In memory of steam locomotive 508 Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Cache-tech: This cache appears to be abandonded, in poor condition with inaccurate coords. I am archiving this listing at this time, if the cache owner returns, maintains this cache and corrects the coords, I can review and unarchive this cache after review under currect guidelines.

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Hidden : 8/24/2004
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache commemorates CPR steam locomotive 508. Theres a parking lot about 100+ meters or so from the cache. Cache is easy to get to (Just follow the trail) at least in summer.

“On the 21st of June, 1900, the railway bridge over the St.-John River at Grand Falls fell when the train from Edmundston was crossing. The train crashed into twenty feet of water. The engineer was Walter Matthews; fireman, William McCluskey; brakeman, Gabriel Poitras; Baggageman, Archille Pelletier; and the conductor was Charles Henderson. The locomotive was CPR No. 508. The following account of the accident appeared in the Railway news, June 28th, 1900:"The terrible accident which occurred at Grand Falls, N.B. on Thursday by the giving way of the CPR railway bridge has so far, we are happy to state, been unattended by loss of life, although Hiram I. Smith, traveler for T. McAvity and Sons, Saint John, James McKenna, traveling passenger agent of the CPR and conductor Henderson of the CPR train went through the bridge were very seriously injured."" **The story of old N.B. Railways., as quoted in Grand Falls Yesterdays, by Margaret Marceau.There is some disagreement as to wether the engine was recovered or not; and a few local people have made valient efforts to solve the mystery in the past year+. Read more Here The cache is near the very general vicinity of where the train used to pass on its way to the bridge.Cache is a small margarine container in a white bag. When placed it contained:Log book, pen, pencil, 2 canada keychains, one change key chain, one flashlight keychain. I also dropped off Locomotive 508 (Traveler Tag #TEFB7) here. Please help move it along! He wants to go visit other train, plane and automobile sites.

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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