KaBar Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 I ran across a cool VHS tape at my local library, a 72 minute film by two filmakers named Michael Uys and Lexy Lovell called "Riding the Rails." They sugar coated it a little, but it's really a super film. It's mostly interviews with old 78-year-old guys and one really neat little old lady named Peggy who were all hobo kids back in the '30s in the Great Depression. That Peggy is something else--I wish I had known her when she was a kid. It's a good movie, go check it out at your local library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bruno Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 on my way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fr8lover Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 yeah i rented that out at my library last year...its cool those guys still get on and hop a train once in awhile...the stories about people getting killed and losing limbs were pretty horrible. just the images of 50 guys in one open boxcar were pretty amazing...cool pbs stylee documentary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanity Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 i went to a swap meet and some guys were selling train company promos. but they were 5 bucks for a half hour vid.... had to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR8HOUND Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 THANX 4 THE INFO, I'LL CHECK THAT OUT>>>>>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingW Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 You can watch it on VEOH for free if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
work yr soul Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 ^ thanks man http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/educational_and_howto/watch/v19068676X9mMrepT looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makeithappennn Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Good watch..thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub-ole Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 sweet, the public library is the best source of free freight vids. nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpopoff Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Im on it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatcar Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I met the author of the companion book and also I know Guitar Whitey, a great performer and good friend. The stories are true. I have seen the results of accidents on the rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaius Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 cool, thanks! good lookin out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepthebeard Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 ...just ordered this on CD Universe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringworm Jim Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I'll have to watch this later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanothergunnut Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I ran across a cool VHS tape at my local library, a 72 minute film by two filmakers named Michael Uys and Lexy Lovell called "Riding the Rails." They sugar coated it a little, but it's really a super film. It's mostly interviews with old 78-year-old guys and one really neat little old lady named Peggy who were all hobo kids back in the '30s in the Great Depression. That Peggy is something else--I wish I had known her when she was a kid. It's a good movie, go check it out at your local library. my fear is that we may some day soon see those same young faces, looking back with such despair. Only now there is no crops to follow, no hope of a better future out in rural America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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