Tennessee to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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  • @dave-pm9bu
    @dave-pm9bu 7 місяців тому +24

    Watching for the first time since he passed this was one of my favorites RIP Mark

  • @jeffsosenheimer6724
    @jeffsosenheimer6724 Рік тому +87

    Nothing better then a shoestring video on a Friday night. Hell yeah.

    • @Semper_
      @Semper_ Рік тому +10

      Amen

    • @testosteroneinc.3800
      @testosteroneinc.3800 Рік тому +14

      Better than ANY reality tv show... Because this is Reality. No scripts on this channel. He's kind enough to bring us along. 😊

    • @turlockhammer3872
      @turlockhammer3872 Рік тому +5

      Dam right, Im with you

    • @steveib724
      @steveib724 Рік тому

      This is Hollywood no lie it's better lol 🤣🤣

  • @renegadebt1374
    @renegadebt1374 6 місяців тому +8

    Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank you for all you gave, And All you have given.. R.I.P Shoestring... ✌

  • @johnemanolis
    @johnemanolis Рік тому +36

    Shoestring, thank you for your train rides through America.
    You give a great appreciation for what we have.
    Your sacrifices are greatly appreciated.

  • @ofsoundmind13
    @ofsoundmind13 Рік тому +48

    The Harpers Ferry area is gorgeous! Thanks for the tour and history lesson Shoe!

    • @matthewgabbard6415
      @matthewgabbard6415 Місяць тому

      Lot of history there. The Harper’s Ferry Arsenal was where John Brown and his few followers attacked and the aftermath would be the spark that ignited the Civil War. Harper’s Ferry changed hands numerous times during the war as well.

  • @raggedgray2068
    @raggedgray2068 9 місяців тому +5

    Viewer from the UK here, the US is such an amazing place, the landscape you guys have is just incredible. Harpers Ferry is on my bucket list , I have this idea that it’s somewhere I would love hunker down and retire to someday. Probably never happen but I can always dream. Keep up the fantastic work Shoestring and stay safe 👏❤️

  • @pbberger2002
    @pbberger2002 Рік тому +17

    I find your videos very soothing and relaxing to watch. I like the way you're never in a hurry. You seem like such a humble, down to earth kind of person. I'm so glad you're healthy and back on the rails.

  • @maureenjanus8512
    @maureenjanus8512 Рік тому +9

    Shoestring, your knowledge of geography is amazing and impressive . . . .

  • @edgartorbert819
    @edgartorbert819 Рік тому +8

    Your encyclopedic knowledge and video production skills are truly amazing. You could have been successful in many different pursuits, yet your choice of riding the rails makes these videos all the more worthy of designation as national treasures. May safe passage and healthier days bless you on these journeys.

  • @pscott000
    @pscott000 Рік тому +10

    Shoestring, your world is a living legend. I could binge-watch your videos 24/7.

    • @carlmorgan8452
      @carlmorgan8452 Рік тому

      10:21 just stopped there at that beauty/ and didn't want to continue .😊

  • @kakprat
    @kakprat Рік тому +15

    I live in the UK , it is so nice to see the places that i have only read about in books. The US is really a great country , all that open space, reminds me when i lived in Africa years ago. Thanks ShoeString, you are a legend.

    • @michaellorenzen8200
      @michaellorenzen8200 Рік тому +2

      the grass is always greener on the other side I'd love to backpack around England , Ireland , Scotland , and Wales ! it might be a bit hard as I'm almost 60 ✌️

  • @deanosanders203
    @deanosanders203 Рік тому +7

    Thanks Shoestring, nothing better than seeing you on the rails, doing what you do best 👍😀

  • @johnsadventures6783
    @johnsadventures6783 7 місяців тому +2

    I have watched all the previous videos. I have the rest to watch. I will slowly work my way through them. Shoestring you were an inspiration to all of us. You have forever to ride them golden rails. You went on ahead of us, but we will be along someday. ❤

  • @jeffreyleckrone7593
    @jeffreyleckrone7593 Рік тому +17

    Thank you so much Mark for sharing this video. Love the history geography lesson. Be safe.

