Battle Creek to Chicago on CN Railway

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  • @gibbmusic
    @gibbmusic 4 роки тому +129

    I wonder how many train engineers go by and say, "Oh look, it's Hobo Shoestring!"

  • @renegadebt1374
    @renegadebt1374 7 місяців тому +11

    Goodspeed Mr. Nichols, Thank you for all you gave, And all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring You are greatly missed.. ✌

  • @Colonel_Blimp
    @Colonel_Blimp 4 роки тому +171

    I’m a retired engineer and I must say you know your stuff Mr Shoestring.🇳🇿👍

    • @jamesmills4921
      @jamesmills4921 3 роки тому +3

      PLEASED TO MEET YOU CHRIS........

    • @carlosphillips8447
      @carlosphillips8447 2 роки тому

      I'm a retired carpeck and I've heard him get a few things wrong but he's generally pretty good

    • @carlosphillips8447
      @carlosphillips8447 2 роки тому

      Of course wherever you retired from may have different terminology that only railroaders understand

    • @carlosphillips8447
      @carlosphillips8447 2 роки тому

      We've definitely heard it all

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 2 роки тому +1

      Do you still have those engine ears?

  • @Americal-v6r
    @Americal-v6r 4 місяці тому +6

    I live about 20 miles West of the CN yard Mark is at in this video.He came right by my house and everytime i cross those tracks i think of hobo shoestring heading West bound to Chicago. RIP God bless you Mark,rhanks for all your gifts of life and experience's.. see you on rhe West bound!👑🙏🗽🇺🇸🫡

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 4 роки тому +120

    Your Knowledge about Railroads, Railroad Related Equipment and Cities could fill a Book.🤔🧐👍

    • @Ron4885
      @Ron4885 4 роки тому +3

      Good idea Ken. Could be very educational, interesting and entertaining.

    • @marcbyrnes293
      @marcbyrnes293 4 роки тому +9

      Actually several books!

    • @jenniferburglund8085
      @jenniferburglund8085 4 роки тому +5

      @@marcbyrnes293 he should write a book, i would love to read it

    • @richdiscoveries
      @richdiscoveries 4 роки тому +5

      I was thinking the same thing. At first I was thinking that riding around on them day in and day out you probably learn a lot about their operations, but it seems to me like he knows more than just that. Possibly like he may have even worked for a railroad at one point in time? Either way, always interesting to listen and learn more from him

    • @derekrohan9619
      @derekrohan9619 4 роки тому +1

      @@Ron4885 or UA-cam videos

  • @MIMRailPics24
    @MIMRailPics24 3 роки тому +45

    These videos are very entertaining to me. Don’t know if it’s how frightening train hopping is or just the fact of seeing the world in a way no one else really gets to see it. Keep up the good work!

    • @ZeroGravityFuneral
      @ZeroGravityFuneral 2 роки тому +5

      For me it would be seeing the backroads country and seeing just how big it is. I love it

  • @FKHTrump2024
    @FKHTrump2024 3 роки тому +34

    Watching this guy is like going on vacation, love it!

  • @RVRayRay
    @RVRayRay 4 роки тому +54

    Your knowledge of all things related to railroad operations is amazing. Stay safe out there!

  • @daveshank519
    @daveshank519 3 роки тому +31

    I'm a former railroader off the IC, from southern Illinois and I have to say I love watching your videos, you know your stuff and I wish you all the luck in the world! Stay Safe out there.

    • @jdsharp1366
      @jdsharp1366 Рік тому +1

      My dad worked for IC, started in 59 retired 43 years later, worked out of E. St. Louis area.

    • @ShawnCalay
      @ShawnCalay 8 місяців тому

      I worked at IC starting with CC in 1994....

  • @tracythorn2918
    @tracythorn2918 4 роки тому +17

    I learn a lot about trains from your videos Shoestring, thank you.

