Rimshot Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Ive been contimplating hoppin on a freight and going down south for a week, i have a chill spot where i could easly hop on a freight. I know where the freights go to. Do i need to know anything else? Advice/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS-1 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 It's different now because everyones freaked out about terrorists on trains after that bomb in spain. Just don't get caught in the yard you paint or you can say bye bye to painting in that yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why write? Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 have fun hoppin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepthebeard Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 ...first of all read the thread Hobos, Tramps and Homeless Bums thread by KaBar right hear in Trainspotting...then read everything you can find on the topic...it's not really as easy as it sounds there brah!.....don't just do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterten Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 www.deadtrainbums.com has some pictures of what will happen if you fuck up, but it also has a lot of information on how to prevent such accidents. be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimshot Posted April 7, 2004 Author Share Posted April 7, 2004 i actualy have read KaBar's thread its a good one, and i do know my way around yards, i know what to look out for and what to ignore. i just want to know if there is anything that i have missed, or if you guys have any additional information on freight hopping you wouldnt mind sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.O.S. Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 take lots of water and make sure you keep an exit open at all times... beware of cops in yards cuz of train-related terrorist threats... good luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR8HOUND Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 This could easily become a long talked about subject, hell, I could write 4 pages on this subject. Not because I hop myself, atleast not yet, but because I surround myself with true hobo's from time to time, and have gained valuable knowledge on the activity. Someone mentioned Kabar's thread, this is some serious, dedicated, and accurate knowledge, read it, memorize it, and live by it. Also, alot of ''Real hobo's'' give discredit to him, but Duffy Littlejohns book called, ''Hopping freight trains in America'', has alot of good info in it, accurate, and reliable..I forget the reason behind the hatred, and disrespect for him, but the majority of things learned come with trial and error, and any true rail rider will tell you that. Common sense is key, and being alert at all times, will save your life..Those are 2 rules you should always live by, no matter which shape or form you are part of, while around trains....Be safe..and enjoy the ride. FR8HOUND:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANKMAN Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 It sounds like you need to know a little more than you know.... you should definatley do some research before you go. And take lots of water, its gettin hot down here in the south, you'll need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrib139 Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Originally posted by ODS-1 It's different now because everyones freaked out about terrorists on trains after that bomb in spain. Just don't get caught in the yard you paint or you can say bye bye to painting in that yard. yeh. cos it would be a great idea to blow up a freight train with no passengers on it, in the middle orf nowhere. dickhead. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvOne Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Originally posted by skrib139 yeh. cos it would be a great idea to blow up a freight train with no passengers on it, in the middle orf nowhere. dickhead. :lol: A freight train with no passengers maybe.. but plenty of dangerous chemicals or watse of somekind. Who's the dickhead now? jeez. As far as hopping advice... Be sober on the train pleeeease. Anything Kabar says is gold though. Read up. I chilled with him for a day and probably learned 100x what I already knew. The guy is an encyclopedia. Stay safe. Email me if you want and I'll get more specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostvandal Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 bring 2 2l bottle of water, one to keep with you and the other one to drink while you wait for your ride, bring gloves, a map, binoculars, some lube and porno mags. and a camera..do a post when you get back! ..if you do :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDY_500 Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Originally posted by DANKMAN you should definatley do some research before you go. And take lots of water, its gettin hot down here in the south, you'll need it agreed....be prepared and youll be str8.....good luck sir.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Average White Railfan Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 pack that gat son you know how we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simeone Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Originally posted by afterten www.deadtrainbums.com has some pictures of what will happen if you fuck up, but it also has a lot of information on how to prevent such accidents. be careful. ha that shits soo old the last news report was in 2001...maybe shit like that just doesnt happen anymore:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvOne Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Originally posted by simeone ha that shits soo old the last news report was in 2001...maybe shit like that just doesnt happen anymore:D It might be old..but theyre still dead. Be careful around trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krowteN Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Originally posted