Car identification tips - AEI detectors

Angle cock cutout valves and car cereal numbers.
Walking back to camp.
Please check out my road dog's train video about his rides below:
• Train Safety on a Grainer

[@Alpha1545]

Shoestring is teaching. This is way cool. I don't know how to ride the rails but it is a total education to watch someone that can.

[@charlespierce8412]

@JDTX so go ahead and admit that you envy this man's independence and liberty.He is free spirit not existing as a tax slave to the corporations as many in America are. The USA is a corporation legally lol look it up.

[@auroraskye1978]

Rest in peace 🕊️ 🚂 My dear friend. I had to go back and watch some of our old videos. Miss you my friend. Most intelligent man ❤️ God Bless ❤️ Hobo Shoestring - We will meet again ⭐ Aurora Skye ⭐

[@slug..]

"If you don't want to be found by the police camp out behind the building" - shoestring 2019

[@P_RO_]

@Marrowbones Works most of the time because they're looking elsewhere. It something doesn't look out of place, nobody notices it.

[@northvilletunnels]

The cops can smell shoe strong a mile away. Go thing that can't any closer. You Rock.

[@heatherstockford814]

Did this in hope bc. Between the rail and the cop shop. Little peice of triangle. Was a nice summer night and I just slept out in the open and had a great sleep.

[@aleischer]

The "X" on the train car does NOT mean transportation. It designates that it is owned by a private company.

[@beeble2003]

And UFIX has nothing to do with Utah: it's Utility Fuels Inc., who are based in Texas.

[@beeble2003]

Though, having said that, "X" doesn't mean it's a private company. Most railroads in the US are private companies -- the main exception is Amtrak, along with the various city- and state-owned commuter networks. X means the car is owned by a company that is not a common-carrier railroad. Often, that means that the car is owned by a customer of the railroad (e.g., Cargill or Archer Daniels Midland) or a lease company (e.g., TTX, UTLX, TILX). However, Department of Defense cars are marked DODX and they're certainly not a private company. Conversely, the Cumberland Mine Railroad is CMYX. Even though it's a railroad, it's not a common carrier -- it doesn't accept general traffic and only carries is own cargo.

[@freighthoppingwithwanderin3461]

Love this video. I too learned some things. I'm.so blessed to be riding with shoestring right now and being educated. By far one of the smartest men ever met.a good role model. Just look up to this man...in hope to be as experienced 30 years from now.

[@jp400motox]

I'll check out your channel and sub if I'm not already.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Since I've met you Colby I've certainly gained more respect for you after seeing how much drive you have when it's something you care about. You're very dedicated and driven to make dreams come true

[@freighthoppingwithwanderin3461]

@@TheHoboShoestring thanks bro Means alot :)

[@freighthoppingwithwanderin3461]

@@TheHoboShoestring means alot bro. I remember when you did this video in Radford

[@ReVolt_e-Vlogs]

Man, i been trying to soak up all his knowledge, Hobo Stobe's, & Telestations before I embark on my first journey! I loved a hard scrabble life, & spent 17yrs in prison, but been out since 2014, with NO PLANS on ever going back! 💯 I also lived on the streets for awhile, in my addictions & while i was on tree lamb, lived through minus degree temps in winter in Chicago & Reno, & slept in the Sierra Nevada desert in the dead on summer, so I know physically I can take it, mentally too, but there's SO MUCH to learn! Where can I find the best knowledge to learn before I go on my first trip? Love your vids too Colby, my wife is gonna travel with me also, how would we look for another couple to travel with, since were not the sharpest on catching out?

[@TravisTLK]

Could listen to this for a long time. I find every bit of this really interesting. Safe travels to you and your friends.

[@WillaHerrera]

Shoestring tell me if you've ever heard of this happening. So my father worked for WPRR from the early 70's until he retired. You talking about boxcar doors reminded me sorry he told me. He told me that occasionally a flat wheel on a boxcar or even just thousands of miles the door would get worn out and when someone would open the latch the door would fall off the boxcar and land on the guy killing him. Have you ever heard of that happening?

[@MultiMightyQuinn]

I love your videos. It is fascinating to see the country from a totally different perspective. Thank you for sharing!

[@Timmyinthewoods]

I now know if I'm ever stuck in Chicago how to get out of there for free.

[@jacksons1010]

If I understand correctly, Shoestring got hit by a car and seriously injured the very night after making this video. Don’t know what else to say but to keep him in your thoughts and hope for a speedy recovery.

[@thebootymessiah3214]

Jon Jackson source?

[@jrkorman]

@@thebootymessiah3214 Next video after this!

