New Years train tied down at Erwin
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Ebay ended the auction on the listing saying destroying coins is illegal.
That's fine because there were mostly false bids anyway. This has happened before with false bids when I try selling items.
Sorry for the inconvenience
Lightning bolts are specific to CSX locos; they mean that the traction motors are AC powered instead of DC. AC power means that it's ~60% more efficient and tractive effort. So they save on fuel.
That's what I heard too
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Didn't know about that lighteningbolt/AC thing. Thanks!
Hay that is something I can remember
Thank you
Oh wow! My best friend Jonny when we were young he took me to the rail road track by his home, and told me to put and quarter on the track and he did as well. And we watch as that heavy train with all its power pass by, it was incredible. We both kept the smash quarters as a memory.
Unfortunately I'll never get to try that at my age-!!! 😭. I remember doing that at an arcade penny flattening machine.😉.
Great to see you out and about the tracks. When I was 10 I climbed up on the track signal platform by my Aunt's house in Homeland California. This would have been in 1963. Well while I was up there a Super Chief, red and silver streamline went under and that hot exhaust scared the heck out of me. After it went by I hurried myself back to my Aunt's house. Memories, I'm 69 now .
I can just imagine that! Super cool!
Aww. You reminded me of me at my 6th birthday party at a huge park in Peru. Another girl dared me to climb onto a train. It took off. I was found about an hour later in the yard where it stopped. I was pretty scared. And of course grateful. Shoestring videos remind me to be grateful. I too am messed up medical wise. In my mid 60s.
Wow! That’s amazing!!!
Hi Shoestring
In the UK we use 'gumshoe' to mean a plain-clothes detective, because of the rubber-soled shoes they wear. Great video. Good luck with your treatment.
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank You for all you gave, And for all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You are greatly missed.. ✌
The lightning bolt just means that the locomotive is AC powered. Originally the lightning bolt was put on locomotives that had radios installed. Shortly after WW2 trains started using radios more and more to communicate with and the lightning bolt was put on locomotives that had a radio installed. Over time they stopped doing that because all of the new locomotives got radios. So it died off and then CSX revived the idea of the lightning bolt but this time it meant that the locomotive was AC powered.
Nice!
Wow, that was really cool.
My friend who is a CSX engineer confirms that the lighting bolts is for distinguishing AC locomotives.
Do you rock AC/DC?
@@jeffreygoggin8 I play a few ACDC songs on guitar. Just got a new amp and guitar last night. I love 70s rock
I think that brake piston is a thing worth repeating often, since it's a very important thing to be aware of when moving on and around parked trains. Take care Shoestring and i wish you a happy new year and good health, stay safe!
Absolutely 👌💯 agree 👍
Yeah shoestring your warnings ⚠️ could save someone from getting hurt
Happy NY Shoestring! Good job on the video. Even though you can't ride now, I'm loving your trainyard videos and railroad knowledge and the stories. I'm praying for you and more videos of you sharing your interesting life. Thanks for sharing Shoestring, I'll stay tuned.
Specialist is code for three more bills from people you'll never see.
Damn truth.
Great to see you've had a great New Year's day! Glad you got the coin's flattened! Praying for you to get over your health setbacks and back to a good healthy normal life!
String....you best go in with that hat on, fur sure they take you in scoooldeedo right away !!! Mark 11:22. Happy New Year, get what Happy 🥳you can out of it.👋
So my Mrs & I just started watching you & your videos a couple months ago , and I wanted to say we wish you all the luck with your medical situation… stay safe , Happy 2022!! Stay safe man , riding the rails & in daily life! Keep the adventures coming for those of us who cannot be so “ Free & easy “ as yourself!😊👍.
Happy New Shoestring Year!! Hopefully you will get your health all squared away. Best wishes and travels for 2022!
That’s really awesome Shoestring. It was good to see you out and about. It will be interesting to see what happens with those coins. We’re still praying for you. You take care and have a good one. 👍👍👍❤️
@bryan
They're likely fake non intending people bidding who won't pay........just making a game of it. lol
@@TheHoboShoestring $14700 as I type this. You'll likely have to relist, then block the jokers so they can't continue to bid.
Love your videos. Your a hero to me. How to start train hoping? I'm 30 years old and always since a kid was interested in Hobo's. I'm in Utah and used to talk to the train hopers down by the Ogden railyard. Thanks for your videos.
