GC1N3VJ MNR: Ramsey and Northern (Unknown Cache) in Isle of Man created by Happy Humphrey, adopted by Caaghyr's Crew

A cache by Happy Humphrey, adopted by Caaghyr's Crew Message this owner

Hidden : 3/14/2009

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Ramsey and Northern
Two 2-4-0 side tank locomotives were ordered from Sharp Stewart and Co. for the opening of the line. Numbered 1 and 2, they were named Ramsey and Northern respectively. In 1880, the MNR acquired a third locomotive from Beyer-Peacock to a design similar to those used on the Isle of Man Railway. Given the number 3 and named Thornhill, it was built alongside the IOMR’s engine number 7 – Tynwald – in Beyer-Peacock’s Manchester works. In 1885 it was realised that a much more powerful locomotive was required for working the mineral traffic on the Foxdale Railway. This time they turned to Dübs and Company, Glasgow for an 0-6-0 tank locomotive. This powerful engine, numbered 4, bore the name Caledonia. When they were taken into Isle of Man Railway stock, they were renumbered as a continuation of the then IOMR series. Thornhill became number 14 and Caledonia became number 15. Ramsey and Northern were allocated numbers 16 and 17 respectively but never bore them in service. After very little use by the IOMR they were scrapped in 1923 and 1912. See the Wikipedia article.

About the cache
The main coordinates do not give the location of this Mystery/Bonus cache, which is an obvious fact if you check the position on the map! Somewhere along the line, one of the other MNR Series caches contains the actual coordinates for this one. When you have these, you should be able to find the cache easily, but it might help to know that it's beside an upright. A parking waypoint is given in case you have to visit by car.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

FJ raq

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)