He made that choice. Most of the 888 people who died due to railroad-related incidents were considered trespassers, the Federal Rail Administration found. Fuck man, that sucks. Goes to show you how dangerous life on the rails can be. I am not that much of a railfan and certainly not a train hopper to know if there is an adversarial relationship or not. 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The reality of jumping on a train doesnt always match the easy, romantic depiction on television screens. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. After watching a couple of hours of this guy traipsing around mostly on gondola cars, I wanted to get back to see what other people thought about it. I'm guessing it's he who plays the piano during those little montage sequences. Dude was chill AF. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Is it 2/3 through the first video? A system error has occurred. He was trapped on a bridge with an on coming Amtrak train, and while he got to the side of the bridge the best he could, the train caught his backpack and and pulled him into the train. :(. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He's been train-hopping off and on for about 11 years, and he frames his. Had a real objective perspective on society. Try again later. I think the traditional hobo stereotype is a dead concept, at least insomuch as it referred to transient laborers passing between odd jobs and seasonal employment. Verify and try again. I only discovered him because of the announcement of his death. To some he will become a legend through his life's work and to others he will be fondly remembered solely for his quirky yet lovable self as evidenced by his humor, fierce wit, compassion, dead-pan delivery, solicited and unsolicited commentary on just about anything, unbridled passion for unconventional living, mad piano skills, the enormous talent that he generously shared with all whose lives he intersected with, and countless other things. Otherwise STFU. He played the piano for all his videos. I was just about to start taking that shoe off so I could get off the track when it finally came free and I got away. JavaScript is disabled. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Rest In Peace Stobe, on the most interesting people to listen to. Dude was VERY VERY smart, very humble, super strong instincts, ball of steel and he loved drinking beer wow!. This group is for Stobe related content from Stobe fans, there are lots of groups for riders and foamers to post things about trains and your personal trips. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. His cinematography and film editing, his commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. James William Stobie gained considerable notoriety during his all too short life of thirty-three years as a filmmaker who self-produced documentary styled videos portraying life as a rail riding traveler-- AKA 'Stobe the Hobo." RIP. Posted on Nov 17, 2017Updated on May 22, 2021, 10:44 am CDT. When I was in college, long ago, one of my professors had hopped the rails cross country to get to California during the Depression for a job in the fields. Feels weird someone you never met passed away but i'm genuinely sad about this.RIP STOBE X. I just discovered his videos because of this thread and wow! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This was sorry to wake up to. His videos were admittedly interesting to watch at times, due to their wreckless nature. Just in the comments here I've seen speculation of multiple different causes of this guy's not being with us any longer. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Damn, I'm glad DA liked my like. Stobe said his ultimate goal was creating some sort of online talk show, but the few "interviews" he did seemed kind of sloppy and haphazard. Man, that is horrible. During his interview with the Daily Dot, Stobie acknowledged the dangers of his passion. Thank You Stobe See ya down the line some day. Each one runs about 22 minutes--as if he were producing a regular TV series. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Weve updated the security on the site. I wouldn't have created a thread about Stobe if I didn't think he was interesting and unique. Some are even shooting personal fitness videos near the rails, according to Operation Lifesaver, a rail safety organization closely tied to the railroad industry. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. This account has been disabled. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Its a federal crime and you can do serious time if you are busted. - YouTube 0:00 / 1:43:42 Attack of the stobe hobo. We have set your language to /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} "He died doing what he. It is a life choice of HARDSHIP and DANGER and will KILL you even if you are super intelligent and careful.. He drank like a fish while hopping trains. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. But we continue to develop new programs that will hopefully address it.. Still fascinated about it though and Stobie finally fufilled my fantasy for me. This truely sucks. 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Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. Railroad trespassing is an outsized problem for rail companies and the FRA, since all train tracks are considered private property but remain easily accessible. On Nov. 6, he posted this video as he traveled through Wyoming. I only lasted on the railroad for 4 years before the many layoffs caused me to look elsewhere for employment. He may be gone but in his time he managed to see more of America and it's hidden gems then 90% of the people today, he got to see true absolute beauty from the best view. Just woke up to this.Shoestring posted on his FB and he's had a lucky escape recently. Trainhoppers just give us railfans a bad name. