Walking between cars while the train is moving.
What is it about this small chaotic thrill, and thinking for a second you may remain forever locked out of what you left behind and where you’re going? Like life.
Walking between cars while the train is moving.
What is it about this small chaotic thrill, and thinking for a second you may remain forever locked out of what you left behind and where you’re going? Like life.
Meg at the Members Lounge says
May 14, 2009 at 8:42 amIt’s even better to take the whole ride that way if possible. My sister in law once told me it was a subway highlight to ride this way from North Station to Fenway. Thrills and chills!
MariaV says
May 14, 2009 at 8:43 amUnfortunately, It’s illegal now in New York. I recently saw cops detain a man for doing so.
Philly says
May 14, 2009 at 8:52 amI’m a scary mary. Will only walk through when train is stopped, unless I have had a few then who knows.
jandondi says
May 14, 2009 at 9:07 amYou’ve nailed it once again.
That subliminal rush of terror/anticipation. Yep, happens every time.
Lovelyn says
May 14, 2009 at 10:17 amI have to admit that that’s one of my favorite things too. When I was a child and first discovered you could do that, I wanted to walk through the whole train. My mother humored me and did it. Ever sense than whenever I ride a train I have to take a little walk.
Grandma J says
May 14, 2009 at 10:25 amBossy is brave. Don’t ever use the restrooms on the train
Jacquie says
May 14, 2009 at 10:46 amGood one – I always somehow feel like I’m not supposed to be doing it, so it’s probably my own fault if I fall to my death.
Reeb says
May 14, 2009 at 11:55 amI love the rush too, on the rare opportunities I’m on trains.
“Remain forever locked out” and/or that the “press button to open door” button will refuse to work…
junebug says
May 14, 2009 at 1:39 pmI agree. I like to do this.
Ms. Cranky Pants says
May 14, 2009 at 1:45 pmToday’s deep thoughts brought to you by Pinot and pate.
foolery says
May 14, 2009 at 3:37 pmHow fortunate that they used steel for those interiors — you know, so easy to keep clean. *snort*
jen @ negative lane says
May 14, 2009 at 4:00 pmThat’s one of my favorite scary/fun things to do, too! But of course, I come from a train-ridin’ family, so it’s in my blood.
Jill says
May 14, 2009 at 8:04 pmabsolutely hate that. Even makes me cringe to look at the picture Which might explain why two years in New York and I was totally done. I need structure, order, and ultimately the suburbs. I know… BOOOOOORING.
Ellie says
May 14, 2009 at 11:08 pmLove the whoosh.
David says
May 15, 2009 at 10:44 amWhile illegal on the NYC subway, I enjoy doing it on other trains because it makes me feel like a seasoned traveler who has his “sea legs” and can do it smoothly without even holding on to anything as I pass through.
Half Assed Kitchen says
May 17, 2009 at 10:47 pmI had to ride like that from Rome to Northern Italy once. It blew. But your description is lovely and captivating and I might have to share it on the evil Facebook.