God bless and happy new year Shoestring. Your not selling out, your lifestyle is a symbol of freedom and a man living on his own terms and your lifestyle is "romantic" to many of us and by you offering things we can buy lets us be part of that. You offer a great service in your vids and deserve to be compensated at least thats how I see it. If gamers streaming can make millions by plugged products, by far you deserve a buck or 2. Sorry to get on a soap box. Just an idea, I don't know how you are at editing but you have a bunch of older vids that are only a few mins long, if you maybe combine them with a short intro to each and add music makeing an hour long vid from the short ones would be nice, that's just an idea for your down time.
Mark i have very fond memories here of making railroad pennys here.we used ta make necklaces out of them.aaahhh the old days.im in moline illinois, the rock island lines, davenport iowa and the silvis yard were huge railfan draws back in the day.ty sir for your service and keep us posted on your medical stuff going on .keep on keeping on bro happy new year, 2022 has ta be better!.
I wish you could have caught out and not be worried about that appointment. That rabbit fur hat is the perfect winter camouflage for a hobo.
Bummer about the auction. I suppose those machines that you crank to "destroy" a penny into an imprinted souvenir for a mere 50 cents are illegal as well. We should be able to do what we like with our money. Oh well. Can't wait til the T-Shirts come out. Good Luck on the 11th Shoestring. 😊
To a new year filled with trains and good health! You're the best Shoestring
Mark, I was doing some cleaning and I found a coin I flattened back in 1978. I couldn't believe I still had it. Lol
I don't work in/near/anything to do with railroads, but even. If I did, I would not be turning anyone in. Short of someone legitimately harming someone else, I got enough on my own plate.
Love your videos my friend. I enjoy my creature comforts too much to try it myself.
Actually, a gumshoe was a sort of precursor to the modern sneaker (Funny how I never thought of the origin of the name sneaker until now). Gumshoes were worn predominately in the late 1800’s, and we’re noted for their stealthy attributes. The term “gum” was nearly interchangeable for rubber, indicating they had a rubber (or like material) sole which, compared to other footwear of its time, was rather quiet on hard surfaces. The nickname stuck for police and private detectives due to the nature of their occupation and is still in use to this day.
That makes sense. Very interesting, thank you.
Shoestring, love you man! You're the genuine article, the gumshoe info scratched an itch I didn't know I had... If you ever come through MD this year, let me know. I'd like to come out and support you if I can. Keep riding, brother!
I'll definitely be through Hagerstown again soon
@@TheHoboShoestring right on, I'm not far from there. Would love to come give you a high five... well, high three... (sorry, I make jokes)
24:55 the highway reflector looking thing on the yellow cross tie is a tie light. They have a solar panel on top that charges by day and illuminates 4 LED lights at night, two on either side.They're used to mark the clearance point of a switch.
Who would have ever thought that there would be a $14,000 bid for those three coins. Im sure this will help Shoestring greatly!!
Just trolls outbidding each other with no intention of paying...lol
@@TheHoboShoestring this is freaking awesome!!! This is the first time I've gotten a reply from you. I hope its not just people trolling the listing!!! That money would, I'm sure be a great blessing with your ongoing medical issues.
@@joejarrell2578
Trolls bidding with no intention of paying....lol
Happens every time I try to sell something on ebay....
@@TheHoboShoestring well, I hope not but.....you're probably right. You should put more on there. I would definitely buy some stuff. Wanted to send you a package but couldn't find an address to send it to.
Always makes my day Better when you upload New video God BLESS 💟💟
I hope the appointment is over and you're on a train right now filming an awesome and long train adventure for us
Wishing you the best for a good outcome to your procedures - whenever they happen - and another of year of good health and happy riding.
Sorry to hear about the appointment cancellation. Always the way! They just did that to me a couple weeks ago. Had to see the hand specialist for the final time after my hand surgery for a broken right 4th metacarpal, and they cancelled on me the day before the appointment! They had just called me TWICE that day to make sure I was coming, too! Unreal. Not just TN I guess - this is up in MA, where we're supposed to have the "best" medical system in the world. I beg to differ on that, lol. Anyway, great video, Mark! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Looks like your coins are getting some big bucks, too! CONGRATS!!
2022 the year of the Shoe...bless you !
Happy New Year! Hope you enjoy good health and lots of sweet rides in 2022.
Love these videos! Gotta be super aware in the rail yard, with trains coming from both directions - yikes! Shoestring, I hope that the bidders pay up on the coins. I'm sure a few extra bucks would come in handy if you have to take some time to rest once your procedures get going. Happy New Year and all the best!
Greetings from Northeast Georgia. Glad to see you out and about!
I learned so much from watching your videos Shoestring!
