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Trestle Bridge Traditional Cache

Hidden : 10/4/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


A trestle bridge is a bridge formed of a series of short simple girders resting on a rigid frame also known as trestles. These bridges were very commonly used by railroads at one time to span rivers, roads, etc. Sometimes they were used as temporary bridges that were later replaced with something more permanent.

At one time there was such a bridge located here in this area which spanned Winchester Road. It was built originally for the Eckhart Railroad which was later purchased by the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad (more commonly known as the C&P RR).

In 1935 a more permanent concrete structure was constructed. However, when Winchester Road was widened in 1971 and the railroad no longer used the bridge, it was removed.

The cache you seek has been placed just a little south of the location of the former bridge.

Parking is provided along a dirt road. This small cache you seek contains log sheets, swag and a writing utensil. Room for travelers as well.

Congratulations to Par72 for the FTF !!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gnxr gur yrsg sbex va gur qveg ebnq gbjneqf gur pryy gbjre. TEP

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)