Fremont, Nebraska, waiting for BNSF to Lincoln

Ended up trying for both UP and BNSF but got a little sick yesterday but feeling a little bit better now .
www.paypal.me/hoboshoestring

[@nitrohunter1315]

I live in Fremont Nebraska, nice to know a celebrity has visited us

[@skyartrc8286]

I'm glad things are working out for you shoestring.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Trains in my videos passing by aren't trains I'm trying to catch....

[@bumprjak]

I sent you some fund's twice, hope you've received them from PayPal. For winter gear.

[@pauldegagne2678]

Wow, your a trusting soul. Good for what goes around comes around.

[@buzzevermore9309]

I live in Fremont NE as I'm watching this.

[@kolepack6430]

Yoooo I grew up there lol live I Omaha now

[@lightshine6851]

I live there too. Howdy!

[@lynmeh]

Fremont is a trashcan town

[@buzzevermore9309]

@@lynmeh it takes a trashcan attitude to see that. I see a good place.

[@spiketamara2007]

i live in fremont ne, awsome seeing someone that has been here.

[@lynmeh]

Have fun in that shithole

[@vincentconnolly3684]

🖤❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏👍💯

[@cjwhosthat9216]

@@lynmeh stfu his house is probably more than your family tree

[@Muhle2]

@@cjwhosthat9216 nah man fremont is def a shithole, i only go back for family. I do have some nostalgia from previous years but still

[@nicl9362]

Fremont NE, my hometown. I enjoy your videos!

[@railfanmaximstill7279]

Same

[@jessicabuckman9675]

Well Shoestring, by watching you, I learn new things.

[@johnmcclintock8004]

Great respect for you, Shoestring..I believe your knowledge of trains & tracks, rails & routes is more extensive than ANY other hobo before you..You should be proud for successfully following your dream all throughout your life..It's obvious to all of us who follow your site that you are doin it right & you are a good man..Thanks amigo !

[@tedsmallwood3624]

Really enjoy watching your videos,SHOESTRING....

[@1950harleycharley]

It is getting cold and near winter now...man, you are one tough guy! It's good to see you enjoying life and doing what you want to do...no doubt it is hard at times, but you are certainly entertaining the rest of us who would like to be free spirits!

[@davebennett2086]

Great video Shoe. Hope your staying warm bud. Stay safe.

[@Scottallen8909]

You’re amount of knowledge is amazing !! Cary on my wayward son !!

[@tdtvegas]

Love these videos! I’ve found these are the next best thing to Stobe.

[@johnscherf1228]

Sure miss Stobe😢

[@humboldtharry4248]

Yeah I miss Stobe a lot too. I miss his piano breaks

[@zachwisler9976]

Thanks for having us along for the adventures Shoestring, stay safe out there brother.

[@johnscherf1228]

Learning so much from your vids! Thanks Mark! Never boring at this end!

[@boaz708]

Your videos keep getting better and better. This video is a keeper. Thank you very much.

[@ReflectedMiles]

Fremont! The source of Costco rotisserie chickens all over the US. Enough said. We used to have a restaurant in my city on the West Coast that would only serve beef raised within a hundred miles of Omaha due to the level of local experience and expectations.

[@royahold1966]

railroad track tectonics. never thought I would see that. loving these Shoestring.

[@NYPDTB]

just stumbled on your channel, you do some amazing stuff! as a transit cop from a big city, cant help but admire guys like you, keep doing you & stay safe!

[@bumprjak]

Enjoyed the new video, That train yard in Lincoln is huge I've driven South on route 77 picked up a lot of grain going to New Jersey, Wishing you happy rails.

[@EReznok]

I learn something every time I watch one of your videos.

[@bowwiz]

I keep learning from you Shoestring. THANKS!

[@steveholt7497]

Love these videos. Great information and humor. Good stuff Shoestring.

[@RandyandBoo]

Sure do miss ya SHOESTRING

[@ziggengineering7861]

I’ve watched so many of your videos shoestring yet somehow I’ve never seen this one before!! It’s just past midnight here in Yorkshire 🇬🇧 Laying in bed then you did the “Popeye the sailor man lives in a garbage can” thing and I cracked out laughing loud 😂😂 About pissed the bed at the “bow leged women” bit ! You have a great sense of humour buddy... got me with that !

[@EricSmith-ve7qi]

Nice video shoestring!! Thanks for the childhood memories of Sesame Street!! Glad everything seems to be working out so far... B safe!!!

[@lordpowell3788]

I like your videos. I enjoy your knowledge of the land and first hand storys of the country and towns. And know quite a bit of sciencey stuff from crystallization of rock pillars to liquefaction of sand. Just a surprising large scope of knowledge. Thank u for sharing

[@nnyboy320]

That blue coos bay rail line locomotive is from my home valley. Comes from the Oregon coast and served on a still active line from the coast town of Coos Bay to Eugene OR. Best 10 mph ride of your life my friend.

[@ryansta]

Thought I'd check in see how your doing. Glad you seem to be well and recovered now. More power to you, stay safe.