I will never hop a train. BUT, if I have too. I know what to do Thanks to your awesome videos!
Happy New Year!
As always Great Video Shoestring!! We will keep the Prayers going until you are over all this and Feeling better! Shoestring Nation #1......
Great video!!! Awesome to see you out and about.
Happy New Year !!!!
What a great start to 2022!!!
Greetings from Ireland!!!!!🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪
M.S.
Hey Shoestring! Glad you're back! Been missing your vids! I wish I had discovered you years ago. Just wanted you to know the best video I like is the Minnesota to Nebraska one. You didn't want to go back to Fargo. Most favorite video! Take care! FEB, 11 2022, Hey at 30:13 did any one else see that frog jump along the rail as he panned back from his pan up start point? Did you see the frog "Shoestring" in real life or do you see it now in the vid. Just caught my eye today. That's why I watch videos over and over cause the brain doesn't always catch everything!! Have a good one!!* p.s. Minnesota to Nebraska still favorite and solid rocket / planting seeds probably the 2nd best.
brother you have served your country you deserve a nice place to live and be out of the weather take it easy I know it's in your blood to travel settle in enjoy being around the young ones in your life share stories I miss my elders they always has stories of days gone by I have a granddaughter she needs me and I her this old marine salutes you I hope you get a million subs if they want to pay you take it you deserve everything good in your life stay safe bud watch your health have faith in the good lord keep on rocking !!
CSX uses the AC traction engines here in the Alleghenies to bring coal out of WV through the mountain division. Need that power/traction to climb those grades.
Up to $107 I’m happy for you brother you deserve it a true hobo legend I watched you for years
Now $300…
now $475.. go shoestring!!!
Lol check it again
$4,201 !!!! hope thats legit … go go go shoestring!!!
$4600!!!! 😱 Good for you SHOESTRING 👍🏻
CSX 10 years or so would advertise to move freight for .02C per mile that’s pretty incredible! Good luck shoeString with good results on procedure and great recovery, I’m anxious to bid on the coins 😊
I enjoy your videos very much. Im just an ole country boy myself...grew up in eastern KY coal fields. I can truly relate to why you do what you do. Its something inside you and your spirit. A person either has or you dont. This is not something you can " learn" or be taught. Its in your soul. Good luck to you and be aware and stay safe.
Hey shoestring you should be able to go to the VA and have the doctor there get a hold of the doctor you were seeing to have your things sent to the VA you should check it out.we watch your videos all the time keep up the r/r hopping and we will keep our prayers for you.
Duane/ Visalia,Ca
I just came across you videos love em get well brother don’t rush getting back in those tracks they ain’t going anywhere stay healthy 👊
Thanks for uploading shoestring you always make my day better!
Happy 2022 to you! Following you as always from New Mexico via say USA 🇺🇸 😀
60 years ago over here in UK near Basingstoke, Hampshire, us lads would put 1/2 pence pieces on the main tracks to be pressed to double the size.. Big pacific locos such as the Merchant Navy class would do the job. We then used the coins in chewing gum machine. It really worked.
Love the videos Mike
I remember doin' that, lol.
Greetings from a Train Driver in Germany and happy new year. Super flat coins 😅
Hobo, I was looking at yr cat on yr carpet at the end of the video until you put it on yr head & I realised it was you hat! Happy New year 😂😂😂😂 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
Too funny 😂😂
Hey Mark what a great video. Love the way you just spew out info on trains and old sayings _ terms. On your surgery- just let go & let God. His plan & schedule are always the best. Spent New Years in bed with the grip but am on the mend. Have a blessed New Year & a healthy one 🥰🚂🚂🚂
Happy New Year!!!! To you Shoestring enjoy your videos hope your appointment goes good so you can get riding again soon and Hello from Linton Indiana!!!!!
shoestring happy new year! much blessing!
Good video ,I'm slowly getting my grandchildren interested in Shoestring videos
The lightning bolt means AC traction motors Shoestring. Thanks for posting 👍🏼😎🇺🇸
In the foodservice industry, those large cans you call "gun boats" that tomatoes or coffee comes in are called "number 10" cans. Why, I don't know, but they hold the equivalent volume of about 13 cups of product. Thought you might like to know that little tidbit.
You’re still doing interesting videos whatever the content and wherever you go. If you are in the medical machine just go with the flow and do whatever is needed until you’re out the other side and can get back to normal - been there done that!
