Hello from Sac-Town

[RioBravo777]

Greetings from California! My name online name is RioBravo, but I'm also known more commonly as Ian. I'm a senior in High School and one thing that Ive been wanting to do for quite some time is to go freight hopping, which is mainly why I came here. Overall I'm a pretty laid back person, I enjoy Pink Floyd and Led Zepplin along with all forms of jazz. I plan on studying theology in college next year but before I go off to work for the summer I plan on catching freight to Roseville CA (a town right next to Sacramento) to probably Reno or Portland. Ive fallen in love with the hobo culture this past year and it's been great getting to meet some train ridders in my town. If you guys have any advice for a novice train ridder I'd love to hear it.

 

[sarbear]

dont run into officer flood in roseville

 

[RioBravo777]

dont run into officer flood in roseville

I've heard that there's a bull who takes pictures of all the tramps and riders that he catches... Not sure if he's the same one you're talking about but I'll be sure to avoid the bull at all costs...

 

[crow jane]

is that UP 1989 in your avatar?

nice.

welcome aboard

 

[rideitlikeyoustoleit]

Hi Ian, I'm Heather, and currently staying in Sacramento too.

 

[Hobo Huck]

89er on the greenfoots profile pic, not a bad start!

All Union Pacific bulls will take your pictures. I've been busted three times, and got a free digital picture every single time. They usually make you hold up your ID, or stand next to one of the No Trespassing signs. Then they give you the little citation, and then you hop out again later that night, and then the DA or Judge throws out your case in 45 days. Blah blah blah

 

[West]

I'm in a very similar situation, minus meeting helpful train-hoppers.
I've recently gathered a lot of interest in the wandering lifestyle - especially hobo-related - and I plan on taking a year to try it out before college. If I like it enough... forget education.

Let me know if you find anything/anyone helpful!

 

[Hobo Huck]

I'm in a very similar situation, minus meeting helpful train-hoppers.
I've recently gathered a lot of interest in the wandering lifestyle - especially hobo-related - and I plan on taking a year to try it out before college. If I like it enough... forget education.

Let me know if you find anything/anyone helpful!

Did you just join STP? Welcome aboard future vagabond!

 

[West]

I sure did! Thanks for the welcome! I posted my own introduction, but I dunno if it went through, I'll have to check!

I'm hungry for knowledge too, mind if I ask you any questions I might have?

 

[Hobo Huck]

I sure did! Thanks for the welcome! I posted my own introduction, but I dunno if it went through, I'll have to check!

I'm hungry for knowledge too, mind if I ask you any questions I might have?

Sure just PM me. If you have a shitload of basic/noobie questions, just message me instead of making a thread. Most of your answers can be found in this forum, just use the search engine. If you have anything particular, just PM me

 

[West]

Most of your answers can be found in this forum, just use the search engine. If you have anything particular, just PM me

Yeah, thanks! I try not to ask a question that can't be found by a little digging, I won't bother you too much! I appreciate your help!

 

[JOJO]

i second that on avoid the flood at all costs.

 

[West]

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i second that on avoid the flood at all costs.

I'll brace myself for sounding like a major newb here, because I am, but who is this legendary officer "flood."

 

[JOJO]

he is a dick cop from what i heard i have seen him only once.