Train Hopping

The Hobo, another element involved within the railway culture. Train hopping , i discovered, is still being practiced within North America. It was a widely used method of transport during the depression and has survived ever since. Some of the travel logs of these individuals, speaks about a risky and sometimes fatal practice of travel. Some pics illustrate the risk involved. The life of a hobo is interesting because it illustrates the character and behaviour of the train itself. It acts like an organism, controlled by its infrastructure, and a great force when confronted with other vehicles or elements. The act of individuals trying to coexist with this organism, speaks alot about my behaviour, and how i approached the site. It speaks more about interface, in particular the train and the pedestrian.