James Stobie - (Stobe The Hobo) It was almost one year ago when I first found Stobe the hobo videos on youtube. He knew an enormous amount about tramp life, but he made a mistake and that mistake was fatal. 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. All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. Hobo Stobe. She said that those who dont have much money use it to travel while maintaining a sense of autonomy. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. The beauty and boredom of Stobo the Hobo's train-hopping videos As another redditor wrote, Trainhopping is a decidedly DANGEROUS undertaking. Author: bbethmann. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Failed to delete memorial. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He recalled another train hopper, known as James "Stobe the Hobo" Hobie, who was struck and killed by a train. 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. Verify and try again. .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)} Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. 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. I'm kind of surprised because getting caught on a rail bridge with an approaching train doesn't sound like something he'd do.. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. ._3oeM4kc-2-4z-A0RTQLg0I{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between} Stobe the Hobo Attempts Holiday Cheer | Christian Forums https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdvolvkzJQM. Also getting on or off trains moving at high speeds and alcohol.. I just started watching his videos last night and find . GREAT NEWS! Death on the rails | | The Guardian Stobe didnt commit suicide he just got complacent riding. He would've been 35 on this day. PNW Accountability 1.33K subscribers 246K views 4 years ago Full movie. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In the video below, for example, he gave viewers the layout of the train yard, his thoughts on the best place to hop a train departing from New Orleans, what provisions he needed to take with him (beer, cheap wine, and fried chicken), and why the train was moving so slowly for so long. But we continue to develop new programs that will hopefully address it.. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The police identified his remains from fingerprints from the Coast Guard records Friday, and notified his parents. WHAT?! The Woman King is the latest movie to get the Netflix bump, Queer Jewish horror-comedy Attachment is a witty new take on supernatural possession, The Last of Us fans think an important season 2 character had a secret cameo in episode 6, Netflixs Oscar favorite All Quiet on the Western Front is a pale imitation of the 1930 original, *First Published: Nov 17, 2017, 4:51 pm CST, Photo via Remembering Stobe The Hobo/Facebook. Try again later. We grew up together and all of us who knew him are still reeling over his loss. Great scenery and he did have a level of knowledge on the operation of the railroads that kept my interest. So far that doesnt seem to have happened. Had a real objective perspective on society. Each one runs about 22 minutes--as if he were producing a regular TV series. I can't stop watching his videos, not gonna lie when I first started watching his videos I thought he was kinda brain dead and retarded. 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. /*# 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} Whatever the reason, experts say the decade-high mark in deaths is alarming and something must be done to combat the problem. The House Appropriations Committee asked the FRA to consider a new national strategy to prevent trespassing. The reality of jumping on a train doesnt always match the easy, romantic depiction on television screens. Nice to see Barb Stout recognized her old "stomping grounds". Just in the comments here I've seen speculation of multiple different causes of this guy's not being with us any longer. I am not that much of a railfan and certainly not a train hopper to know if there is an adversarial relationship or not. I have to wonder if alcohol was a factor. redneckhippie. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. Cause death for stobie hobo we was multi trama due to accident I talked to the corner 410 in baltimore rip Stobe the camera man 2 Curtismccorkel 5 yr. ago I told him about the drop pack wait it out why rush 2 Colorado_love 5 yr. ago If you were there then you should notify the authorities in Baltimore. Learn more about managing a memorial . When talking about the risks associated with train-hopping, James Stobie comes to mind. By the time you get up to three or four miles an hour thats scary. 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. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} Was a legit cool traveler. I'll see you one day, Stobie Wan Kenobie. "We do know anecdotally that continues to be a big, growing trend," said Libby Snipe, the spokeswoman for Operation Lifesaver. Let others know about your loved one's death. Stobe was a very experienced and skillful trainhopper. SSoIH.com - Stobe the Hobo Try not to cry, cry a lot: see the last known photos of Jim Morrison I found Stobe to be an interesting mix of inquisitive philosopher, starving artist, and carefree adventurer. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. It sounded like he was about to cut back quite a bit on his train travel in the months before he died. I watched all of Stobie's videos that I could find! I watched his videos and found them to be interesting. I have always had a wanderlust and was fascinated by that guy (RIP). What remains today is more of a "digital nomad" who caters to an audience of vicarious viewers in the hope they'll drop a few micro-transactions in a virtual cup. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Stobe the Hobo RIP Author: bbethmann While poking around Youtube this morning there were several recaps of the death of Jim Stobe, November 8th, considered by many other illicit train riders as somewhat iconic. Who is shoestring? 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. He rode the rails and died on them,he will be missed. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. But now with a few years separating her from her last ride, Hayes noted that while freight hopping is increasingly prevalent, a giant hunk of steel moving at high speeds is clearly very dangerous. Was hoping to meet up with him at some point. I've been reading Jack Kerouac traveling stories and this guy seams cut from the same mold. Holy shit. Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. He broke things down and made everything sound so simple for the common YouTube watcher, Stobe knew so much about rail lines and I was absolutely blown away by how he was able to read the trains by identifying the company logos on the side and using a process of elimination on where they might be going. 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