The time has come...

KayWhy

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Hi y'all I am a human residing in west Michigan. Times are getting really really weird and I want to try my luck at hopping again. I've successfully hopped a couple times on the ole grand elk but not much experience outside of that. I wanna go far and see the country. I'm trying the mainline this round. I'm gonna do this regardless but I also would like to hear any riders on here say what they wanna and what I should know as a fairly inexperienced rider.

I don't have a destination, I don't have much knowledge on where they go, I just need to go. I have gear for it, enough experience in yards to not be a complete dumbass, and what specific cars are rideable. I'm just going to hunt down catch those ttx wells n hoppers n see where I end up. If I can't make do wherever I end up, just snag another ride out until the cycle reaches a finale.

This is more a venting anxiety post. I'm cornered and this is my way out. I guess I just need reassurance and conversation on this. It's exciting but y'all know how serious this train shit can get.

What y'all got?
 

313JP

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I know I year's late on this but I'm in same situation. But I have no knowledge on hopping but I gotta run (legal issues) only got a week or 2 to study and prepare. No destination just wherever life takes me🤷 need tips if anybody reads this
 

Ichor

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THE TIME HAS COME WE MUST RIDE ALONG THE TRACKS TO VALHALLA. MAKE SURE TO BRING ALONG THE TRUSTED HANDKERCHIEF AND HOP WHEN THE THREE DOTS ON THE WHEELS CAN STILL BE SEEN. DO NOT FRET OVER SILLY FRILLS THEY WILL GET YOU KILLED. MAKE SURE YOUR SHOES ARE TIED UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE FRIED.
 
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Stormborn

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Similar boat. Not running from anything but hoping to run towards something. I have no experience hoping trains but I'm having dreams about it which are getting more vivid evwry night. I have a sense of freedom and contentment not possible while standing still and conforming. My plan is to leave from central Virginia mid/late March and make my way towards Seattle/Tacoma and enjoy as many experiences on the way.

I spent two years as a scooter tramp, living in a tent 2022-23 and I've never been happier. The only thing I would've done different is to hop trains. If anyone with experience or just a strong desire wants to connect, trade stories and maybe make a plan, hmu.
 

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