The Why: how exciting does that sound?!
5 months ago
I’m not really sure where this came from, but ever since I got this idea in my head I just can’t get it out!
How to hop a train
It made me
contented 
"theres no better way to travel than drunk on junk!"
How I did it: you just get on. it really is all that simple. if you have a destination its a little trickier. its really worth it but not for everyone. dont be a douche. find someone who knows what theyre doing to show you the ropes. that can be the hardest part, seeing as most people hopping trains are wet-brained idiots. i saw 30+ states and will never regret my 4 years out on the road.
Lessons & tips: research about general rules/courtesy for riders, dont trust newer crew changes. dont be afraid to go to jail, a lot....
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7 months ago
There’s a train that goes past my house every night en route to Montreal…
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Find a buddy!
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7 months ago
Pretty much one of those things that I’ve dreamed about doing since I learned about the depression in middle school. My family recently moved into a house right next to a freight yard. Almost every night a Montreal bound train treks right past my house. This summer I want this to come true…Anyone in Maine want an adventure?
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I chickened out.
12 months ago
When I was 17 or 18, my friends used to do it all of the time. I was always too scared for my legs. It was right after that movie “Kids” came out and it had that guy going “I have no legs, I have no legs”. I’ve always regretting not trying it. I was born to live with the wind at my back, so I gotta do this. Hopefully it will be done with friends.
read the book
15 months ago
theres a book ‘hopping freight trains in america’ by duffy littlejohn,
and the digihitch internet forum has been alot of help,
just remember to have patience and not get cocky, best of luck
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18 months ago
Would love to do this, from what I hear it is the most freeing feeling. I’ll have to wait until someone can show me, though..I don’t much like the thought of losing legs.
Soon!
18 months ago
I’m doing this in nine days! I busk full time in the New York subways, and I’m taking myself and the music to go and see the rest of America. Catching a bus to Philidelphia, then south, then west, then who knows. Just me, my friend, and a lot of open country!
Can’t wait!
Im going to
18 months ago
pretty soon im hittin the trax in town or nearby, you can do whatever you want as long as your mind is set. I want to feel the true liberal freedom. Not the everyday life, it feels to be a waste, its something that IS going to happen, who wants to come with me?!
yes!
19 months ago
I have always wanted to do this. it would be the great escape. I want to do it on my 18th birthday (July, 2, 2008). is there any train hoppers in ogden? cuz i think this would be a great thing to do!
Freedom
19 months ago
One of my greatest dreams. Escape, see, learn, live freely. Nothing to hold me back. Just the train, the wind and myself.
xoxox,
jess
