They are expected to have knowledge and experience in riding trains , and are evaluated for how well they would represent the hobo community .
Hobo - king candidates are screened the days before the annual King and Queen election and coronation .
candidates are expected to have knowledge and experience in riding trains , and are evaluated for how well they would represent the hobo community .
Hobo - king candidates are screened the days before the annual King and Queen election and coronation .