  • @bradh7472
    @bradh7472 3 роки тому +7

    Your knowledge of the rails is awesome. Thanks

  • @Redgonetogray
    @Redgonetogray 4 роки тому +9

    You are so full of train knowledge every video I learn something new.

  • @outlaw2191
    @outlaw2191 4 роки тому +120

    Mr. Shoestring, I’ve watched at least 95% of all your videos. I’ve noticed that you are treated better by many people you meet on the rails than many people are treated in their own neighborhoods. Stay well. 09/24/2020

    • @leonblittle226
      @leonblittle226 4 роки тому +22

      Men of the Iron road, paid and unpaid generally have a good understanding of life, and of death. It counts for a great deal more than average joe understands.

  • @CELERYLAWN
    @CELERYLAWN 3 роки тому +13

    Love your videos and love what you do man! I’m right by the CN/CSX train yard over here in port Huron. It’s great to see you catching out of Michigan! Not many videos of people catching out in Michigan. Wishing you many more safe travels, and good health!

  • @kjscoop7025
    @kjscoop7025 4 роки тому +23

    I have a fan by my bed to help me sleep, Shoestring has a locomotive lol!
    You always do a great job of illustrating your story Mark.

  • @raymondszybowicz7597
    @raymondszybowicz7597 8 місяців тому +3

    That man was a welth of knowledge.

  • @acamaro5648
    @acamaro5648 4 роки тому +10

    This is my second video that I've watched. I'm now a fan . I love trains and I like your videos. My father rest in peace, worked in the railroad laying out tracks back in the forty's . Many years later I remember him telling his story's to us kids. Keep the videos rolling..I enjoy them very much.

  • @aaronmohr8079
    @aaronmohr8079 4 роки тому +11

    Hello, just discovered your channel!!! I watch the Elkhart video, that was really cool seeing my old hood.Across the from the RR museum is a tavern in my younger days was our spot.One night playing pool in a snowstorm we looked out the window because a locomotive derailed on that curve and slid sideways with his lite shing right in window... what a trip..Thanks for great videos..

  • @kenfolstad1346
    @kenfolstad1346 4 роки тому +5

    Hello Shoestring, love what you do, by Gods Grace keep them coming

  • @Btown2294
    @Btown2294 4 роки тому +4

    I’m a lifelong Battle Creek resident and I know all those spots you showed in your video, so cool to see familiar spots like that! Awesome that you passed through here. I used to work just up the road from the grain elevator. Stay safe and happy travels!

  • @edwarddavis507
    @edwarddavis507 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you for teaching the world about trains Shoestring! You’re awesome and I like that you are so knowledgeable and safe! Happy New Year! Adding some “Cadillac Grainers” to my model railroad just for you!

  • @wavecreatures
    @wavecreatures 4 роки тому +6

    I learn so much from you Shoestring. Thank you.

  • @1_lens_view
    @1_lens_view 4 роки тому +7

    Great video. I always enjoy the longer narrated versions.
    It looks like the eyepiece to your binoculars was glued on to the body, and the glue is what separated at impact. You ought to be able to repair it fairly easily.
    Put the eyepiece up to the body and turn it until it is flush to determine the break pattern. This is critical in ensuring your binoculars focus properly once repaired. Once you know how to orient the eyepiece, apply a very small amount of Loctite Super Glue gel or your favorite plastics glue to the facing joint circumference on both the eyepiece and body. Gels are great because they set fast but not too fast. You’ll appreciate they extra few seconds they afford you to get things perfectly aligned. But you don’t want a glue that will set so slowly that things might come apart if you are not holding them. Hold the pieces together firmly until you are sure the glue sets. Try to avoid knocking the binoculars around as much as possible - easier said than done on a train, I'm sure - over the next several hours, and you should be good to go. That joint should be stronger than the original.
    Happy bull-er-bird watching.