  • @craig2907
    @craig2907 Рік тому +14

    Man your videos are amazing. When you stop and talk about the places like you do on the bridge over the river I love to hop onto maps and find the location, not always easy but I’m pretty sure you can just see that coffee sign up on that hill on Apple Maps.
    Keep doing what you do and stay safe bro. Big love from the UK.

  • @warrengage9536
    @warrengage9536 Рік тому +6

    Hello from South Africa. Love these videos, especially your unique story telling and knowledge of the railways.

  • @chox2001
    @chox2001 Рік тому +4

    So much knowledge from just one video.
    I’m from UK and I feel like I was on a tour.
    Thank you so much

  • @equipmentjockey
    @equipmentjockey Рік тому +7

    Black raspberry ice cream?! My lord that sounds delicious!

  • @ibbylancaster8981
    @ibbylancaster8981 Рік тому +6

    I did a welding job up In Harper’s Ferry at a campground and zip line place overlooking the fork in the river. It was a brewery that they were adding. It was awesome in the afternoon overlooking the river and being able to see the railroad. Awesome memories. Much love to you Shoe and prayers for safe travels 🤙 I also worked at Troegs Brewery in Hershey and the NS main ran right behind the place. I couldn’t get a damn thing done for train watching. 🤣😂

  • @MPSOURS
    @MPSOURS Рік тому +6

    Hey,you're in my neck of the woods. I live in Berryville Virginia. That is south of Hagerstown. Watching your videos are great. Glad to see you feeling better. Have a safe trip home.

  • @gonagain
    @gonagain Рік тому +8

    Thanks for the excellent tour, Mark, I'd love to make it back there to visit and learn some history.

  • @2aisabsoluteTim
    @2aisabsoluteTim Рік тому +3

    This dude really knows history and many other things

  • @JP-Au-Schulz
    @JP-Au-Schulz Рік тому +3

    Great video, love watching your videos. i always learn something from you. Thank you.

  • @scottbet4504
    @scottbet4504 Рік тому +7

    Love your videos shoestring. Keep up the good work and be safe. That sound that you hear isn't the turbo. It's the air compressor kicking on. 😉

  • @rossrossier935
    @rossrossier935 Рік тому +5

    Thanx for the ride and history lessons Shoestring! Safe travels and God bless! 🙏

  • @hinspect
    @hinspect Рік тому +3

    I haven't had a chance to watch your last couple of Videos. Glad you are still doing fine! Great Trip👍🇺🇸

  • @donowen9848
    @donowen9848 Рік тому +1

    Have fished this area tons of times and bicycled the C&O canal from Cumberland MD to Washington DC (186 miles)... its a beautiful part of the country and a lot of civil war history in this town and surrounding areas. I was fishing about 15 miles downstream on the day you posted this video... should have come by to say hello to Mr. Shoestring... these videos are very enjoyable; keep em coming Shoestring!!!

  • @dylancollins2188
    @dylancollins2188 Рік тому +2

    Always brings a smile to my face seeing ya out in your element,ride on brother.

  • @slserenader
    @slserenader Рік тому +23

    Nice video! Glad you had a safe ride. I recently caught out of Cumberland MD, and rode over 100 miles on the CSX Mountain Sub, one of the former B&O railroads most scenic routes, I have a video on my channel of the ride. It's really nice up there riding through the different regions of the Appalachian Mountains.
    Thanks for the great video Shoestring, be safe!

  • @RobinW
    @RobinW Рік тому +18

    Happy belated birthday Shoestring🎂. Just a small correction for you, the block of ice going up endless stairs, was not the Little Rascals, it was the 3 Stooges. And the stair climber was the late Great Curly!

    • @Marcuswelby-nx2te
      @Marcuswelby-nx2te Рік тому

      Put the ice in the fridge and carry it up 20 flights of stairs

    • @mE-zx7pt
      @mE-zx7pt 5 місяців тому

      ​@Marcuswelby-nx2te There was also one with Laurel and Hardy carrying a piano up endless stairs, very funny one.

  • @jeffl1460
    @jeffl1460 Рік тому +6

    A life being lived. Congratulations finding whats important.

