Kevin Dykstra's Railroad Search Challenges

Kevin Dykstra believes he has found evidence of a Confederate train engine buried near Lake Michigan. He hopes to prove its existence to secure funding for a search for lost Confederate gold. Despite historical research linking Colonel Minty to the gold's transport, excavation efforts face challenges due to sand and water. The team struggles to expose the tracks, encountering setbacks but remains determined to succeed.

What is Kevin Dykstra hoping to find near Lake Michigan?

• A buried pirate ship

• A Confederate train engine

• An ancient artifact

• A sunken treasure chest

Who does Kevin Dykstra want to convince to fund his search?

• Colonel Minty

• Jefferson Davis

• Benjamin Pritchard

• Marty Laguna

Which company reported the theft of a Confederate locomotive?

• Central Pacific Railroad

• Southern Railway

• Florida Railroad

• Union Pacific Railroad

What role did Colonel Minty play in the history of the stolen locomotive?

• He was a train engineer

• He was a Confederate officer

• He tipped off about the Confederate treasury

• He was the thief

What challenge does Kevin face in uncovering the locomotive?

• Legal restrictions

• Insufficient manpower

• Proximity to water

• Lack of funding

What is Kevin's main reason for wanting to uncover the railroad tracks?

• To stop the water influx

• To build a new railroad

• To prove his theory

• To sell the tracks

What method does the team use to try and reach the railroad tracks?

• A steel caisson

• A plastic tube

• A wooden shaft

• A concrete barrier

What problem does the team encounter while digging?

• Lack of tools

• Equipment failure

• Water filling the hole

• Sandstorm

What does Kevin plan to do after facing setbacks in his search?

• Change his career

• Move to a different location

• Seek new funding

• Abandon the project

What is Kevin's emotional state at the end of the day?

• Completely defeated

• Hopeful and determined

• Indifferent

• Angry and frustrated