STOBE THE HOBO 18-DENVER TO HOUSTON PT3-DALLAS TO HOUSTON-RAILFAN

[@strangersound]

Thanks to everyone that contributed, gave him a ride, a place to rest, and just helped him out along the way.

[@retrogameroom9019]

My wife still has photos of him sleeping on our porch in 09

[@dylanlevy2107]

U didn't let him sleep on the floor inside ahaha?

[@retrogameroom9019]

@@dylanlevy2107 conversion van. Nicer than the house lol.....that way he could come and go without waking the kids

[@retrogameroom9019]

@@MSzudera he would bang on the side window of our house at like 4am and I'd get up all mad then realize it was him. I'd start drinking and call in sick lol. We hid our trailer key outside for him. Hed turn up 2 or 3 times a year. If we missed him he'd leave a beer in our mailbox

[@Lucasryan]

@@retrogameroom9019 you freakin legend! Good man!

[@Korben_DallasMultiPass]

I love how every time he takes a drink it’s a nice loooong pull. The man knows how to catch a buzz. RIP stobe

[@brydenturnbow1458]

*siiiiip* ahhhhhhhh

[@jig-ga]

man I miss stobes vids they are so relaxing

[@futball24]

His style was interesting but calming too. Falling asleep to these lately

[@Camlikesbmxbiks420]

I think we all miss him man! He was a big part of all are life's and it sucks that he had to go :( keep your head up bro!

[@djhzrd]

Right?! Always watch them before bed

[@petepeter1857]

I'm running out of his videos--- Withdrawals will be a mother--- I pray he's enjoying the lightest hours of the day ✌

[@luaking84]

I love how you rate a town based on proximity of the beer store to the line. Also, I didn't realise that every state has a crapitol / mini whitehouse style governor building. I'm learning a lot about the US from a very different perspective.

[@travelingmindful]

Yes each state capital has a Capital Building (of different size or scale depending upon the state) where the state's Senate meets. Often the state judicial court buildings are nearby.

[@PnwOnTour]

Multiple videos, *The beer stores right there, and chicken they usually have good chicken 🐔

[@kchall5]

"Head shots to head shops" is just pure gold!

[@irlreed3721]

RIP Stobe the Hobo. everyone is sure gonna miss you

[@gotsteem]

That was a good example of Texas pride AND Texas hospitality. Glad you hooked up with Mark and Phil.

[@hobestobe]

thy are good guys

[@williamstamper442]

In 2020 see my comment here on this same subject about 10 min before i came across this comment and answer from the man himself. All i said was i wished Jim would have said "hospitality" instead of pride.

[@travisburton2948]

If I could walk and drive around carrying, I would trust alot more people too.

[@Breeder333]

That was an epic show. That commentary with the oinker gave me a good chuckle.

[@hobestobe]

beware the guard pig

[@tomwatson2430]

I think it’s the first time I’ve heard someone else who calls them oinkers!.lol respect from Huddersfield United Kingdom

[@0BRAINS0]

@@hobestobe r.i.p. Jim Stobie

[@bobpaulino4714]

Guard pig! Crack me up. Maybe on the other side there will be crocs in north America. Only in zoos now. Plenty of gators though!

[@wb9614]

My goal is to watch all 40+ videos. His travels are interesting. RIP Stobe The Hobo

[@dylanlevy2107]

Ive watched em all and his two movies more times then I can count I remember when he ad 2.7k

[@MBTAMoreRailfan]

with unlisted there is 140+. check out ranoutonarail's stobe playlist

[@hendrickson674]

His videos are a terrific way to unwind after a tedious day. Pop a beer and relax. I hope the money from the ads go to a fund to benefit those who need some beer 🍺. R.I.P sir.

[@southgatetrain]

RIP James "Stobe" Stobie October 23, 1984-November 8, 2017. You will be missed.

[@Ch1n4Sailor]

My God, he was so young.... just turned 33...Just a kid....

