You should have stuck it out.I have rode many trains to many differant places its a fun way to travel.The easyest way to get on is to jump a slow or stoped train in a railyard.Not too long ago I rode a pusher unit on the back of a train from Reno nevada to Roseville california via donner pass it was awesome.If you reconcider just plan ahead and go when its warm.

Have fun BADBOB