Wherever you're at man, hope there's rides and rails And beer aplenty. - YouTube 0:00 / 1:43:42 Attack of the stobe hobo. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} Verify and try again. See you at Big Rock Candy Mountain, Stobe. RIP Stobe. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? Stobe the Hobo's videos alternated between vaguely encouraging and actively disparaging the lost art of freight hopping. RIP. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after apparent accident. I hitchhiked around the country many times in the early 70's after I got out of the Army and only stopped when I got the call from Conrail. Although mentioned a couple times here and there in passing, I don't think there has ever been a thread about James Stobie. Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James William Jim Stobie I found on Findagrave.com. Start new topic; Recommended Posts. I watched all of Stobie's videos that I could find! They were, however, compelling. Josh Katzowitz is a staff writer at the Daily Dot specializing in YouTube and boxing. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Try again. God bless you stobe, you can ride for free forever now. One of the towns that he filmed, but made no comments on, I'm pretty sure was my hometown, Bismarck ND. ._1EPynDYoibfs7nDggdH7Gq{margin-bottom:8px;position:relative}._1EPynDYoibfs7nDggdH7Gq._3-0c12FCnHoLz34dQVveax{max-height:63px;overflow:hidden}._1zPvgKHteTOub9dKkvrOl4{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;font-weight:400;word-wrap:break-word}._1dp4_svQVkkuV143AIEKsf{-ms-flex-align:baseline;align-items:baseline;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);bottom:-2px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap;padding-left:2px;position:absolute;right:-8px}._5VBcBVybCfosCzMJlXzC3{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:21px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText)}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI{position:relative;background-color:0;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);border:0;padding:0 8px}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:9999px;background:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);opacity:0}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:hover:before{opacity:.08}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:focus{outline:none}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:focus:before{opacity:.16}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI._2Z_0gYdq8Wr3FulRLZXC3e:before,._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:active:before{opacity:.24}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:disabled,._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI[data-disabled],._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI[disabled]{cursor:not-allowed;filter:grayscale(1);background:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaTextAlpha50);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaTextAlpha50)}._2ZTVnRPqdyKo1dA7Q7i4EL{transition:all .1s linear 0s}.k51Bu_pyEfHQF6AAhaKfS{transition:none}._2qi_L6gKnhyJ0ZxPmwbDFK{transition:all .1s linear 0s;display:block;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);border-radius:4px;padding:8px;margin-bottom:12px;margin-top:8px;border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-canvas);cursor:pointer}._2qi_L6gKnhyJ0ZxPmwbDFK:focus{outline:none}._2qi_L6gKnhyJ0ZxPmwbDFK:hover{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}._2qi_L6gKnhyJ0ZxPmwbDFK._3GG6tRGPPJiejLqt2AZfh4{transition:none;border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}.IzSmZckfdQu5YP9qCsdWO{cursor:pointer;transition:all .1s linear 0s}.IzSmZckfdQu5YP9qCsdWO ._1EPynDYoibfs7nDggdH7Gq{border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:4px;transition:all .1s linear 0s}.IzSmZckfdQu5YP9qCsdWO:hover ._1EPynDYoibfs7nDggdH7Gq{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-button);padding:4px}._1YvJWALkJ8iKZxUU53TeNO{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 ._3jyKpErOrdUDMh0RFq5V6f{-ms-flex:100%;flex:100%}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 .dqhlvajEe-qyxij0jNsi0{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 ._12nHw-MGuz_r1dQx5YPM2v,._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 .dqhlvajEe-qyxij0jNsi0{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;line-height:16px;cursor:pointer;-ms-flex-item-align:end;align-self:flex-end;-webkit-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 ._12nHw-MGuz_r1dQx5YPM2v{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);margin-right:8px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-errorText)}._3zTJ9t4vNwm1NrIaZ35NS6{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;font-weight:400;word-wrap:break-word;width:100%;padding:0;border:none;background-color:transparent;resize:none;outline:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--newRedditTheme-bodyText)}._2JIiUcAdp9rIhjEbIjcuQ-{resize:none;cursor:auto}._2I2LpaEhGCzQ9inJMwliNO,._42Nh7O6pFcqnA6OZd3bOK{display:inline-block;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:middle}._42Nh7O6pFcqnA6OZd3bOK{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);height:16px;width:16px;margin-bottom:2px} 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. Thanks for the link DA, and enjoyed all the comments. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. But the danger also extends to those who enjoy riding the rails like Stobe, an activity that is growing in popularity. 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Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Channel The channel was created on February 15, 2012, and the first video was uploaded on February 17, 2012. Press J to jump to the feed. Please reset your password. Usually very informative, kinda sad at times, but always entertaining. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. It was only a matter of time for him. Stobe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. She did make it out to California, eventually returning back to the East Coast to get a law degree, and even more eventually, after achieving a number of "firsts" as a black woman, left the academy to go to seminary and become the first ordained black female Episcopal priest. When I was in college, long ago, one of my professors had hopped the rails cross country to get to California during the Depression for a job in the fields. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Still fascinated about it though and Stobie finally fufilled my fantasy for me. Rip to a real one. Please enjoy. Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie At five or six miles an hour, I wouldnt do it.. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. Not my photo. Lis suosikkeihin Ilmianna. 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. This account has been disabled. James William Stobie gained considerable notoriety during his all too short life of thirty-three years as a filmmaker who self-produced documentary styled videos portraying life as a rail riding traveler-- AKA 'Stobe the Hobo." His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Till then you will be missed. Yes, I've watched a lot of Stobe's videos over the past year. We miss him but, at least for me, seeing the impact he had for the greater good helps ease the hurt a little. Hobo Stobe in my movie was an alcoholic. I love that dude. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Except that Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, made . . Do you remember which video it was? The FRA data concluded that train deaths have grown steadily in the past 10 years, peaking in 2017. So far that doesnt seem to have happened. