Your singing in the tunnel really expresses your passion for riding the rails and entertaining your fans 'Shoestring'. You will be missed our friend. 🙏 Rest In Peace 🙏
Imagine the depth of knowledge Mark was carrying in his head on the rail routes across America, and thousands of places to camp, to buy food, find storm shelter, and to meet with friends and fans. He was an amazing individual.. Always humble, always sharing.. Prayers for his family and close loved ones.
This rings so true. I've watched his videos for years. I just found out yesterday he's gone. I surprised myself because I cried as if I lost a friend. I had never met him in person or talked to him on the phone, but yet I grieve him as I have lost a friend. It still doesn't seem real.
Hobo shoestring when I heard you passed away and the way you passed sunk my heart into my gut, I'm upset the hospital didn't keep you at least over night to make sure you were alright to go home, the world just lost one hell of a knowledgeable man, really going to miss more awesome New videos from you, will continue to watch the old ones in memory of you Mark, hurts my heart to say this you may be gone but you will never be forgotten RIP Shoestring (April 16th 2024)
Good good this year ‘24 remember smiles He spawned a rival of interest in America’s railroads & a flurry of Amtrak travel, foregoing airlines, us included. Wouldn’t have ever had the courage without him. Ride on, Shoestring Mark, and God bless
Mark, I am going to miss watching you ride the rails and listen to your stories, when I see a shadow I'll think of you saying " look hobo shadow" I'm not sure of " why" but I'm sure you are in a better place now, Ken I'm sure will miss you, you were so patient with him, my prayers to him and your family. RIP my friend. I like many others will surely miss you 😢
Definitely will miss Shoestring and his great stories; I often play his videos in the background while working on a project; You had more stories to tell and have left us; RIP, you are missed.
Me too. I just found him tonite. I can't wait to binge his videos. Do u know how he passed? I know they found his body in a pond in Tennessee I am going to google it here in a minute. I wish I could have done this kinda stuff. I guess I still could. Still young yet. This sounds like so much fun. The only reason they don't like ppl doing this is cuz it's a free ride. America don't like that shit.
I’ll forever enjoy your spirit and vitality through your rail hopping experiences. I shall never forget the freedom you demanded and the “full of life” from which you lived. And I’ll always say you lived! Soar through those heavenly gates and ride those golden rails forever into that heavenly peace. In memory of “Hobo Shoestring.”
This is a video I've missed. Yes brother Mark we will always be your family your your final journey into eternity was a fun ride. We will truly miss you. RIP Thank you for blessing us with your videos.❤😢
It’s clearly a hard life, you all could hear it in his voice, he was getting frail but tried to keep doing it- just like us all, his reach exceeded his grasp. RIP Man.
This guy made my video introduction to 'training' exquisite. Wonderful, knowledgable,so much passion. The ULTIMATE reality show. Thank you Shoestring. God bless you and your fans will remember you forever. r.i.p.
Shoestring please don't ever worry about riding video, we all enjoy your stories and knowledge in your videos just as much as the riding! The only good thing about the riding video is seeing how happy you are while your doing it!👍
@@deadeyeduncan5022I didn't tell nobody to stop riding, just said not to worry about not getting video of it, I love Shoestring's videos no matter what he's doing!
I’ve transported back many a time to my traveling days on the road by living vicariously through Hobo Shoestrings travels, thank you for so much enjoyment and R.I.P. brother.
I’m real glad I got to see some of your wild ride life. Trailers for Sale or Rent, rooms to let gifts cent. No pool no pets ain’t got no cigarettes! RIP king of the road
Tootsies has the best burger.havent been there in a long time. Can't see to drive anymore to go there.i live about 30 miles from Tooties.safe travels Shoestring. 🙏♥️🐕
I miss you shostring you taught me alot i use to haul them plastic pellets from them trains lol ill always think of you cause a train passes 200 yards from my house all day lol later brother
the singing brought me to tears. i had no idea he passed, just came back to the channel after a couple years. godspeed on that heaven bound rail shoestring
Shoestring, I found you channel by accident and watched every night. I think I've watched most of your adventures. I found this one a couple of weeks ago but decided I would could finish it up. A few days ago I heard the awful news that you had left us. Hearing that has devastated me. I'm a few miles south of Bostic so I'm sure you passed this way. When I see a crossing I tell myself "shoestring has passed this way". When the train rolls through here a couple of times a day I will think of you. I'll see you on the other side my friend.
I haven't watched for awhile because the algorithm decided to take you away, and saw the article today.. 😢 R.I.P brother you will live on in our hearts!