[@rosesmith6208]

i just found him after he died, before I knew he died. sad. 33 is very young, bad decisions have consequences. train hopping is dangerous. especialy when drinking alot. but I do like his music, and descriptions of areas he is at.

[@southgatetrain]

@@rosesmith6208 Yep, especially when he talks about the Midwest & the socioeconomical history of some of the cities he visits (Peru, IN for example)

[@BraveDave]

Good work, Stobe! Loving the Guard Pig :)

[@BraveDave]

Aww, thanks, James! That's the nicest thing anyone's said to me all week!

[@BraveDave]

Haha, it's okay, pal. I figured you were probably referencing me being chased by cows but I didn't want to presume it in case you were actually calling me a filthy pig. And it's cool that you appreciate my editing. It takes me so damn long to edit those big videos together and a fair bit of thought goes into the pacing :)

[@ClockySauce]

Brave Dave cows are like dogs. They were curious about you.

[@Hector-df7zm]

Love the sound of opening a nice cold beer. Rest in Peace Stobo

[@nutt1674]

11:25..."Are you a guard pig? What's your deal?" LMFAO!!!

[@eriklewis1671]

I laughed my ass off as well. 👍

[@PaleWhiteMale]

"From head shots to head shops" Stobe had the best quotes. R.I.P.

[@BrotherSkoden]

Im watching all his videos from start to finish , I like many others wish i would have stumbled accross your videos sooner so i could have helped you , but thank you Jim Stobe! I watch your videos and see the freedom you had ! I envy it your living life alot more then most of us are ! R.i.P Stobe ill watch your videos over and over ! From the darkest hours of the night from a great follower!

[@amberandcoco]

great work stobe, love seeing America from off the beaten track

[@derekrohan9619]

Off the beaten track? More like on the beaten track haha

[@kennethprice5628]

One reason I love these masterpieces is because they are so real...I know, I rode the rails for several years

[@vite11i]

loving the panoramic beer swilling shots lmao, RIP Stobe

[@schrome1019]

There is a sincerity in Stobe's travels that has made an impression on me. Since the first video I happened to be introduced to, I felt he had a really unique perspective on a lot of things.

[@WinyHades58]

That pig following you was outrageous!!! Great Fan Exclusive Video.

[@mdnealy4097]

The pig was following the food stobe had in his backpack. They will eat anything and smell good enough to dig up truffles.

[@tacoblend3246]

When you showed the horseshoe casino I remember hobo shoestring pointing that out in one of his videos. That train bridge you saw from the window is what he rode over. Really neat seeing two hobos overlap locations

[@hobestobe]

Jagged bacon it's the spot in Shreveport.

[@rico334]

Anybody know what ever happened to old Shoestring ? I liked his video's too and know he was sick and he just disappeared.... Don't know if he passed or what ? ? ?

[@tacoblend3246]

He has posted a few videos recently and he replied to my comment yesterday

[@bigglilwayne7050]

Shoestring is a swindler, if you go way back through his videos you'll see how he used to panhandle

[@blinddiecast]

As a blind, new, subscriber of yours I love the content on this channel… From San Antonio Texas giving you a big shout and thumbs up

[@hobestobe]

Up from San Anton, every thing i got, ,.... glad you dig. TX pride

[@royahold1966]

oh yeah, while I am here I want to thank you Stobe for protecting my freedom. and any other active or discharged military people reading this. Thank you for your service. You are all among the greatest American heroes. Here's to you! cheers.

[@hobestobe]

LowplainsdriftR your welcome. glad to do it.

[@ryanwalker3436]

big up mark for helping the travelers!!!!

[@MiFFity81]

I play jazz with yer hobo dad...great channel!

[@hobestobe]

H and M Chesneys hey cool!