  • @peterbehringer63
    @peterbehringer63 Рік тому +1

    Loved that thumbnail.....! Beautiful scenery at Harper's Ferry.
    Roanoke Virginia is a great small city to hang out a day or two in the downtown areas..., In the early to mid 1900s it was a booming railroad town, whose economy flourished with its influence. Lived there in the late 1980s during my university days. Nowadays the locals are heavily promoting natural history, outdoor sports and local culture tourism in S.W. region of VA..
    Stay safe!

  • @kengiekanno1273
    @kengiekanno1273 Рік тому +3

    Hey shoestring thank you for the history lessons keep up with you videos their awesome

  • @SPARTAN-RESOLVE
    @SPARTAN-RESOLVE Рік тому +2

    I love your kit / gear / Bucket full of essentials as always stay careful Buddy 💪🇺🇸🙏

  • @waynespyker5731
    @waynespyker5731 Рік тому +5

    The tagged balloon was a neat deal - wonder where it will travel? You should attach a printed tag to the plugged neck so the finder can report it's end location. It should be dated, numbered, release location, contact information and the other side a Shoestring tag.
    About 1985 Mom's neighbor farmer found a balloon downed in his spring corn planting, it was a 3 week old elementary school release project from LaPlata, MD landing in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania (yes the oldest operating shortline-the Stewartstown Rail Road). Mom returned the card to the school in the mail, it was the last of those found as the rest went East to New Jersey and Eastern Shore Maryland (not North). The youngster became a pen pal with Mom and we followed him into life.

    • @michaellorenzen8200
      @michaellorenzen8200 Рік тому +1

      my 3rd grade class in 1970 San Diego did that each child tied a 3×5 note card to a helium balloon with their name , class , and school address mine made it to Arizona some went further

  • @bonniegettingthrumyday2866
    @bonniegettingthrumyday2866 2 місяці тому

    He spawned a rival of interest in America’s railroads & a flurry of Amtrak travel, foregoing airlines, us included . Wouldn’t have had the courage without him. Ride on, Shoestring Mark, and God bless

  • @dwainegarber7215
    @dwainegarber7215 Рік тому +4

    I am so glad to see you’re back. And one of your big real fans and if you can possibly help it, please don’t take so much time in between your videos. I enjoy your videos over by coffee on my patio in the mornings you make life a very different place For somebody that doesn’t see very well. By the way, I’m legally blind but I really enjoy your videos and of course I love trains if you ever get in the Baltimore area please I will give you my information for you to look up so you can you’re welcome to stay at my house. Lotta real rich us in Maryland. I’ll try to private text you. In the meantime, keep being who you are and doing what you’re doing because it helps many people see things of this country in a very different way and I think you and God bless.

  • @marcg.3830
    @marcg.3830 Рік тому +1

    Went to Harpers Ferry last year for the first time, heading back in December. It’s absolutely beautiful.

  • @sleeplessaquarius
    @sleeplessaquarius 11 місяців тому +1

    Great content . Ive never been to that area . That looks beautiful around there . Thats interesting what you said about hikers switching out gear for North & South travels, lightening their load . I never thought about that . Looks like a very photogenic area . Thanx for your video

  • @sleeplessaquarius
    @sleeplessaquarius 11 місяців тому +1

    OUCH! That bear spray sounds really painful . Sorry you had to deal with that . I love your videos . Ive always been fascinated with train yards, & trains, & train graffiti . In fact Ive photographed train graffiti for years in the Old City in Knoxville, when trains used to stop in Knoxville . That was cool what you did with that helium balloon

  • @jagchuk
    @jagchuk Рік тому +2

    Great trip Mark! I believe you have started the tradition of releasing a Shoestring balloon on every video! "Incredible Shoestring" 😄

  • @leshemingway7768
    @leshemingway7768 Рік тому +5

    Some great history here Mark really enjoyed this video stay safe

  • @markwiener1091
    @markwiener1091 Рік тому +4

    Great video! Been all those places by road but so cool to see them from rail.

  • @MrPlankinton
    @MrPlankinton Рік тому +9

    12:13 Robert E. Lee and J.E.B. Stuart cornered John Brown and his crew in that very building. It is called the Engine House.

    • @RandomDudeOne
      @RandomDudeOne Рік тому +2

      Yep. 'The Good Lord Bird' depicted the standoff there very well. Ethan Hawke was amazing as John Brown.