Damn I can't explain it but Shoestring's videos are so hypnotically relaxing! I can't stop watching, :) Thank Mark for sharing your passion for trains and the hobo life with the world! Also, you have some powerful singing voice there! You should cut a demo/tape! Seriously.
String you look tired man. Pale as well. Please take it easy in this terrible winter period. Go home and shelter dude. Wait for nicer weather. We don't care about you catching out. We care about your health. BTW. it's Quonset Hut. Named after Quonset Point, RI which is the home of the CBs. That's where those huts were designed and made during WWII. I live in RI.
Bro! I have been waiting for a new video upload from you since the last one. So excited to check this video out! Thank you for uploading this. Take care brother!
Simply hanging out with You Mark and The Hobo Shadows is what recharges my Soul! Never sweat The Dingus Muppets who find something to bitch or complain about. They are small in numbers and as a whole your Fan Base wants nothing more than to see you Living Large and healthy as you can be. The Riding is a blast, the descriptions of what you bring along, how you sleep, eat and go about your traveling day is a bonus....BUTT....the most important thing I personally enjoy is hearing your happiness in your voice and the positivity in your Eyes! Thank you Mark for always thinking about us Shadows and PLEASE know you are absolutely FAMILY Bruddah! Blessing and Cheers From COW-lumbus, Ohio MOO
My town in Ontario cut down all our trees to discourage home bums too. its sad. We don't even have rail service here anymore. stay safe Buddy! love the videos.
Classic human being, informing the so called "normal human society" what normal should be. More common sense in this hobo than most walking around today. RIP Mark! Thanks for your wisdom about life. You made my walk in this life more steady and confident there someone out there enforcing hope. See you on the west bound friend. Gods blessings!🦅🗽🇺🇸👑🕊️🙏
Your videos bring a certain peace to me. I envy you. The freedom this lifestyle seems to come with...nature, all of it. Come and go whenever you please to where ever you please. Sometimes i wish i had this over the hustle and bustle of working my life away day in day out.
Rest In Eternal Peace, Mark "Shoestring" Nichols. I know you're still out riding the rails and eternally, forever will be now, my friend. You're a true, genuine legend. Legends never die! You'll forever live on in our hearts & memories. We will miss & love you forever, Shoestring. God bless and Thank you, Sir! 💙 🛤 🚂 💙
Hey, a real video! ...I also liked the Snickers coffee drink - got it at the $1.25 Tree. Also tried the Twinkies coffee drink - I liked that one even better! ...I liked your "quickie" hobo's rest nest too! Here comes your ride - take care!
You will be missed, Hobo. Thank you for the adventures, and the stories you share,. Rest in peace, my friend. 🙏
I’ve been living my life vicariously through your videos Shoestring for the past few years. Thank you. RIP brother. Catch ya on the flip side
Amen, Been missing him Big Time Already. RIP Shoestring, You were One of a Kind!, May Peter give you a Special Riding Soft Cloud!
He was a Hell of a nice guy I'm going to miss him
Your singing in the tunnel really expresses your passion for riding the rails and entertaining your fans 'Shoestring'.
You will be missed our friend.
🙏 Rest In Peace 🙏
🥲
Going to truly miss a 'friend' I never met. Will never forget Shoestring. RIP
❤
Shoestring miss you dude only knew you for a second but seems like a lifetime may allah the most high let you stand with the best on that day
Rest in Peace Shoestring. You had an American Freedom of the rails and took us along for the ride. Thank you for sharing.
Just heard of Mark's passing. Farewell, Shoestring. Watching your videos these past few years has been a pleasure. Thank you and Godspeed.
Imagine the depth of knowledge Mark was carrying in his head on the rail routes across America, and thousands of places to camp, to buy food, find storm shelter, and to meet with friends and fans. He was an amazing individual.. Always humble, always sharing.. Prayers for his family and close loved ones.
Rest in Sweet Paradise Shoestring. Thank you for sharing your life and insights with us. Peace to you and see you in the morning.
Rip friend!!! You’re the friend we all didn’t know we needed but had!!! Salute sir!!!
This rings so true. I've watched his videos for years. I just found out yesterday he's gone. I surprised myself because I cried as if I lost a friend. I had never met him in person or talked to him on the phone, but yet I grieve him as I have lost a friend. It still doesn't seem real.