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? Press J to jump to the feed. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. A specific instance would be dismounting while fatigued and blitzed, wiping out and watching a wheel go two inches from my face., As his online obituaryreads, To some he will become a legend through his lifes work and to others he will be fondly remembered solely for his quirky yet lovable self as evidenced by his humor, fierce wit, compassion, dead-pan delivery, solicited and unsolicited commentary on just about anything, unbridled passion for unconventional living, mad piano skills, the enormous talent that he generously shared with all whose lives he intersected with, and countless other things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdvolvkzJQM. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. His videos were always great and he had a great outlook on life. Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. You are using an out of date browser. He'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done. I am in the habit of random clicking during videos such as these and on the second click, I watched him walk around the tracks in Fargo at exactly the place where I was almost run down by an early morning train when my shoe got caught in the track years ago. He was talented as well, but in all fairness most of his tracks were covers of other bands, and many of his instrumentals suffered from aggressive gain resulting in harsh and distorted sound. I love that dude. There are lot of thoughtful posts. His work has been noted twice in the Best American Sports Writing book series. As another redditor wrote, Trainhopping is a decidedly DANGEROUS undertaking. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. James William Stobie gained considerable notoriety during his all too short life of thirty-three years as a filmmaker who self-produced documentary styled videos portraying life as a rail riding traveler-- AKA 'Stobe the Hobo." He was the beloved Son of Michael J Stobie (Thornton) and Mary Stobie Lechman (Wheat Ridge); Brother of Lily Ribeiro; Brother in law to Wagner Ribeiro ; Uncle to Noah and Bianca Ribeiro Longmont); Grandson of Marilyn Stobie (Ukiah, California); Nephew to Timothy Stobie (Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts) and Catherine Stobie (Fort Bragg, California); and a cherished friend to many (the World). Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Reddits Home for HOUSELESS Travelers! Also getting on or off trains moving at high speeds and alcohol.. Man was so intelligent and introspective when he talked into the camera. Failed to remove flower. In an ABC News story from 2000, the president of the National Hobo Association put the figure at 20-30, allowing that another 2,000 might ride part-time or for recreation.. That's a far cry from what it used to be. Stobe proves that if you put up with the uncertainty and danger, riding the rails is still about as easy as it sounds. Please try again later. Stobe the Hobo died five years ago in Baltimore. I never could figure him out, but I liked his tours of the towns he was stuck in. Stobie was known for sharing his travel stories and love for hopping freight trains in videos posted online. I could never quite make up my mind about Stobe. Talented guy to put these videos together. Learn more about managing a memorial . On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, better known by his YouTube identity Stobe the Hobo, a famous train hopper was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. A not so good friend of mine had most of her leg skinned off of her from toes up to knee a few months ago in a train knuckle accident. That's all I can say. WHAT?! .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Trainhopping is NOT glamorous or romantic. Learn more about merges. ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} In early November 2017 an Amtrak train operator found a body on the tracks outside Baltimore who authorities later identified as YouTube star James "Stobe the Hobo" Stobie. Lis suosikkeihin Ilmianna. Please reset your password. A report from the Congressional Research Service filed last month noted that Hollywood often depicts rail trespassing as an acceptable or even attractive activity. It added that the media could be enlisted to warn of its dangers.. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It sounded like he was about to cut back quite a bit on his train travel in the months before he died. They were, however, compelling. If this is real it sucks because non-hipster and non-tweeker train hoppers are kind of a rarity these days.. His observations on conformity were spot on as a fellow non-trendy subversive. based on information from your browser. He has a modest social media following and regularly uploads videos to his YouTube channel as well as his Facebook. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. I assume, rightly or wrongly, that it was something by Debussy. I'm kind of surprised because getting caught on a rail bridge with an approaching train doesn't sound like something he'd do.. Stobe attack RIP now Im sad. I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. I found Stobe to be an interesting mix of inquisitive philosopher, starving artist, and carefree adventurer. If you watched many of his videos, you may see he didn't have a lot of love for rail fans, afraid that they would call in and report him. We miss him but, at least for me, seeing the impact he had for the greater good helps ease the hurt a little. