As a Hobo, I Thank you Mark for everything you did for our community.. you bridged the gap between Hobos and railfans, and common folk who didn't like or understand us..sense you started making videos, I noticed railfans/workers/common folk have became a lot more understanding to us(hobos) as they used to be mostly hostal and sometimes violent to us because they didn't understand what we are..and it saddens me you are gone. I see your tags everywhere I go, their is one of them here, its faded so gonna trace it with paint in respect for you Shoestring. Rest In Power, I'll see you in the Big Rock Candy Mountain. -Hobo Obie
I didn't understand the whole riding railroad rails ,but by watching your videos, I see it's where you were happiest and no worries in the world, not even on cold nights. God rest your soul, Old Timer .
The brains amount of planning preparing then back breaking work that went into building our rail system esp in mountainous regions blows my mind. The tunnels are beautiful inside and few ever see them. A lot of respect for the people that did all this over a hundred years ago.
I lived in Appalachia for a few years. I hated it because I thought there was nothing to do and the people were small minded. Now I look back and see that I was the problem and I took for granted what a beautiful area in which I lived.
Good to see your back home, safe and sound. Your closing words as you waved to the Engineer and said...Thank You Sir ! is Epic. It shows who you really are and the respect you have for those who make it all happen. Your quite the guy and a Wealth of Knowledge to the younger generation who want to ride. Rest up and Enjoy your time at home. Who knows? May cross paths in the North East... Thank You & God Bless
Your content shows a life that most us would dream of but nobody would live, including me. Love to follow you and you living your best life! Keep on keeping on shoestring!
You ever poop in the woods when it’s below freezing? Not showered in months? Been covered in insect bites? Trust me I’ve experienced it and it’s not fun or glamorous. People look at you like you’re garbage. You stink, you feel awful.
@@rolandthethompsongunner64right? If this dude walked up to this kid on the street I bet he wouldn’t put the 2 together and he’d be like “nah I don’t have cash sorry man”
You are doing something amazing that does not cost much. You travel the countryside and see a lot. What an adventure. You are no dummy. You have life figured out and are living it the way that you want. That is worth more than Gold. God bless you Mark..
You are Awesome. Just keep doing your thing and enjoy and keep on spreading joy to those like me who love watching you. YOU Rock! Love ❤️ From Canada 🇨🇦
What a beautiful landscape. Bet there are places out there that noone has stepped foot on. Thanks for sharing the journey with us. Good to see ya out again. Prayers brother... God bless
Always wanted to do that we've got tons of places to get on one here in Kentucky but to be honest I've just been to scared. I've done alot of Dangerous stuff flat out crazy 1's I don't wanna admit too but going somewhere having no idea about without be prepared scared me. Thanks for letting me ride along BossMan! 🫂 Always keep the wind to your back & the sun upon your face And let the wings of destiny carry you to the stars!! Safe travels brother. 🛐💗🙏💞🫂
Yes the trains go slow through LaGrange i always thought it could be quite easy to jump on the low empty wagons & go for a ride, people from there say they have done it even as kids must be so exciting & dangerous too.
Beautiful stretch of river right there. Perfect weather. That was an awesome shot of the pusher coming around the bend of the river. Thanks for sharing. Take care!
Longer videos yes please! Thanks for sharing your journey. Doesn’t matter if it’s on a train, in the woods at your camp, you always find a way to keep us entertained. Thank you
Watching listening to the music of the train rails is like therapy for many like myself shoestring. Your a true road warrior have a most wonderful day !!!
Always made me wonder what a rider would do if a train stopped in the wilderness (say for example it broke down) and the engineers left the train abandoned and hopped on a utility truck that was sent for them. Especially some of those trains going through Canadian wilderness
Happened to my buddy not too long ago, he waited 4 or 5 days in the middle of nowhere montana before walking like a couple miles in the woods to a nearby highway to hitch out lol
Love the scenery. All that green will be gone sone . And the cold will be here I love spring and summer when everything comes alive. Thank you for sharing Mark.
Wow, IV never hopped trains, always wanted to try at least once. Nope, can't now, body's too broken n that vibration n noise would rattle all my hardware in my neck n back right out!!? 😂 I'll live vicariously thru u my friend! Thanks for the life clips! Love em!
While mark was riding the rails, he had no worries. Nobody to mess with him, other than the bulls. Thank you so Much for the videos you put out.They will remind us of you.Forever. Very calming to watch.