[@MrJonn0]

Exceptional video Shoestring. Best thing any of us can do; share what we know with others.

[@stevexray6253]

I gave up beer 10 years ago and I started getting old immediately. Now I have to use superfoods for energy before I go to work. It works sometimes. Sometimes it don't but beer never failed. 👍 😆

[@americathegreat2828]

Heinz’s 51 lol

[@joecies]

@6:03

[@macofalltrades6396]

Missed this one before and came back to it. I used to do a lot of rail tracing in my old job; in the late 80's and early 90's, there were automated systems for BN (pre-BNSF), ATSF, CSX, SP and several others, plus there were service reps that I talked with on a daily basis. Wish I'd kept those numbers. If I remember right, BN Phone Trace had the best one - you didn't have to use the letters above each digit on the phone to enter the prefix. I also remember that there was one railroad (I won't name which one) where you had to remember to enter the area code instead of 1-800. A coworker made that mistake one night while he was on speakerphone, and the next thing we knew, we heard this deep voice say, "You have reached the Gay Action Hotline." I swear, this really happened!

[@yakamarezlife]

Shoestring im praying for you brother maybe when you get better I'll see you on the highline going into butte today

[@GeorgeJansen]

This is so educating. I want more, brother . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@courtneymoyer2690]

Your videos are so cool to watch keep them coming sir.✌️

[@jamesmills4921]

OK STRING I AM OLD MAN FROM DERIDDER LOUISIANA AND I ENJOY THE VIDS.........

[@j_man7573]

Thanks for this video I remember asking you about how about to call for the car...now I got it

[@JohnnygSawyer]

@Shoestring I've been watching your older videos. I like you better not drinking, you're a nicer person. God Bless 💜

[@jamesakers1175]

Shoestring the movie. You are an experienced man. Love the education of an American frontiers man. Stay safe.

[@kamala2111]

Great knowledge from Shoestring enjoying the longer vids

[@waynemerryman3897]

"Safest place to hide from the cops is right under their noses." Lol

[@karenatha7890]

Officer Fliberty Coronado California in the 70's. Sorry we embarrassed you. While my mom made you coffee I was told to do my Lilly Tomlin imitation. Soon as you got your cup came the punchline and the chair you were in absolutely busted into pieces under you.

[@thelonelytrucker9317]

I missed the video with the number. Anybody have a link?

[@LarryMow1]

Donald Nolan yeah i missed it too

[@jamesmills4921]

OK STRING GLAD YOU ARE STILL DOING THIS SO I KNOW IN CASE I WANNA HOP......

[@jbrat1967]

what did u need WD40 for? fire?

[@alleycat7115]

Learn somethin new everyday. Safe travels Shoe

[@kens.3729]

Another Great 👍 Video. Thanks Shoestring! 👍

[@jeffreygosselin1143]

Hi Shoestring! Great, informative and interesting videos! My question is this: Have you ever been riding a train that derailed? If so, can you elaborate a little for us please?

[@ohnoohyeah3205]

Thank you Shoestring. Living vicariously through your adventures. If you bounce through Raleigh, NC, I can help in some way. Be safe!!

[@humancargo7285]

Hey! I start all my trips hopping the csx yard off glenwood to hamlet!! Fucking hell thats cool! Sucks the NS yard is pretty much useless now.. The trip fepm raleigh to spencer yard was pretty and fast!

[@Rocketman88002]

Lol! Did you quote the saying about where to hide if you don't want to be found by the police? That worked for me until the C.O.P. was out and about one day and saw me and knew I had a warrant out so I got a ride in an unmarked cruiser to the station about a block away then to Uncle Freddy's motel.....the county jail.

[@jp400motox]

wow, lots of rides on that cut. many not so great but... i caught out on one of the less desirables in my short ride video.

[@ReVolt_e-Vlogs]

Shoestring, thanks for the knowledge brother, it's good you too Colby on to teach him the ways of a Hobo, this tradition needs to be carried on, & passed onto the right people, for them to teach the next generation! 💯 I'm tying to learn all I can from your vids before I catch out for the first time. It's just so much to learn!!! I'm planning on either hopping out to Sacramento from Reno, or to S.L.C from Reno, What trip you recommend for my first maiden voyage? How would I study to learn the rails? I'm dead serious about learning as much as I can about this life, I find it fascinating & something I wanna be a part of, when I get that itch to escape society for awhile & re-find myself!💯👍

[@4Score747]

Another awesome video! Where are you from? I sure enjoy your videos. I’m from a Railroad family. Dad and Grandpa. Thanks for sharing!