[@jamesakers1175]

The zoom on your new phone is awesome. It gets out there. Love your videos. Picture is so clear. Hope you make it south soon.🚂🚂🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@hlacy1973]

I'm the guy that poured the slope protection you slept on in the video. I also cut the lines. I was in my early 20's at the time. ( that's why they are crooked as hell). Lol love these videos. 😀😀😀😀😀

[@debralavorata546]

Coming from NYC and every space taken with something or someone it's great to see such open space with room to roam,!! Glad ur on the run again, please be safe warm,looking forward to another video,as always godspeed!! 💯🚂🚂🚂🚝

[@panzer6522]

Thanks for sharing shoestring be safe on the rail.

[@soundhobo]

My oh my those freight trains are long, the units must have some real power. Stay safe and well 👍

[@Redgonetogray]

Happy trails!

[@uglyhobo4602]

Nice man. Can't wait to catch on out after the winter is over.

[@clems6989]

The ties bouncing in the soft ground is called pumping, My son talked about it alot..He was a thermit welder up in northern Wisconsin...

[@Westcoastgs]

Hello sir, I'm fairly new to your channel and I am really enjoying it, ty. I watch whatever train videos I can find. You got me with that Cat .. hat, hahaha, be well sir.

[@williambudka3472]

Shoestring. I seen you the other day. I work for the rail road. I wont say anything mostly because im impressed by the knowledge you have of the rail system. I want you to be safe. May i ask why you train hop tho?

[@jerrybray6462]

I'm from southeast Nebraska actually live right off highway 77. Did some asphalt up there in Fremont a couple years ago. Good luck to you sir and safe travels

[@richardcarter3406]

RICCOLLAAAAA.Best laugh in a long time.Thanks

[@jameslockard6956]

Shroom says: What a nice setup, BP store, shelter and a bridge. I could imagine a cold Icehouse and a cigar, waiting or a hot coffee instead. 😊🇺🇸

[@alkennedy1124]

Wow when you zoomed in on that in coming, the siding rails are vary wiggly, and up and down rail, kool nice 👍 thanks y’all BigAl California.

[@evanwalkling]

Thanks for the interesting videos!

[@aerials4028]

I’m glad I found you, heard about you first. I was working on the Platte River Bridge just last week !!!

[@ScienceBuf]

Recently hooked on your videos, keep them coming.

[@andrewnorris1514]

RICOLA. RIDICULOUS ! ! THIS GUY IS A LEGEND

[@CraigPetty555]

Hope you're doing well my friend, you had me rolling man, I was holding it together till your story of the dude that forgets the words to his song, and gets pissed off lmao

[@ajb919]

I am a retired Railroader and live 1 mile south of Avon,In. yard. Every time I see a train pass since I started watching your video's, I now look to see if anyone is riding . Ride Safe Shoestring!

[@kenfolstad1346]

Hi Shoestring, thank you for another great video, you’re the best!!!!!!!!!!

[@nosaya3]

Never knew trains can cause volcanic activity. Thanks as always for the knowledge Shoestring!

[@phatkid6811]

I am a little freaked out that you were so close to me on this trip; Fremont NE....and only a month ago! Love these videos - stay safe!

[@mattvance485]

That phone camera is really good ! Jackpot on that phone Shoestring !!

[@enjoylife6311]

Very nice video, Thank you

[@MrPeterbilt1971]

Hope you keep warm tonight. It has been close to freezing here in Nebraska the last few nights.

[@benmartz3405]

Love the vlog.

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

Videos are getting better every upload brother keep up the solid work

[@glenncsr.88]

Shoestring you should write a book . With this much knowledge and experience you have gained over the years it might be interesting for some people to read about your journeys.

[@robertblake7145]

Stay safe Shoestring! Enjoy your adventures! Bob

[@unionpacificomaha]

Awesome video! I railfan Fremont all the time.Most of the trains on the BNsF are coming down to Ashland and then to Lincoln. That firework stand is where I always take a leak 😂

[@jamesbullard4897]

Great review of this sidetrack❤️

[@tomhier313]

Damn man. Give me a holler when you come to Lincoln, NE again. I'll definitely help you out along your journeys

[@joeynelson4091]

😁I'm back glad you're still traveling, working in florida at the moment then headed to the Appalachian trail..thinking bout filming and starting a channel

[@sputnik5716]

That zoom is cool man

[@nomad6835]

Love the videos shoestring.

[@tc7009]

So sorry to hear you got COVID; Best wishes for you getting well soon!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Most people do.

[@tomstreet5266]

Dude, more content. I love watching so even if its a few minutes every other day.

[@runvs7470]

You rock man! Love the video's

[@stuartgalsworthy6959]

Only just found your channel today, I love how big the freight trains are in the States. We don't get them like that in the UK. You can't get near them either to ride them,plus if you got caught you can bet the police would charge folks. Keep it up and stay safe.

[@zerofox7347]

Hey bro, I'm in the UK to and when i found Shoestring and Jim Stobe I started looking for UK train hopping video's and there is none! The system doesn't run the same i don't think we have general manifest trains anymore its all from port to truck to customer, we just don't have the distance. There is some in EU but its hard. Its USA or Canada if u got a record haha!

