Stobe the Hobo's videos alternated between vaguely encouraging and actively disparaging the lost art of freight hopping. Stobe attack RIP now Im sad. Although mentioned a couple times here and there in passing, I don't think there has ever been a thread about James Stobie. Phil McCausland / Federal Railroad Administration. JavaScript is disabled. The novelty wears off RAPIDLY. Lis suosikkeihin Ilmianna. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} He drank like a fish while hopping trains. Stobe didnt commit suicide he just got complacent riding. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. As no one has tackled the issue, Congress plans to take up this year. ._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} The email does not appear to be a valid email address. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual . As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Attack of the stobe hobo. - YouTube SSoIH.com - Stobe the Hobo ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} Although Stobe often complained about boredom and isolation I think he continued hopping because it gave him a way to connect with others and didn't require punctual participation like a conventional job. In 1971 Jim Morrison went to Saint-Leu-d'Esserent with two friends, in what would become his last photographed experience on earth. 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. I don't know why I assumed he'd be older. Each one runs about 22 minutes--as if he were producing a regular TV series. He knew an enormous amount about tramp life, but he made a mistake and that mistake was fatal. When talking about the risks associated with train-hopping, James Stobie comes to mind. A system error has occurred. Stobe the Hobo died five years ago in Baltimore. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. According to a redditor in the Vagabond subreddit, this unlisted video apparently was the last thing Stobie uploaded. He made that choice. "Just last year Subaru released an ad that had a couple riding in a box car, and we actually wrote them to let them know that idolizing train hopping is very detrimental and they did end up adding a disclaimer and removing the ad," Snipe said. It was only a matter of time for him. Just woke up to this.Shoestring posted on his FB and he's had a lucky escape recently. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} IE 11 is not supported. Try again later. His cinematography and film editing, his commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. Trainhopping is a hard and dangerous life. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. This truely sucks. SysOp: STOBE THE HOBO REP. 10-12-2018, 08:51 AM #2. I only discovered him because of the announcement of his death. James Stobie (October 23, 1984 - November 9, 2017 [aged 33]), better known online as hobestobe, also known as Stobe the Hobo, was an American YouTuber known for his train hopping videos. There were several online theories about how Stobie could have died. A longtime sports writer, he's covered the NFL for CBSSports.com and boxing for Forbes. Damn, I'm glad DA liked my like. The Secret Society of Internet Hobossite wrote about internet reports that Stobie, who might have been trapped on a bridge by an oncoming train, either fell off a bridge onto tracks below or that his backpack got tangled in a passing Amtrak train while he was on the bridge and that he was dragged to his death. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. That's all I can say. It means he rides around from place to place, stowing away on board trains. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after But Stobes videos were always compelling to watch. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Bummer, he'll be missed. Show more Railroad trespassing is an outsized problem for rail companies and the FRA, since all train tracks are considered private property but remain easily accessible. Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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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. Damn. The Doors are synonymous with classic rock and roll, the eponymous debut release still being lauded as a major stepping stone for the genre 50 years after its release.Yet in their scene, the only entity that was more famous than The Doors was their lead singer . It was posted to the Facebook memorial page. Except that Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, made . Usually very informative, kinda sad at times, but always entertaining. Some are even shooting personal fitness videos near the rails, according to Operation Lifesaver, a rail safety organization closely tied to the railroad industry. Man was so intelligent and introspective when he talked into the camera. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. (Number/title? STOBE death video! #hobestobe LAST VIDEO BEFORE DEATH,R.I.P # I could not figure out where this post originated. There was a problem getting your location. If you've never seen a Stobe video I've included a playlist below. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In Memory Of Stobe The Hobo. - YouTube While Zarembski described the activity as foolhardy, Liz Hayes, an artist who formerly rode the rails, said that characterization ignores the reason why people pursue the activity. That guy may have been one of the last of his kind. James William "Jim" Stobie (1984-2017) - Find a Grave Memorial Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Most of the time they do not appreciate railroad safety and they get hit by trains walking down the track.". Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie - Facebook He was my brother in all but blood. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Not my photo. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Out. Hobo Stobe. This account has been disabled. Holy shit. 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." Feel free to share stories and pictures about your adventures on the road, or share advice and tips with newbie greenhorns, and curious lurkers! Holy sad day. Otherwise STFU. Stobe the Hobo - Life - Somewhere To Write What I think would have made for an interesting story is if another host could have interviewed Stobe instead. Stobe the Hobo - by Tim Menees - Inkpen Flyer - Substack 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death.. His work has been noted twice in the Best American Sports Writing book series. On Nov. 6, he posted this video as he traveled through Wyoming. 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. Sad to hear he was killed but I guess that's the risk he took. 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.. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. I've watched a few of his videos and found them interesting enough to watch. 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. RIP Hobo Stobe : r/vagabond - reddit Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. Death on the rails | | The Guardian I watched the whole thing yesterday and just loved watching the sections from Milwaukee through Montana, all my old stomping grounds. R.I.P. I became a brakeman running Lines West out of Buffalo to Cleveland for the most part and saw quite a few hobos and saw a few of them hurt pretty badly, some fatal. At five or six miles an hour, I wouldnt do it.. In addition to that, he of course was incredibly free and adventurous. What if Stobe the Hobos death was a Veteran Suicide? Stobe the hobo Stobe the hobo. I assume, rightly or wrongly, that it was something by Debussy. Aw man thats awful. He would've been 35 on this day. Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie Shoestring is another hobo that is pretty popular on the tube. The House Appropriations Committee asked the FRA to consider a new national strategy to prevent trespassing. I hope you get the time to enjoy all his videos and share them with your friends.. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.facebook.com/groups/rememberingstobethehobo/?multi_permalinks=1584169818336856¬if_id=1510357550963960¬if_t=group_activity. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I've been reading Jack Kerouac traveling stories and this guy seams cut from the same mold. I have enjoyed his videos over the past year or so. Thanks for your help! ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} Stobe the hobo - General Chat - Red Power Magazine Community By the time you get up to three or four miles an hour thats scary. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Pedestrian railroad safety in the United States - Wikipedia Start new topic; Recommended Posts. ._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} Even though strange, the guy was unique and far more talented than you give credit. In an early part of my career I had to get on and off trains that were slow moving, said Zarembski. James Stobie Obituary - Dignity Memorial .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} Press J to jump to the feed. Is Train Hopping A Felony? Read This Before You Take Action Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. But the danger also extends to those who enjoy riding the rails like Stobe, an activity that is growing in popularity.
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