[@larrywilson9524]

we ask for longer videos because they are so intertaining ;-) and informative. keep up the excelant work Mr Shoestring

[@carlreese9004]

Great channel. Got a question for you,I've been asking other riders for awhile. What are those cars that look like rock cars but they have solar panels on them? Safe travels.

[@carlreese9004]

@DFW rider thanks, that's where I'm out of, DFW . I've seen them for awhile and nobody knew.

[@sharkheadism]

@@carlreese9004 That's exactly what they're for. They're only used for railroad maintenance.

[@beeble2003]

Looks like somebody posted the answer and deleted it, so here it is again. They're ballast cars and the solar panels power GPS units and radio gear that allow the cars to be programmed to dump ballast exactly where it's needed, and avoid dumping it on, e.g., open deck bridges and trestles.

[@eatonbeaver6083]

The reporting marks indicate the owner and/or operator of the car. Railcar marks ending with an X indicate they are owned by a company that is NOT a railroad. For example UP marks include UP, MP, WP, CHTT, CMO while non railroad company marks include TILX (Trinity Industries Leasing), UTLX (Union Tank Car Co), SHPX (Used to be Shippers Car Line), CCLX (Crystal Car Lines), TTX (Trailer Train Inc.) etc.

[@mohawksniper79]

Those cold nights it's nice to be the one in the middle just got to make sure ya don't have your underwear on backwards that day😁 👍🏼🇨🇦🛤️🚆🤠

[@LVVMCMLV]

2:48 Lived just south of the Proviso Yards for the first 21 years of my life...45 years ago

[@johnscherf1228]

Alright Shoestring, another excellent video! Wish I was with you. Hopefully next year summer we'll meet in Milwaukee! Crazy Hobo Johhny

[@moreclips805]

This is so fascinating that people do this Nowadays... i thought this was reserved for the 50s

[@bittersweet4619]

Dude.. your getting known for money. Now you should hide from takers and bulls..Be cool. love your adventures

[@robertmorris4675]

I watch your whole video and loved it...thanks for it...robert m

[@virginiaorganbuilder]

'Cereal' numbers. Good for breakfast! You are one of my favorite new finds!

[@beeble2003]

A cereal number is the id of a grainer, obviously!

[@travelingwithrick]

I like this channel. You seem like a good guy. Still miss Stobe though.

[@erleclaire]

Huffing and Puffing... The years are taking their toll. Time is coming where all we will see is Shoestring sitting in a nursing home telling tales about riding the trains.....

[@phillipfrizzell6129]

Cadillac grainer is my favorite too

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Sugar + soda can harm your liver just as bad as alcohol. See the video “Is a Calorie a Calorie”?

[@chunt5073]

👍🏻safe travels shoe string

[@clems6989]

AEI: automatic equipment identification system. Uses RFID technology. Just like walmart etc uses for theft prevention. Except a lot more info..

[@0BRAINS0]

Merry Christmas Shoestring! Stay safe!

[@jimsmith1856]

The age of the Cyber-Hobo.

[@name7150]

I’m surprised hopping is still possible

[@viperrr6886]

It is actuallt there is less security now a days.

[@viperrr6886]

@@RealWattage because back then there was multiple gangs robbing trains and claiming turf in the 90s and murdering and now there almost all irrelevent and dead.

[@viperrr6886]

@@RealWattage bruh i seen so many train hoppers who are grandpa age on youtube and hobos.if a hobo can do it then anyone cause that means police or security is weak.

[@viperrr6886]

@@RealWattage bruh Your dumbvif you think trains are well protected there okay with tran hoppers for the most part.

[@humancargo7285]

Dr pepper and coca cola os my new beer as well

[@Whispfount555]

Shoestring, have you ever been in Burley, Idaho? My Grandparents had a dairy farm outside of Burley.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

All over Idaho. From Sandpoint to Nampa to Bonners Ferry to Soda Spings etc

[@tommangano2439]

X is private owned by the company

[@blaneycrabbe3390]

I like 'Shoestring' . He seems to be ALOT like me. Hell, I've got 2 fingers missing on my right hand. I glad that I do not ride the rails anymore. Thanks 'Shoestring' for taking 'us' along for the ride.

[@timothygee8566]

Very interesting life. I would like to meet up with you some day

[@Paw95]

I live by the Portsmouth yard in Ohio. Too bad the peavine was put out of service as a through route by NS. Lots of rail going out in the country.

[@GeorgeJansen]

This is way more interesting and educating then those stupid hearings.... Thank you HS

[@Craneman1]

That hienz 51 is some good stuff lol

[@diamondback2295]

Good hearing from you sir. Have a great day.

