
[view this log] | March 26, 2005 by nurse&numbers (635 found)
What a very pleasant surprise. We went to look for this one this morning with our daughter and her family, Craft Canines, who had found it last September. We missed the direct trail to it in the still plentiful snow but managed to get to it after first finding the Boulder Field cache. The Canines knew all about what we would find once we got to the cache area, but they kept mum about it all the way there. A very clever and interesting set-up and one of the more secure caches we've ever seen.We took a golf ball and left a $1WG. TFTC.
[view this log] | March 4, 2005 by Brew (113 found)
Ok, so I left work early today because my birthday is tomorrow. I was in search of something new, and I got two things! My first letterbox hybrid, and a lovely winter's walk to a hidden gem. Thanks so much; I will come back when the snow melts to see the summer version. TNLNSL.Brew
[view this log] | February 7, 2005 by CacheNCarryMA (246 found)
Dropping off Travelin Sam TB.Is he? Is he? In a box?
Is he? Is he? By a train?
[view this log] | February 6, 2005 by PETTECH (2660 found)
We tried this one because it was "snow friendly".This cache I have to come back to when things are "running". This is absolutely a must to see what has been done at the cache sight.I want to personally thank you chooch for all the hard work. TNLN
[view this log] | February 6, 2005 by SissyAnn (2617 found)
Found this one with Pettech. Trail a little slippery today, but very beautiful walk through the woods. Setting was defintely one of a kind and appreciated all the hard work that went into this one! Will come back in nicer weather to see things "operational" and do more in the area. TFTC TNLNSL
[view this log] | January 7, 2005 by boneware (5 found)
[My first cache find!!!!!
What a cool one, the setting is great, i want to return when there is a little less snow. Picked up TB will be well on his way soon.]
The approach and departure route is really fun, the bird houses should be looked at a good bit each one is different.
[view this log] | December 9, 2004 by Grey Squirrel (550 found)
Great cache, my first letterbox hybrid. Left Doug the Bug TN.
[view this log] | November 21, 2004 by ekitt10 (2423 found)
Hey just checking out my old logs. I'm glad to see that this cache is still active. This is one of my favorites of all time.
[view this log] | November 14, 2004 by Rospletha (4 found)
Together with the Wolf Den of Littleton Cub Scout Pack 21, visited this wonderful site and watched the train run through a snowy landscape. Picked up the travel bug and will move it along. Don't have its # with me, so will post that later.
[view this log] | November 13, 2004 by Cajetan74 (607 found)
Second of four caches in the area today. This one was a little harder to get to through the snow then the first but it was not too bad. With the 2-4 inches of snow last night, it was really hard to see the whole setup at the cache. I will have to come back when there is no snow. I left a cassette tape and a TB. Very unique and fun cache. TFTC.
[view this log] | November 11, 2004 by Choi_Jahn (9 found)
What a surprise to find this in the woods! It was a beautiful day for a hike and this was a nice quick on to catch on my way to work. TFTC TNLN SL -Choi
[view this log] |  November 2, 2004 by Smackdown (504 found)
I looked for quite a while but didn't find it. I did see the very neat outdoor project. WAY cool!I also found the lantern in the tree, but there was no key there. Another sad face. I'll try again. My GPS was all over the place so I blame it, but I was searching for a solid half hour around the area and found nothing. As usual, I'm probably just being stupid. ha ha
[view this log] | October 7, 2004 by Team Spoonhead (1775 found)
This has been on my "highly recommended" list for some time, but I never seemed to have enough time until today. I was really impressed with all of the work that has gone into this in terms of design and construction and this will certainly go down as one of my more memorable caches.
I did not read the hint until just now so I came in by way of the Needham Town Forest entrance on Central Street.
Thanks for your hard work in creating and maintaining this cache for our enjoyment! (TN/LN/SL)
[view this log] | October 3, 2004 by BeowolfMac (18 found)
BeowolfMac and Anna found this beautiful cache site in an idyllic wooded setting on a perfect Fall Sunday. Signed logbook, took a pink carabineer and left a 7" Disney Cinderella magic wand acquired at Mac D's in San Diego in December, 2003. Intend to return and enjoy this cache again. Our compliments to those who obviously work hard to maintain this area. We really enjoyed looking through the small notepads of artwork and verse contributed by the little visitors!
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| September 12, 2004 by Golfin'Fool and Me too! (724 found)
Very nice cache setting. Picked up LT TB and left 2 carabiners. Thanks
[view this log] | August 31, 2004 by Crafty Canines (156 found)
What a delightful stop! We had all our crafty canines with us today so we just loved looking at all there was to see, including the bird houses along the way. This was particularly great since we had just set up something similar at our house today (it goes all through our living and dining room). Our youngest canine is really into these things, so we absolutely had to take the Little Toot TB. We'll take it to Connecticut this weekend. We left a little rock that my daughter considers special. Thanks for the awesome discovery!
[view this log] | August 29, 2004 by ktkrun (9 found)
This place was cool! What a neat lttle getaway in the woods. Signed log. TNLN
[view this log] | August 28, 2004 by hogie643 (222 found)
A super cache!! Recommend anyone with kids to go see. Signed log. TNLN
[view this log] | August 23, 2004 by Bos724 (5 found)
This was our 3rd find what an awesome place. My good friend Bibba took myself and kids to see they also loved it. We took a small truck and left a yogi bear key chain/buzz light year/army man/ and a small man on a skate board/ BOS724
[view this log] | August 19, 2004 by Codswallop (158 found)
Stopped in here with two purposes in mind. Number one: find the actual key and sign the logbook. (What a twerp I am. If it had been any easier, there would have been a doorman!) Number Two: Drop off TB "Little Toot" at this very appropriate spot. He's been in NH, Mass. and Maine (where I got him), and I hope someone takes him to visit some more states soon. Took Watch Hill Carousel token.