Hobo shoestring when I heard you passed away and the way you passed sunk my heart into my gut, I'm upset the hospital didn't keep you at least over night to make sure you were alright to go home, the world just lost one hell of a knowledgeable man, really going to miss more awesome New videos from you, will continue to watch the old ones in memory of you Mark, hurts my heart to say this you may be gone but you will never be forgotten RIP Shoestring (April 16th 2024)
Did they ever say exactly what caused his passing? I know that a fisherman found him but haven’t seen what the complete autopsy report was?
@@johnpettit1951 It has not been released yet.
I was thinking the same thing or at
Least contact some family to pick him up and or a friend.
He had the episode with the medication as well.. hopefully that didn't play a role
Good good this year ‘24 remember smiles
He spawned a rival of interest in America’s railroads & a flurry of Amtrak travel, foregoing airlines, us included. Wouldn’t have ever had the courage without him.
Ride on, Shoestring Mark, and God bless
Forever riding the rails now...RIP SHOESTRING...
RIP Shoestring ! Enjoyed your adventures, thanks for taking us along. Prayers to your family and friends. You will be missed !
I’m depressed I found shoe string only after he passed. Thank you for showing my hometown . Miss you shoestring even though we never met
Mark thank you for being you , all of us will miss you God Bless R.I.P
Mark, I am going to miss watching you ride the rails and listen to your stories, when I see a shadow I'll think of you saying " look hobo shadow" I'm not sure of " why" but I'm sure you are in a better place now, Ken I'm sure will miss you, you were so patient with him, my prayers to him and your family. RIP my friend. I like many others will surely miss you 😢
You'll always be the HOBO KING. Thanks for letting me
ride along with you here on YT. RIP ❤❤❤❤
Definitely will miss Shoestring and his great stories; I often play his videos in the background while working on a project; You had more stories to tell and have left us; RIP, you are missed.
So damn heartbroken that I just barely discovered Shoestring’s videos, then finding out he passed away earlier this year. RIP Legend.
Me too. I just found him tonite. I can't wait to binge his videos. Do u know how he passed? I know they found his body in a pond in Tennessee I am going to google it here in a minute. I wish I could have done this kinda stuff. I guess I still could. Still young yet. This sounds like so much fun. The only reason they don't like ppl doing this is cuz it's a free ride. America don't like that shit.
Sure will miss this guy
Rip shoestring
Prayers for him and his family
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank You for all you gave, And for all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You are greatly missed..✌
I’ll forever enjoy your spirit and vitality through your rail hopping experiences. I shall never forget the freedom you demanded and the “full of life” from which you lived. And I’ll always say you lived! Soar through those heavenly gates and ride those golden rails forever into that heavenly peace. In memory of “Hobo Shoestring.”
This is a video I've missed. Yes brother Mark we will always be your family your your final journey into eternity was a fun ride. We will truly miss you. RIP Thank you for blessing us with your videos.❤😢
RIP my friend thanks for the good times you are the Hobo king
It’s clearly a hard life, you all could hear it in his voice, he was getting frail but tried to keep doing it- just like us all, his reach exceeded his grasp. RIP Man.
Shoestring you were a very entertaining man! Thank you, Sir. Rest in peace
This guy made my video introduction to 'training' exquisite. Wonderful, knowledgable,so much passion.
The ULTIMATE reality show.
Thank you Shoestring.
God bless you and your fans will remember you forever.
r.i.p.
Shoestring please don't ever worry about riding video, we all enjoy your stories and knowledge in your videos just as much as the riding! The only good thing about the riding video is seeing how happy you are while your doing it!👍
Stop telling people to quit doing the things they enjoy.
He never told anyone to stop riding learn how to read
@@deadeyeduncan5022 you have comprehension problems don’t you?
@@deadeyeduncan5022I didn't tell nobody to stop riding, just said not to worry about not getting video of it, I love Shoestring's videos no matter what he's doing!
@@gennarohock1572 Thank you!👍
Even the yard bulls miss you Shoestring!! Love seeing you on...and around those lonesome old rails!! 🚂🚃🚃🚃💜
I thought I’d still give my thoughts and prayers to him even though I’m a Canadian train enthusiast
I’ve transported back many a time to my traveling days on the road by living vicariously through Hobo Shoestrings travels, thank you for so much enjoyment and R.I.P. brother.
Rest in peace Shoestring, currently writing this eyes all tearful for a man I’ve never truly met. Long Live Shoestring Long Live Stobie.
as he said his eyes can ride forever and I know his soul will, I'll always give a salute for shoestring and stobe when I see a train.
