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The X-Files Hints

There is nothing to find in the railroad yard!

  • 1 of 6: Too bad you can't get a bird's eye view.
  • 2 of 6: But you can!  Climb up higher!
  • 3 of 6: Take a good, close look.
  • 4 of 6: Use your binoculars.
  • 5 of 6: Point them at the shiny silver railroad car.
  • 6 of 6: Climb down and search that railroad car.