Hobo Shoestring Sighting

[@robg3545]

On the sad day that he was found after going missing, what a great way to remember him, rolling off into the distance waving. RIP Shoestring.

[@barrymcbride]

@robg3545 Did I miss something has something happened to shoestring?

[@barrymcbride]

@robg3545 I just listened to the news I had no idea I was thinking I have not seen anything from Shoestring. Such a sad thing.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

We actually slowed down to a crawl once we were in the south end of the Erwin yard. I actually could have gotten off if I'd wanted to. I bet we were doing maybe 3mph but only for about a minute then we picked up speed and by the time we went across the road crossing we were doing around 20mph

[@bingusbingus776]

How cool loved it...You go Shoestring.

[@Denvermorgan2000]

Good to see you on the train cool!

[@joelmcgrath8219]

Shoe string was here

[@subcultural1758]

The real REAL DEAL. this is great

[@punipuk8507]

Train vids capture speed within the videography it seems, noise and affronting, like the viewer is in the front seat. Don't know how that is, tho it's neat. Me- "get back, too close fella" (im leaning back from phone on some vids haha)

[@mariaregacho2750]

Thank you for capturing this moment. Rest in peace shoestring may you ride trains in heaven.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelbiono5213]

In the shadows of the trainyard, Where dust swirls and echoes fade, Lies the memory of a hobo, Known as Shoestring the KZbin renegade. With a camera in his hand, He documented life on the trails, Sharing stories of adventure, And the joys of riding the steel rails. He captured the beauty of the open land, From the mountains to the deserts, with a steady hand. His videos were a window into a world unseen, A glimpse into the life of a wanderer, a man with a dream. So rest in peace, dear Shoestring, ride on in the sky, May your videos live on, may your spirit never die. For the hobo in you will forever remain, In the hearts of those who loved you, and in the rhythm of the train.

[@m.k.mcgill]

Fuckin’ beautiful, man. Tearing up over a man I never actually met but feel like I’d known my whole life.

[@suzymiss9632]

Yep:(((

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Everyone has been posting this same AI created poem

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

@@m.k.mcgillAI made you cry

[@RAIN33ish]

That was awesome, a sighting of the legend himself, Hobo Shoestring! Go Shoestring go!!

[@scottwilson937]

sounds like a good t- shirt

[@trainstrains9039]

That’s a great idea

[@FahQ-fo3zc]

Its like spotting Bigfoot Eh?

[@joewilliams5072]

I would buy it.

[@Av-vd3wk]

I musta missed him???

[@stevebark4873]

I saw a train in central California years ago hauling an expensive large motor yacht. And in the flying bridge sat a hobo in the captains chair reclining with his feet up on the ships wheel. Bet that was his best ride ever.

[@LandonCook17]

A guy who just loves what he’s doing, doesn’t need anyone and lives on and by the rails. Gotta love it

[@MartinsMachines]

This video was the first video that introduced me to Hobo Shoestring, it showed up on my feed one day about a year ago I believe. I find it odd and even ironic that Mark referenced the video on what will be his last post. RIP Hobo Shoestring

[@geiiger]

He travelled more then I ever will, hope he has found peace

[@moparornocar3764]

Very hard to realize shoestrings passed. Every day I see his videos and it’s tough. I have a lot left to watch I’m looking forward to watching them all. Thank you !

[@americafirst3965]

Shoestring is the last of a dying breed ! Much respect my friend

[@DeepRoot_]

With the way things are going, there's a possibility of a resurgence in this kind of travel

[@uuuultra]

😢

[@uuuultra]

R.I.P. Shoestring

[@Pr0ph3cy-k5z]

Knowing that Mark/Shoestring is missing, this vid brought a smile. If the worst has happened, I know that he will be riding those trains in spirit.

[@user-gh8wt2zi2n]

I've hopped a few trains back in the day. Brought back memories. Hitchhiked much more but riding the rails really sticks in the ol' memory banks. Never forget the sound and rhythm of going down the tracks. Thanks for the video...

[@douglassopa2544]

hay hay now theres a differant view of the shoestring good stuff,,

[@chevyblue10]

You could see the big ole smile...Shoestring having fun again. ML&R brother man.

[@JawTooth]

Shoestring could be anywhere!

[@Bugsbunnyskooling101]

ah the famous jaw tooth, i thought i caught a glimpse of you up around the mt orab/ sardinia area not too long back. went up thru that area with a male friend of mine who services siren equipment on a removal job just to tag along as hes a local dealer to cincinnati. was bashful to come up and say hi.