[@mkaiser29]

This might be the most awesome series of videos. True American history. One day, decades from now these videos will be a time stamp of what life was like in the 2010's all over the USA. Cheers Stobe. RIP

[@chrismathewsmerriman2144]

There will never be another guy like him. Very unique. I love all oh his videos. I am rewatching now. I would have loved to meet up with him.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

This is one of the funniest episodes. The pig killed me lol. Miss ya Stobe

[@rideshareog]

It's hard to explain missing someone you never met. That's my hero, Stobe.

[@fortunateone3]

Hey stobe! Love your videos, stay safe out there. dodged a bullet there with your eye. I really hope you can stay positive and happy on the rail. If you ever swing by Portland Oregon I would be happy to give you a place to stay and some fine NW style craft beer. I plan on donating when I get my financial situation figured out.

[@hobestobe]

thanks for the offer. not sure when thats gonna be

[@Ihoprails]

I won't forget you Stobie 🤘

[@isak01234]

I found you too late brother. I'm really sorry about that, and I sure would have donated a few bucks a month on your Patreon. Your videos always bring me joy in the darkest hours of the night. RIP.

[@ianmedium]

I think your videos are wonderful and show what real America is like as opposed to what the media push out. Every downtown core you visit apart from major famous cities is desserted and more so at night. I think this is down to several things, amongst them are the rise of out of town shopping malls with generic big box retail outlets and home entertainment, things like computer gaiming and home cinemas, no one needs to go out now!

[@BlakeBlackstone]

I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. But I have lived in Miami for most of my life. I would visit my family in Texas every summer break growing up and i can say Texas is way more awesome. I don't care for Dallas. I do like Corpus Christi, it's like a chill surf town feel. I also like Austin a lot too, I lived there for a year. And San Antonio and all the camping areas around there and ugghhh... Such beautiful wilderness. South Florida is like the anus of the U.S. Shit just pools down here. Also, you got Fat Tire, which is my favorite beer. :) When your in Texas, you should try Ziegenbock. As far as I am aware, you can only buy it in Texas so I always buy it when I go visit there. :)

[@yaboiTman]

What a legend, such a unique style of content and perspective on life. He will be remembered

[@mattheweurich33]

18:00 He mentions everyone is just sitting in front of their computers, ordering off Amazon, and not going anywhere... prelude to 2020!

[@jeff-73]

Stobe’s videos is the best content on all of youtube. This man was a genius and a decent human being. I hope to god the residual money from his videos is going to what he would of wanted. Thank you Stobe for sharing parts of your life with us. Your piano playing reminds me of the old children’s tv shows i used to watch like the polka dot door or when mr rogers goes on a tour explaining stuff. watching your videos has made me a better person. ride in peace.

[@Manofpeasable]

Thanks, my brother! Really enjoying the trips. Big coast guard ship went East by here a couple days ago. Save you a beer.

[@Durhamfullon]

laughed so hard when he played the Walker Texas Ranger theme! Good shit

[@250Greenmachine]

Just started watching a month or two ago and already a fan. Thanks for the great videos, I like the piano jingles.Really good work. I like how real you are and showing us around these quiet towns. The hotel sounded great and for $55 that's a deal. Average hotel my area of Canada is about $150 a night. Cheers to you and can't wait to continue watching your earlier videos and future ones. I have no negative feedback everything is awesome. Just be careful man.

[@hobestobe]

250Greenmachine glad you dig! enjoy the back catalog. also have a Canada Vancouver to Toronto pro quality DVD if your interested

[@250Greenmachine]

Very intrigued. I am actually really hoping it's one of your videos that you make me pay/donate for not on KZbin? I have watched Brave Daves Big Fat Freight Hop which was quality but I had about 8-9 steamwhistle brews by the time it was over so I need to watch them again heheh. Cheers.

[@hobestobe]

250Greenmachine it's 20 us $ for Canada shipping, PayPal stobeguitar@yahoo com

[@250Greenmachine]

Looking forward to it thanks.

[@tomy6917]

Sadly, Jim passed away on Nov. 8th, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland after being struck/dragged by an Amtrak train.

