16x9 - FULL STORY: Riding the Rails

It's a rough and risky lifestyle -- not to mention -- it's against the law. But this man is seeing the world from a boxcar. For more info, please go to www.global16x9.com.

[@Diskgrind]

RIP Stobe the Hobo! We all miss you!

[@joeyalfaro2323]

Ear plugs, ravioli and cheapest nastiest beer you can find

[@warreneisenburg5649]

I'm an old man now, but back in the day the yard dog crews would tell you what rail was building a train to were you wanted to go. The bulls would ask for your ID and run a check on you and ask you to leave the yard and drive off knowing you were gonna catch out. Just wanting to know mainly you wasn't a fugitive or an eleagal. THEIR was hobo jungels at every division, that's a hobo camp. Good friendly hoods helping each other out with coffee hot hobo stew and smokes if you were out. Good place to learn tricks to get along on the rails. God is were working tramps working in the orchards, and produce fields as well as day labor. We always helped out each other. The train crews would have you get in the cabos in cold weather so you wouldn't get to cold It was a good adventures lifestyle and I did it for 4 years steady untill I got married. The only hot yard in those days was Little Rock that was the bull training yard, they would check you out then drive you into town about 20 miles from the yard and uncuff you and said if you get caught in our yard again your going to jail. At that time there are multiple train companies in that humungas yard and it was all fenced in no way was you able to catch out on the hook. I'm wishing it was like the old day now I'm retired I'd be out there right now, but it isn't and I'm living in a place right beside a small yard and enjoy the sounds off the units power every day and ride the Amtrak often.

[@thelonelytrucker9317]

I know what you are saying. I live near Texarkana and have been by the Little Rock yard many times. Well lit and towers also.

[@akuaku3496]

Youre awesome hahaha my grandfather used to train hop all over the uk and Europe RIP but its impossible in the uk now because electric rail lines and all that so im saving up for a passport then im going to get a boat from england to nyc and go from there wanting to go from ny to California .

[@scgwat]

@@akuaku3496 do it!!

[@akuaku3496]

@@scgwat lol i will

[@kishascape]

Fake.

[@birdchopper]

Stobe was the G.O.A.T

[@mr16325]

birdchopper amen

[@GhostlyMeows]

Agreed. He was so down to earth and brilliantly smart. hope theres beer, chicken and rails where ever he is. R.I.P Stobie.

[@frisbe9279]

Yeet yeet

[@michaeldavid2320]

@@ciaranburke04 Search Stobe the Hobo.

[@frisbe9279]

@@ciaranburke04 u make me sick

[@distortiontildeafness]

i still have an urge to do this, i totally get what he means by living it out and not knowing what's next. Living on the edge.

[@dirkturrell6460]

Deathculture I just want to see all that undisturbed scenery!

[@elang3366]

You should do it..my man. Got to experience it at least once. The memories will last a life time. Be carefull, stay alert, have a plan...in my day we had Rand Mcnally railroad railroad atlas. Sure... once in a while we had to make a hasty departure from the train and into the woods. Other times R.R. personell would direct us to the right track with info on the next departure. Road coast to coast...and lots of small line jumps. Even had the bull put me on the right track a time or two. But it is much different now...got to have a heightened state of awareness. You got to be in top form...cuz physically demanding. Alcohol was never part of my adventure...too dangerous. Had a great time anyway.

[@kishascape]

That's false. It's easy to tell general area of where a train will be heading based on what line it's on and it's cargo and the past 20 years now, ATCS monitor which tells you exactly where it will be going.

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

Apply and get a job with the railway....they actually pay you too!

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

@@dirkturrell6460 then apply for the railway....they even pay you! What, work for pay! That's amazing!

[@rajurisaldar5492]

I m also fond of trains since childhood. Love your passion for train hopping. Be safe always and God protect you and your tribe

[@kishascape]

Lol this guy is such a fake LARPer. All that romanticized BS and then only hops in countries where no one cares.

[@dorfus71]

Anyone else notice the William F White hoodie? This cat makes a very good living, he doesn't ride the rails because he's poor.

[@aldonco]

Some people don't know who wisehop is . He is down to Earth and a real person . I wish they would make a tv show series about him and hopping trains. These tv moguls are missing a great opportunity . He is the king of the Rails. Oh by the way I have great respect for him and I am a bull.

[@NOTRUMPZONE]

aldonco he's a jobless bum who bums rides on trains. If this was a foreigner or a black person, he'd be considered a freeloading loser. GET A JOB BUM!

[@sdhfgujk467]

MELANIN GODDESS but he's doing what makes him happy in life, would you rather do what makes you happy and be looked down on by society or become a mindless robot to fuel the economy

[@NOTRUMPZONE]

MLG LEEGUE AGAIN, JOBLESS BUM

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

lmfao! Typcal

[@eliotvideos2009]

aldonco a bull promoting train hopping? I’ve heard it all

[@paintinggilbert]

Stobe tag was on the bridge where the interview was done.KFC!

