Who was the homeless person who rides trains?

Life as a hobo was dangerous. In addition to the problems of being itinerant, poor, and far from home and support, plus the hostility of many train crews, they faced the railroad police, nicknamed bulls, who had a reputation of violence against trespassers.



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Some left to escape poverty or troubled families, others because it seemed a great adventure. At the height of the Great Depression, more than 250,000 teenagers were living on the road in America. Many criss-crossed the country by hopping freight trains, although it was both dangerous and illegal.

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Female hobos, also known as “hobo women,” were a common sight during the Great Depression in the United States. Many female hobos were single mothers who had lost their homes and means of support. Female hobos often traveled with their children and were known for their resourcefulness and resilience.

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The most common form of penalty for train surfers is a fine, however, in some countries, such as the United States or Canada, train surfers can be not only fined, but imprisoned too. In the United Kingdom, train surfing is prohibited under railway byelaw No.

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a top hat next to a triangle means that the people who live in the area are wealthy. A triangle with a 'hand' on each side means the owner has a gun.

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11030 is the “Hobo Zip Code,” considering if you draw a line between the ones and down the back of the 3 you get the word hobo. It is a tattoo to represent an individual who is always rambling, always traveling.

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