[@kevinkelley4376]

TX! Love those birds in the beginning..Different migration path than CO.🙄 Nice shots in the fog..keep soldierin'.. Was at the Pioria UP yard yesterday. Muddy, no workers..

[@JawTooth]

Man, you have some awesome videos! As a fellow musician ( I play guitar ) I appreciate your piano!! I subscribed to you!

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

That Dallas Ft Worth area is HUGE so is Phoenix that Az town has grown incredibly in the last 5 years.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

I miss him so much. I always wondered how he avoided a Public Intox ticket!

[@BlackForestRecon]

Great video! Looking forward to the next one! Greetings from the Black Forest!

[@omniaparatus6147]

These episodes deserved far more views

[@JonnyCrash]

It cracks me up that every time he met a fan on the road, he'd play Friends in Low Places. This guy was such a genius.

[@mrb6597]

Awesome, thanks for keeping these coming! Have you ever made a video of taking the Highline (Minnesota through North Dakota, Montana, etc...)?

[@hobestobe]

Mr B I have a Fargo to whitefish video already posted, check it out also whitefish to Seattle is coming soon

[@mrb6597]

Well, crap. How about that. I've even watched it a few times, just forgot.

[@incomeinvestor5504]

Rip stobe you are a legend.. Wish you were able to dodge that last train.. Love the importance of getting that beer.. ))

[@bigglilwayne7050]

Kudos to Mark, what a great ambassador for the Great State of Texas

[@travelingwithrick]

I wonder what Jim's favorite town was. RIP Stobe. This is my favorite video of Jim's. It had it all. And I will watch it over and over again.

[@czarnybocian1566]

One of my best trip of Stobe's to watch.

[@murphymary1015]

Nice painting, that guy is amazing and seems cool too.

[@davidwaderealestate]

Stobe, you rule bro. Love the channel. Colt 45 rules too. Safe travels buddy..

[@hobestobe]

david wade hey thanks! Colt 45 should be the national beer of Texas instead of Lonestar if you ask me

[@stephenbrown1136]

I moved to Dallas in October 21’.. seeing this knowing Stobe-Wan was in the area makes me look more favorably on these parts. Thanks stobe, for being a real one.

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

I'm rewatching Stobe videos.... it's now becoming a summer tradition. Stobe would have something to say about the recent civil disobedience....

[@rosesmith6208]

i watched alot of these before but since hobo shoestring died, it has me nostaligic for watching these videos.

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

It's sad because the reality is that a hobos life is fleeting. They have a hard lifetime, and usually, no one knows of their existence or disappearance. Only social media gives us a glimpse into another world we will never know.

[@rosesmith6208]

@@michaelmccarthy4615 we do God does too he knows even a sparrow that falls to the ground he loves humans and promises to undo death John 5:28-29 I never knew people live like this I used to love trains and aa kid playing down by the tracks i was very careful now i think of all. The trains I seen wondering was there a hobo aboard? Would of been nice to meet a nice one like shoestring

[@eriklewis1671]

Thanks Phil for helping Jim Stobe out. May Stobe RIP. Love all the videos, thank you Stobe as well. You already knew that though. ✌

[@southgatetrain]

RIP James William "Stobe the Hobo" Stobie October 23, 1984-November 8, 2017, your legacy lives on!

[@jimsexton]

Impressive work by Phil.

[@murdy1975]

Hey Stobe, your very Inspiring! Just started checking you you vids\vlogs. Hey you play piano very well.. Like the "Thriller" esp. Hey if you come down to Montreal let me know, ill try to help you out! Stay positive , love your stuff!

[@hobestobe]

murdy1975 thanks a bunch! Canada is a ways down on priority list but not impossible

[@murdy1975]

You know.. if\when you get famous enough.. it will be harder to do these vids.. but hey .. Happy to catch your stuff early! Love the Trains! Hit me when your in Montreal!!