by skrib139 yeh. cos it would be a great idea to blow up a freight train with no passengers on it, in the middle orf nowhere. dickhead. :lol: If ignorance is bliss you have got to be the happiest motherfucker this side of the milky way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS-1 Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Originally posted by skrib139 yeh. cos it would be a great idea to blow up a freight train with no passengers on it, in the middle orf nowhere. dickhead. :lol: Umm, generally grainers also carry chemicals.....DICKHEAD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimshot Posted April 29, 2004 Author Share Posted April 29, 2004 Originally posted by ghostvandal bring 2 2l bottle of water, one to keep with you and the other one to drink while you wait for your ride, bring gloves, a map, binoculars, some lube and porno mags. and a camera..do a post when you get back! ..if you do :D haha, not a bad idea with the camera, i doubt i could squeeze one off on a freight :lol: . Ive got everything planned out already, i think im going on my trip in late june. thanks for the suggestions/help everyone and fr8hound you should enlighten us with one of your stories, sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Former Posted May 3, 2004 Share Posted May 3, 2004 do the world a favor PLEASE DON"T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kido Posted May 3, 2004 Share Posted May 3, 2004 ^^^gawsh where have you beenn at dude, get at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brdn Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 yes I was thinking of hoppin a train to but when I saw a train go by hella fast.naw Im fine not hoppen one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR8HOUND Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Originally posted by brdn yes I was thinking of hoppin a train to but when I saw a train go by hella fast.naw Im fine not hoppen one! Tjere should never be a reason to hop a moving train..Doing so is a totally stupid idea, not to mention an extreme risk of bodily injury..There are plenty of opportunities to catch a ride while a car isnt moving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brdn Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 no way in hell I would ever hop a moving cart I just happen to see it go bye and thought about how fukd I would be if It went past the stop I wanted to get of at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlokddlokd Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 ha brdn u r so gay...hop on a train goin hella fast....its hella fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brdn Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 you know what dlokd your a penis.eat it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelACKson Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Originally posted by FR8HOUND Tjere should never be a reason to hop a moving train..Doing so is a totally stupid idea, not to mention an extreme risk of bodily injury..There are plenty of opportunities to catch a ride while a car isnt moving... you know your shit and i respect you opinion but i have one dilema....theres this one catch out spot, its a crew change and often times ive seen trucks drive up and down a service road paralel to the line...its always a hopper line so youre complelely visible if the truck drives by. i usually chill out in the woods until right when i hear them air up the brakes and then i get on, the train is usually moving then but very slow....what doy ou think? do you have any advice/know of similar situations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR8HOUND Posted May 8, 2004 Share Posted May 8, 2004 ^^^^^^^ Yeah, that doesn't seem like a problem. You obviously have some knowledge, knowing the fact of airing up the brakes/brake test/ pressure reading. It's a standard practice/rule..I believe it's knowing one's limits. Obviously if a train is on the fly, unless you're the 6 milion dollar man, you aren't gonna hop that thing, but remember, as that thing picks up speed, the risk increases..It's a hit or miss thing , you know. You got a bunch of gear, you gotta factor that in, every situation is different, and calls for different measures. Sometimes you get in a situation, you gotta make a choice, But what I'm saying is, if you have the experience, and know your shit, there should never really be a reason to try and hop a train while it is rolling. But as you said, right before, or as they are doing a brake test, or airing up, is a safe bet. Usually beofre that, they have doubled up, or back, and are finally ready to pull..At my spot, I have already seen trains accomplish that, pull up at the signal, and a worker has hopped off, and walked several cars back, for whatever reason, he was obviously checking something. So waiting for the last possible minute, gives you the upper hand in not being spotted, if a similar situation confronts you. There are so many scenarios, possibilities, etc..But I'm out of time, off to work, time to slave for the man. Ride safe, and may every journey be your first.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spectr Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 yo rimshot take a friend with you if anything happens you will be glad they are there one of my good boys had his frame pack strap break hopping a moving car two of us were already on but the weight of his pack twisted his knee when it was lodged in a ladder we ended up draggin him onto the train and sitting with him screaming for 6 hours while this thing went slow as shit then carried him out of the yard to a hospital he had ripped all the ligaments in his knee and had to get reconsturctive surgery done i dont even want to think about what would have happened if we hadnt been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snk509 Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 i hopped off a fr8 doin 50 and was in the hospital for a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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