  • @danm4066
    @danm4066 Рік тому +5

    Just curious if you found your old camp on the river? Saving some footage for later maybe? Thanks for the ride along Shoestring!

  • @scottyboston9697
    @scottyboston9697 Рік тому +2

    Spent two weeks in harpers ferry the ice u got was amazing and there pizza wasn't bad bathed in the shanado river too!!! Miss traveling even more now be safe ride safe and God bless brother

  • @DonaldNewton-oo3mz
    @DonaldNewton-oo3mz Рік тому +2

    Your knowledge is awesome..

  • @thomasmccardle725
    @thomasmccardle725 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the ride Shoestring, Stay safe and keep well!

  • @rob4b
    @rob4b Рік тому +5

    Not even bear spray slows down the shoestring, happy day's keep safe and be lucky.

  • @debralavorata546
    @debralavorata546 Рік тому +8

    shoestring thank u for this beautiful scenery that someone from NYC would never get to see,so serene and historic too!! I've seen things through ur videos its like taking a video vacation!! Thanks shoestring ur the best,enjoy our ride,be safe and godspeed

  • @AS1llyPenguin
    @AS1llyPenguin Рік тому +17

    Just what I needed to start my weekend off right. Hope you're doing well today and enjoying your travels Mark! Much love from Chattanooga!

  • @SW-jw6il
    @SW-jw6il Рік тому +3

    Well hello brother M !!! perfect timing on catching your new video. p.s. “always” make sure your weapon is safe 😏

  • @ChainsawNW1218
    @ChainsawNW1218 Рік тому +2

    Interesting to see You go into Harpers Ferry and catch out on NS again Southbound towards Lynchburg. Glad You didn't get Your face with the bear spray,pretty scenery and area at Harpers Ferry, stay safe riding Brother!🛤🚂

  • @possumstacks5523
    @possumstacks5523 Рік тому +2

    Damn, that bear mace is evil Shoestring. Ive walked into Harpers Ferry twice on the AT. Once from Maine and once from Georgia. Thanks for the memories buddy! It is a gorgeous area of the US. ❤ 🤙

  • @Watchdoc65
    @Watchdoc65 Рік тому +3

    Hope the balloon makes it to Texas! Great vid and glad you didn’t get that bear spray in your face! Incredible Shoestring!!!😊 take care!

  • @bloodhoundarcheology
    @bloodhoundarcheology Рік тому +3

    I know you talk a lot about trains. I was thinking of all the civil war Stonewall Jackson and President George Washington at Harper's Ferry. Lots of American history in this area. Good video Glad you didn't get burned in the face!! Blessings and Blue Skies on your travels.

  • @asullivan4047
    @asullivan4047 6 місяців тому

    Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent photography job enabling viewers to better understand what the orator is describing. Viewing this presentation from the comfort zone of my computer room. Along the " Space Coast "🚀of Florida 🐊🐊🐬🐬. Wonder if the " String " ever spent any time in this region -???. Remember the " Singing Break Men " Jimmie Rogers -??? A genuine break men till switching to a singing entertainer 🎸🎶. (1926 thru 1933) most popular song. " Break Man's Blues "😭. For more " Hoboism " Hobo Times journal on the internet. Wishing viewers a safe/healthy/prosperous(2024)🌈🎉💵😉.

  • @rdththth
    @rdththth 10 місяців тому +1

    4:25 That fenced-in siding is KIK Consumer Products in Salem, just west of Roanoke. They receive hopper loads of plastic pellets to make bottles, and tank cars of liquids to fill those bottles. They bottle household bleach, antifreeze, brake fluid, washer fluid, power steering fluid, household cleaning products, pool bleach, and many others.

  • @charleshogan
    @charleshogan Рік тому +1

    Thanks for showing us this pretty scenery few get to see this view

  • @southernpacific7200
    @southernpacific7200 Рік тому +3

    The viking ship intermodals are pretty rare in the US now. They don't allow you to open the containers because of the end cross bars. I think a bunch of them that were once owned by Sealand ended up in Panama being used for the Panama Canal Railway.

