GCH7TK THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD!! (Traditional Cache) in California, United States created by Pedroz & Cyndyz

This cache has been archived.

Kosh Naranek: As there's been no response to my note, and no maintenance performed on this cache for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the near future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

GCH7TK ▼

A cache by Pedroz & Cyndyz Message this owner

Hidden : 11/16/2003

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This is a small cammo altoids-type tin. Hidden somewhere in this wonderful hands-on exhibit. No climbing or crawling required for this “quick” grab. NOTE: We have changed the hint so it is easier to understand. Please do not relocate the cache with out contacting the owner. Three well meaning cachers have moved it to the incorrect side.

This area has the potential to have a lot of visitors, please be VERY discreet. Enjoy your hunt and treat yourself to a fun place. Please re-hide in the same place as found! “The La Mesa Depot Museum is La Mesa, California's oldest building in its original form and is the sole surviving San Diego and Cuyamaca Railway Station in existence. The building you see today on the corner of Spring Street and La Mesa Boulevard has a colorful history. In 1885 the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railroads extended service to San Diego. At that time, the locomotives burned coal and access to the wharf to load coal from ships was critical. The section of the San Diego and Cuyamaca Eastern Railway extending through La Mesa Springs was originally planned to join with the Santa Fe or Southern Pacific Railroads at Needles, but, due to the mountainous terrain, never got past Foster, just east of Lakeside. It was in 1888 that the railway came to La Mesa Springs and in 1894 the original station in La Mesa was constructed, its first name being the Allison Station. In 1915, the small original building was moved across the tracks and expanded to its current size. Today the Pacific Southwest Railroad Museum owns and maintains the building, and the City of La Mesa owns and maintains the grounds and land beneath it. The public is admitted free to the La Mesa Depot Museum for tours on weekend afternoons. Visitors can inspect the steam locomotive and string of freight cars on the nearby track and pass through the ticket/waiting area and view the telegrapher's station and a small exhibit area in the baggage room. This building and its past are a fascinating look at a bit of small-town railroading from yesteryear and its importance to the community it served.” To find out more about train history visit: www.sdrm.org (Docent's are around on Saturday afternoons, so we would suggest another time)

Kid Friendly Lunchtime Cache Night caching Dogs Allowed
Bicycles permitted on paths Less than 500 ft. from car to cache

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)