[@northernjohn1756]

Travis Gilbert not likely that’s the old cp rail bridge in Ottawa

[@chester7393]

it says k+c

[@christopherdibble5872]

The engineers don't wave from the trains anymore, not like they did back in 1954,still get a tear in my eye when I hear an old train in the night.

[@sc0tte1-416]

Hey it's WizeHop! Lol I can't believe they let you just ride in the loco in India. I got punched in the face by a railcop instead in Canada.

[@gabrielmba1]

+sc0tte1 How is hopping freight in Canada? I've been across America a few times by rails and hitching, and I plan on going up the east coast into Toronto, then hopping west to BC, then down from there. From what I've seen from looking at google maps is there are two main west/east line that sometimes come together, which one did you ride?

[@HappyQuailsLC]

sc0tte1 Is it smart to stand on the third rail?

[@witzendoz]

Third rail? These are diesel railways. The Third rail is a check rail.

[@dirkturrell6460]

Alan Dawson those are actually guard rails or strengthening rails. Check rails are at switches

[@dirkturrell6460]

Alan Dawson but not a third rail nonetheless

[@gearzmcloco1973]

i am a train hopper and the thrill that is behind it feels like a drug it gets me anywhere i need to get quick

[@jltaviation]

I feel the same way about flying. Once the airplane is in the hanger and driving away, i feel a part of me is missing. Thanks for sharing..

[@MrPwe3]

This is awesome

[@justinbloch8981]

WizeHop the boss living like a king in the world of the rails

[@TerraExplorations]

Miss your videos Sean

[@UnderAlog572]

Hey that guys trespassing on oc transpo property. I got a ticket for fishing off that bridge hes being interviewed on..

[@leightonandrade8755]

Brings a whole new meaning to the boxcar children lmao

[@Bestbuilt04]

I’m gonna be 15 in a month, and I love trains just as much as I did when I was 3

[@fergofns]

You folks should take another look at this subject, and research Jim Stobie "Stobe the Hobe" ... I really think this would be a Great Idea.

[@ecr125x]

Jason Ferguson he’s dead

[@fergofns]

ecr125x ... Thanks I know that, I thought it'd be a great way to feature a prominent member of the Hobo community.

[@ecr125x]

Jason Ferguson wasn’t sure if you were saying it in a negative way or not..the way I read it sounded like “look what happen to Stobe” but now I get you.have a good one!

[@fergofns]

ecr125x you as well

[@mr16325]

Jason Ferguson I miss him a lot

[@holdmybeerandwatchthis1426]

People who hate on this kinda stuff just don't have the balls to do it themselves.

[@julza7885]

cookies? haha thats awesome, At 6:40 seconds looks like Sudbury area, keep catching out brother!

[@shodanzuniga]

whats the name of the song at the end?

[@David53D]

I rode the rails a little in the 60's but preferred hitch hiking.

[@RogerDiotte]

Song is "Hear My Train A'calling" Ryan Kickland. Neat winter shot, Cartier Sub CP I gather...

[@MysticDragon23]

+Roger Diotte Thanks!

[@nikostalk5730]

The nice music in this vid - Hear My Train a'Calling by Ryan Kickland

[@HappyQuailsFarm]

What country is 16th from? No mention was made.

[@davisfyffe1301]

Ok so what song is that at the end there?

[@BruceGordon925]

Having road the rails in the 90's. No internet, no cell phones or electronic maps. If you learned without getting killed it still was a hard way to go. It was June in Fargo MN. 7 people (Riders) had been killed along the "Highline at that point" of the year. Why does the Bull get angry? Fools out there being seen getting on and off. A seasoned rider is invisible. Tube videos has killed many.

[@noninoni454]

What happened to Stobe?

[@gtypdd683]

Where do I find this man video of train hopping ??

[@trykkermike]

Hey 16x9 could you do a story on Kaliningrad (oblast of Russia, between Poland, Latvia and the Baltic Sea) - last year, they opened the border, for Poles living in the Northern Regions of Poland to visit Kaliningrad, and also for the Russians living in Kaliningrad who wants to visit Poland: Now, everyone in these areas, can just go to a local office, and right away grant a 1-2 day permit to go visit the other side of the border. Especially tourism to Gdansk in Poland, is now rather dominated by Russians who visits this beautiful city, which is both Polands largest harbour city, and one of the richest cities in Poland. The Poles go to Kaliningrad for historical reasons, to see what this "little part of Russia" is like - Kaliningrad have always been very important for the Russians, since this is the only harbour of Russia which is free-of-ice all year long. Lately, some problems with the region appeared, since the Russians set up some missiles pointing in direction of Poland very close to the Russian-Polish border, as a reaction to the European Missile Shield (against nuclear weapons), which have some missiles placed in Poland. All this - could make a pretty interesting episode of 16x9 ........ -Michael, Krakow PL

[@solomontheadventurer6709]

What song is that at the end?