  • @timlehman1678
    @timlehman1678 Рік тому +2

    These videos just keep getting better and better. Stay safe out there Shoestring. My the grease be on your wheels. 🚂 🎸

  • @tracycc123
    @tracycc123 Рік тому +4

    Hey! it's always great to see a video from you! So glad that bear spray didn't hit you in the face! That's a close call for sure! Stay safe and God Bless!

  • @metalinmotion
    @metalinmotion Рік тому +1

    Great video Shoestring! Only Amtrak stopped when I visited Harpers Ferry, so its awesome that you were able to ride in.

  • @yvonnejohnson1557
    @yvonnejohnson1557 Рік тому +3

    Hey shoestring is Stone mountain still down in Georgia is it still there thanks have a safe trip from Gary

  • @yeshowcanihelpyou9173
    @yeshowcanihelpyou9173 Рік тому +1

    Haven’t seen one of your vids in a while 💁,must be Mrs UA-cam algorithm doing it’s thing,great vid mate cheers from Australia 👍✌️👌👏🙏

  • @firestarter8202
    @firestarter8202 Рік тому +3

    So, on the bear spray (pepper spray) the first aid I was taught in the Coast Guard is antibacterial dish soap, lukewarm water, and wash with your fingertips. Do not use an abrasive cloth, etc. Rinse with as much water as you can. If you get it in your eyes, tilt your head back and continuously pour fresh water into your eyes blinking them rapidly at first and then force them open. A large bottle of water works great. Even though the sensation goes away, avoid rubbing your hands on affected areas and then touching your eyes. The residue will still be irritating. That residue goes away in a couple days.

  • @cajunoneforchrist4545
    @cajunoneforchrist4545 Рік тому +2

    Really funny video lol incredible shoestring lol thought he seen a Grizzly lol

  • @johnr8439
    @johnr8439 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Shoestring for a great video, Sorry about that bear spray, nasty stuff.

  • @davemonk
    @davemonk Рік тому +5

    Pro tip. When bathing in a stream, keep your little Shoestring under the water line. LOL.

  • @MWoodslore
    @MWoodslore Рік тому +5

    There he is 👍👍 🚂
    Holy Shit.. Sorry Shoestring but that Bear Spray Bit was Funny z $#@&..😂 And that Balloon is the Next UFO SIGHTING...Love this Channel 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @alpinglow
    @alpinglow Рік тому +1

    Are those new information signs for the AT? I don't remember seeing them. It was 25 years ago when I walked through. I do remember those rivers though! Hiker box, what you were talking about. Harpers Ferry is the unofficial halfway point for the Appalachian Trail!

  • @NorlandBoxcar
    @NorlandBoxcar Рік тому +2

    I did not know about 'viking' IM's. Different type of ride. Nice. And wouldn't it be nice if that balloon made its way up to Canada? I'm also still hopeful to find your tag on a rolling stock up here sometime. That would be very cool..

  • @Del-bm
    @Del-bm Рік тому +1

    Thoroughly wnjoyed your video as I always do Shoestring, thanks for sharing it with us

  • @Demon_Outlaw
    @Demon_Outlaw Рік тому +3

    Great to see you back on High Iron . Hobo Steel Shoestring 🥾

  • @mikeomaly
    @mikeomaly Рік тому

    The scenery shot at 830 looking at the tunnel is awesome! Just started watching your videos again, so now I gotta ketchup! Have a great day brother! Safe travels! That's some good looking ice cream too!

  • @charlie.something
    @charlie.something Рік тому +5

    Thank you. America is some beautiful country and you show it off well.

  • @brandonearly2963
    @brandonearly2963 Рік тому +1

    The sign on the cliff side is an old Mennes talcum powder. Other side of tunnel is Knoxville followed by Brunswick which is an old train town. Has a decent sized train yard and was a major hub back in the day

  • @freddypflugbeil6
    @freddypflugbeil6 Рік тому +1

    I'll be looking for that balloon Hobo Shoestring. Thanks for the show From Highland falls New York

  • @turlockhammer3872
    @turlockhammer3872 Рік тому +4

    Shoestring; what was the big deal about wanting to get thru Rhone Oak as you said in the beginning? Then why did you get off the train? To give us all these awesome history lessons? Thanks for posting for us!

