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The 13th Arch Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

Spark_ie: Unfortunately, having been tipped off by a cacher as to the likely demise of this cache and it's location, I can confirm from looking at the photo that the cache location has indeed been demolished!

I'm going to archive this cache.

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Hidden : 2/28/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A One Stage Multi Cache in Ballydehob, in Beautiful West Cork ! Very short walk from Start to Finish



This cache will bring you to one of many disused railway bridges in West Cork. This 12 Arch railway bridge spans an inlet of Roaringwater Bay, and dominates the estuary here in Ballydehob. On the 6th of September 1886, the local railway station was opened for the first time, connecting it to Skibbereen, and from there onto Cork and beyond.

However, with the introduction of the motor car and bus services, the demise of the railway was underway, and in January 1947 the station finally closed, and has never opened since.

Now the bridge is part of a small walkway, which on a clear day offers great views of the surrounding area.






To find the cache you must take note of some information on the black sign at the posted co-ordinates.
The sign titled "West Carbery Tramway and Light Railway"

Part 1 The First scheduled train crossed over this bridge on the A September 1886

Part 2 The Final train ran on the B C January 1947

Final Co-ords are as follows: N 51° 33.(C)(A+B)(A-B) W 009° 27.(C)(C-B)(A-C)

Please replace cache exactly as you found. Thank You


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

(1) Oruvaq ebpx (2) Gjragl srrg sebz ynetr gerr arne guvegrra nepu

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)