[@XCenturionX]

I miss Stobe. One of the good guys

[@MrKiwi78]

Piano, Texas hahaha Another great vid stobe, you have reached as far as the South Pacific, all the way to lil ol New Zealand, chur bro

[@hobestobe]

MrKiwi78 sweet. I actually want to get on TV there

[@DXX559]

MrKiwi78 it's actually pLano

[@scottsgreatadventure9738]

Watching these old Stobe videos makes me wanna drink another beer. RIP Stobe.

[@alexandercosteines4619]

Stobe woulda been perfect for a show on Vice channel

[@jackkreacherr9339]

"I'm out of water." Damn, I always thought stobes body didn't need water. lol rip bud..

[@stevehobin3270]

Im an addict .. love to watch my main man Stobe the Hobo every time! I crack a beer think of Stobes here a train .. Hobo StobBe . . . Like wise brother we all heal our wounds with more bruwskies! Its stand at ease for you soldier .

[@QueentasticTDP]

I LOVE the series and the music!

[@1960Sawman]

I have hitchhiked through Texas many times over the years. Met some very friendly and helpful people in Texas.

[@edwardallen3062]

Outa water? You drink water?

[@hobestobe]

i always carry some kind of auxiliary water supply in case I run out of beer

[@Dovietail]

Bwahahaha!

[@TheMW2informer]

Edward Allen That's shocking to me that he drank any water 😂😂

[@williamstamper442]

This is 2020 and after our womderful host and narrator left us. Of course he drank water. Im not young. I have a dear friend about same age as me. In his peak beer drinking days he claimed to NEVER drink water. One early morning on some kind of crazy adventure i quietly caught him slamming at least a half gallon of water to prepare for his party-ing ways day.. He conceded and said yes, water is life blood. Without it you have 5 days max to live generally speaking. We all know beer dehydrates. In my beer drinking days i did about a gallon a day of water and it wasnt enough. Those years are at least 15 behind me. Liquor is the same effect. Each shot is a 12oz can of beer. The water must flow. If that last comment made you want to pee then you are doing the right things. I used to have (still have but not in use) a 1956 westinghouse coca cola vending machine. Unrestored, not pretty but beautiful in its own right. For almost 20 years it stayed stocked with multiple 30 packs and cases of various beer. A fancy cup on top held coins as the changer was set for a nickel and i never loaded change so the no change light was always on. Friends and aquaintences come by reach up grab a coin, dial a drink and it came out. The idea was give a little when you can.and take one when you needed it. Often id find 5 $20 bills in the cup. Sometimes nothing. It all worked out in the end. I was NOT as generous with my tools however. Lol different story for a different time. I miss Jim and yet never knew him. He is why we are all here

[@NASkeywest]

I wish we could hear from Stobe and his friends about what he was like. I bet he had some cool stories

[@kamala2111]

Love your videos appreciate all the hard work you put into them. Stay safe watch the branches you dodged a bullet that day.

[@hobestobe]

yeah it was close to being a grizzly eyepatch style situation

[@Kyletransit]

I love the freedom you have just to make a trip up go stop in any town you feel fit to do so (or if the train pulls into a yard ) but you can also choose when to leave amazing

[@fishntools]

Fillmore Pub, Plano one of my favorite watering holes, handmade potato chips w/ a Guinness burger and plenty of Guinness to wash it down. Your PO Box is down the road a piece in Allen, you still there? Did ya hope the DART? LOL, LOL (one stop to the end at Parker)

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

I was in Dallas the other night and I got lost sort of I was trying to pass through town accidentally took the 30 vs the 20 and when you take the 30 it can get complicated. There are so many choices and I took the wrong one ended up in town on surface streets where there were all sorts of check cashing places and furniture rentals. Doors locked gun out and I was on alert mode. I was back on the right path in no time but you don't want to get lost in Dallas Tx 0200 !