  • @chrisbagley4591
    @chrisbagley4591 3 роки тому +5

    I think you're an incredible person I think you have courage and a passion for life and I've learned so much about the railroad and you're pretty darn funny thank you

  • @tman1129
    @tman1129 4 роки тому +6

    Shoestring you been through my neck of the woods! Not a surprise based on how far you've traveled this great land! God bless you out on the line!

  • @dmorgan28
    @dmorgan28 3 роки тому +2

    Shoestring you are. A wealth of information. We really enjoy watching your channel. You have all of our best wishes and prayers. Have a good one. 👍👍👍❤️

  • @dougsoule8842
    @dougsoule8842 4 роки тому +9

    I'm from Battle Creek. Don't live there anymore, but was there myself yesterday. I know exactly where you were filming from. Love your channel!

  • @LittleFellaMigo
    @LittleFellaMigo Рік тому +2

    2 years ago...... It's brilliant, and fascinating how you chose not to ride on a train with those Toxic cars. You earned my respect. !

  • @raymondszybowicz7597
    @raymondszybowicz7597 4 місяці тому +1

    My favorite Shoestring video I'm from Battle Creek.

  • @jy3328
    @jy3328 4 роки тому +18

    Did you ever have the pleasure of meeting Stobe? Sure miss seeing him. You stay safe, Brother. Watch your top notch.

  • @EricSmith-ve7qi
    @EricSmith-ve7qi 4 роки тому +12

    Another great video! I admire your knowledge shoestring!! You have taught me so much about the railroad and life on the road and i can't thank you enough!! I hope you make it to Pa one of these trips...would b a honor and priveledge to meet you!! Thanks for all you do for us!! B safe

  • @joemiller1655
    @joemiller1655 4 роки тому +11

    I can't wait for your next one. Looks like you're having a good trip.

  • @clintonandrews1538
    @clintonandrews1538 4 роки тому +21

    Hey Shoestring, from Google Maps Satellite view, you can see the outlines of a roundhouse directly across the tracks from the three grain bins. The roundhouse is gone, but the outline is still there.

  • @RandyCRR
    @RandyCRR 4 роки тому +3

    Hello Shoestring. Good to see you are rolling again. I really enjoy your videos. I saw a lot of America in my 34 years driving a truck, but I always liked the gritty trackside view that most people never get to see. I have hauled cereal out of Battle Creek. all the way to Georgia. Be safe and take care.

  • @randallgrenier3582
    @randallgrenier3582 3 роки тому +3

    You really have a lot of knowledge on trains sir. I just started watching and I'm hooked

  • @michaelharper2339
    @michaelharper2339 6 місяців тому

    This is one of the first videos i caught of shoestring's adventures! alway so fascinated with the stories and things he had to talk about and show! I think of hom Everytime I see a train roll by! RIP shoestring! hate that your gone but you are not forgotten!

  • @Davehash
    @Davehash 4 роки тому +35

    I wonder if alot of these engineers watch your videos and when they see you standing beside the tracks they're like " well we have a VIP aboard!" lol.

  • @Peter-bg5gy
    @Peter-bg5gy 4 роки тому +11

    Very good video Shoestring! Thanks man.
    Most the years of my life I was a ‘biker’, not a 1%er but I was independently pretty serious. Anywho, by n by I discovered a great legit revenue stream is t-shirts. Your cool shirt reminded me, I bet you could generate some nice little income with a personalized tee with maybe a cool color picture of an F series locomotive or like that.
    There’s a great small screen print company in Portland Maine we used to use, buy the shirts by the gross...
    I’ll buy at least one.
    Pete😎

  • @erinikeuchi6447
    @erinikeuchi6447 3 роки тому +1

    Mr. shoestring your knowledge of the railway system is amazing.

  • @vngdeujngds
    @vngdeujngds 4 роки тому +4

    Really enjoy these videos. Very inspiring and interesting and also relaxing to watch.

  • @williamallen3715
    @williamallen3715 4 роки тому +5

    Great episode shoestring. Tons of knowledge gained, thank you.

