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Don't forget your FREE Crew Change Guide Secret Train Hopping:
Here is the first (actually not counting my first attempt) [http://Crew-Change-Videos.blogspot.com Video crew change train hopping guide] and you will see [[Florida]], [[Alaska]], [[Oregon]], and [[New Jersey]] so far, and counting. Plan on putting whole "Crew Change 2009" up and working! Look for more destinations and train hopping places.
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== Train hopping ==
Riding the rails, hoboing, or jumping a freight train (train-hopping), although most commonly found in the United States, can be done in most parts of the world. If there are freight trains, then there can be hobos. While there is a vast amount of information online regarding the U.S., practical guides for Europe, Asia and Oceania are few and far between. A zine called 'EuroHobo' exists for European adventures but can be difficult to obtain.
Your best option for outside of the U.S. is to 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 rideable, what doesn't, and keep track of the timetables and frequencies. Hoboing can be fun, exciting and full of adventure, but it also takes a lot of time and patience. Research of the area is vital beforehand, but also while sitting by the tracks in the cold dark night, the wind and rain blowing into your face. You'll need passion and an adventurous spirit to keep you there, but once you find your ride, you will be heavily rewarded.
