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Video footage filmed by Harmonica Mike while traveling through Iowa and Nebraska, watching freight trains and participating in a historic steam train ride for tourists, in both states.

Video footage filmed by Harmonica Mike while traveling through Iowa and Nebraska, attending various festivals and parades, in both states.

A documentary about hobo history and hobo life. Interviews with hoboes, including Jet Set John, Adman, Connecticut Shorty, Jungle Jack, Pullman Kid, and Trainman.

An episode from the TV show “A&E Investigative Reports” that explores incidents of homicide while riding the rails. Information on the Freight Train Riders of America (F.T.R.A). Interesting information on the relationship between law enforcement and…

Video footage from the 2011 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Donated by Minneapolis Jewel. Part 3 of 3. Footage from the parade and the coronation ceremony during Hobo Days. Footage of the election process. Footage of dubbing at the jungle.

Video footage from the 2011 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Donated by Minneapolis Jewel. Part 2 of 3. Footage of jungle entertainment.

Video footage from the 2011 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Donated by Minneapolis Jewel. Part 1 of 3. Adman and others spread the ashes of those who recently caught the westbound. Footage of jungle entertainment and footage from the…

Video footage from the 2008 Hobo King and Queen Party at the home of Minneapolis Jewel and Tuck in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis Jewel shares memories from the hobo community, honors those who recently caught the westbound and celebrates the…

Video footage from the Hobo Jungle entertainment at the 1998 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

Video footage from the Hobo King and Queen election and coronation at the 1998 National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. "New York Slim" and "Cinders" elected as Hobo King and Queen. Footage of the election process.