[view this log] | August 7, 2004 by Codswallop (158 found)
[Found it with my wife, who never tried Geocaching before today. Thoroughly charming! The key was MIA, however.] Sorry I missed seeing this place in action.[Chooch emailed me to say that the key was where it should be. So the defect is in the searcher, not the search! (Isn't that always the way?) Don't be discouraged, folks--I screw these things up all the time.] [This entry was edited by codswallop on Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 8:38:40 AM.]
[view this log] | August 4, 2004 by Bibba (84 found)
Stopped by again. Had to bring the wife and other kiddo to see this one. Kiddos wanted more "treasure", so left a 4 pack of AA batteries(don't you hate it when your batteries die as you get to a cache) and a 24 pack of crayola crayons. Took a toy clock(my daughter thinks it's a "treasure finder" like daddy's) and plastic disney miniature of goofy. Also picked up the green bolt travel bug and will try to help him along to his date with destiny.
[view this log] | August 3, 2004 by DebBee (38 found)
Found this one today. Thanks, it was really special.Took nothing, left Green Nut TB, signed log. DebBee, accompanied by Anchorman and Jackrabbit
[view this log] | July 31, 2004 by juneebug (3108 found)
What a terrific surprise after trudging thru the woods looking for a little bird house. Echoing the previous logs it's a must see in Needham. Thanks Chooch for the unique cache. Took batteries and left 2 dolls.
[view this log] | July 29, 2004 by Bibba (84 found)
Thanks so much for sharing this "view". What a unique and interesting cache. The work and detail that went into it is amazing. Stayed there feeding the mosquitos for about an hour.
took smiley pop up toy, left 4 pack of AA batteries[This entry was edited by Bibba on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 3:18:02 PM.]
[view this log] | July 27, 2004 by theZs (3 found)
My son and I rode our bikes through the Needham Town Forest to get to this site. We left the Goofy bendable figure and took a Digimon pencil eraser. My son walked around the whole site, calling to me to see all the different surprises. We live near the town forest and have been past this site many times before never realizing that this is a geocache. It was quite a few days ago that we did this, so i'm not sure that i have the date quite right.
[view this log] | July 21, 2004 by treasuretrove77 (3 found)
This was our first geocache and what a way to start. It was most exciting and the cache was so well done. Dad and son found it together. We took a high bounce space ball and left a smiley face pop up toy and a wooden token for a free ride on the Watch Hill Carousel in Westerly, RI. We looked at but left the trail bug from PA. However, we put it and the accompanying note in a new plastic bag to keep him safe. We each took a picture of ourselves and left the camera. We encourage anyone with young children to put this cache high on your list. It is most worth the trip.
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| July 18, 2004 by Gashlycrumb (353 found)
Visited with my friend, Luke (age 7), on his first geocaching expedition. I knew he'd get a kick out of this cache (though I didn't want to set his expectations of geocaching too high.."They're not usually like this one, Luke - you usually only find a box in the woods").Well, he's hooked. He's only been in the country for three months (a friend adopted him from Ecuador) and he came here with huge fears about the monsters that are in the woods. I wanted to show him there's nothing to be afraid of...and I think he's convinced. Thanks, once again, for your magical cache!
[view this log] | July 15, 2004 by iggymad (783 found)
thanks to the owner for taking the time to make this cache out of the ordinary. igglets didn't know what awaited them and were indeed curious about the items lining the way in (we stopped and replaced one that had fallen). this held their attention for some time and it wasn't until they were standing in front of a rather large object that they really absorbed what they were seeing. how they hoped that it was in motion! nevertheless, we enjoyed the investigation of all things little and signed into the log. we also left a tb as a treasure of our own : )
thank you again, so much : )
[view this log] | July 15, 2004 by SkydiveGuy (2 found)
This is a BEAUTIFUL cache (considering it is my first attempt)! Amazing find.
Located Jake the Mallard (visit link) and I am going to take him on a skydive before letting him continue his journey.A definate must find cache.
[view this log] | July 9, 2004 by Sled Dogs (11 found)
[What a great cache, who would think to find such an elaborate display in the middle of the woods. Kids were amazed and just kept exploring the find. Took two trinkets and left two. Disposable camera was full. Hint was also very helpful,] cool use of bird houses.
[view this log] | July 8, 2004 by rinky_dink_mountain_club (24 found)
Our last cache find in the Needham woods. I'd planned on saving this one for last, not anticipating as much difficulty in finding one of the other sites. We left the woods to grab a drink and to re-sync. Got the 7-year old enthused when I said this was a "special" cache, so he got back engaged. I noted the "look for the bird house" and that feature of the trail was probably the most entertaining to the kids. All has been said about this one, but the kids both said this was the neatest cache they'd been to and want to bring their little sister (1 1/2 years) to it. Hopefully, we'll go next when it's running!
[view this log] | July 5, 2004 by mhalabuda (71 found)
To every geocacher: THIS CACHE IS A MUST SEE!!!!!
Every possible comment has been written about this cache, and yet we can't stop talking about it.Just FANTASTIC!!!! We left our Travel Bug "Jake the Mallard" to begin his journey. [This entry was edited by mhalabuda on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 at 12:40:54 PM.]
[view this log] | July 1, 2004 by g-o-cashers (2510 found)
This is quite the setup to find out in the middle of the woods. PetersPack and I decided make this our first stop in the Town Forest so that we could take a look at it in the light because both had heard good things. We signed the log and played for a little while before moving on. On the way back out we noted the birdhouses we missed on the way in. Grabbed the Ultimate Warrior #2.GO$Rs
[view this log] | July 1, 2004 by ThePetersPack (4589 found)
Came out to do 7 with GO$R. Enjoyed this cache! I took some photos, but the lighting was bad and they didn't come out well. I took a pin and left a playingcards key chain. I also left a TB heading north that GO$R will be going. TFTC.
[view this log] | June 27, 2004 by Erkimin (54 found)
COOL!
