RIP HobeStobe. At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. 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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. RIP Stobie! This truely sucks. Update 8:23am CT, Nov. 18: According to a Baltimore Police Department spokesperson, Stobie's death is part of an open investigation and a police report about his death is not yet available. But a National Transportation Safety Board forum on rail trespassing in 2015 found that a similar tactic would not work because they still needed to conduct further research to understand to the target audience for those education programs. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} I only lasted on the railroad for 4 years before the many layoffs caused me to look elsewhere for employment. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I'm guessing it's he who plays the piano during those little montage sequences. Stobe the HoboYouTube There are other, darker, theories surrounding Stobie's death. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}.icon._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;vertical-align:middle;padding-right:8px}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} 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 are some curious moments on video where I think an accomplished interviewer could have paused and coaxed some interesting dialog from Stobe. Even seasoned experts can make mistakes. His videos were always great and he had a great outlook on life. Who is shoestring? The reality of jumping on a train doesnt always match the easy, romantic depiction on television screens. If you watched many of his videos, you may see he didn't have a lot of love for rail fans, afraid that they would call in and report him. Man, that is horrible. This is one of those rare instances where not believing in a life after death has left me pretty sad. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. He knew an enormous amount about tramp life, but he made a mistake and that mistake was fatal. Really enjoyed his videos, always cool to listen to his thoughts. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James William Jim Stobie I found on Findagrave.com. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} Learn more about merges. Date: 11/21/17 14:54. He was my brother in all but blood. He was killed when he got caught between a bridge and an Amtrak train last week. Is there any source? Shoestring is another hobo that is pretty popular on the tube. If more people in this world could see just 2% of the places Stobe did then I'm sure we'd all be a little nicer to one another, I'm a little richer in my life for having see his videos and these views from his seat. Thanks for the link DA, and enjoyed all the comments. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. By redneckhippie, February 25, 2020 in General Chat. Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. Try again later. I could never quite make up my mind about Stobe. Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. Nice to see Barb Stout recognized her old "stomping grounds". 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. I'm kind of surprised because getting caught on a rail bridge with an approaching train doesn't sound like something he'd do.. He rode the rails in a way that was reminiscent of a desperate man searching for work at every city he could find during the Great Depression. To use this feature, use a newer browser. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} I never could figure him out, but I liked his tours of the towns he was stuck in. ad freeI can't monetise yet so don't say I'm making money thanks stay safe New video of where it all began for stobe https://youtu.be/nKZ8AlhPDpsLOOK AT THE . Stobe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. . Sorry! Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. His cinematography and film editing, his commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "People who go on the tracks without permission. I have more to watch, I'll be back. That's all I can say. This lifestyle WILL catch up to you. He was the beloved Son of Michael J Stobie (Thornton) and Mary Stobie Lechman (Wheat Ridge); Brother of Lily Ribeiro; Brother in law to Wagner Ribeiro ; Uncle to Noah and Bianca Ribeiro Longmont); Grandson of Marilyn Stobie (Ukiah, California); Nephew to Timothy Stobie (Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts) and Catherine Stobie (Fort Bragg, California); and a cherished friend to many (the World). By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. Posted on Nov 17, 2017Updated on May 22, 2021, 10:44 am CDT. Out. His mom, Mary, had quite a life herself and most recently writes syndicated newspaper columns. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Feel free to share stories and pictures about your adventures on the road, or share advice and tips with newbie greenhorns, and curious lurkers! The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Please read "The Rules" and strictly follow them. Stobe had incredible amounts of knowledge about the in's and outs of trains and train yards and procedures. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after apparent accident. ._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} He's been train-hopping off and on for about 11 years, and he frames his. James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. Some are even shooting personal fitness videos near the rails, according to Operation Lifesaver, a rail safety organization closely tied to the railroad industry. So far that doesnt seem to have happened. Till then you will be missed. According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual gigantic backpack when an Amtrak train approached rather quickly leaving Jim no other option then to try to get as far from the outside track as possible, quickly. cemeteries found in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. But the danger also extends to those who enjoy riding the rails like Stobe, an activity that is growing in popularity. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers 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. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. RIP Stobe. Also getting on or off trains moving at high speeds and alcohol.. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Rest In Peace Stobe, on the most interesting people to listen to. I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. He walked an odd path that seemed to serve as a warning against living too recklessly, but perhaps there was a secondary lesson about the mind numbing pitfalls of conformist maturity.