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I still had that wanderlust, but never even considered hopping a train after my experiences. But we continue to develop new programs that will hopefully address it.. If you've never seen a Stobe video I've included a playlist below. Hope that westbound is as beautiful as our earthly lines. We need more people like him in this world. You are using an out of date browser. "Just last year Subaru released an ad that had a couple riding in a box car, and we actually wrote them to let them know that idolizing train hopping is very detrimental and they did end up adding a disclaimer and removing the ad," Snipe said. His videos were always great and he had a great outlook on life. I was just about to start taking that shoe off so I could get off the track when it finally came free and I got away. I think the traditional hobo stereotype is a dead concept, at least insomuch as it referred to transient laborers passing between odd jobs and seasonal employment. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. That time he Picked up a rock started licking the moisture off it for water, banging the rocks against tanker cars to see if they are empty or not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdvolvkzJQM. RIP stobe. I assume, rightly or wrongly, that it was something by Debussy. Even seasoned experts can make mistakes. @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 hope you get the time to enjoy all his videos and share them with your friends.. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? WHAT?! Is being a hobo illegal? What I think would have made for an interesting story is if another host could have interviewed Stobe instead. (Number/title? Stobe the HoboYouTube There are other, darker, theories surrounding Stobie's death. Some are even shooting personal fitness videos near the rails, according to Operation Lifesaver, a rail safety organization closely tied to the railroad industry. He was 33. Hobie, 33, who became a YouTube star, died in 2017 near Baltimore, Maryland. "Trespassers are people who are on the tracks illegally," said Dr. Allan Zarembski, director of the University of Delaware's Railroad Engineering and Safety Program. GREAT NEWS! .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} English 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. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. That's all I can say. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I watched his videos and found them to be interesting. Mostly, Stobie wanted to be seen and heard. Stobie was known for sharing his travel stories and love for hopping freight trains in videos posted online. To escape the brutally cold night, William Pettit Jr, a 39-year-old hobo, crawled into his sleeping-bag and pulled his High Times baseball cap over his wind-burned forehead. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? The Baltimore Police Department did not respond to a Daily Dot request for comment. JavaScript is disabled. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. For me the primary curiosity was Stobe's own life and how he ended up where he did. 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. None are pretty, no death in the history of humanity is dignified. "We do know anecdotally that continues to be a big, growing trend," said Libby Snipe, the spokeswoman for Operation Lifesaver. To use this feature, use a newer browser. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I just started watching his videos last night and find . ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} Failed to remove flower. Hobo Stobe. The reality of jumping on a train doesnt always match the easy, romantic depiction on television screens. I found Stobe to be an interesting mix of inquisitive philosopher, starving artist, and carefree adventurer. 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. It means he rides around from place to place, stowing away on board trains. A system error has occurred. He knew an enormous amount about tramp life, but he made a mistake and that mistake was fatal. PNW Accountability 1.33K subscribers 246K views 4 years ago Full movie. 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. He died doing what he loved, bringing the world his art of train filmmaking, wrote a Facebook user named Jeffrey James Horvison on the memorial page. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. I've been reading Jack Kerouac traveling stories and this guy seams cut from the same mold. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again later. Stobe was an artist. I only discovered him because of the announcement of his death. I've had dear friends fall victim to each of those situations. ._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)} There are some curious moments on video where I think an accomplished interviewer could have paused and coaxed some interesting dialog from Stobe. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He has a modest social media following and regularly uploads videos to his YouTube channel as well as his Facebook. Freight trains wait on railroad tracks with the city skyline in the distance on May 15, 2015 in New Orleans. On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, Stobe the Hobo, was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. Goes to show you how dangerous life on the rails can be. His YouTube following wasnt hugenearly 11,000 subscribersand you wouldnt necessarily think watching a guy ride slowly through the swamps of Louisiana or the windy plains of Wyoming would be captivating. 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A report from the Congressional Research Service filed last month noted that Hollywood often depicts rail trespassing as an acceptable or even attractive activity. It added that the media could be enlisted to warn of its dangers.. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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. Interesting guy. His videos were admittedly interesting to watch at times, due to their wreckless nature. At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. Bummer, he'll be missed. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Finally, he fell. Great scenery and he did have a level of knowledge on the operation of the railroads that kept my interest. I could not figure out where this post originated. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Feel free to share stories and pictures about your adventures on the road, or share advice and tips with newbie greenhorns, and curious lurkers! Better known as Stobe the Hobo by his famous YouTube identity, James Stobie was dragged and crushed to death when a hopping attempt went wrong. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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). ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} Most of the 888 people who died due to railroad-related incidents were considered trespassers, the Federal Rail Administration found. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. OBITUARY James William STOBIE October 23, 1984 - November 8, 2017 James William Stobie gained considerable notoriety during his all too short life of thirty-three years as a filmmaker who self-produced documentary styled videos portraying life as a rail riding traveler-- AKA 'Stobe the Hobo." To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. It was posted to the Facebook memorial page. Was hoping to meet up with him at some point. 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. I have enjoyed his videos over the past year or so. ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. 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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He may be gone but in his time he managed to see more of America and it's hidden gems then 90% of the people today, he got to see true absolute beauty from the best view.