Birdhouses and the Depot.
Keep it up!
Thanks
Erkimin[This entry was edited by Erkimin on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 2:22:06 PM.] [This entry was edited by Erkimin on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 2:24:11 PM.]
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| June 27, 2004 by babsongrant (21 found)
Had been here before while letterboxing. Site is still one of the best! Picked up WaldenRun's GPS TB.
[view this log] | June 17, 2004 by RLahti (864 found)
Just when I thought I had seen it all... this cache blew me out of the woods! The location is great and you have to see the setup to believe it. I took pictures, but didn't want to spoil it - but after showing my wife them, I have to make another trip out there so she can see it.My thanks for an incredible job, and for sharing this with us. Recovered Wally Turtle #11 to continue his journey to NY.
[view this log] | June 17, 2004 by WH (422 found)
What a cool setup. It took rlahti and I completely by surprise. This has got to be the most unique cache setup I've seen to date. My personal congratulations on an EXCELLENT job.Traded Waldenrun's GPS for the Gecko Mobile. Thanks for the hide.
[view this log] | June 16, 2004 by Macfriends (7426 found)
This was a return visit as we were in the area. We were fortunate to see the whole thing in action today. Thanks! No snow and ice today as there was in January, but also no grandson this time either. He would have enjoyed himself. Took Red Bear TB and left Geko-Mobile TB.
[view this log] | June 12, 2004 by excgnav (12 found)
Jimbolyser told me about this, but the scale and detail was a total surprise! Wow! Took a Mr. Pull Toy and a bike and left a mini-flashlight.
[view this log] | June 11, 2004 by BlackstoneVal (4953 found)
Whistle stop to swap some TBs. Dropped the Red Bear for a fast train ride to Albany NY. Also dropped Mr. Pull Toy which was grabbed before may late log. Grabbed a number of Tbs to move back into circulation. Val
[view this log] | June 8, 2004 by hovey1127 (177 found)
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[view this log] | June 8, 2004 by hovey1127 (177 found)
A truly great place and it was my pleasure to sit in the woods and write.
[view this log] | June 5, 2004 by hueydeweylouie&me (45 found)
What a nice day for geocaching! Found this cache in good shape. Took Whootie who TB and contaner with a tooth box inside. Left a airplane and a plastic horse. Must come back soon!
[view this log] | June 3, 2004 by Sgt_Ben (119 found)
This Was one of the coolist Cahsis I'v seen. Do you have to rebild it eatch spring?
Well I left a travle bug coin there. I hope it gits to see the world.
[view this log] | June 3, 2004 by BlackstoneVal (4953 found)
Logging the Eagle Eyes Geocoin.
[view this log] | June 3, 2004 by BlackstoneVal (4953 found)
Took the last train to chooch's depot. Very well done. Whootie Who TB likes it around here. Grabbed the Geocoin.
Val from Blackstone Valley (MA-472/848)
[view this log] | June 3, 2004 by BarbershopDru (3394 found)
WOW....Too Cool..We are here for my nephews graduation. Visiting from North Tonawanda, NY and decided to find some of the caches in my brother-in-laws back yard....literally! This was a great way to start. Thank-you so much. TNLN. BarbershopDru here with my son Sgt_Ben and Chrissy too.
[view this log] | May 31, 2004 by Sandcacher (170 found)
Formally known as Jazzycait now Sandcacher. I love the train and all the cool stuff you made, it's awesome!! Some skeeters but not that much! Thanks! Well happy caching! - Sandcacher
[view this log] | May 31, 2004 by Bigrock95 (4228 found)
What a wonderful idea in the woods. I really enjoyed my visit.
Thank You Chooch for your efforts. Took a bottle of Tabasco Sauce and left an Easter Egg with a tooth treasure chest. Jazzycait and I signed the log and stamped the letterbox log as well. Happy Caching !!
[view this log] | May 31, 2004 by jimbolyser (14 found)
This was seriously the coolest cache I have ever found. The set up was beautiful! Thank you for such a wonderful place to eat my lunch and record a cache. I bumped into Bigrock95 and Jazzycait on their way back from the cache and they were equally amazed by the find that you provided for them. I didn't take or leave anything I just sat down and enjoyed the letter box and cache log!Thanks again, -Jimbolyser
[view this log] | May 2, 2004 by NorStar (107 found)
My brother had found this spot and had brought me to it last year, before I knew about Geocaching. So, I returned, this time with my brother and parents, just before dusk, when the mist had abated. I will have to contact Chooch about it.Took alien keychain, left Protect the Environment keychain.
[view this log] | May 2, 2004 by CDix (256 found)
This was a great location... I had been in this forest last year and had found two of the other caches, but couldn't find the trail to this one. Found it with my cousins Team AGreatX and my sister. We had a wonderful time exploring the trails in this forest . After making our way back to where we parked, I showed them the top of High Rock... The view is amazing and its a must see for anyone coming to this forest .
Took nothing, left an alien keychain and a polished stone.
Chris
[view this log] | May 2, 2004 by agreatx (75 found)
[This was our first cache find of three today. CdiX helped us get to the Needham Forest, at least the best entrance to get to them quickly.Loved all the little bird houses (well, mosquito houses) on the way in to the 'station'. It seems to be a well-to-do neighborhood, as there were little split levels ones, as well as ones with decks and satellite dishes. We even spotted one older house of all wood construction. The others seemed to be more 'post-modern' in style, though. The later houses used a lot of plastic and metal. The best part is the last, though. That 'station' is on one heck of a ]trestle[. That must have really been a labor of love for the subject. It is the best cache that we've seen. We left a pack of Pokemon cards, and took the "And Hawaii Makes 50" Travel Bug.] [This entry was edited by agreatx on Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 5:59:02 PM.]