[@jamesmills4921]

YES LIKE CASPER THE FRIENDLY 👻.......

[@lynne6417]

Someone painted his image on a grainer, as well.

[@FloridaMan69.]

he's in my basement

[@TheFlyingmowerBusRailfan]

He found the _stairway to heaven_

[@hi-railhardin]

It's always a good day whenever one sees the legendary Shoestring riding the rails live in person!

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Didn't know you had made 2 videos

[@ronaldmorrison6013]

That was cool! Waving a hand at ya Shoestring from Worcester Massachusetts!👋🏽

[@mizzo_beeto]

@@ronaldmorrison6013 wooostahhhhh

[@Hypergames555]

@Turbo Last Name if you're referring to train hopping. Yes you can pay a big fine or spend a few days to weeks in jail. Would not recommend unless you're James Bond.

[@ronaldmorrison6013]

@Turbo Last Name my dream car is a 87 Buick Electra Park Avenue with a 3800 turbo charged but totally sleeper

[@benjaminfernandez104]

The legend!

[@TheJhoffman0816]

Everytime I am trackside with my kids we always look out for the legendary Shoestring. My kids want to meet him so bad. He's like a superstar to my kids.

[@Gocrybozo]

Rest in peace hobo shoestring:( you where one hell of a inspiration to many around the world. Youll dearly be missed

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

I've found his tags in a few places I go to, but havent had any actual "shoestring sightings" haha. Maybe one day.

[@marktype1with2]

Sorry to say it’s not likely anymore

[@mikehawk120]

@@marktype1with2 why is that?

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

@@mikehawk120 dude is really old.

[@Toolboxboy69]

@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 He was only 51 when he died...😪

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

@@Toolboxboy69 hobo shoestring died?

[@FrankBenlin]

While we are on the subject; *HOBO SHOESTRING FOR HOBO KING* *BRITT, IOWA 2021* Who's done more for hoboing?

[@TheStuport]

Greetings John! I'm here mainly because of your update video on Mark Nichols...aka...Hobo Shoestring 4/5/24. I very much appreciated your right to the point message of staying optimistic for a good outcome concerning Mark's disappearance. Approaching the 8-9 day area of Shoestring last being seen and or heard from. I will continue to send prayers, positive vibes and good thoughts for Mark's return. I shall also pray that regardless of how this ends....that Mark is ensconced in Our Lords Arms no matter whether he is still on Earth or in Heaven now. Thank you for your channel and I grabbed a seat for The Long Haul On This Ride! Salute from COW-lumbus, Ohio MOO 👋

[@trainstrains9039]

Thank you for the kind words and amen

[@michaelgivens8513]

@@trainstrains9039 I surely will miss him! hope his videos will stay up on line.

[@FrankBenlin]

Rarely seen in his native habitat the elusive String should be unencumbered and left to roam freely.

[@shonseibert48]

Another sighting of the mythical entity known as Hobo Shoestring, I'd imagine it's like walking out on porch at night n seeing E.T. in ur garden.........👍

[@shonseibert48]

@@bobouzala Of course he does both E.T., Bigfoot, n Shoestring.......👽👣🎗

[@elcomanche4422]

A man and his passion. Doesn't get any better than that.

[@FiredUpJim]

Very fitting the way Shoestring waved then the train disappeared into the trees! R.I.P.

[@terrybane6206]

Hobo Shoestring. A life well lived. Mark is the REAL KIng Of Hobos and always will be. Thanks for everything Shoestring. RESPECT Sir. Rest In Peace.

[@thecheeseburglar8544]

Wow a Railfan that doesn’t call riders in. Kudos and many thanks. ❤️🚂

[@laddy819]

I didn't know railfans call riders in. I'm too busy trying not to get called in myself by train crews that see me on RR property.

[@itsUncleMonK]

I will watch this video and come back to it til I’m an old man. I’m 22 now, and a big fan of the rails and shoestring. Nice way to capture this, it means more to people than you know.

[@Nothing-qq4hd]

The conductor dont know it but his ride just got that much better. With one hobo shoe on board all is well.

[@carlaustin7398]

Very cool to see Shoestring riding. Thanks !

[@peterritchey3028]

I find myself looking for shoestring all the time now.

[@FrankBenlin]

Looks like he's got about 80K of us doing that now. If it's going slow enough there might be an unattended car left at the crossing.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Really love this! I’ve been watching Shoestring for about a year now and I’m sort of envious of his life. (To some, that might sound odd). I’m a fairly free/spirited traveler myself, but not on this level! It’s pretty cool.