I too have bits of me that work better than others, as special forces guys say “Adapt and Overcome”. Have a good year!
my bother worked for the maine c r road and the wis central he helped get it rolling by in the early 90's . then he started a school training engineers in wis . l have alot of flattened coins . thanks for the video ss .
Happy 2022 & Good to see you out and about… The Entire World is being rescheduled so keep on chuggin & making those precious memories… 🇺🇸
Happy New Year Shoestring!! Prayers for a good outcome with your procedure!!
they might use those engines with the AH designation, like the one you pointed out, on coal because coal trains are heavy and AH is a designation that indicates extra ballast has been added to the engine to increase its tractive effort
Firstly let me say the $$ is yours do do whatever TF you want to do with it. You earned it fair and square. With that said. It sure would be pretty awesome to see you help out someone that is has fallen on hard times or just to see you brighten up some little fellows day. At the end of the day you know what is best and only you can make the best decision for you. Happy new year Shoe! :-)
I'd say get something that films 1080p so your videos age 'well'. I don't watch much 4k but I do apprecaite 1080p. You're the only fellow I watch in 720p. I'd really like to see 1080p!!! Especially when you be showing country.
Happy New Year! Safe travels! I think that looked like Hobo Stobe.
The “AH” on GE locomotives denote a “Heavy” version of the regular AC44/AC45 locomotives(44’s and 45’s are the same thing, UP likes to be special). With the added 20 tons (220 to 224 tons) they’re uprated to 14.4 equivalent powered axles instead of 12.1. They pull significantly harder at slow speed. Easily an extra 20,000lbs of tractive effort at 10 to 14mph.
They are a relatively new locomotive. The engine numbers are assigned by the Railroad and have do have a code. In 20 years on the rail, I haven’t figured it out. Especially with all of the very recent electrical updates(PTC/EMS etc).
12:00 I think someone has painted Stobe , the one who died a few years back. That's some impressive art. Some people are quite talented, it's a shame they consider it vandalism. I suppose it's both vandalism and art at the same time . I always liked all that spraycan art. You don't see it as much these days on the trains.
Vandalism pure and simple. Urban Art, my ass.
smh... I disagree with you... its NOT ART.. its freaking disgusting in my opinion lmao
@@MegsHappyLife Art has always been subjective, and a lot of art in museums is ugly to many. A portrait done with a spray can and not a brush makes it less art? It becomes a question of 'where' it is painted, but not the painting itself.
I love seeing the graffiti on trains
I love how you classified your auction
Historical Memorabilia > Political > US > Presidential Candidates
I went to put $5 on it but bidding was at $305 9:45pm on 1/2/22
Check the listing now lol
Cool Shoestring that’s how fun shoes got the term? I had at some point wondered about the moniker lol. Thanks the info you come up with off the cuff alone is worth watching for sure
Good luck on your auction! I would bid but more than I can afford at the moment. Stay safe!
Awesome!! A new video. Good to see you. Love the flattened coins. It's going to be mad fun seeing what those coins do on eBay. Love seeing you out in the yard.Before you know it, you'll be healthy as a horse and riding the iron rails. If I ever see a train rider, I'm not going to say anything. They aren't hurting anything
Happy New Year Shoestring! Pity about the dates getting pushed back all the time. It's happening over here too. I'm glad you're in out the wind for now anyway. Take Care and Keep Warm! All the Best!
I'm always amazed at how few people there are around train yards!
They're not all like Erwin TN I guarantee you that.
There's always great rides when you aren't geared up;) Best wishes in every way for 2922.
The man is a living legend but I don't think we'll be getting 900 more years out of him.
Every time!
When you roll out too
Happy New Year Love you Shoestring. Good luck with everything. Iam 🙏 all is well and no more....... Delays.
The lightning bolt means that the locomotive has AC traction motors.
Came here to say this. It's an AC traction system, often converted from DC. I don't know about whether they use them more on coal or not but the AC power units are mostly known for high traction at low speeds.
14,000 Dollars! so far. Wow! You deserve every cent of it. Keep the videos coming man and stay safe.
Just a couple of trolls bidding now..
They have no intention of paying anything....lol
Happy New Year Shoestring , all the best riding the rails in 2022.
You can really be put on hold if you get a health issue anymore Shoe . I like many have experienced it and I’m sure you know .Always enjoy watching my friend . Wish you well , keep on traveling 👍👌🥾
As of now. $172.50 so far for those coins! Awesome income generator Hobo!! Great Idea!
Been watching you for along time just haven’t said anything my son loves the trains take care buddy God Bless hope you read this
Thanks
@@TheHoboShoestring your most welcome
Happy New Year Shoestring...