[view this log] | April 27, 2004 by jim the roamer (280 found)
Found this on a nice spring afternoon after some heavy rains. The water wheel was merrily spinning, but the boats were unhappily sunk, so I refloated them. Very nice, ultra cool - thanks!
[view this log] | April 25, 2004 by cache-up (150 found)
Found this on with Yellow Kayak today. What a treat. We both enjoyed every part of it. Thank you so much.
[view this log] | April 25, 2004 by yellow-kayak (168 found)
We loved the little houses used
To mark the trail and unconfuse
The way to up to the hide
Were there tiny birds inside?
The cache itself was quite a treat
A bench was there to rest our feet
A waterwheel, a lighthouse too
A trestle high to name a few.
This cache was built with pride and care
The key we found was hidden there
We swapped some bugs and signed our name
Took paratrooper, left water game.
The cache worked out just like a charm
Safe a sound away from harm
Though we drove for many a mile
It did its job, it made us smile.Thank you for this wonderful cache; sorry we didn't see the train pull out of the station.
[view this log] | April 25, 2004 by Wreck Diver (379 found)
I returned from Tampa a few days ago and I brought the ChugaBug travel bug northward with me, so I was looking for a railway-related cache to send ChugaBug on its way.Receiving high praise from MIDIWizard, I decided to make the trip from the Cape Cod Canal to check out The Depot. Brandy (9) and I parked at the southern end of Robinwood Road where a couple with two small children asked where they were and what the nearby roads were. I glanced at the GPS and surmised as we joined them on the path. The man noticed the Fleece travel bug that I was carrying and putting two and two together, he asked if we were using the GPS "to do one of those treasure hunt things." I explained geocaching to them and for as interested as they sounded, I debated on asking them along if their direction of travel hadn't been opposite.
Parting ways and following the path, I kept a constant eye out for the birdhouse that marked the start of the path. We found a path about .16 miles from the cache coordinates that seemed to head in the right direction, but there were no birdhouses to be seen so we continued on.
Well into the loop and reaching waterfilled low ground, it was pretty evident that we missed the right path at some point. We continued on and soon started to see the minuscule birdhouses that probably marked the tail end of the path.
We found the woodland railway and were privileged to find Chooch himself standing trackside. I said hello and introduced myself and we talked about the impressive railroad that sprawled across the forest. I was taking picture after picture of the many features when Chooch informed us that he was going to be running the train. That was a great surprise and further opportunity to take pictures. As Chooch readied the engine, I located the key and opened the box that held the geocache and the letterbox. While signing the cache log, I explained letterboxing to Brandy and then we marvelled at some of the ornate stamps the letterbox log held.
Chooch fired up the engine and off it went around the complex track. There were a few minor issues that were probably due to the many leaves and pine needles, but it was a great experience. I'm going to have to watch MIDIWizard's video from on the train after logging this and uploading the pictures.
I left the ChugaBug travel bug to enjoy the railway.
I took the "Rescue: Stories of Survival from Land and Sea" book with curiosity as to whether any of my cache foundations are in there. I also removed the now defunct Chain Reaction travel bug clone, as it has been disabled by geocaching.com admin.
Thanks for your many hours of work on this hidden treasure Chooch, and for your tremendous hospitality. This was well worth the drive up from the Canal!
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| April 16, 2004 by Trail Doc (187 found)
What a great find! the Cache itself was minor compared to the whole setting. What I found, including what was on the trees, made me feel like Guliver.
Left a bookcrossing book, and took Ti's himself TB
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| April 10, 2004 by MIDIWizard (170 found)
Video Train Day 2004!!! All I can say is THANK YOU CHOOCH!!! I contacted Chooch via e-mail and we all met up for some multi-train fun! We ran a total of 4 trains on his layout, and sometimes 2 at once! I brought my train, my friend brought his, and Chooch had 2 of his own there. We spent about 2 hours having lots of fun. Somewhere in there I found time to log the geocache. I never thought you could combine the model train hobby with geocaching until now! TNLN except lots of FUN!!! If you would like to see the train video from that day please go to my following web page: (visit link)
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| April 8, 2004 by MaxB on the River (3830 found)
Visiting from Michigan. Found this very special cache this morning, after a Golden Retreiver we met on path pointed us the right direction. MAxB's Escorted TB tour group - "Paul Reveres Ride" enjoyed the tressle construction. Left TB Tis Himself. Took TB Couch PigtatoThanks for this impressive cache.
[view this log] | April 3, 2004 by xducer (165 found)
Everything came together quite nicely for my 100th cache find. A couple of weeks ago, I emailed the local expert on caches. OK, he's got more than 10 times the finds I have, so to me he is the local expert. His reply gave me a few choices, but his favorite was this cache. This was perfect since I was already planning to be here for the weekend. I just got find #99 last weekend. The weather all week was saying a good chance of rain today. The kids had just the right breaks between playing at the New England Music festival at the Newton Marriot. We parked the car, and headed down the trail. It was just slightly chili. We got to the train tracks, where we met Mr & Mrs chooch. (I asked if he was chooch, and he replied yes. I am assuming that was Mrs chooch.) They were the nicest people, and chooch offered to run the train for us. This was the first run of the season too. It worked nearly flawlessly, till the very end. Chooch has a little tweaking to do on a section of track. He told us it's an ongoing work in process. I donated a couple of pieces to chooch for possible future use on his work.Took a bunny pencil sharpener, and a reflector.
Left a dump truck and a dinosaur.
Dropped off Couch Pigtato travel bug We were in awe of this place. Thank you Mountain Wanderer for this suggestion Thanks chooch for everything. I will have to stop by again when I'm in the area. Xducer (Hudson NH)
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| March 13, 2004 by cynthih (99 found)
Found this one with Kelvin506. We missed the short way and took the long way. Nice walk, except for when the trail turned into a swamp for a hundred feet or so, and we had to walk around it. We've been reading about this online for a while, and finally made it.
