The Guide is either the train hopper’s Bible or an outdated relic, a must-have or a crutch, depending on whom you ask.” ...

Haggard, who died in 2016, spoke to Fresh Air in 1995 about his love of trains. When he became a star, he acquired his own observation car. Now that coach is part of the Virginia Scenic Railway.

Sun-Times file photo Share A man who police say was stealing property from a freight train lost his foot trying to hop a train to elude police Friday morning in Englewood, according to police.

freight train hopping hobodom of her dad’s climbing life. This film is quintessential viewing for those who long for adventure.

And it was a steam train back in those days ... GROSS: Was it hard to learn how to hop a freight? HAGGARD: No, I learned that probably - I think, probably the first time I ever jumped on that ...