[@davidherringgo]

Hope all is going good. Could you tell info. on origins ,locations, and if you have seen or met any Train Graffiti Artists . I always look at the Train Art go by when on the freeway in stop and go traffic. Thanks, safe travels.

[@phillipfrizzell6129]

Shotgun grainers us second favorite

[@michaelthomas7178]

There used to a jungle on CRIPS at Wewoka Switch on the tresel. Just wonder if any jungles exist today?

[@BUGMAN-22]

@ 3:16 you show a caddy, I wish you had shown more of it, do u have a vid that shows how one is?

[@Rocketman88002]

UFO abduction? Ever see any strange things in the beautiful night skies?

[@reverendmysticfogg]

Ride the rails fantastic my brother! Hang loose, keep cool and be safe. Good fortune and marvelous journey's be yours! If you find yourself in Sanford, FL. , shout at me

[@garbagemanify]

serial, not breakfast food

[@jasons4715]

I love your show your so awesome

[@bereamikebassmaster]

nice video shoestring

[@mrdayyumyum3712]

Who paints all the graffiti on train cars?

[@sicfrynut]

grafitists.........................................

[@cutshort5165]

Me

[@brianh5609]

You ever find a car labeled "TNA"- give me a hollar

[@erichartman9777]

I keep close tabs on your travels, wishing you a safe journey and happy holidays from champaign il area, if your ever in need let me know, I'd be honored to help any way I can.

[@timfrost4291]

Perfect video Shoestring.

[@dustinLee8686]

You making any trips to Richmond va? If so reach out I'll roll out with you

[@newriver8940]

I think I know the area be safe

[@desktorp]

There aren't enough people giving useful information like you're doing. Lots of trainhoppers act like information gatekeepers. I realize there are good and bad reasons for this, but sometimes I just want to ask questions to build up the confidence to do it, but I seldom get answers. I don't exactly have a *need* to ride trains, but I want to be able to travel with some reliability using this method, but my biggest fear is getting on the wrong train and becoming hopelessly lost. I could handle being late or early for my desired destination, but the possibility of getting stranded scares me.

[@jwc3o2]

a thought: if a train brought you there, it can also take you away again. just always be sure to have extra food/water & patience - with both the trains & yourself - to accommodate the possibility of error. even stuck on a siding in the middle of nowhere, it'll get used again as a passing track before too long &, if nothing stops & things get absolutely beyond endurance into emergency, you can flag a passing train: from the "Canadian Rail Operating Rules" handbook, rule 12, "Hand Signals", section (a) part (vii) in full: "Any object waved violently by anyone on or near the track is a signal to stop." note "by anyone". also note: this is an emergency privilege not to be abused. advice: ditch the fear in favour of Adventures In Logistics 1o1.

[@MrBluoct]

Are cameras changing this adventure? Railways , employees and general operations are a mystery to most

[@GreatDetecting]

There are some cool 😎 security guards👍👍

[@dog_house875]

2:12 that car is ready at its interchange in Tennessee today and it’s empty 🤣

[@dee9568]

Ever ride refrigerated car.....i used unload them at first state freezer

[@rubeclayton8233]

If It Was Warm Weather That Cadillac Would Be A Great Ride...

[@tlindsey9769]

Sounds as though maybe you have diabetes.

[@hinspect]

That place sure looks like a damp miserable cold place to camp! Thanks for another great video!

[@caseymclaughlin9996]

Is a walkie talkie a must for hopping?

[@unionironjosh]

Lol. Airplane was a great movie

[@rickbarrie294]

Top man Shoestring!!!!! Happy Easter.

[@cbarandi1449]

Id ride with you.meet you at the catch out spot.ohio

[@Davehash]

Thank you Shoestring.

[@Logan-ns7uj]

what city or yard is this?

[@moviemania1137]

R.I.P Colby

[@funkjoebrandon4246]

What happened to Colby?

[@TempoDrift1480]

Fox hiding in the henhouse.

[@Peasmouldia]

Here in the UK we call the road between the rails the "4ft" (yeah, I know it's 4'8 1/2".) and the bit between the road the 6ft. Either way it's hard going to walk on, 'specially when you got a load on. Thanks and blessings.

[@phillipfrizzell6129]

Wish I knew what yard this is

[@51-FS]

I'm in cookeville

[@billysmith5721]

use to unload box cars

[@oooltra]

Do not cross the street.

[@angler2058]

👍.

[@patricknoveski6409]

Dude, where's all the rail people?

[@patricknoveski6409]

You never be able to walk around r.r. in Ca. They are everywhere.