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A Walk around Comber Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 2/6/2020
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This multi cache is designed to take you on a short walk around Comber so that you may learn about some of the history of the town.  Parking is available throughout the town but, if you are choosing to walk, then the given waypoint near Stage 1. is a good place to start. 

 

The final location of the cache is at N54 33.ABC  W005 44.DEF

Stage 1.

The current Fire Station is on the original location of Comber Railway Station.  Railway travel from Belfast to Newtownards, via Comber, began in 1850 and the line ran to Donaghadee and Newcastle.  The railway closed in 1950 due to the development of road transport.  Further information, including the layout of the station, can be found at http://www.comberhistory.com/comberBCDR.htm

a)  X = The number of wheels that can be seen on the train on the Live Here Love Here sign

b)  Y = The number of platforms in the hose tower of the Fire Station.

= X - (Y + 1)

Stage 2. 

There is no requirement to leave the footpath where you will see a memorial hall named after a famous shipbuilder.

Look for the year above the window  

= : first digit + third digit.

 C = First digit + third digit + fourth digit.

Stage 3. 

While the statue of Major General Robert Rollo Gillespie dominates the Square there is a lot more information to be found there.  Please take time to read the various information boards.   

D = The year of Rollo Gillespie's birth: the second digit.

E = The number mentioned in Rollo Gillespie's final words minus 1.

F = The year of Rollo Gillespie's death: the third digit.

 

There may be a number of muggles near the final location depending on the time of day so please use stealth.  

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp

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)