From DDRanch Marion County Ga USA ✌️
As a kid we always put coins on the railroad tracks to flatten them. But sometimes the coins would stick to the wheels of the train and we never get our coins so we started taping them to the railroad tracks and then they would stay and be nice and flatten. Lol
We used to flatten coins as a kid I just always figured they fell right off. The hard part was finding them afterwards.
I can recall going to shopping malls, etc and there were machines there into which you inserted your penny/nickel/whatever and you cranked the handle to flatten the coin and impress an image into the coin. What a shame to think that all those machines were "illegal" ... smh Hang In There, Shoe
Yup i have few of those Do they still have them?
Cabelas and bass pro still have them
A world without you is bleak, Shoestring.
Ebay sucks! Shame on them! People have been flattening coins FOREVER! Ponchartrain Beach's arcade had a machine that did this. That was illegal? So, use another item. One that's yours personally. Make sure it's an item that flattens big enough to sign your name on it...then, sell THAT! (My husband started me watching your videos, I've ALWAYS been fascinated by trains...totally captivated by them!) Even when you're not riding, your videos are always interesting! You're very knowlegable on a LOT of different subjects! Stay safe, take care & HEALTH FIRST! We'll be here waiting patiently for your next ride video! P.S. In the future, can you let us know the time at the beginning of each ride? I'm always wondering if it's morning or evening! Thanks!
Hey Shoestring, you should do the 40 cent train stomping bit for each video you upload on the Tube.
Along with your letter of authenticity, and autograph… we’d all have a chance to hold a little Hobo history.
Absolutely love Watching your videos my friend, my God bless you with many more safe travels around the rails, and wherever the paths lead you too!
Happy New Years from Britt - temps on Sunday morning here were -4, before factoring in the wind chill!
Happy New Years Shoestring 🙏📸
Happy new year Shoestring and to great rides in 2022 prayers!
You were not kidding about the wind I was moving from Pennsylvania to Southern Kentucky that day my vehicle was getting tossed around on the highway a lot it started around Columbus Ohio and didn't die down till I was almost home near Russellville KY my big SUV was like driving on a waterbed yeah it was over loaded a bit 😂. Hope you get your test done soon everyone is using COVID as a excuse today when they mess up.
Modern day Woody Guthrie....Bound for Glory,Shoestring
The AC locos are equipped with a frequency amplifier . It's located in back of the conductor chair . It's a box about18 by 25 inches and it amplifies the radio frequency of regular ac. At 110 volts a typical house has a frequency of 60 hertz (radio)at 660 volts it's probably360 hz. That box amplifies the radio frequency and it delivers more power to the traction motors , that's how they can develop 5000 horsepower per unit by the power amplifier and still not overpower the traction motor .
When it comes to eBay I never do auctions cause people just mess them up on purpose. I always just do buy now. Learned that lesson along time ago. Don’t do auction just use the BUY IT NOW ✌🏻🚂🔥🔥🔥🔥
Hey shoestring, I want to wish you a happy new year and thanks for posting all the great videos. Take care of yourself first and get back out on the rails and keep filming. God bless.
I just looked at the coins on eBay!!!!!! Holy cow congratulations on the bids!!!!!
They won't pay...
Happy New Year Everyone! Hobo, I'm Praying for you Brother!
I know that Erwin area well and really familiar with where you flattened the coins .you're right at the bank parking lot by the old train station. old papermill one way a huge chemical plant the other way . I clean the two story brick building twice a week . lived in that town my whole life. west bound or eventually north on those tracks about 2 miles they run through my backyard. before they cross the river twice and pass by an old rock query. safe travels. !
Mark have you ever considered traveling on amtrack and making videos comparing different ticket classes?
Haha hobo shoestring dont ride the cushions
I remember from one of your videos, that you were going to show us where the traction sand goes on the engine. I don't remember seeing that though. Just one of those thoughts. I've seen people on trains, what are they really going to hurt? They're free people, respect them and they'll respect you. Thanks Shoestring!
👍🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
Edit: I carry a smashed nickel and quarter in my jacket pocket. For luck I guess? Lol
Unfortunately not everybody will respect it
CSX has ran a Q652 north and a Q653 south the last few days on the Clinchfield, maybe just reroute trains. They run Russell KY to Rocky Mount NC, and the same back. I was able to make a video of them today.
Hello Shoestring, if you listen closely with headphones at 21:08-21:09 it sounds like a voice saying "hobo" as your walking along the train, GOD bless, stay safe🙏
I heard
I heard it