I love watching Hobo Shoestring's videos. He takes us on epic train ride adventures most of us will never be able to see! Thank you Shoestring, and I look forward to your next train ride videos!
I rail fan often with a baofeng radio. 2 nights ago, a car dukes of hazard right on top of the tracks near our camp spot. It was the 1st time I ever talked on a train channel but CSX greatly appreciated the warning. The cars people were extremely drunk but seemed physically ok. We all got up and moved camped before the cops came because we didn't want to go to court as witnesses. We just moved down a 1/4 mile to the middle of the yard & bulls didn't even mind our nights stay.
Thank you so much for showing - I bet 99% will never see those tunnels in person which are building marvels along the mountain tops! Just the engineers and guys like Shoestring see this marvelous landscape in the sky! Sort of like the Skyline Drive for trains!
Wouldn't it be great driving those things. I always wanted to be a train driver since I was very little, that and a writer. PS the only time I've spent an hour in a railway tunnel was back in the 1970s my mum and dad and my brother and I went hiking along an abandoned railway. We walked through two ancient tunnels and that's the only time I've seen the light at the end of the tunnel, literally
If you get a copy of Microsoft train simulator, you might change your mind. Driving a train has been described as hours of total boredom punctuated by seconds of pure terror
@@ArtStoneUS Shoe string is hanging onto the underside of some carriage. It looks waay more uncomfortable than driving. Ill also add and old workmates dad drove trains in the UK. If you run someone over you get a year off on stress leave and this guys old man only worked 2months in 3years.
39:27 for those that don't know what Shoestring means when he said " I hope they didn't have a hot box go off "....he explained in another video Railroad Companies have infrared sensors that detect high temperatures caused by bearings, axles, brakes, and I'm guessing fires too along the tracks. These devices are called Hot Box Detectors ( HBI's). When they are triggered (I'm guessing again) they have to shut the train down and visually inspect the cars for fire plus allow enough time to cool down.
That was a great ride Hobo. Wild being in the tunnel. If i wasn't way down in South Florida id try to take a trip with you. Seems tricky here with the security and popo.
Stunning view from that train shoestring until the tunnel anyway! I think its anazing what you do & film for us to enjoy so thank you❤ stay safe, (my first ever comment, just suscribed.) Love ftom the UK.
Great videos and very glad you recovered from the medical stuff. Your videos got me through a tough year. All the stuff going on around the world and all it gets depressing. One of your older videos you mentioned hearing a shuffling walk of some unknown person at night sometimes? Can you remember what states you were in hearing that? And, if you were to hear it again, would you go looking for whoever or whatever it is?
You are such a happy guy! One of the happiest people on UA-cam. All the forests in the Old South are haunted. Strange noises and sights happen all the time.
You have done a pretty big loop this summer are headed home for a break now to regroup? It’s amazing the amount ground you have covered this summer thank you for taking us along with you 👍
In N. Carolina, you may have been hearing Moonshiners doing their thing! Question, why when going through a tunnel do you always call Kitty, kitty, Kitty? Also, have you ever fished any of those mountain streams along the way?
You can learn something new everyday, and your videos prove that to be true!! Love your mild- mannered way of pointing out facts some of us have no idea about...thanks Shoestring.
Anyone else want to take a nap while listening to the train noises? Love your videos. So cool riding the rails but I also like your camp and town videos. I dont know how you can sleep in the woods not knowing what critters might come along though. Are these just freight lines? Because I know on passenger trains, some of the longer tunnels have a exhaust vent in them to suck outcthe train exhaust. Be safe, and happy rails❤
My first 30 years we lived in Fremont Calif. Our house had tracks 30 ft. behind our hoouse with huge gravel pits running along the other side of the tracks . It was a main line to San Francisco and to continue north. Jump to now. Live up in the Sierras. No regular trains here. First evening i listened to you i fell asleep listeni ng to your train going down the tracks. Next night same thing. It took me back to when i was a kid listening to trains passing my house! I use you to go to sleep now on restless nights. Im 68 y.o. . I was wondering if you've passed .my old house riding the rails. Ran N S of San Fracisco bay . Fremont, u.c. , Hayward san Leandro and wonderful ol Oakland ! We bet you have! Lol! Thanks Shoestring !
I found them very interesting more n more I watched ! I found his UA-cam channel and look forward to seeing your updates Mark! God Bless & Thank You for showing this lifestyle, very intriguing !