[view this log] | March 13, 2004 by Kelvin506 (39 found)
We missed the obscure Bird house and went way out of our way. If fact, we ended up at the Boulders. Came in from the melting snow and riverlet. Thanks for the resting area.
Two people and dogs came by and wanted to know if it belonged to us and what was this grand thing. I'm amazed that it has escaped damage. We think that it is really not that far from the parking,if you find the birdhouse. I have been trying to get to this for over a year.
[view this log] | March 6, 2004 by johnnyquesters (72 found)
Yahoo! The Johnnyquesters absolutely loved this place. To us, it felt like a very magical location in the middle of the woods. When you explore the area's trails, keep on the lookout for birdhouses... although they seem to be more for winged fairies with tv addictions. Somebody has used a wonderful sense of creativity to make a section of woods into a fantastic treat. Took a car and a top and left a bunch of unifix cubes. Thanks for the best cache we've ever found!
[view this log] | February 29, 2004 by The John Lee Supertasters (25 found)
What a wonderful, magical, and mysterious cache to seek on a Leap Day! I
tried to tell our 4 year old that on a leap day if you looked you could see
the workings of elves and fairies in the woods. Despite the many small fairy
homes and the industrial workings of the wood elves we found today, he was not
buying into the story. He insisted that what we seeing were toys left behind by boys who play in
the woods and we should find the boys for some play time. I stated the structures
looked like toys because elves make toys; this is why elves work at Santas
workshop. He counters that if boys could build this in the woods I should
be able to build one in our backyard. I tell him I cannot afford the fairy
dust required to build one. Still not a believer, he suggests I start saving
money and go to Home Depot. I guess that is what I get for trying to make up
a story for a 4 year old lawyer. Needless to say we really enjoyed this
cache and sat at the site a long time just taking it all in. Left a
signature item and traded a tape measure for a lego man. Thanks for the
cache, hope to be back in 4 years.
[view this log] | February 21, 2004 by ~Bailey~ (5153 found)
Great to have a digital camera to take pictures. To tell others of this site doesn't sink in until pictures are shown. This is not an average cache by any means. If we alll posted our photos you'd probably be overrun by seekers. Thanks for the great walk and great spot. Took the steamroller and left an air freshner.
Thanks, Jean & Bob
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| February 20, 2004 by BugTracer (619 found)
Stopped by quickly to pick up Follow That Bug #2.
[view this log] | February 18, 2004 by BluEyz and Bugsy (2415 found)
Stopped by to pick up the buttons that Bugtracer had left for us. While we were there we left the Follow That Bug #2 and took the Busy Bee TB. Strange, we now have 2 Travel bugs in our possession and they are both bees. The one we launched is Spelling Bee. I wonder why bees are attracted to us!
[view this log] | February 7, 2004 by BugTracer (619 found)
What an incredible cache. The path was a bit sloppy from the rain, but the hike was well worth it. We dropped off the Chain Reaction TB, The Busy Bee TB, and some Revolution buttons for BluEyz. Picked up the BTR TB. Thanks for an incredible cache!
[view this log] | February 5, 2004 by ArcticNomad (2044 found)
Well this was the neatest hike we have ever done in terms of owner input along the hiking trail! We snapped numerous pictures as we followed the birdhouse trail to the Depot, and took more at the site itself. I really hope that the quarrying ice does not destroy the excellent work this cache owner has done here. TNLN except the Spring Forward - Fall Back TB, and left BTR (Bug Travel Ready) TB in its place. Thanks for a walk that had many little surprises and drew an equal number of smiles. This is a quality cache that everyone should see!
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| February 4, 2004 by Schnapps (2144 found)
Returned to find the environs very different than the summer! Swapped Happy TB for Winter geomeet TB.
[view this log] | January 19, 2004 by Macfriends (7426 found)
What a great spot! Grandsons loved it, especially the 7 year old who is SOOOOOO into trains. Left Smiley TB as it certainly made us all smile - even though we took the "roundabout" in on a cold day.
[view this log] | January 1, 2004 by riv19 (7 found)
After only being able to get half of the family convinced to head out for a walk, my son (5yo) and I were truly rewarded with this find. After having read some of the other posts, I felt I knew what to expect but never really believed it would be as good as the posts. I was right, the posts did not do this site justice. Only regret we did not get to see the train run. But we will be back with the rest of the clan.
Took rugrat toy
Left a little Dreidel
Thanks
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| January 1, 2004 by Nels_Anderson (380 found)
The comments about the cache being unusual were certainly on track. You never know what you will find in the middle of the woods! The area in general made for interesting hiking with all the large boulders scattered around and lots of nice trails. Seemed like we were always going around in circles without ever finding a straight trail going where we wanted to! Thanks for a fun cache and a good excuse to visit a new area.Team MG
Nels + Gene
[view this log] | January 1, 2004 by Wizards of Oz (3 found)
This is an amazing place. Easy to find, enjoyable walk on easy paths, great for young families.
[view this log] | December 30, 2003 by Gimpies (6 found)
this was a really great cache, totally above our expectations. we would never have expected that someone would put in so much effort. WOW!!![This entry was edited by Gimpies on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 9:59:18 AM.]
[view this log] | December 30, 2003 by theDoubtfulGuests (58 found)
Imagine following the trail of letterbox clues in the dark with no GPS. We were determined to find this one because of it's reputation despite the gathering dusk. Imagine our surprise when "the Depot" area started to enter our flashlight beams. A wonderful gift of fun. I wish we'd had a lighter. Will return some day in the light. Scarab of the Doubtful Guests
P.S. The park closes at dusk so I don't recommend night visits.
[view this log] | December 30, 2003 by sillyputty819 (47 found)
Wow! This is unbelievable! Fantastic! What a joy to see! Nice hike in with lots on the way and such detail at the end! Came here today with my sister and one of my nephews (from the newly formed Gimpies team). The most unique site I've ever seen. Took playdough and left flashing button. Next time I will bring my letterbox stamp, as the only stamp I have so far is from Where the Buffalo Roam in SF. Thanks for the hunt!
