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The Lonely Sentinel Traditional Cache

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NetworkCacher: Container removed, a good time was had by all, buh bye.

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Hidden : 11/11/2007
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

For fans of the steel wheels in the old Potomac Yard.

I'm not sure how much longer I'll be here. But having lasted this long maybe they'll just forget about me. There was a time when I controlled the traffic in the Yard, but the last whistle blew so long ago. I've watched the trains, then the removal of the stains and now the rise of the new Yard. When you visit, perhaps you'll hear the echoes of the whistles on the wind. Please don't climb on me, I'm old and brittle and there is no need too.
Congratulations to the esteemed first finder: Flowerman!

11/21/07 Update: Intrepid seekers, drive up access is no longer available due to advancing construction. Street parking is available south of the cache on E. Custis Street, then cross Rte. 1 with the light and use the public sidewalk east of the treeline. There is similar access from E. Glebe street north of the cache, but parking is less reliable. Please be extra careful crossing Rte. 1 and enjoy the short hike.



The signal tower was knocked over by bulldozer on or around 12/10/07. I have asked the contractor if it will be preserved in some fashion or sent for recycling. I'll post additional information if I receive it. Unfortunately the area is unsafe while construction continues so I've removed the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

sreevp nggenpgvba

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)