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Train Spotting (Otago) Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 1/29/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A puzzle cache salute to those unsung heroes of geocaching - our kids!


These wee ones endure endless hours strapped to our back as we slog uphill or bash through bush, wait patiently at the bottom of steep slopes or trees while we enjoy the climb, regularly find the cache location while we still determinedly look for it in another location and sit delighted with the cache loot when it's opened.This is a puzzle cache especially for them to do all the lead work on for a change - so old people take a back seat!

Okay kids, this cache is not at the coordinates listed but is within 4km of them. The cache is at the following coordinates:

S 45 AB.CDE E 170 FG.HIJ


To find the numbers for A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I & J you will need to identify the trains in the following pictures and, most importantly, their number. The number of the engine is the answer. If you don't know what the number is you can 'google' it (or tell a grown up who the train is and they can do it for you).

A

What is my name and what is my engine number?


B

What is my name and what is my engine number?


C

What is my name and what is my engine number?


D

What is my name and what is my engine number?


E

What is my name and what is my engine number?


F

What is my name and what is my engine number?


G

What is my name and what is my engine number?
Note: you will need to subtract 1 to get the correct answer for the coordinates


H

What is my name and what is my engine number?


I

What is my name and what is my engine number?


J

What is my name and what is my engine number?



Given that this cache is mainly for the kids there are awards for FTF, Under 5 Years FTF, 5 - 10 Years FTF and, because some of us never grow up, 60+ Years FTF.

The cache is a 2L painted systema container. It's location is very near a place which has fairly regular events that delight the train spotter in us - make sure you check it out. Accuracy was 4 metres at time of placing and the cache should not be visible from any distance. Please make sure it is well concealed when you place it back to avoid muggling!

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre yrns yvggre nccebk 3-4 zrgerf sebz onpx pbeare.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)