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Canadian Northern No. 5 (Version 2) Rideau Jct. Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

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Hidden : 12/8/2005
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Canadian Northern No. 5 (Version 2)

Rideau Jct.


After CN #4 was burned and CN #5 was removed there was a gap in the series. This cache replaces both of them.

Around here you will see some ruins in the area to the north of the cache. This area has recently been exposed due to tree removal operations. Old CN #5 was placed near these foundations which were once part of a coaling facility for steam locomotives. Across the road from these ruins you will find the foundations for a turntable and roundhouse, built in 1912 and demolished in 1921. The junction here was known as "Rideau Junction" and was renamed "Federal" in 1926. This name is still in use today.

The cache container is a small ammo box. Be sure to place it back exactly as found. The cache is winter friendly.

Park at the end of Bentley Road and walk underneath the overpass. Stay at least 150 feet from the tracks to avoid trespassing. Do not walk through the open area east of the cache area.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Znl gnxr rssbeg gb rkcbfr.

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)