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Actually, the robber barons didn't steal anything from the Hoboes, unless the Hoboes owned shares in the railroads. To the extent the Robber Barons stole it was largely through the manipulation of communities and the stocks of their own companies and others. As to "Nationalization" of the railroads, this would have no effect on Hoboes, it would still be just as illegal to ride freight trains without permission if the government owned and operated them. I think the railroads and trains would be a lot less interesting if the government did own them. Picture those locomotives all painted battleship grey or some other G.I. color with just a number and cars painted similarly. Take a look at how interesting the railroads of Europe are and how many issues and problems they have with their government owned railway systems that we don't many of which have chased freight away from the rails (for one thing take a look at the size of European freight cars (wagons) they are tiny and have a heck of a time competing with trucks). Also, look at some of the other negatives. For those of you disliking the idea of one man crews, the Europeans have had one man road train crews for a long time. Is that what you want? Being a Hobo is to write your own check on the RRs account. You can only get away with it for so long... LC
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