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. SysOp: STOBE THE HOBO REP. 10-12-2018, 08:51 AM #2. Note #11. https://www.reddit.com/r/vagabond/comments/6zghav/the_rules/, Memorial page on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/rememberingstobethehobo/?multi_permalinks=1584169818336856¬if_id=1510357550963960¬if_t=group_activity. Some of the latter have to be classed as the luckiest people on Earth, they've pulled some really dumb stunts and I guess got away with them. Some community members feel Stobie was too skilled to have died while train-hopping and suspect foul play. But after years of insights from the road, the former Coast Guard member appeared to have died while riding the rails that he loved so much. To use this feature, use a newer browser. His cinematography and film editing, commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He died doing what he loved, bringing the world his art of train filmmaking, wrote a Facebook user named Jeffrey James Horvison on the memorial page. 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On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, Stobe the Hobo, was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} Freight trains wait on railroad tracks with the city skyline in the distance on May 15, 2015 in New Orleans. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Finally, he fell. I still had that wanderlust, but never even considered hopping a train after my experiences. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLooFWMJbNy6HbqeniUS1wCYG5agvf5vnT, https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/stobe-the-hobo-dath/, The Great (and may I add) SOVEREIGN State of TEXAS. WARNING: DON'T BE AN OOGLE! @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Anyone walking along the wooden crossties that make up a track are considered trespassers, from those taking selfies next to a passing train to those using it as a pedestrian shortcut. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. You can always change this later in your Account settings. I have more to watch, I'll be back. He knew an enormous amount about tramp life, but he made a mistake and that mistake was fatal. Not my photo. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. Failed to report flower. Add to your scrapbook. Eventually these gambles caught up with James and he lost his life. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Still, her stories of the many dangers--including the possibility of being found out as a woman in the hobo jungles--were not at all nostalgic. He was 33. He will indeed be greatly missed by all who knew him while leaving an irreparable gaping hole in the hearts, minds and souls of his family. ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} None are pretty, no death in the history of humanity is dignified. Trainhopping is a hard and dangerous life. The federal agencies deadline to provide a new strategy is no later than August 1, 2018., Its hard for me to speculate why this has been such a stubborn safety issue, said Snipe. That guy may have been one of the last of his kind. Apparently his backpack may may have tangled with an Amtrak train and dragged him to his death. He rode the rails in a way that was reminiscent of a desperate man searching for work at every city he could find during the Great Depression. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} There is a problem with your email/password. Hobie, 33, who became a YouTube star, died in 2017 near Baltimore, Maryland. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He was trapped on a bridge with an on coming Amtrak train, and while he got to the side of the bridge the best he could, the train caught his backpack and and pulled him into the train. Whatever the reason, experts say the decade-high mark in deaths is alarming and something must be done to combat the problem. Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. In an early part of my career I had to get on and off trains that were slow moving, said Zarembski. His folks are having a private service for close friends and family in a few days but they are planning a large celebration of life in January for fellow riders, pals, and fans of his video adventures. Yes, I've watched a lot of Stobe's videos over the past year. The train wasn't that close, but nevertheless I still remember it with energy some 40 years later. It was posted to the Facebook memorial page. cemeteries found in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again later. He was smashed by an Amtrak train in 2017, November 9 to be precise. Cheers! Is being a hobo illegal? I watch several in a short period and then come back and watch some others later. redneckhippie. Stobe the Hobo's videos alternated between vaguely encouraging and actively disparaging the lost art of freight hopping. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. Out. Stobe the Hobo RIP. . Except that Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, made YouTube videos about his experiences, hopping trains to move around the country for the pure fun of it. Honor this incredible guy by continuing the legacy, no matter if tomorrow by hopping on a BNSF for a few hundred miles, or in a couple hundred years latching on to some interstellar freight starship for a few hundred lightyears. It means he rides around from place to place, stowing away on board trains. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. This lifestyle WILL catch up to you. This includes both TOURISTS, TROLLS, and FAKE TRAVELERS! I am really disappointed with modern boring life in the U.S. and the fact that traveling basically requires a personal vehicle these days.