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Gratitude Train Multi-cache

This cache has been archived.

Prairie Dog: The gates to the small park at the final location are shut and locked all the time now. I believe it would be considered trespassing to go in here. This cache had a good run; thank you to all the Geocachers who found it over the years. Sometimes we have to let go...
Gratitude Train
Hidden : 07/15/2004
Archived: 01/17/2011 [xx(]

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Hidden : 7/15/2004
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

2 stage multi-cache.

The Gratitude Train is a neat little monument that's easy to pass by.

Spend a few minutes here gathering the clues and reading about how it came to Columbia.

Answer the questions below and use the included formula to get the final coordinates.
The final is just down the road!
Parking may be a problem so be patient or if you're feeling adventurous just walk it!
You will need change for parking meters if you drive.

Cache has a few goodies and a small log scroll. Bring your own pen or pencil to sign.

Let's begin!

What date was the boxcar presented?

mm - dd - yyyy

AB - AC - DCEC

Duplicate letters are repeating numbers in the date.

F. How many coats of arms on the boxcar?

G. How many links of chain?

H. Number of flagpoles?

I. Number of "Hommes"?

N 33.(I+19).(C-2)(H)(A).

W 081.(A)(D).(F-20)(A)(G-16).

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fznyy fghzc fyvtugyl hcuvyy. Lbh znl or jngpurq sebz nobir.

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)