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Discussion of Connecticut Shorty and New York Maggie's travels, memories of their father Connecticut Slim, their first experiences freight hopping, their work with the Hobo Museum, being elected hobo queen, and other involvement with preserving hobo…

Collinwood Kid recalls his first experiences hopping freight trains in Ohio when we was 18 years old. Flatcar Frank shares his thoughts on the Hobo Convention. He also shares information about the layout of the Britt jungle and the history behind the…

Tape 6 - Side B.mp3; cassette tapes digitized by ProVideo Cedar Rapids, 10/23

In this phone interview, Bruce shares his experiences rail riding throughout the late 1900s. He shares stories about his time riding trains across the south, beginning with some of his first rides in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. He also shares…

In this phone interview, Bruce shares his experiences rail riding throughout the late 1900s. He shares stories about his time riding trains across the south, beginning with some of his first rides in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. He also shares…

Brian's story was published in One More Train to Ride as "B", pages 82-87.Tape 6 - Side A.mp3; cassette tapes digitized by ProVideo Cedar Rapids, 10/23

Featuring newly elected hobo king, Bazzman, seasoned rider K-bar, and traveler Sloth. Discussion of Bazzman's life on the road, his work organizing the young riders, including keeping count of the last remaining hoboes who are freight hopping.…

List of 103 questions given to candidates for hobo king. Used to determine authenticity of hoboing.

An episode of “Incredible Vacation Videos,” featuring highlights from the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.

A memorial video created in honor of the late great two-time Hobo King Tuck.