It's dangerous, illegal and uncomfortable — but train hoppers ride the rails anyway
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It's dangerous, illegal and uncomfortable — but train hoppers ride the rails anyway
Civil War-era hobos hopped trains to find work. Content creators hop trains with their GoPros. Hitching rides on the railroad is an American tradition.
Feb 17, 2025
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