[@postcards.to.myself]

me too man, me too. this was awesome to watch

[@jeremiahlynch3771]

I love this. It's great how regular folk can have a following like this.

[@jeffmcdonald4225]

The man, the myth, the legend. Hobo number 1, in my opinion. Thanks for the sighting!

[@JarodARed]

The man is a legend and the last of a dying breed.

[@uuuultra]

😢

[@AlvinUselton]

I am so glad to get to see this. He is greatly missed. ❤ooooohh how I wish I could see him in person.

[@artelwell8027]

Thanks for capturing the wave 👋 from Shoestring, I seen the other video Shoestring made where he pointed you out waving at him.

[@stellacatfish]

As we watched Shoestring shout at you from the train on his video..👍👍👍

[@hollywoodhatesjesus7626]

Mark is awesome. Been trying to spot him for some time. My Dad rode a lot from the same places when he was young. Lots of great stories.

[@beberle9641]

The man the myth the Hobo Shoestring. Thanks so much Trains Trains your video has made so many peoples day for sure!

[@trainstrains9039]

Thank you

[@beberle9641]

Your welcome Trains trains

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Wow.... 21,000 views

[@trainstrains9039]

People love to see you in your natural habitat lol

[@melindaroth5796]

So Blessed you caught him to show us. FATHER GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER IN JESUS NAME AMEN AND AMEN ❤😊

[@d2sfavs]

amen

[@skyartrc8286]

This is cool, you guys met up earlier, like months ago, and you then run into him, briefly though.

[@kens.3729]

Very Cool Sighting of the Tennessee Legend himself doing what he Loves the Most. 👍

[@bristolfashion4421]

Cool - I wish him all the best, from here in Bristol, UK - we don't really this sort of life-style on British railways, for one reason and another - all I know about the hobo way of life is from the Burle Ives song The Big Rock Candy Mountain. There's a couple of lines that go, "The brakemen have to tip their hats - And the railway bulls are blind" !! All The Best, dude...

[@lappylappy7269]

Watch Emperor of the North …. Lee Marvin . Great film.

[@hoppingmadmooney5823]

Trains are just beautifull they have a passion and heart and a beautifull rythem..thanks hobo shoestring from an irish man living in brazil.

[@bellaxxi4116]

Agreed. Hearing them in the distance at night is extremely calming

[@barrymccockinhur3817]

Wow what brought you to Brazil?

[@chadatkins9053]

Hells yes the man himself that made my day Shoestring straight rollin🤘👍ride safe buddy

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Holy cow almost 300k views now

[@SarntLump3675]

The fact I used to live by the railroad tracks and he could’ve passed by me and I didn’t know it RIP Shoestring I didn’t know you but I’m sure you was a very distinguished gentleman one veteran to another Rest East Brother

[@ojsefg]

And off he goes…. Caught that heaven bound express. Godspeed, Shoestring.

[@LauraK308]

Awesome! That's a beautiful stretch of track, made for a nice relaxing video. The Shoestring sighting was the cherry on top!

[@helenlee102]

Love It! You rock Shoestring😁😁 And you made my day as well! Thanks and stay safe.. God Bless🙏🙏🇺🇸🙏🙏

[@jtlbz]

Hell yeah shoe string holding down the rear 😜

[@CraftyFoxe]

2:04 Smile and wave

[@davidr6585]

That was akin to watching the Weather Service or Air Force tracking Santa Clause on TV at Christmas!

[@runnikee6986]

Wow! I was starting to think he just sat in train yards and talked about them since not many of his vids actually show him riding. I now admit I was wrong. I have family in Johnson City, maybe I can spot you sometime! Ride safe, Shoestring.

[@earlwright9715]

We must be watching different videos

[@ru1of133]

I appreciate your steady hand while filming, cool video 😎

[@boydwhite3708]

I hobo'd from December 1993 to May 1994 and made it from Miami, Florida to Roseville, Oregon. Special memories.

[@GeeLee3o]

Wow this is the greatest video . Thank you for posting this and the nice guy that recorded it ❤

[@banditjones3632]

So long Shoestring, I got addicted to your videos after you were gone. RIP.

[@joewilliams5072]

Shoes so famous now, he is a rock star, got groupies waiting for him ! What a life. Doing what God intended for him. Lucky man

[@mattc.310]

Shoestring in his natural environment. Coolness.