[@diyboomboxesintexas2805]

They should have done a video on Shoestring Hobo

[@EdvardHansson]

wow, what a story

[@JayP8732]

Stobe the hobo brought me here. R.I.P

[@willpage4328]

Rip Stobe.

[@zelpoc]

love indians .want some cookies and milk and a ride up front?

[@simonlloyd7557]

'it's a rough and risky lifestyle...not to mention, it's against the law'... She said, with a shit eating grin.

[@Frank_Rizzo]

What popular 60’s-70’s song does it remind you of from 4:06 to 4:26 ? It’s driving me nuts!!!

[@TheEphemeris]

What kind of boot was he holding around min 7:30? Any info on it, thanks!

[@paulshewchuk3016]

+Alex Smith thats a doctor martin

[@kosovir]

+Alex Smith overpriced hipster boot. Do yourself a favor and get yourself something that costs half the price of that fake BS. Ok?

[@TheEphemeris]

+Shapka yeah, I already have a pair of Corcoran jump boots but I liked how high his went. mine are only 10 inches

[@paulshewchuk3016]

if you want a proper boot that will last years and take you to hell and back, invest in danners

[@paulshewchuk3016]

and as far as hipster boot goes i have to disagree. skinheads have been stomping around in those since before you were a glint in your daddys eye

[@Breeder333]

Nice segment and that host is a total babe ♡

[@Cprailf]

wizehop the king !

[@distortiontildeafness]

what song begins near the end of the story? song about the rails lol

[@distortiontildeafness]

@k I r b bad habit, lol.

[@user-ts8ep6mq7x]

where r u going?

[@davechristian7543]

Hobo-Shoestring.

[@JawTooth]

Its fun! Period!

[@youraveragejoe2]

Hey jaw tooth. How was your ride?

[@6AxellexA9]

I like trains

[@theoutdoorchannel9283]

To All my Riders Ride Safe Ride Smart 🤘💯✅

[@ivanvolchek1187]

What happened to the guy that he is alive?

[@markwilhelm176]

He is. Talented AF story teller, exceptional videographer, etc.

[@johnacord5664]

Don't ever think I have not considered it.

[@daveyboy_]

In Canada they dont have openboxcars anymore

[@MCscarfacematt]

ive always had the same dream of jumping on a train just to see where it goes. after I make my next move ill have that chance with a unsecure train yard right across the street, but the flip side to that is a 25% chance ill end up crossing into the US the train yard leads north and west, north splits to north west or south east the west out of the yard either goes 5 miles west to Maine or splits off to go south

[@littlejimmy8744]

2:28 i know were that is its in Toronto i go there to climb abandon buildings.

[@curtis13450]

im there be in canada

[@Mike__james]

Stobe is the legend

[@Excitable101]

my father also wanted to train hop with me, sadly it never happened.

[@sentientblown__headgasket6081]

I cried when I saw the doc martens

[@amandasmart4536]

Did this dude seriously have doc martens as winter boots? 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Bonserak23]

like 5 to 30 days in jail is not what I would call prison, in America at least. and those are on the higher end of days in jail, mainly its book and release if you even go at all.

[@nopegrigsby1140]

most trainhoppers dont ride boxcars

[@frisbe9279]

Grainer gang

[@northernjohn1756]

Really I’ve rode a bunch of them hmmm

[@coloradosprings7147]

U still ride? 2020 let's ride

[@TylerDurden-pt3su]

NBA YOUNG BOY TRAUMATIZED

[@alfredfeagins1886]

That's not for me. give me comfort, safety and a legal mode of travel. All Aboard Amtrak!😊😊😊

[@turdferg100]

I'd over too.. but I have responsibilities

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

Once the boxcars disappeared the hobo fun went with it.

[@littlejimmy8744]

2 mins 30 seconds i know that place its in `toronto cool place for climbing and hitchin got trains.

[@TravisHeinze]

I'm afraid I'm going to have to turn to this lifestyle when I lose my car. Right now my intimate relationship is with my car.

[@redkeating5933]

How that go

[@rickyboy1947]

so where does the money from to go all over the world? I guess he has a real job

[@johnymartin5411]

man i wanted to be on that K-Line! lol

[@thomasbarchen]

That ain't no Stobe The Hobo.

