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==Freight trains=='''Train Freight hopping ''' became a common means of transportation in the [[United Statesfollowing the American Civil War as the railroads began pushing westward, especially among migrant workers who became known as hobos. It continued to be widely used by the destitute and those unable to afford other transportation, especially during times of widespread economic dislocation such as the Great Depression.  In more recent times, freight hopping has evolved into an underground movement of hobo's, bums, tramps, punks and anarchists, or just a poor lonesome traveller with no money. These people can be found throughout the United States, hanging out in 'Jungles' by the side of the tracks or near a freight yard.  * [http://www.thespoon.com/trainhop/train1b.html How to hop a freight train]]  '''Train hopping'''. Although riding trains for free  Riding the rails, hoboing, or jumping a freight train (train-hopping) is illegal, it is one of although most commonly found in the United States, can be done in most viable ways to get out parts of the city for freeworld. In most passenger If they're are freight trains (NJ Transit, Amtrakthen there can be hobos. While there is a vast amount of information online regarding the U.S, practical guides for Europe, Asia, etcand Oceania are few and far between.)A zine called 'EuroHobo' exists for European adventures, the only way but can be difficult to ride obtain.  Your best option for free outside of the U.S is to hide in a bathroom or display a "Seat Check" ticket found on find your nearest train Yard, and spend some good long hours waiting and watching. Keep an eye out for the different types of cars, what looks ridable, what doesnt, and keep track of the ground or from a previous ridetimetables and frequencies. Generally speakingHoboing can be fun, if you are discovered to be riding without paying the proper fareexciting, and full of adventure, you will be asked to pay but italso takes a lot of time and patience. If you can not pay itResearch of the area is vital before hand, then you will be asked to exit but also while sitting by the tracks in the train at cold dark night, the next stationwind and rain blowing into your face. As long as You'll need passion and an adventurous spirit to keep you remain friendly and cooperative, there should not be a problem with legal issues, arrestbut once you find your ride, or finesyou will be heavily rewarded.   '''[[United States]]'''.

Hopping freight A big country with an extensive rail-network, coupled with a history of hobo travelling, makes the United States the ideal place for riding the rails. Although riding trains for free (train-hopping) is a common illegal, it is one of the most viable ways to get out of the city for free. In most passenger trains (NJ Transit, Amtrak, etc.), the only way to ride long distances for freeis to hide in a bathroom or display a "Seat Check" ticket found on the ground or from a previous ride. It is extremely practical to do Generally speaking, if you have phone or internet accessare discovered to be riding without paying the proper fare, because there are numbers and/or websites that you will give be asked to pay it. If you can not pay it, then you will be asked to exit the direction that each freight is headed train at the next station. As long as you remain friendly and its estimated time of arrivalcooperative, there should not be a problem with legal issues, arrest, based on that freight's identification numberor fines.

Hopping freight trains is a more dangerous, but more exciting way to ride long distances for free, in the United States. It is more common here than in any other part of the world, and hoboing has a long history in art, music and culture. It is extremely practical to do if you have phone or internet access, because there are numbers and/or websites that will give you the direction that each freight is headed and its estimated time of arrival, based on that freight's identification number.A common accessory is a two-way radio, used to listen in on freight movements, destinations and times of departure. Frequencies will need to be found before hand. It is very possible to ride without one, which will save you space and weight (radio, batteries, recharges), but a little more time might be needed to work out which trains are going where and when they're looking like leaving.  If possible get your hands on the [[Crew Change Guide]], an underground book with hopping info on nearly every crew changing station across the United States.