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    Featured Wisconsin to Montana Freight Hop, Hi-Line Subdivision

    I’m riding out of Minnie early Sept to stl. Did the bull walk the train during the inspection? This is the only part of the ride I’m worried about. I’d really prefer to not have to get off.
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    Thought I'd say hello.

    G’day m8
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    Where do you leave your backpack when going into a store?

    I will let the store know upfront that it needs to stay with me as it is all I have. If they aren’t understanding, I’ll go somewhere else. My backpack goes where ever I go.
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    Wanting to live life on the rails

    I didn’t have an IRL mentor, but I did talk to a couple other riders online. The first thing I did before I even stepped foot on railroad property was read hopping freight trains in America by Duffy Littlejohn. I must have read it three times. There is a wealth of information on RR history...
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    Big question for all you people

    Coffee 100%.
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    My packing list. What are your thoughts?

    if I were you, I would get some light wool baselayers as well as bring two more pairs of socks.
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    trying to survive in the usa

    Hi, My name is Short and I’m a workaholic. I’m recovering from capitalism. *everyone together* hi short
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    yo, im tyler and new

    welcome!
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    What's your dream and what's stopping you?

    My dream right now, which changes on a yearly basis it seems, is to take a year off to ride as many lines and see as much of the country as possible. No plan other than to enjoy the places I like, and get moving when I’m ready. A few things are holding me back and they are health related, and...
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    Nihilism, narcissism, gaslighting, empathy and healing

    I don’t have any insight or advice because I can’t relate to any of what you’re going through outside of the whole abuse, abandonment, detachment, and depression part(add in a sprinkle of rejection), just want to say I’m sorry you’re going through this and I hope with time things work out for...
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    FL appreciation post (Stockholm syndrome)

    It’s a beautiful state, but in my opinion meant to be enjoyed with money (not to say it can’t be). With that said, FEC Runs pretty damn close to their schedule, and it’s a beautiful ride all the way down the coast.
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    Leaving Philly 1st Time Traveler

    I am all for the crew part as long as you all are cool lol. I’ve only ridden solo so far. Planned on heading out around May/June for a bit
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    Leaving Philly 1st Time Traveler

    I’m just outside of Philly wageslaving for the winter. Where you hopping out to?
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    newbie saying hi from asheville n.c. !

    Welcome. I’m new to this community also. So many resources to be found here!!
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    Traveling abroad health insurance

    Okay, first things first I tried searching for an answer to this question but let’s be honest, searching forums is garbage across the board. Anyway I didn’t find anything. So I’m hitting the road in a month, which means quitting my job and losing my health insurance. I plan on spending a month...
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    IntroDuction

    @Koala you said earlier October you’re leaving philly for jax? That sounds like a nice ride. You obviously have a lot more knowledge and experience then I do, if wouldn’t mind an extra body I’d join ya
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    IntroDuction

    Well, I plan on taking a few more trips to learn and get a better hang of it before I take the plunge. Right now I am looking at riding either to Kansas City via NS from Harrisburg or taking the juice train to Jacksonville, although I read that it no longer leaves out of phila but north jersey...
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    IntroDuction

    Hello. New to both the community as well as this forum obviously. Looking to meet new people, and learn as much as I can from the more experienced. I am 27 and currently residing in southeast PA. 4 years ago, I backpacked Spain with a buddy I met and He told me all about his train hopping...