[@marliesyanke4580]

That was too cool, it did not disappoint to see shoe fly by.

[@bobstark8749]

Wow, A sighting of a Hobo Shoestring out there in the wild. How cool is that!

[@williamcarrick5730]

What a time we live ! Just glorious, old hobo shoestring and everything!

[@MattRosemier1]

That's pretty cool. Thanks for catching him and thanks for posting it

[@HavelockYard]

Nice to see him out on the road

[@gcr1]

The Man.. The Myth.. The Legend..

[@uuuultra]

where is he?

[@boundarysentinel4181]

Look at the giant grin on that Hobo’s face lol, thanks for filming this and great video!!

[@trainstrains9039]

Thank you

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

Came here from Shoe's new video today telling us about you and how you got him on film. You now have a new subscriber thanks to the legend!

[@acgillespie]

Thank you for this fine Hollywood production....

[@shawnpowell5876]

Great video TT, and cool that was to see SHOESTRING doing what he does BEST! Thanks for sharing this video with us and I'm viewing this from Delmar, Delaware!

[@josephprather1614]

It's cool to see Shoestring from a different perspective. The legend rides on.

[@Panzerfaust9161]

That was really cool

[@AntonKhoff]

Wow, that was cool. The guy is a legend

[@billhouse8199]

I'm jealous it wasn't me l went across the U.S.A some years back, went with some friends of mine. I was one of five to make it, the other's got home sick an went home Shoestring is a legend. Wishing them all well.

[@d2sfavs]

wow this is the first time iv seen him riding what a great memory he really was born to ride and and angel for us all to learn from.thank you for sharing .

[@chrislackey7480]

thanks for not being clickbait! shoestring is a national treashure

[@richardsylvanus2717]

Cool video! You go Shoestring!!

[@Rubin4749]

Some policeman are super cool. Thanks for being kind/gracious to Shoestring Hobo Brother!!!!

[@James-yp5dn]

Good stuff!!!! The best things in life are free...

[@carlmorgan8452]

Trespassing and jail ..... go with it ....

[@helmut23456]

'there he goes...'

[@Psychol-Snooper]

This is a new strange place KZbin has sent me. I've heard of ornithology, but this hobothology is totally new to me.

[@coryhobbs5386]

Hi Mark (shoestring) I met u in Alaska, Fairbanks great travels

[@zer0deaths862]

Train tracks pass behind my house and I always look for Shoestring whenever he's in State. 😁

[@Whoflungpouu]

I used to live where the tracks would go thru my backyard

[@ChasOnErie]

Great shot of a true MAN OF THE WORLD .. Doing what most of us only dream about ...OORAH TO HOBO!!!

[@TomDrozd]

Rest in Peace Shoestring Mark...

[@jasonsmith6408]

Love that! I hope he posts a video of you!

[@Betsy.Ross76]

So awesome!!!!! Did you know Shoe was going to be on there?

[@CSXRP]

I respect shoestring, I am sure the crews most would also. If I was a conductor I know I would

[@davebowles1957]

Hobo Shoestring! The man, the legend, the True Hobo King in the wild, how cool is that!!

[@johnhayes2393]

Yes sir, that’s our guy. Stay safe Shoestring!

[@chrisjosey7573]

I like watching your adventures. Stay safe!

[@leroyjones6958]

Nice! This is heartwarming to see! I rode one of the last through-freights from St. Paul, MN, to Tacoma, WA is summer 1979 on the old Milwaukee Road. Later that summer all track east of Tacoma, WA was abandoned clear back to Miles City, Montana. I rode about 2 weeks before that was gone forever.

[@rickcooper6817]

Great job and what a treat. Thanks!

[@trainstrains9039]

Thank you for watching

[@EH-nw6bu]

J, Just watched the video with you and Mark. Came over from Marks channel to sub with you as well. You have a great location in Maine. Stay Safe

[@chief311]

Rest In Peace Shoestring. You will be greatly missed

[@triple6758]

2:06 The image my memory will carry. This man taught me not to look down on Hobos. Thanks Shoestring.

[@Stephen-gp8yi]

I just thought I’d check why shoestring ain’t been making any content lately and got the shock of my life!I loved his content he lived the life he chose and enjoyed every minute his knowledge was outstanding and although I didn’t know him I will surely miss him.RIP sir🙏🏻

[@rlm98253]

Professional quality video. Well done, sir.

[@trainstrains9039]

Thank you