Around the 51 minute mark is the upper gorge on the famous Nolichucky River chock full of Canebrake rattlesnakes, Coperheads, and when the water is high world class whitewater rafting. The Nolichuckey has class V rapids and is a very, very dangerous river. The Cherokee Indians called it the river of death, and many people have lost their lives on the river.
@lornperkins4270 It can be and is a very fun time if you take a trip with one of the whitewater outfitters that's available. The fun level really depends on how much water flow is in the river.
When you stopped in the tunnel I just got to thinking... I hear the train a coming, it's rolling round the bend.... And I ain't seen the sunshine in I don't know when! Good luck Mark. PS Just thought of another one... Stuck in the middle with you! Man you make me smile.
Beautiful Scenery! There is a great online article about building/digging that Swannanoa Tunnel in 1879. UA-cam doesn't allow copying links or I would've inserted it. We enjoyed the trip as always 👍🇺🇸 🙂
Hey there Shoestring, happy to see your out there again on and always personal journey into what you love doing. I'll be 57 this month an yes I'm still little young but less fortunate to having not being able to work anymore due to a seizure that almost killed me if not been landlord coming to collecten.collected.. I was out almost 12 hrs but that being said, I used to do what you do back in my early years. I would hop a train in Middletown ohio..thats butler county. But I would ride untill I make to place I love to go escape away from all the hesh & mesh..lol but them woods reminded me of my papaw. He used to tell me stories and stuff when he was raised up down wolf county Kentucky. Now I have lot more time and since not able work nomore I was thinking of starten back. I worked there in Middletown steel mill there used to be ARMCO. Then sold out to AK. Worked in all departments there doing what they didn't want to do.. but was working at blast furnace and the day I took paid day off I would've surely been squashed.. but now draw ssdi and pfft.. what I get a month I made in overtime in week.. but now I'm restless, got all my camping gear and backpack all the things needed thanks to buying them and build up 9ver the months.. I like to get out there..travel bit. I m9ved to Dayton with my oldest son..I told him sit watch this and we did I told him reminds me of papaw. I learned a lot from him..let's just say outta all us kids I have the draw when I talk, and only one knows how to cook like he did and make cathead buiskets..I know ya know what them are..lol hopefully one day we could meet and greet. Anyways I know I gotta g8ft a gab but.. love watching your channel. Be safe out there. Keep up great contents you give all of us.
I guess you don't do continuous trip videos - I wanted to know how you got out of the Surrey train yard! :) OK just checked back - you walked! But how to Fargo and Chicago??? :)
As a Hobo, I Thank you Mark for everything you did for our community.. you bridged the gap between Hobos and railfans, and common folk who didn't like or understand us..sense you started making videos, I noticed railfans/workers/common folk have became a lot more understanding to us(hobos) as they used to be mostly hostal and sometimes violent to us because they didn't understand what we are..and it saddens me you are gone. I see your tags everywhere I go, their is one of them here, its faded so gonna trace it with paint in respect for you Shoestring. Rest In Power, I'll see you in the Big Rock Candy Mountain. -Hobo Obie
His name is String and don't forget it ya herd me
@Lazy-kv4kb no
I didn't understand the whole riding railroad rails ,but by watching your videos, I see it's where you were happiest and no worries in the world, not even on cold nights. God rest your soul, Old Timer .
The brains amount of planning preparing then back breaking work that went into building our rail system esp in mountainous regions blows my mind. The tunnels are beautiful inside and few ever see them. A lot of respect for the people that did all this over a hundred years ago.
Which does not include the people they intentionally killed. Like the attempted tunnel in WV. Many men died breathing in silica.
Lotta slaves too.
Always someone in there had to bring it up
Well said 👍
Well Said forgotten?? people immigrants from Ireland worked hard on them too
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank you for all you have given, And all you gave.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You will be greatly missed.. ✌
Awesome video Shoestring! You always capture the real experience riding! Thanks for bringing us along on yourJourney's! Stay safe and happy rails!👍
I lived in Appalachia for a few years. I hated it because I thought there was nothing to do and the people were small minded. Now I look back and see that I was the problem and I took for granted what a beautiful area in which I lived.
The area one lives in can be beautiful and full of idiots too.
Mark you have done more to make people aware of trains and bring them into the rail fan fold than anyone I can think of! Great video!
Indeed. I found them only marginally interesting until I found his UA-cam channel.