I’m real glad I got to see some of your wild ride life. Trailers for Sale or Rent, rooms to let gifts cent. No pool no pets ain’t got no cigarettes! RIP king of the road
Yes! Let’s roll Shoestring! Nothing like riding along with you! Love to see the cool views!
Miss you family! Loved the singing in the tunnel!!!
We love and miss you, brother❤
@11:26
Always love seeing a video from you, Mark!! God bless, brother!
RIP Shoestring. Appreciate your love of rail.
Riding with you Shoestring wherever we go. Loving it. Cheers 🇨🇦
Tootsies has the best burger.havent been there in a long time. Can't see to drive anymore to go there.i live about 30 miles from Tooties.safe travels Shoestring.
🙏♥️🐕
Wonderful. Thanks Hobo Shoestring everything you do at railroad tracks is fun and exciting to watch Prayers for you from Highland falls New York
Great video Shoestring !!!!!! always happy to see you do your thing.
That blueberry 🫐 pie 🥧 Love SHOESTRING & ANYWHERE MAN . SOAR IN PEACE MARK!
Ride those rails in heaven, Shoestring.
Rest easy
❤
I miss you shostring you taught me alot i use to haul them plastic pellets from them trains lol ill always think of you cause a train passes 200 yards from my house all day lol later brother
Dang Strng, you are the man! Excellent video, sir! Please be safe, and God bless you, sir!
I was singing along with you Brother Jukebox! You're a national treasure. Stay safe.
You will be missed...But remembered forever my friend.
Thanks for the video, Shoestring. Keep safe, keep dry, and keep warm. Hopefully, your next ride won't go into emergency stop.😊😊😊😊😊
Keeping the free spirrit alive Shoestring. God speed...
Glad to see you in your environment. Be safe and “drink water”!!!
@@mumphrey100that's why you can't make a coherent comment. Too much hooch
the singing brought me to tears. i had no idea he passed, just came back to the channel after a couple years. godspeed on that heaven bound rail shoestring
Hey Mark good to see u enjoying your self out there. Good luck ro find your train. Have a safe trip.👍👍☕️🙏.🇨🇦
You know, I love these man about town and the rails vlogs you do Shoe. Always interesting. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Rest in Paradise shoestring I miss you my deepest condolences to your family Jesus needed a beautiful angel 😇 🙏💙🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Shoestring, I found you channel by accident and watched every night. I think I've watched most of your adventures. I found this one a couple of weeks ago but decided I would could finish it up. A few days ago I heard the awful news that you had left us. Hearing that has devastated me. I'm a few miles south of Bostic so I'm sure you passed this way. When I see a crossing I tell myself "shoestring has passed this way". When the train rolls through here a couple of times a day I will think of you. I'll see you on the other side my friend.
7:08
"Here comes the alcohollllll IM". I love how he said that lol
RIP Shoestring.
Glad you're safe Shoe. Thanks for the travels and all your info❤❤❤
I haven't watched for awhile because the algorithm decided to take you away, and saw the article today.. 😢 R.I.P brother you will live on in our hearts!
It was good to see you again Shoestring. Take care and have a good one. Maybe the right train will come along. 👍❤️🙏
Great singing and a amazing video much love and respect 🙏
Sing it shoestring you actually don’t have a bad voice good job glad your back on the rails safe travels
Any Shoestring content is good content! I'm rolling out for the night. Peace and Love Mark!
I love watching your videos while drinking coffee in the morning!
Damn I can't explain it but Shoestring's videos are so hypnotically relaxing! I can't stop watching, :) Thank Mark for sharing your passion for trains and the hobo life with the world! Also, you have some powerful singing voice there! You should cut a demo/tape! Seriously.
String you look tired man. Pale as well. Please take it easy in this terrible winter period. Go home and shelter dude. Wait for nicer weather. We don't care about you catching out. We care about your health. BTW. it's Quonset Hut. Named after Quonset Point, RI which is the home of the CBs. That's where those huts were designed and made during WWII. I live in RI.
You'd look tired too if you were going on 4 hours sleep.
It's ironic to me that many people who ride do so to avoid lectures like this.
@@mumphrey100 yes you are drunk again. Thanks for confirming what we all know about you. Better get back to your AA meetings
Throw L under a train. Problem is she’d derail the train. Bit of a protective tart she is. A right proper “know it all”
Thanks for the video Shoestring. I like the song!
Sooooooo glad your well and we are riding again
We miss you Ole'son, you should have came by when you were close to Beaumont, I'll let you by this time , love ya brother
SS we missed you brother! Thank you for a great video! Safe travels!