  • @jerry8126
    @jerry8126 4 роки тому +1

    You have been blessed with people who have cared for you.

  • @Trapster99
    @Trapster99 4 роки тому +5

    I had a model trainset as a kid. This video showed me what it's like to be onboard one of the freight trains, traveling as freight! Thanks for the view of the train rolling out of the yard and picking up speed. It looks like you traveled in that perch stretched out like first class!

  • @raymondszybowicz7597
    @raymondszybowicz7597 5 місяців тому +1

    Ride the rails in the sky dear Shoestring

  • @wc7568
    @wc7568 4 роки тому +63

    we need to start a page to get you that galaxy s20 man! who else is in?

    • @TheHoboShoestring
      @TheHoboShoestring  4 роки тому +25

      My dream camera... Specs are remarkable on the camera

    • @EricSmith-ve7qi
      @EricSmith-ve7qi 4 роки тому +6

      Im in!!

    • @smoochmysnoot9957
      @smoochmysnoot9957 4 роки тому +1

      I’m in !

    • @GeorgeJansen
      @GeorgeJansen 4 роки тому +4

      Count me in also. Give us a wish list hobo, when you get a chance. 📃📃📃❤️

    • @TheHoboShoestring
      @TheHoboShoestring  4 роки тому +8

      @@GeorgeJansen
      The new Samsung Galaxy S20 is my ultimate dream camera. The specs on the camera are absolutely amazing!
      100X zoom lens and 8K studio quality videoing and I just learned how to use a editing app for making much better videos.

  • @3ducksinamansuit
    @3ducksinamansuit 3 роки тому +6

    I live literally a stones throw away from that yard. You are always welcome to a hot meal, shower and cot if you happen in Battle Creek again!

  • @craigsims9564
    @craigsims9564 4 роки тому +2

    These short films are fascinating adventures to me. I grew up right beside the old L&N line and always wondered what it would be like to jump on a train. Now I get a firsthand glimpse.

  • @WilliamHenryRoll
    @WilliamHenryRoll 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks for the view of Kellogg's. A cousin of mine with the same last name was CEO there back in the 50s.

  • @revelationakagoldeneagle8045
    @revelationakagoldeneagle8045 2 роки тому +1

    Years ago my Dad went up to Battle Creek from here in Georgia...
    He was up there for training on Forklift maintenance...
    I forget which company...
    Thanks for sharing the ride...
    Stay safe Brother ✌️

  • @johnloy6249
    @johnloy6249 4 роки тому +28

    There’s always been something seductive about a train horn that’s made me wanna climb on

  • @michaelthomas0655
    @michaelthomas0655 3 роки тому +2

    Stay safe and warm out there on the rails Shoestring!! HIGHBALL!!🚦🚂🇺🇸

  • @Mr_Spliffy
    @Mr_Spliffy 4 роки тому +9

    Very cool shoestring

  • @chabette973
    @chabette973 3 роки тому +1

    Yucca plant. I have them in my yard. You can eat the flowers. Happy Railing Shoestring! March 9 2021.

  • @Globerson
    @Globerson 4 роки тому +45

    You come to the Dearborn area and I’ll pay you a visit and help you restock

    • @lowellfultz1990
      @lowellfultz1990 4 роки тому +12

      Same here buddy. You find yourself in the Cincinnati/Dayton corridor again, you ping me. My 15 year old grandson and I have been railfanning since he was a year old. Both of us love your video's! We'll be glad to help you with some resupplies.

    • @derrinredfeather
      @derrinredfeather 4 роки тому +21

      Hey brother, anytime you need a shower at the Loves or Pilot or Flying J truck stops, you call or email me, I'll give you my rewards card# or phone number, and you can shower for free. My email address is derrinredfeather@gmail.com. I can give you my phone number via email.
      I just discovered your videos. I'm a truck driver and I travel the country like you do. I never know where I'm going to go from one load to the next, but I've been doing it for 37 years. Goin' on 65 years old this spring and still goin' strong. I wish I had the freedom you do, but at least I can travel with you on the rails via your videos. The free showers are my way of sayin' thanks.