If I were biden Id give that veteran a lil rail ambassador id. chief inspector of ways.
I am loving the ride on the outside of the train. The hills, tunnels, gravel, fallen trees, just love all of it
Good to see your back home, safe and sound. Your closing words as you waved to the Engineer and said...Thank You Sir ! is Epic. It shows who you really are and the respect you have for those who make it all happen. Your quite the guy and a Wealth of Knowledge to the younger generation who want to ride. Rest up and Enjoy your time at home. Who knows? May cross paths in the North East... Thank You & God Bless
Nobody was in the back but I get what u mean
Your content shows a life that most us would dream of but nobody would live, including me. Love to follow you and you living your best life! Keep on keeping on shoestring!
You ever poop in the woods when it’s below freezing? Not showered in months? Been covered in insect bites? Trust me I’ve experienced it and it’s not fun or glamorous. People look at you like you’re garbage. You stink, you feel awful.
@@rolandthethompsongunner64right? If this dude walked up to this kid on the street I bet he wouldn’t put the 2 together and he’d be like “nah I don’t have cash sorry man”
You are doing something amazing that does not cost much. You travel the countryside and see a lot. What an adventure. You are no dummy. You have life figured out and are living it the way that you want. That is worth more than Gold. God bless you Mark..
You are Awesome. Just keep doing your thing and enjoy and keep on spreading joy to those like me who love watching you. YOU Rock! Love ❤️ From Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks for the ride Shoe!! Man I don't like those tunnels. Be safe ❤
What a beautiful landscape. Bet there are places out there that noone has stepped foot on. Thanks for sharing the journey with us. Good to see ya out again. Prayers brother... God bless
Oh you bet! Trains sometimes go far away from any roads and towns.
Doubtful. As there are no old growth forests around there. It’s all been logged and stepped on in tha past 300 years+!
It's pretty but Kudzu vines are one of, if not the most invasive plant in the US. Extremely destructive things
Always wanted to do that we've got tons of places to get on one here in Kentucky but to be honest I've just been to scared.
I've done alot of Dangerous stuff flat out crazy 1's I don't wanna admit too but going somewhere having no idea about without be prepared scared me.
Thanks for letting me ride along BossMan! 🫂
Always keep the wind to your back & the sun upon your face And let the wings of destiny carry you to the stars!! Safe travels brother.
🛐💗🙏💞🫂
Yes the trains go slow through LaGrange i always thought it could be quite easy to jump on the low empty wagons & go for a ride, people from there say they have done it even as kids must be so exciting & dangerous too.
Alot of us feel the same!!
@@alfrednawrocki8061 👍
Same here. A lot of people would do the same if they weren't so unsure of the outcome.
Your fear is the unknown. But once it's known it's not a fear anymore. Feel the fear and do it anyway. It's all part of the adventure.
Beautiful ride, could imagine just riding that route up the mountain with a cup of coffee, enjoying life!
Probably one of the most picturesque videos yet. Beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Beautiful stretch of river right there. Perfect weather. That was an awesome shot of the pusher coming around the bend of the river. Thanks for sharing. Take care!
Hard taking that with two missing fingers....lol
I'm glad I caught it
That place is known as Wall Curve. That's in the Nolichucky Gorge coming into Erwin, TN.
The noises could have been one of those samsquanches they never attack men with beards 🤔😜.@@TheHoboShoestring
Best leap of faith.
@@ishure8849everyone knows you just give them jack links and they go on about their business… 😂
"Shoestring" my favorite hobo in the world!
That's awesome Hobo's like you are a dying breed enjoying the adventure of a lifetime thank you so much MarkGodBless
Longer videos yes please! Thanks for sharing your journey. Doesn’t matter if it’s on a train, in the woods at your camp, you always find a way to keep us entertained. Thank you
I mean, he already posted an hours worth.
@@supersnake151 yup, works for me.
@@supersnake151dudes saying thanks for the longer video lol
Absolutely !
I've ridden the mountains of n.c. many times by motorcycle but never seen them by rail till now thanks to your video shoestring. Beautiful!! Thanks!
Watching listening to the music of the train rails is like therapy for many like myself shoestring. Your a true road warrior have a most wonderful day !!!
Tinnitus Sound Therapy
Shoestring YOU are the King of the rails! Nobody, and I mean NOBODY knows them rails like you do my friend. Please stay safe out there.
