Re: hobos and train hopping

[James Brook <ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au>]

Mark Bau wrote:
> 
> It is stupid and illegal to ride freight trains and I strongly warn against
> it. However, if you are dead set on doing it I would advise the following in
> an effort to make it as safe as possible for you.
> 
> Don't try to board a moving train, get on when its stopped
> 
> Boxcars may look inviting if the door is open but be aware that once you are
> inside the door may close and you will be trapped.
> 
> An empty open wagon is probably the safest wagon to ride in, do not get in a
> open wagon that has a load in it. (the load could shift and crush you)
> 
> The end area of a covered hopper is pretty safe but stay away from all brake
> equipment, it can move and perhaps crush you or a part of you.
> 
> Bottom line, don't do it but if you must please follow my guidelines, at
> least that way you might have a 10% chance of not getting killed or losing a
> limb.

Put simply, save up some money and buy a ticket on the XPT. It isn't
that expensive!

-- 
- James Brook -

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