    • @Aldo-zp8wk
      @Aldo-zp8wk 4 роки тому +8

      @@derrinredfeather ..you sir are a good guy offering him your support.

  • @beaumontmichaels3575
    @beaumontmichaels3575 2 роки тому +2

    I remember when the car carriers were open!

  • @jaygesser8950
    @jaygesser8950 9 місяців тому

    Your videos are soothing to the soul. I love what you're doing shoestring

  • @myrnawashington9057
    @myrnawashington9057 2 роки тому +1

    Don't know how I missed this one. 😂😂😂😂😂Sam Elliot,John Wayne and Clint Eastwood use to come and have a drink with you, that was a good one. You know your train yards as well as train direction and what rails they'll be on. Mark your knowledge is amazing. To bad they don't have train yard tours, you would be perfect to give it.

  • @richardpowell7013
    @richardpowell7013 3 роки тому +1

    I look forward to every video he has on the way to be watched. I got laughing when you said those vines were getting wrapped around your feet. You then said "Dang it, Shit" it just struck me funny my friend. I have to say you lead an adventurous life hopping trains. Its definitely a way to see the country and you have several friends who admire what you're doing. God Bless You my friend and I personally keep you in my prayers daily for safe travels!

  • @GeorgeJansen
    @GeorgeJansen 4 роки тому +1

    Decades of knowledge being shared.... Thank you

  • @jeffsteberg8033
    @jeffsteberg8033 4 роки тому +4

    Pineapples growing the bushes of train yard , you had me laughing hard on that 1.

  • @Marrio49
    @Marrio49 4 роки тому +2

    Always enjoy the videos. You're one knowledgeable dude. Bless you and be safe. Later.

  • @xanbex8324
    @xanbex8324 2 роки тому

    May the Great Spirit always protect you and happy trails forever!

  • @idroolt6999
    @idroolt6999 4 роки тому +15

    hexamethylenediamine is used in the production of nylon and some epoxy resins apparently. the diamine is referring to an amine at either end of the molecule. :)

    • @swashington942
      @swashington942 4 роки тому +1

      I thought your id picture was an eyebrow on my screen. Lol

    • @PacificEgg
      @PacificEgg 4 роки тому +2

      Yep, just tried to swipe a hair off my phone

  • @en-nw1yg
    @en-nw1yg 4 роки тому +3

    That's my hometown, my dad and grandpa worked at the GT yard, Recognize the bridge location in the beginning. Great video. Like to see the whole route to Chicago.

  • @lukeWiz44
    @lukeWiz44 4 роки тому +10

    I learned a lot today! I’m out of Detroit, have never ridden CN, but you’ve given me done knowledge to go off of. Safe travels!

  • @philiplarson2229
    @philiplarson2229 4 роки тому +5

    I figured out exactly where this is. So cool.
    I’ve been at the livestock auction at the corner.

  • @MrVosh-nj2lc
    @MrVosh-nj2lc 4 роки тому +6

    You did pretty well dissecting and explaining that chemical mumbo-jumbo stuff contained in that tanker. Actually, hexamethylenediamine is a chemical that is used in the manufacturing of nylon plastic polymer.

    • @Peasmouldia
      @Peasmouldia 4 роки тому +1

      So not the precursor they used in Breaking Bad then?

    • @MrVosh-nj2lc
      @MrVosh-nj2lc 4 роки тому +2

      @@Peasmouldia Don't think so.

    • @Peasmouldia
      @Peasmouldia 4 роки тому +2

      @@MrVosh-nj2lc Apparently it's methylamine in BB. And they got it wrong in the show, according to the Washington post. Thanks.

    • @MrVosh-nj2lc
      @MrVosh-nj2lc 4 роки тому +2

      @@Peasmouldia Yep, methyl amine could be a precursor for the synthesis of methamphetamines (Meth).