Always made me wonder what a rider would do if a train stopped in the wilderness (say for example it broke down) and the engineers left the train abandoned and hopped on a utility truck that was sent for them. Especially some of those trains going through Canadian wilderness
Happened to my buddy not too long ago, he waited 4 or 5 days in the middle of nowhere montana before walking like a couple miles in the woods to a nearby highway to hitch out lol
Hey Shoestring, please do a video on any weird/unexplained things you've been through on the rails.
Love the scenery. All that green will be gone sone . And the cold will be here
I love spring and summer when everything comes alive. Thank you for sharing Mark.
I've never seen so many tunnels. Wow. What a ride. Beautiful mountains too. God bless you man.
To see more railroad tunnels follow alpine travels of Gif Gas
and enjoy being hunted like choice prey .
These last few videos have been gems , thanks for sharing. Cheers !
Beautiful ride through the country side. Thanks for letting us ride with you.
Thanks brother, needed that...loved the ride
Lets go brother! Hope you're well.
Thank you for your video.
That didn't look like one of the most comfortable of rides.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks HOBO SHOESTRING you always have a surprise or something special going on in your train hopping show. Thanks again. From New York
Wow, IV never hopped trains, always wanted to try at least once. Nope, can't now, body's too broken n that vibration n noise would rattle all my hardware in my neck n back right out!!? 😂 I'll live vicariously thru u my friend! Thanks for the life clips! Love em!
Watching this video brings back memories from my youth, and times I rode the rails across our wide nation. I sure miss those days!
Doing some serious riding my friend, so glad you're in your happy place!!
While mark was riding the rails, he had no worries. Nobody to mess with him, other than the bulls. Thank you so Much for the videos you put out.They will remind us of you.Forever. Very calming to watch.
ASMR train hopping! Thanks Shoestring, keep em coming man.
Man this was cool! Thanks for sharing Shoestring. Be careful out there!
Oh my gosh quite impressed by how you kept your cool in the tunnel.
I've been watching your videos for over a year and I must say this is one of the best ones I've seen yet wow outstanding
Great video as usual, Shoestring. Fantastic rail line and then the fun really begins at 34:20. Glad you're okay.
Hey there Hobo Shoestring. Enjoy your adventures along the railway and be safe.
Nice! Like that you are uploading a few times a week this week!
I love seeing his adventures
I love watching Hobo Shoestring's videos. He takes us on epic train ride adventures most of us will never be able to see! Thank you Shoestring, and I look forward to your next train ride videos!
All we have now are just the Videos and the Memories. 😔😪🚂
Beautiful scenery there, thanks for the ride along Shoestring, and welcome home😊
I rail fan often with a baofeng radio.
2 nights ago, a car dukes of hazard right on top of the tracks near our camp spot. It was the 1st time I ever talked on a train channel but CSX greatly appreciated the warning. The cars people were extremely drunk but seemed physically ok. We all got up and moved camped before the cops came because we didn't want to go to court as witnesses. We just moved down a 1/4 mile to the middle of the yard & bulls didn't even mind our nights stay.
What happened with the Duke Boys now??
Rosco P Coltrane finally got his chance to cuff em an' stuff em.
Nowadays I'm surprised them Duke boys didn't get cancelled because of the Stars and Bars and the Dixie Horn
@@1neAdam12 Spoken as a true Duke fan. I loved watching that show!!
@punishedmatteson7108 In this day and age they would be canceled quicker than than Bo and Luke could change a tire.
Thank you for taking me on your ride home. Beautiful!
The river looked like a wonderful place to fish and set up camp! Safe Travel's and Thank You for being You, Sir!!😊
Thanks for the long periods of just filming riding. Almost feels like I'm there on my PC.
Thank you so much for showing - I bet 99% will never see those tunnels in person which are building marvels along the mountain tops! Just the engineers and guys like Shoestring see this marvelous landscape in the sky! Sort of like the Skyline Drive for trains!
Hey Shoestring that was a long ride. And a long time sitting in that tunnel. Thanks for taking us along. Take care and have a good one!👍❤️🙏
Your life seems to be one of unending great adventures....if I had it to do over again, I would be living such a life! Good luck Shoestring!
Stunning scenery. Thank you for sharing your adventures x
DANG Shoestring last video you were in Surrey North Dakota now your in North Carolina. That was one quick trip!
Some air travel involved?
Stay safe Shoestring! ❤
Wouldn't it be great driving those things. I always wanted to be a train driver since I was very little, that and a writer.