Some pretty fine tunnel singing there shoestring, yep us fans is family cuz, you keep on shining!
Shoestring is such a total HOOT !!!!
Reminds me of the " Singing Breakman " Jimmie Rogers (1926 thru 1933 )😇.
Fuck this hurts. Anyone got a legit place to donate?
Whenever we get a Hobo Shoestring video, you know it’s gonna be a great day!
Stay safe Brother.
Great to see ya!
Blessings from Oklahoma
Shoestrang letting those soul tunes fly heck ya friend
That song was great, thank you for sharing ❤🎵🎶 🚂
So happy to hear about your eyes I will be able to get to go for a ride with you. Stay Safe
Bro! I have been waiting for a new video upload from you since the last one. So excited to check this video out! Thank you for uploading this. Take care brother!
Glad you are back. Rest up and take care of yourself
What a time to be alive. Who would have ever known a "Hobo" could chronicle his journeys.
Shows how much you know. His name goes back a long way...don't mean he is still a hobo...at heart maybe
@@truckerguy28 you know what I mean. Imagine a real OG Hobo from the 1920s and 1930s having the ability to chronicle their trips. Thats what I mean.
It's good to see you back out there riding the high rail, be safe out there...
Welcome back to the rails Shoestring. Looking forward to your adventures.
Simply hanging out with You Mark and The Hobo Shadows is what recharges my Soul! Never sweat The Dingus Muppets who find something to bitch or complain about. They are small in numbers and as a whole your Fan Base wants nothing more than to see you Living Large and healthy as you can be. The Riding is a blast, the descriptions of what you bring along, how you sleep, eat and go about your traveling day is a bonus....BUTT....the most important thing I personally enjoy is hearing your happiness in your voice and the positivity in your Eyes! Thank you Mark for always thinking about us Shadows and PLEASE know you are absolutely FAMILY Bruddah! Blessing and Cheers From COW-lumbus, Ohio MOO
Amen!!
My favorite time! When I can watch some Shoesting! I have a Tree Service down here in Tampa Bay. Love watching and winding down at the end of the day!
My town in Ontario cut down all our trees to discourage home bums too. its sad. We don't even have rail service here anymore. stay safe Buddy! love the videos.
Trudeau sucks big time .WEF puppet
It’s just nice to hear and see you, whatever your doing 👍
Hello Brother M !! thanks for another great video & we appreciate you …. keep on rollin 🚂💨💨💨
Classic human being, informing the so called "normal human society" what normal should be. More common sense in this hobo than most walking around today. RIP Mark! Thanks for your wisdom about life. You made my walk in this life more steady and confident there someone out there enforcing hope. See you on the west bound friend. Gods blessings!🦅🗽🇺🇸👑🕊️🙏
glad to see you back shoestring hope all is well have a great ride
"I got all fooded up"...man I love him
what a legend. RIP
Thank you for showing us the USA that those of us overseas have never seen.
🚂
Your videos bring a certain peace to me. I envy you. The freedom this lifestyle seems to come with...nature, all of it. Come and go whenever you please to where ever you please. Sometimes i wish i had this over the hustle and bustle of working my life away day in day out.
Love to see you Back
Love ur knowledge
Of trains
At 26:50 Hobo Shoestring saw it shadow. Looks like six more weeks of winter. Stay healthy and happy my friend.
Good to see you Mark. Be safe buddy. ❤
There watching out for you friend. They are investigating your death . You won't be forgotten. RIP
Rest In Eternal Peace, Mark "Shoestring" Nichols. I know you're still out riding the rails and eternally, forever will be now, my friend. You're a true, genuine legend. Legends never die! You'll forever live on in our hearts & memories. We will miss & love you forever, Shoestring. God bless and Thank you, Sir! 💙 🛤 🚂 💙
You must’ve been puffin on zooties singing Brother Jukebox😂
Loved your content, thanks Shoestring 🫡
Bon Voyage
Hey, a real video! ...I also liked the Snickers coffee drink - got it at the $1.25 Tree. Also tried the Twinkies coffee drink - I liked that one even better! ...I liked your "quickie" hobo's rest nest too! Here comes your ride - take care!
Just listened to the song about you, very good stuff. Have great days ahead man, live that life I miss sometimes. ❤
Ah gezz I'm so sad no new videos will be coming out. Brother be in peace..Love Ya
Too Bad the Start of this Trip had so many Delays. Stay Safe and Thanks, Mark. 👍🙏