[@Purnzif]

We got a badass over here

[@alphaomega5903]

She's from The Lofters Toronto

[@yakamarezlife]

Gotta be easier in Canada but here in the US it's getting a little difficult but it's not hard but now you can't get off in major city's anymore for the most part there locked down

[@diyboomboxesintexas2805]

Apparently you have never seen Shoestring Hobo videos

[@randomchaos5139]

Anyone who choose to ride trains be careful if you do jump into a box car, I've heard stories of yardbulls not knowing anyone is in one and shutting the doors and locking them and the car sits for a few days. I've ridden piggy back, and rode suicide on a 48, all are dangerous still too in it's own ways, but be careful regarless.

[@rodrickeits209]

I rode summer Canada:bugs!

[@jasonlund5949]

Why not just become a conductor? That way you don't get arrested.

[@brianpayne2478]

Jason Lund most train hoppers aren’t that smart. I’ve known some, and denser than rocks.

[@mr16325]

There's lots of people who do this like Owen and stobe

[@TheIronweed-vx5lg]

WizeHop!

[@arlynmcadorey3044]

you bet!

[@TrainsinToronto]

Arlyn Mcadorey oh hello I know you on Instagram

[@arlynmcadorey3044]

Oh, yeah! Hey there....

[@Mile54Productions]

Trains in Toronto Oh I know you from Instagram from too.

[@Mile54Productions]

Arlyn Mcadorey I also know you from Instagram.

[@raytylicki9001]

This man has a job working in the film industry

[@tonytiger3216]

Oh we know where its going. Scanner radio, railroad atlas/gps/googlemaps, knowledge of crew change stops etc..

[@nonegiven9727]

Shoestring

[@sirarnie9837]

People do it because of the thrill of trying not to be caught doing it. Take that away and you are just riding a train.

[@holdmybeerandwatchthis1426]

Stobe Attack!

[@dragmyre]

VID.

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

WIZEHOP!! And yeah jumping freights in the middle of winter in the part of Canada he was in.. No thanks!

[@djskum]

I agree with most of WH says, there are a few people out there with money and take advantage of that to do these things. But the biggest part of the expeireance is the traveling its self. If you are smart about what you do( and some are not) you will live a dream and come out with an edgeucation of not just what is around you but about your self. My last trip like this I took, I walked from Union station up through Pasadina, around through Glendale/ Burbank, over griffith park, Hollywood to west Hollywood then to Santa Monica and back to Holly wood. Cought the metro back to union and back on the bus to Pheonix. No cops, gang bangers or crazy people. Just me, a 70lb back pack and hand a sleeping bag. No big deal, but I don't have to many freinds that would do any of this. Urban camping, train hopping or any other so called dangerous things.

[@victorbriones6386]

Awesome dude! Im in Santa Monica and heading to LA to catch what ever train i can from the union station...any tips? Btw i just gt here from Colorado and originality from Dallas Texas, n im loving traveling. Never hopped a freight train before though. Im hoping to catch one to Oregon.

[@goodlumpygravy6218]

+djskum Education....Get one....

[@djskum]

Good Lumpygravy Got one! Probably before you were even born!!!

[@jameswillmus600]

You could also just buy a caboose, spend a couple grand in restoration, and just hire the railroad to tow you wherever. They'll just charge for the car to be transported.

[@tacoblend3246]

How would you feel about spending a couple grand, passing regulations, filling out applications, and getting yourself towed around? if you could just do it for free?

[@denisesimpson591]

That sounds so intriguing!!!!!!

[@cdavid8139]

To restore a roller bearing caboose to be able to move on a Class I railroad would be far far more than a couple of grand. Then the cost per mile to move an occupied caboose would be amazingly expensive if anyone would even do it. Some small short lines might do it, but it would still be expensive.

[@jmr1068204]

4:33 WTF is that dog doing on top of the train station ROOF?

[@howdafkshdino8902]

jmr1068204 Are you kidding?Thats India friend, the dog was hiding for his life.Dogs are eaten in many cultures.Thankfully this dog has figured it out.

[@jayare7714]

Its wize hop not stobe the hobo

[@jays0909]

I️m skeptical of that scene when he gets kicked off and given a cookie. India is one of the most impoverished, overcrowded countries. Have you not seen the videos of how crowded there trains buses and roads are ? They have these things that hang down to knock people off tops of trains that can literally kill them.

[@franksaney2390]

They gave him an unusual punishment... Tea and cookies. Haha. That's my a country. Wonderful people, until politics takes over.

[@bosnian.gamer.2006]

who needs to pay for tickes when you can just climb on the train for free?

[@turdferg100]

U love how fake news follows s rich kid

[@jacobdrake1839]

Stobe the hobo was not a real hobo he had 2 houses he love train hopping and that's what kill him RIP STOBES

[@fuckoff187]

ive always had this obsession as well but am too much of a pussy to do it

[@amandasmart4536]

He needs help

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

Second!

[@TylerDurden-pt3su]

i almost got away with it

[@lt.dripdick7182]

666 likes wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!