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Crime on the Rails: What is the FTRA?

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Debunking the FTRA Myth

This chapter examines the Freight Train Riders of America (FTRA), highlighting the contrasting perceptions of the group as both a supportive community and a dangerous criminal organization. It delves into their origins in the Northwest U.S. and Southwestern Canada, while also exploring the complexities and myths surrounding their identity.

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