Black Rock Station Posted on January 11, 2023 (October 3, 2024) by Wes Modes A mysterious rural train station appearing in the Black Rock Desert has become unstuck in time, haunted by ghost trains heard but not seen….
Freight Train Riding Posted on November 9, 2019 (October 3, 2024) by Wes Modes I’ve hopped freight trains for transportation and adventure since 1992 all over the West Coast and Midwest, attending annual hobo gatherings in various places….
Urban Adventuring Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 12, 2019) by Wes Modes A city skyline says different things to different people. To an urban adventurer, it is the siren on the rocks beckoning “Climb me.”…
the secret life of trains Posted on October 3, 2024 (October 10, 2024) by Wes Modes a hobbyist’s guide to hopping freight We’re on a northbound Southern Pacific freight. This is Philip and Michele’s first ride and my sixth. It still has the initial thrill. I…
Nashville, Tennessee Posted on October 3, 2024 (October 10, 2024) by Wes Modes a round-trip journey to nowhere It’s raining. It shouldn’t be raining. It isn’t supposed to be raining. Though I have to thank the skies for a clear night while I…
how to hop a freight train Posted on October 3, 2024 (October 3, 2024) by Wes Modes a brief guide to riding the rails what to worry about Safety is a big deal on the railroad. It is real easy to get good and hurt. You are…