    • @ironheadbill
      @ironheadbill Рік тому +1

      Roanoke has a big NS yard, you don't want to get caught in that yard.

  • @upandabove567
    @upandabove567 Рік тому +3

    hi Shoe string this video was really great thank you

  • @dugncat
    @dugncat Рік тому +7

    Oh, this makes for a great start to the weekend! I've been hankering for a ride on the rails with you. Thank you shoestring ! 😊😊😊😊

  • @georgedeas966
    @georgedeas966 Рік тому +8

    Have fun and be safe brother. Sending good wishes from Thornton Kentucky in the beautiful Appalachian mountains.

  • @mattfarber5079
    @mattfarber5079 Рік тому +5

    I'm in morgantown wv keep safe happy riding

  • @christianshadrick1150
    @christianshadrick1150 Рік тому +16

    Hope you're feel GREAT Mark,careful Mark they might see your flashlight shining

  • @d2sfavs
    @d2sfavs 7 місяців тому +1

    another great video im watching again i like the balloon idea shoestring hope someone finds it.what brand of bear spray was that hope it wore off

  • @ashevilletrainman6989
    @ashevilletrainman6989 Рік тому +1

    So do you ride coming up East of Knoxville ? I’ve only gone that way once accidentally on the wrong train , trying to get to Asheville . Turned around outside of Kingsport.

  • @johnconnolly6011
    @johnconnolly6011 Рік тому +5

    You sound Great Shoestring. The best I've heard in years. Always love seeing your videos.

  • @psynriter
    @psynriter Рік тому +8

    Daymn, just arrived at a mates place to do gardening on the other side of the world. I look forward to seeing this tonight.

  • @RandyCRR
    @RandyCRR Рік тому +3

    Oh look in the River , it’s Bigfoot taking a bath!

  • @PorchHonkey
    @PorchHonkey Рік тому +4

    Forks of the river, good spot to wet a line.🎣

  • @zeuserrikkian4475
    @zeuserrikkian4475 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see you back on riding. Have an safe ride.

  • @oldguy448
    @oldguy448 Рік тому +2

    I thought you were coming to Hagerstown where I live missed you last you came thru.

  • @brandonlee9238
    @brandonlee9238 Рік тому +1

    Innovative way of getting the name brand out loll! Cheap too Nice! 👍

  • @lorettashepherd.
    @lorettashepherd. Рік тому +7

    Nice video String. Nothing like kicking back after a crappy day at work and watching the new video.
    Harper's Ferry looks like a nice place to explore. Beautiful countryside and love the history behind it.
    Sorry you got hit with the bear spray. Thank the Lord it didn't get you in the face. That stuff is some nasty ass sh*t for sure. Sorry you had to throw away you Big Boy shirt 😔
    I'm glad to see you out on the rails and enjoying the freedom. Happy to see you happy and healthy and out where you are truly the happiest. Safe travels brother. Take care and Godspeed 💕

  • @mikeh.1130
    @mikeh.1130 8 місяців тому +1

    Have you ever been through Arlington VA on the triple track main? I stay often in a hotel that overlooks the main and the airport.

  • @jeremyc9229
    @jeremyc9229 Рік тому

    Thank you, I am going to watch this now as I go to sleep. My favorite is a new shoestring video!

  • @ronstuff6330
    @ronstuff6330 10 місяців тому

    LOL- I got some bear spray on my hands and was stupid enough to touch my face. I "thought" I had cleaned it off my hands. No way! It burnt my eyes so bad I couldn't see. Thanks for the Harpers Ferry video. One of my favorite placed on earth!

  • @marcroche9324
    @marcroche9324 6 місяців тому +1

    27:00 the shoestring balloon won't/didn't go too far. It'll pop at elevation soon.
    Thanks Shoestring (where ever you are) for the Harpers Ferry tour! R.I.P.

  • @troyjohnson8496
    @troyjohnson8496 Рік тому +2

    Make one in hopkinsville Kentucky I'll come out and see ya ❤❤

  • @dear_prudence
    @dear_prudence Рік тому +3

    Mark - keep your bear spray in a heavy duty plastic bag, so if it goes off again like that it'll spray into the bag and not on you. :)