[view this log] | December 28, 2003 by bartichex (102 found)
Very cool. I'm glad we came out to see this one, despite the fact that some from our party got split up and quite lost for a while. Good thing we had the walkie-talkies.
I guess we learned a valuable lesson. "Stay together".
[view this log] | December 27, 2003 by Knox Blox (12 found)
All members of our geocaching party were stunned by the inventiveness of this cache. It was a real treat for both the young and the young-at-heart. Hats off! We got a bit lost trekking out of the woods, but a bit more careful adherence to trail markings would have served us better.
[view this log] | November 22, 2003 by Atta Eldar (222 found)
This cache beats everything we've seen so far. Can't go into detail so we stay spoiler free, but thanks for sharing your passion with us! Took a Chinese penny and a camping patch, left Play-Doh and a Denali Wolf toy.
[view this log] | November 16, 2003 by Dosido (1527 found)
Was out with my wife and my daughter, and I knew this one would be a nice treat for them both. An easy walk to the cache, with lots to look at along the way. What a great place to relax and sign the logbook!
We took the frog and left a laser pointer. Thanks for sharing all of your handywork!
[view this log] | November 6, 2003 by dalesd (56 found)
I've had this one on my watchlist for a long time, and I finally went for it today. Very cool. I'm definitely going to come back and visit again with the wife, preferably with more time to spend there and when it's not raining. Yeah, it started raining just as I arrived.Oh yeah, I can confirm that the key is there. TNLNSL, but I lost a glove somewhere along the way. Black, leather, right hand.
[view this log] | November 1, 2003 by rwilcox (3 found)
We were surprised and amused to come upon this spot in the woods - it is very well named! Unfortunately we did not find the key near the lantern (but we did see an empty tiny hook?). We looked around on the ground but did not see anything there either. Oh well! The good news is now we know exactly what to bring when we come back.
[view this log] | October 20, 2003 by SRD525 (1307 found)
FANTASTIC ? AMAZING ? TERRIFIC ? - I'm at a loss for words! The best part was I got to meet Chooch and his Deputy Engineer. I wish I had more time to stay and chat, but I know I'll be back soon. I can't say any more or I'll ruin the surprize for others.
[view this log] | October 19, 2003 by capybaron (1270 found)
Having quickly jotted down the coordinates for the Needham park caches, I was not quite prepared for this one . I took nothing (except a few picture ); I left a cartoon figurine.
[view this log] | October 11, 2003 by ursomniac (72 found)
Incredible cache location - best I've seen yet!T: 500 Italian Lira coin
L: address book
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| October 11, 2003 by TheMCP (17 found)
[Wow, what an incredibly cool place! This was by far the neatest location I've seen yet for a cache, and you obviously put oodles of work into it!] I was just really bummed we couldn't play with the train, because I *so* wanted to see it run over the tresle and around the loops, but I understand that you must have to keep it locked up or someone would steal it.[Anyway, T: roll of film, charmander travel bug. Will find a way to move him on his journey.
L: A tiny purple telephone with earpiece and wires to hook it up. I was saving it to leave at a particularly neato cache, and this was it! I was with my friend Ursomniac who will no doubt log this visit too...]
[view this log] | September 20, 2003 by mredden (2418 found)
This cache was still on my list to do after my failure to locate the key back in June. I stopped by today to visit this interesting site again. I was hoping to maybe see Chooch out there running things, but not this time. I dropped off the Charmander TB.
[view this log] | September 17, 2003 by Team Hard Rockers SF (123 found)
Nice area very cute. Excellent hide. TNLN Thanks for the cache. I took a picture of Sammy the geocaching dog(black lab) I think picture #4[last edit: 9/17/2003 12:27:14 PM PST]
[view this log] | August 24, 2003 by shana&sean (21 found)
THANK YOU!!! Wish we could have been there for the train. Heard one in the distance. T:Me and My Ram TB / L:8-Ball Keychain S&S
[view this log] | August 21, 2003 by Old Man Trouble (26 found)
On my way to Logan Airport to drop off a visiting friend, but decided she couldn't leave MA without a trip to the Decordova Museum and finding one last cache. The Depot will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression, and I hope to see more caches around with this much creativity put into the find. Took blue plastic figurine left Italian money. [last edit: 8/21/2003 3:18:05 PM PST]
[view this log] | August 13, 2003 by tomrodgers (15 found)
This is an approximate date - I'm catching up on my old posts.
[view this log] | August 8, 2003 by suethorn (153 found)
Dropped by on this drizzly, muggy day to pick up the Sorting Hat TB. I kept hoping that the rain would break the humidity, but no such luck - in fact, there seemed to be so much moisture in the air itself that I barely even noticed the actual droplets falling![last edit: 8/8/2003 11:33:47 AM PST]
[view this log] | August 3, 2003 by Trail Buzzards (3044 found)
We decided to visit this cache for two reasons: 1) the outdoor train set and 2) the fact that there were two travel bugs at the same cache. Nice hike along the well maintained trail to a great cache location. We took Tilly the tomato bug and Penelopoo TBs. We left Me and my Ram and Sorting Hat TBs. Excellent cache!!!![last edit: 8/3/2003 8:14:35 AM PST]
[view this log] | July 27, 2003 by Garbers*5 (153 found)
WOW! What a cache. This place is a must see, the kids loved it! Just as we were about to leave, Mr. & Mrs. Chooch arrived and were able to see the train in action. What a bonus!