[@Apocalypse_Cow]

Halloween is the best day of the year. We can feel your spirit all around Stobe. You live on in the hearts and minds of your fans and your family.

[@jacobwheeler2678]

Keep it up with the good videos STOBE You Are The Best

[@gregw107]

"'Cause that's where the Ranger's gonna be...." 😜

[@hobestobe]

Greg Wirt when your in Texas look behind you. best show, ever, in history

[@jamesbutler5995]

11:45 when the Stobe walked up on the hog LMAO Stobe says"go away I don't want to deal with you"so classic of the Stobe!!!

[@tatatatarata4429]

I just started watching thanks to Mr Douglas Conlin. This is great. RIP Stobe

[@elcuatedesmadre]

RIP stobe the hobo. stobe is an inspiration, we will never forget him.

[@markmcc78]

He really loved that room at Horseshoe Casino! @19:23

[@twiztid1fiddy]

Mark McCormick I love shreveport. The horseshoe and like two others have the best rooms in town. Wish he was still around

[@KP-th8nw]

Head shots to head shops..another classic line, RIP Stobe

[@homerbartshow3101]

Stobe is cooler than 70%of people I wish he was still alive I keep watching his videos everyone else are assholes stobe lifts my spirit

[@hilldoggydogg635]

"Were superior, we have whataburger" please tell me he was being sarcastic.

[@rondyechannel1399]

That's the problem with women in the rest of the USA. Ready to cash you in on another guy with a little more green. You find that a lot on the West Coast especially. To them you are just a tool to use on their way up the financial ladder. @Derek Charette

[@horstebreedow8608]

@Derek Charette Texas is a shithole

[@omniaparatus6147]

Without beer trainriding is like watching paint dry. I couldn't hop unless I was buzzed.

[@omniaparatus6147]

And ya don't care as much about bulls. Win win

[@deplorablelibertarian]

Because of Stobe the hobo, I have more of an acute appreciation for the darkest hours of the night. I always think about Stobe when I’m up during those hours....I’ve also told my daughters about the legend of Stobe the hobo.

[@effenbeezeetravel4474]

i lost friends that I knew, but was not a friend of James , but I did not get to help support Stobe's channel but since he checked out too early I will support Orange Acres in Montana , which he cared about , since watching his videos got me thru rough times : including being stuck overseas and not knowing if I was going to check out and see America again or my family or not ! In 2 months when I get some money , SURE !

[@tuc-dh4df]

Another great vid, thanks Stobe.

[@tacolove892]

Your Texan friend is a hoot! Good company.

[@roberthart6651]

My next railtrip will not be on amtrac,its been awhile since my riding days I feel its time to pick up my gear and give it another go for a few months

[@Rickshaw881]

The history he states, is hilarious... especially when the local guy confirms that's where the 'guy was blown up.!"

[@blunderbuss45]

Head shots to head shops lmao rip stobe

[@blunderbuss45]

And the pig 🐖 classic

[@eriklewis1671]

True and honest Stobe in his own right. There for you.

[@williamstamper442]

3:27 ...wish Jim would have said good example of Texas "hospitality" instead of pride. But we all knew what he meant.

[@hershelt]

I love the Texas Ranger theme!

[@papadoc711]

would have loved to have known if stobe knew of Bear Grease.

[@mikew3194]

Jims catchphrase when eating was That is Good, but this was the most sincere he sounded in all the episodes. Damn good burger

[@HomeBummingit]

I tweeted your fundraising video and it got sheared so I hope it's working!🤔 James Cox made a video about how this month is always slow, so you might be fighting the tide this month. Maybe repost it next month or make another one then? I'm trying, but I'm even out of cash for tobacco. I just heard about Green Dot cards. You might want to look them up?

[@hobestobe]

thanks for the help I will go look into green dot cards

[@KingPhoey]

I am laughing my ass off in 2020 “headshots to head-shops” Thanks Stobe for everything. ✌️