  • @stanbrown915
    @stanbrown915 4 роки тому +3

    Absolutely fascinating

  • @33MileBees
    @33MileBees 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the yard shoutouts, I work in flint, saginaw, bay city yards. Always watching for one of your tags.

    • @TheHoboShoestring
      @TheHoboShoestring  3 роки тому +3

      Saginaw I have a tag on south end of the yard but may be washed off now.
      Lake State Railway area

  • @gibbsm
    @gibbsm 4 роки тому +11

    the current CN logo is one of those that was made on a cocktail napkin on a plane, and it took!

  • @panzer6522
    @panzer6522 4 роки тому +4

    Just found you videos cool ass hell Sir keep safe.if you ever get down to Georgia you have a worm house you can stay at God Bless 🙏

  • @Nurvington
    @Nurvington 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed this one shoestring! I rode that line once on a diverted Amtrak train 49/48 by way of the Porter Branch to Chicago. Nothing like train travel!
    Be safe!

  • @toddmartin6572
    @toddmartin6572 3 роки тому

    I’m are fascinated by your knowledge of all the intertwined cities on each rail route. I’m in flint and was surprised of your knowledge of the routes! Awesome!

  • @bock6352
    @bock6352 4 роки тому +3

    Cereal City can be a fun place. Best of luck on your travels!

  • @johngullo9420
    @johngullo9420 3 роки тому

    Congratulations on 100k subscribers!

  • @Peasmouldia
    @Peasmouldia 4 роки тому +6

    I've probably got this wrong, but that chem in the tanker might be the precursor they used to make meth in Breaking Bad.
    Loved the video fella, nice one.

  • @mikestrauss9735
    @mikestrauss9735 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a new subscriber love this channel love the content keep up the great work

  • @blueelectricfusion
    @blueelectricfusion 4 роки тому +1

    there is a also a nice siding for the amtrack service in lansing by potter park coaling tower. its usable both directions and plenty of jungle.

    • @kingdoughnut7244
      @kingdoughnut7244 4 роки тому

      Those are the same tracks. The problem is when the only time a westbound train will stop by the zoo, is when it has to wait for another train going eastbound, goes by and clears the line. There are two tracks all the way through town, but they only use one, from Ceader Street, out to Mt. Hope, most of the time. In other words, trains don't stop in Lansing enough for a hobo to get on. All the trains have to stop in Battle Creek to at least fuel up the diesel engines.

  • @buntik1687
    @buntik1687 4 роки тому +3

    It’s like am in school.
    Be safe out there! 🚂

  • @aronblock1707
    @aronblock1707 Рік тому

    Was hoping you came to Flint maybe another time. stay safe and enjoy brother string.

  • @ryondavis4462
    @ryondavis4462 2 роки тому

    Great video Shoestring, stay safe my friend!

  • @cherylmahaffey6184
    @cherylmahaffey6184 3 роки тому +1

    So much to learn about Trains and what a delightful teacher you are Sir! Were those Bayonet plants that you had to walk through? Those will get you but good! Yikes! ✌️

  • @clovis_solid_70nm
    @clovis_solid_70nm 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Shoestring 👋 good video enjoyed this one ...😇✨☕

  • @bigchaz59
    @bigchaz59 4 роки тому +12

    New subscriber from Lorain OH! Been trying to catch up on your videos and I love them! Save travels brother!

    • @TheHoboShoestring
      @TheHoboShoestring  4 роки тому +5

      Welcome aboard

    • @larselder874
      @larselder874 4 роки тому +1

      B&O roundhouse. Passenger station. Former coal loading dock and the ore dock. Nickel Plate west of Ashland Ave. was also one of our playgrounds. Parked cabooses, etc. Had wood water elevated tank for filling steam locomotive tenders.