This place is awesome, great job!Dropped off Penelopoo & Tilly the tomato bug
Took Gumby and drag racing car [last edit: 7/27/2003 5:54:02 PM PST] [last edit: 7/27/2003 5:54:55 PM PST]
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| July 26, 2003 by suethorn (153 found)
Excellent cache! Brought my hubby here for a short stroll through the woods on this hot sunny day. He likes enjoying the outdoors from the comfort of a nicely air-conditioned car, so I had to coax him onto the trail with promises of something neat to see, and the location definitely delivered on that promise! Even without the train running it was very cool to look at. Signed the log book, took nothing, left a matchbox steamroller toy to play with the other toy vehicles in the cache.[last edit: 7/26/2003 4:54:42 PM PST]
[view this log] | July 19, 2003 by Schnapps (2144 found)
A fun trail and and fun find. Returned to these woods to find the others I had missed last winter. Will have to find out more about this whole letterboxing thing. TNLN.
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| July 16, 2003 by Xeraphas (125 found)
What a great place. There's nothing left for me to say that hasn't been said already. Found the key with no problems. Took Mr. Bubbles, left a Gumby figure and a mini rubber duck.
[view this log] | June 8, 2003 by mredden (2418 found)
I came by this afternoon, but couldn't find any key by the lantern, and was unable to access the cache. Other than that, it was great to see the area. I've been wanting to get out here for quite a while.
[view this log] | June 8, 2003 by BluEyz and Bugsy (2415 found)
BluEyz the cowardly adventurer did this one alone while Bugsy the brave intellectual watched his favorite Sunday morning talk shows. She took the Terror Bear Traveling Cache and left a pen/calculator/ruler. We'll drop off the traveling cache at our next stop. Hope it is closer to Texas! The Depot is a great place. BluEyz came in to it on a different trail today and enjoyed seeing more of the area.[last edit: 6/8/2003 7:25:55 AM PST]
[view this log] | June 6, 2003 by WaldenRun (3000 found)
Stopped by on a fine day to drop off the Terror Bear traveling cache. I picked up Kate's Willy Lump Lump TB. All the apparatus was in good shape. I did have some trouble getting the key out of the left lock.
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| May 23, 2003 by Zoraima (74 found)
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Just stopped in to drop off my travel bug, Kate's Willy Lump Lump, on her way to San Francisco. It was pouring rain, but I still enjoyed myself. The water wheel was working great on account of the weather! Enjoyed a few new sights while I was there! Thanks again! Susan
[view this log] | May 16, 2003 by Zoraima (74 found)
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Rare is the cache that would make me wax poetic, but this is the most fantastic cache I have been to. It reminded me of the old Robert Frost:Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. Thank you for a fantastic cache that doubled as my first letterbox find. It was beautiful, I LOVED all the little birdhouses Took the little stuffed Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh fame and left a Where's George dollar bill. Took a picture, although someone left the flash on and it is dead, unfortunately. Logged in and also stamped in to the Letterboxing book. Fantastic, I want to come back and see the train sometime. THANKS!
Susan
[view this log] | May 14, 2003 by Showcase_Boyz (55 found)
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I really like this cache. The effort put into it is fantastic, and the area just beautiful.
[view this log] | May 11, 2003 by Allenz (1 found)
Beginners Luck! Our first cache and what a great one! We were rewarded on our family Mothers Day hike not only with the fabulous surprise at the end of the trail, but with the coincidental arrival of the engineers of this marvel. They have set the geo-caching hook deeply in us and we are off for more caches. Unfortunately, we're unlikely to find a more entertaining and enjoyable rendezvous. Bring your English-Icelandic dictionary.
[view this log] | April 29, 2003 by Foxboro Marmot (918 found)
While wandering around in the town forest heading toward Pack 502's new cache, realized I was close to the Depot, so had to stop by. Nice to see a couple of new additions and, hey, the water wheel's working!
Left Tonka toy truck and toy soldier, took Hawaii keychain. Later wondered why I swapped stuff since this is my third visit to the Depot. Decided it must just be habit... my role in life appears to be that I pick up keychains and carry them to new places....
[view this log] | April 21, 2003 by wconey (499 found)
Cool! The boys loved it. We'll come back sometime with friends.The boys took a rubber duckie. I left behind a Battleship Massachusetts patch.
[view this log] | April 20, 2003 by WaldenRun (3000 found)
Brought the family for an Easter walk to The Depot. Who did we encounter at the trailhead but Chooch himself! He gave us the full tour and we took some digivid of the train in operation. I'll try and get some of the footage onto the Web. Thanks for the entertainment.[last edit: 4/21/2003 7:52:25 AM PST]
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| April 20, 2003 by Julia (126 found)
Thought I was going to abandoned train tracks, and encouraged a railway buff and two others to briefly leave an easter egg hunt party (less than a mile away) to go on their first geocache. Needless to say, none of us were disappointed with what we found instead.Ruth, Gavin, Paul and I bumped into Corina, Spencer, Leah and Steven(?) on site. (There are incriminating photos of me almost biting a birdhouse, um, in an effort to demonstrate scale. If I get copies, I'll post them here.) Waldenrun had already signed the log book (again) for April 21st. He's far, far, sneakier than I realized. Already wearing bunny ears, I left an egg (with non-food goodie in it) and took the twin of a shark I lost years ago. Stunning weather. This is one of those caches I'll gladly return to regularly. Is there train schedule, Chooch? [last edit: 4/20/2003 8:18:21 PM PST] [last edit: 4/20/2003 8:20:15 PM PST]
[view this log] | April 19, 2003 by actuary (16 found)
This is an amazing cache !
[view this log] | March 29, 2003 by cachew200 (79 found)
[We were looking for Chooch's cache and we found Chooch. What a beautiful set-up! This was the nicest cache we been to. ]
PS -- Chooch ran the train for us. [last edit: 3/30/2003 5:46:39 AM PST]
[view this log] | March 23, 2003 by martha&john (4 found)
Make sure you bring a lunch and READ THE CLUE in the notes section.
[view this log] | March 19, 2003 by Geometry (534 found)
What a great place for a great cache. I should have brought my lunch. I could've sat here and enjoyed the surroundings. The railroad trestle was a remarkable piece of work. I took the Dr. Know travel bug that WR left and I left a pair of my homemade candles. Thanks for setting up this one.