PS the only time I've spent an hour in a railway tunnel was back in the 1970s my mum and dad and my brother and I went hiking along an abandoned railway. We walked through two ancient tunnels and that's the only time I've seen the light at the end of the tunnel, literally
We all wanna drive the train bro.😅
Me too i was into trains as a kid too.
If you get a copy of Microsoft train simulator, you might change your mind. Driving a train has been described as hours of total boredom punctuated by seconds of pure terror
@@ArtStoneUS Shoe string is hanging onto the underside of some carriage. It looks waay more uncomfortable than driving.
Ill also add and old workmates dad drove trains in the UK. If you run someone over you get a year off on stress leave and this guys old man only worked 2months in 3years.
That was a great ride with nice scenery and passing through those tunnels made it fun. Too bad for the delay in one of the tunnels.
Pete agostino?
39:27 for those that don't know what Shoestring means when he said " I hope they didn't have a hot box go off "....he explained in another video Railroad Companies have infrared sensors that detect high temperatures caused by bearings, axles, brakes, and I'm guessing fires too along the tracks. These devices are called Hot Box Detectors ( HBI's). When they are triggered (I'm guessing again) they have to shut the train down and visually inspect the cars for fire plus allow enough time to cool down.
beautiful scenery! so glad you took me along! be safe!!
That was a great ride Hobo. Wild being in the tunnel. If i wasn't way down in South Florida id try to take a trip with you. Seems tricky here with the security and popo.
Awesome ride and sights on old Clinchfield RR . Welcome back home to Appalachia Montains happy Sunday Mark .
Great riding video Shoestring. I waited with you too. I saw a happier Hobo. Peace Bro !
Stunning view from that train shoestring until the tunnel anyway! I think its anazing what you do & film for us to enjoy so thank you❤ stay safe, (my first ever comment, just suscribed.) Love ftom the UK.
So, what happened from the prairie's to North Carolina. Thanks for sharing Hobo. Be careful on the next one.
Hi Mark good to see you again as all ways ps looking forward to your next videos.. 🙏👍☕️🚂🚃🚃🚃....🇨🇦🌞
Glad your still making videos showing us what train hopping looks like Hobo Shoestring.
Great videos and very glad you recovered from the medical stuff. Your videos got me through a tough year. All the stuff going on around the world and all it gets depressing. One of your older videos you mentioned hearing a shuffling walk of some unknown person at night sometimes? Can you remember what states you were in hearing that? And, if you were to hear it again, would you go looking for whoever or whatever it is?
My cats enjoyed the, "Here kitty, kitty" it seemed haha
You are such a happy guy! One of the happiest people on UA-cam. All the forests in the Old South are haunted. Strange noises and sights happen all the time.
You have done a pretty big loop this summer are headed home for a break now to regroup? It’s amazing the amount ground you have covered this summer thank you for taking us along with you 👍
Yay another video much love and respect 🙏
Another excellent video Shoestring ! 😊 Good to see you out there free and enjoying the rails.
In N. Carolina, you may have been hearing Moonshiners doing their thing! Question, why when going through a tunnel do you always call Kitty, kitty, Kitty? Also, have you ever fished any of those mountain streams along the way?
You can learn something new everyday, and your videos prove that to be true!! Love your mild- mannered way of pointing out facts some of us have no idea about...thanks Shoestring.
Lots of new growth in the forest for the time of year.
Deer, you are hearing deer
I have the same thing here in Pennsylvania
Hmmmm you right
Great ride Shoestring....glad you made it out of the hole !
The yard buzzards mentioned you in their video today,happy rails to all the riders.stay free,have fun.
HOBO! Yours is my favorite channel on UA-cam. Be safe out there! :)
Rest in peace 🙏 shoestring 🕊you will be missed
Anyone else want to take a nap while listening to the train noises? Love your videos. So cool riding the rails but I also like your camp and town videos. I dont know how you can sleep in the woods not knowing what critters might come along though. Are these just freight lines? Because I know on passenger trains, some of the longer tunnels have a exhaust vent in them to suck outcthe train exhaust.
Be safe, and happy rails❤
The line Shoestring was traveling in the video is a freight train line. No passenger trains
Safe travels beautiful country side and forests!
another cool video of the Clinchfield loops and tunnels.. then at the end the Nolichucky River Gorge and the bridge over the river.. awesome.. 🙂👍
Great scenery ride. Love it. Very relaxing to watch.