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

“I found a dead cat and put it in my bucket FOR LATER” LOLOL 😂

[@royo1450]

Good luck man take care of yourself

[@tammymullins5240]

Shoestring you make me laugh 😄 an cry I love your videos

[@betsyb2256]

Such a great video. That blue engine sure was pretty. The colors are very rich on your video. Nice to watch. You need some Lederhosen and a German felt hat from that commercial, 🤣

[@BillSchlichting]

I live on the Oregon Coast two hours from Coos Bay. It was cool to see that CBR locomotive in your video. Coos Bay Rail is a short line that runs from Myrtle Point to Eugene. Local taxpayers approved a $111 million bond to bring the line back to life after Central Oregon and Pacific (RailAmerica) abandoned it. Before CORP it was a Southern Pacific spur.

[@railfanmaximstill7279]

Works that grain industry every once in a while.

[@jakebutler6473]

always learning from the best watching these lol

[@nickbowman252]

Born and raised in Fremont still living here today

[@lynmeh]

Dougs relation. Trashass

[@harryburke1457]

God bless you man

[@railfanmaximstill7279]

In this town I am a local Railfan who is all over town. Community friendly Railfan.

[@jamesbutterson5218]

Busted flat in Baton rouge, Waitin for a Train. i was feeling near as faded as my jeans! Stay safe and well shoestring! 🚂🚃🚃💨💨💨✌️

[@jboutdoors708]

I work for a private rail yard just a little north of Fremont. Have to let me know if you ever hit town again. Dinner’s on me. Might even make ya a nice deer steak or something.

[@railfanmaximstill7279]

BNSF normally doesn't stop unless they have to stop for a red light. Normally stop a few miles out of town. Or back out of town and wait there.

[@bigmonmagoomba9634]

I know what you mean about those cars making noise above your head up underneath those overpasses. In Feb ‘73 I got caught in a snowstorm in Richmond IN while hitchhiking and had to spend the night under a street running over I-70. Couldn’t get a ride until the sun came up and somebody gave me a ride to Columbus but was gonna stop because of the snow. Took a city bus to the Greyhound station from there. Only time in 100k miles of hitchhiking that I had to break down and catch a bus to complete the ride.

[@wildernessunknown2641]

I live in Fremont and great videos

[@timothywilson19]

Keep up the good work you rock!

[@douglassopa2544]

well now i heard a laugh out of you. you dont only look like cousin gary. you have his laugh as well. good stuff. much luck to you and guy smilly. keep it safe string,,,

[@robbiegibbins4213]

Hope you're well shoestring be safe

[@chrismitlyng1411]

I spat out my coffee when you sang your rendition of “Popeye The Sailor” hahahah Great stuff Shoestring. Stay safe brother!

[@PatriseHenkel]

Interesting those mud volcanoes. On the island where I grew up the soil was sand & clay, and if you patted it for a while it would liquify. More water than land!

[@greenrxp11]

Used to haul into fremont with the hopper

[@brikkermasheen]

That country club is in my back yard.

[@Mrgreendragon3]

glad to see you are doing well mark , we are going back into a 6 week lock down here in ireland due to the virus so stay safe buddy and keep the great content coming ..... we will need it ha ha .

[@serbia-ll1io]

What the hell is wrong with Ireland. Don’t go along with the plandemic

[@tallguy0887]

Oh my, the virus doesn’t care if you “go along” or not. It’s sole purpose is to continue to spread. If we could come together and care about each other, protect each other. Unfortunately that won’t happen. Our only concern is money. We deserve whatever hell follows.

[@serbia-ll1io]

@@tallguy0887 stay in your basement. Never leave. The virus is here forever. Lol. Sad

[@tallguy0887]

serbia Two years just like the one before in 1918

[@serbia-ll1io]

@@tallguy0887 have fun. It’s all part of the game. I could care less about the msm talking about this fake virus 24-7.

[@straightup.7415]

Took mi grandma's dog walkies damn thing got away on me,found her beside those old rails rabbit or something, then i spotted this on a signal box Hobo Shoestring 1985 Michigan.So i brightened it up a bit .

[@rebeccaromig2561]

I think the camera eyepiece cover/protector is a GREAT IDEA!

[@tomclow4401]

Shoestring, you would clean everybody’s plate on the Railroad Memorabilia & Geography category on Jeopardy. Alex Trebek would give up asking questions. The other two contestants grab a couple of chairs and everyone sits comfy just listening and learning from “The Deacon Of The Rails.

[@zapcodeknock4503]

Stay alert and aware out there

[@6680thSOG]

Love your vids, stories and teachings. Keep safe and sending love from a fellow American in Canada.

[@FaeWolf6]

this popped up on my recommended and the first thing i see is the abandoned firework stand i use to drive by every day on the way to work...lol

[@jimrf1137]

Stay warm string. Love you man.

[@jamesjonson1285]

Great video

[@PiercesComputerTrains]

1:28, looks like that engine is from the oregon coast, that's a good distance! (Coos bay rail link)