  • @clintonandrews1538
    @clintonandrews1538 4 роки тому

    At 39:22 just passed Control Point Rose. CP Rose is a control point east of Capital Avenue on the CN main line. This crossover is used to move Amtrak trains using the westbound track at the depot to change to eastbound main line. It is located at milepost 175.0. 'The Creek' is a crew change point for Amtrak. The Pontiac MI crew gets off and the Chicago crew takes the train the rest of the way into the Big Windy. On the 'flip side', the Chicago crew (Including the famous job-board leader Danny U.) get off and the Pontiac crew take over. But these days, with the pandemic, nothing is the same.

  • @UnapologeticAhole
    @UnapologeticAhole 2 роки тому

    I'm glad you caught out. Hell of a life

  • @joelchristensen9503
    @joelchristensen9503 3 роки тому +1

    Wow wonder if you were on any of the trains I shot going through edwardsburg or south bend

  • @fantasyfootballhq7056
    @fantasyfootballhq7056 4 роки тому +1

    Nice little set up ya got there Enjoy the travels and beauty my man

  • @nonexistentialcrisis
    @nonexistentialcrisis 4 роки тому +13

    Shoestring is enjoying life out there! This virus and everything makes me wanna train hop even more.
    Mad respect to that guy who found you in the autorack, people say hobos are bad. In my honest opinion, the only true friend I would want to have is a hobo. One that doesnt care about who they are, what they are, and ones that have a very interesting experience.

    • @user-wp9mz
      @user-wp9mz 3 роки тому +2

      100%

    • @randykoch1807
      @randykoch1807 3 роки тому +2

      I enjoy watching Hobo Shoestring to why pay Rent and other Bills Hobo shoe string's life is a vacation .

    • @thecryptochaser3945
      @thecryptochaser3945 3 роки тому

      Never trust a man who doesn't care about who/what they are :(id imagine that wasn't how you meant it but yea fake people are dangerous

  • @Phantom-Signal
    @Phantom-Signal 4 роки тому +2

    The pellets are also used in bottles and extrusion. Nice CN power right there as well.

  • @perrydiddle3698
    @perrydiddle3698 4 роки тому

    Just before you mentioned it, I was racking my brain. “Hmmm, Battle Creek. Isn’t it where - yep. Kellog Cereal. I’ll have to check and see if POST cereals are in Battle Creek as well. While I’m at it, General Mills? Ha ha ha. I remember on the cereal boxes, they would have offers. I remember Chex cereal had 10 pine wood & paper kites for free if you mailed in x number of box tops. Wow! I’m getting old. Because that must have been around 50 years ago. I’m 59 now. 😂😁

  • @owenlm37
    @owenlm37 4 роки тому +5

    Long videos hell yeah. Stay safe string.

  • @aowbsx
    @aowbsx 2 роки тому +1

    Wasn’t expecting to hear a Bay City shout out!

    • @CallMe_Stubs
      @CallMe_Stubs 2 роки тому

      Same I'm from Bay City I randomly stumbled across this channel and wasn't expecting a hometown shout out 😂

  • @mechamoto6102
    @mechamoto6102 2 роки тому

    I was hoping to see you in Michigan one day. I’m north of Flint and travel the railways taking pictures. Stay safe brother.

  • @sleepyg2011
    @sleepyg2011 3 роки тому +1

    Just educational and informative.the railroad community looks after shoestring keep it going.

  • @kiethsherman13
    @kiethsherman13 4 роки тому +1

    Love these videos!!!

  • @jasona9993
    @jasona9993 4 роки тому +7

    When u get to New Carlisle, or even closer to my place in Rolling Prairie hit me up, its on your route down near south bend.

  • @anthonylittle3627
    @anthonylittle3627 4 роки тому +1

    Good afternoon from IL
    Thanks for keeping it real!

  • @benthere8051
    @benthere8051 2 роки тому

    I'm really happy you were at home.

  • @scottchilds978
    @scottchilds978 3 роки тому

    AWESOME VIDEO Shoestring, thanx