My first 30 years we lived in Fremont Calif. Our house had tracks 30 ft. behind our hoouse with huge gravel pits running along the other side of the tracks . It was a main line to San Francisco and to continue north. Jump to now. Live up in the Sierras. No regular trains here. First evening i listened to you i fell asleep listeni ng to your train going down the tracks. Next night same thing. It took me back to when i was a kid listening to trains passing my house! I use you to go to sleep now on restless nights. Im 68 y.o. . I was wondering if you've passed .my old house riding the rails. Ran N S of San Fracisco bay . Fremont, u.c. , Hayward san Leandro and wonderful ol Oakland ! We bet you have! Lol! Thanks Shoestring !
The weather looks nice, stay safe 🇭🇲🙂
Vote NO 🇦🇺
Vote yes like ghost or haunted experiences
I found them very interesting more n more I watched ! I found his UA-cam channel and look forward to seeing your updates Mark! God Bless & Thank You for showing this lifestyle, very intriguing !
Really enjoyed the video, thanks for the ride-a-long Mr. Shoe, stay safe my man.
Good Morning Brother M !! thanks for another adventure video & keep on rolling 🚂💨💨💨💨💨🇺🇸
Do you ever fish Showstring?
You're ALWAYS by soe of the most GNARLY waterways!
I live 1 block from the CN Chicago - New Orleans line. If I was 40 years younger I'd catch out! R.I.P. Shoestring.
Around the 51 minute mark is the upper gorge on the famous Nolichucky River chock full of Canebrake rattlesnakes, Coperheads, and when the water is high world class whitewater rafting. The Nolichuckey has class V rapids and is a very, very dangerous river. The Cherokee Indians called it the river of death, and many people have lost their lives on the river.
Ooh wow, I'd be scared to white water raft.. With my luck, I'd hit my head on a damn rock..lol
@lornperkins4270 It can be and is a very fun time if you take a trip with one of the whitewater outfitters that's available. The fun level really depends on how much water flow is in the river.
Cool comments! Thanks for the info!!
When you stopped in the tunnel I just got to thinking... I hear the train a coming, it's rolling round the bend.... And I ain't seen the sunshine in I don't know when! Good luck Mark. PS Just thought of another one... Stuck in the middle with you! Man you make me smile.
What a wonderful ride you took us on today S.S. that was totally awesome, thanks my man. Happy trails 👣
Beautiful Scenery!
There is a great online article about building/digging that Swannanoa Tunnel in 1879. UA-cam doesn't allow copying links or I would've inserted it. We enjoyed the trip as always 👍🇺🇸 🙂
U CAN COPY LINKS ON YT
Thanks for the ride shoestring!
Wow, we are getting spoiled by all these back to back new videos. 😊
Hey there Shoestring, happy to see your out there again on and always personal journey into what you love doing. I'll be 57 this month an yes I'm still little young but less fortunate to having not being able to work anymore due to a seizure that almost killed me if not been landlord coming to collecten.collected.. I was out almost 12 hrs but that being said, I used to do what you do back in my early years. I would hop a train in Middletown ohio..thats butler county. But I would ride untill I make to place I love to go escape away from all the hesh & mesh..lol but them woods reminded me of my papaw. He used to tell me stories and stuff when he was raised up down wolf county Kentucky. Now I have lot more time and since not able work nomore I was thinking of starten back. I worked there in Middletown steel mill there used to be ARMCO. Then sold out to AK. Worked in all departments there doing what they didn't want to do.. but was working at blast furnace and the day I took paid day off I would've surely been squashed.. but now draw ssdi and pfft.. what I get a month I made in overtime in week.. but now I'm restless, got all my camping gear and backpack all the things needed thanks to buying them and build up 9ver the months.. I like to get out there..travel bit. I m9ved to Dayton with my oldest son..I told him sit watch this and we did I told him reminds me of papaw. I learned a lot from him..let's just say outta all us kids I have the draw when I talk, and only one knows how to cook like he did and make cathead buiskets..I know ya know what them are..lol hopefully one day we could meet and greet. Anyways I know I gotta g8ft a gab but.. love watching your channel. Be safe out there. Keep up great contents you give all of us.
I guess you don't do continuous trip videos - I wanted to know how you got out of the Surrey train yard! :) OK just checked back - you walked! But how to Fargo and Chicago??? :)
A man can walk miles