[view this log] | March 18, 2003 by WaldenRun (3000 found)
It is always a pleasure to stop by Chooch's most unique cache. The snow is quicky receding to reveal all the surrounding details. I picked up the Catnap Aloha TB and dropped off Doctor Know. This is a good place to write in Doctor Know's journal.
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| March 16, 2003 by CacheNCarryMA (246 found)
Almost sixty degrees today! This was the best cache we've found so far. How long did it take to construct that trestle? Parked in front of the light blue house on Robinwood St. and took the wide trail at the end of the street. Thought we saw a shorter route on the return and ended up encroaching on the back yard of the blue house. Wrong way! Oops!
Took wind-up bird, highlighter pen, stuffed tiger, MA Star TB (Deja vu all over again -- 2nd time picking up MA Star). Left WD-40, rubber duckie, clicker bug, lobster golf ball. Taking MA Star out to Pittsfield next weekend.Thanks
[view this log] | March 16, 2003 by Catnap (187 found)
What a unique place! This is definitely one of our favorite caches, ever. This was also a great place to start the journey of our new travel bug, Catnap's Aloha, which hopes to go West, ultimately back home to Hawaii. Thanks for bringning us to this amazing place. Took crayons and mardi gras beads, left beeswax candle and a Hawaii keychain.
[view this log] | March 16, 2003 by AndrewsWebDesign (32 found)
What a total surprise to find in the middle of the woods. I kept expecting to find an old railway station. One of the most unique caches yet.
[view this log] | March 9, 2003 by BluEyz and Bugsy (2415 found)
Snowshoed in to drop off the MA Star travel bug so that it could see another of the wonderful caches Massachusetts has to offer.
[view this log] | March 8, 2003 by CyberChemist (2341 found)
After hearing so many good things about this cache, I had to give it a try. This cache is very well put together and has the best goodies I have ever seen! I enjoyed watching the birds as much as seeing the rest of the station. It's nice to see so many feeders, and they are all full. I made my log and traded a front-end loader and a Ferrari car for the elephant and the dinosaur. I sat very still so I could see the birds up close for a while before heading out. I really hoped to see a bird come out of one of the many birdhouses, but no such luck! I'll be back this summer to see the Depot in action. Thanks for a great cache! [last edit: 3/9/2003 12:06:24 PM PST]
[view this log] | January 12, 2003 by Foxboro Marmot (918 found)
People felt like getting out for a walk this afternoon, so I brought Marmom and the Marmette to see this cache. They were impressed, even though snow still covers up a lot of the small details. Marmette was properly prepared for the letterbox and left her stamp.
Congratulations on your first year hosting this cache![last edit: 1/12/2003 4:26:05 PM PST]
[view this log] | December 19, 2002 by Foxboro Marmot (918 found)
What a great spot! I came in the back way, so missed the anticipation that would have developed coming in the 'right' way. Instead, the whole Depot just suddenly appeared in the middle of the woods! What a surprise!Took some time to sit and relax. The birds didn't seem to mind... they kept coming to the feeders, ignoring me completely. Left plush tiger and shark keychain. Took car and dino, then headed out. Due to a bit of confusion between paths, after finding another cache in the area, wound up near the path to the Depot... and had to go by a second time! Spent more time walking around, kept finding more and more little things hidden here and there. Will come back with the rest of the marmot troupe to take another look, hope to see the engineer on that visit. The Marmot does not totally understand letterboxing, but hopes he was faithful to the spirit of letterboxing with his stamp.
[view this log] | November 9, 2002 by cdmrob (24 found)
An absolutely wonderful, and surprising, cache. My kids loved it as did the dog - plenty of room to run around. Thanks for the great experience.
[view this log] | November 1, 2002 by CachePenguins (7 found)
What a super cache! We swung by after hitting Boulder Field and would have made it a three-fer except for impending dusk. We will come back to explore the area a bit more; thanks, Chooch! Took the battery case and left a geomarble.[last edit: 11/1/2002 1:24:41 PM PST]
[view this log] | October 29, 2002 by hockamock (65 found)
Came down to Wellsley Hills for a quick day trip - had a few minutes to try to find this cache/letterbox hybrid - unfortunately, due to time, complicated road system and not having a map, I made it to the park but did not have the time to walk the trails - but i will be back soon!hockamock
bangor, maine
[view this log] | October 2, 2002 by K-TEAM (8388 found)
Great cache,Forgot log sheet and had to go back to the car.This time took pic to show at St.Louis geocaching picnic.Thanks for the great cache and for bring me to this great place.TNLN
K-TEAM St.Charles MO.
[view this log] | September 24, 2002 by Mountain_Wanderer (8010 found)
OK You win. I have never taken a walk in the woods and come across such a wonderful and pleasant site. I don't know how you manage the neighborhood kids, but I assume you have a deal with them re: vandalism. This spot made my day. I was fortunate enough to take a birdhouse # 127 which will be one of the most interesting items ever found in a cache and left ? I forgot to write it down, probably a toy soldier or fireman. I will be back as I also do letterboxes and didn't know there was a stamp here also. Thanks for a wonderful place to visit.
[view this log] | September 20, 2002 by oxedge (27 found)
I went back, this time with Gayle.
I took the last picture in the camera. It's a picture of Gayle. It's a great place. It survived the winter well. There were a few little guys around that I had missed before.
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| September 14, 2002 by syntax (215 found)
What a fun cache! I have to come back with kids - I know they'll love it as much as I did. :) Spent a while hanging out and enjoying the work that was put into the location - thanks so much!
[view this log] | September 14, 2002 by Gashlycrumb (353 found)
WOW! This was about the most fun cache I have been to! What a lot of work you put into it! Thank you! Syntax and I were like a couple of kids as we discovered a |
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