How hobos think.. Stobe the Hobo memory too.

[@bain5872]

Came here to remember. Rest in peace shoestring.

[@tomgray6123]

Me too

[@shadowwolf9503]

Roger that....

[@rider275]

Same here.

[@karlynnelangerak4549]

Yep😢

[@ConwayTruckload]

They are now suspecting foul play with shoe strings death.

[@sambo9855]

RIP Hobo Shoestring.

[@KingSlimjeezy]

NO :( This is the first i heard

[@KristiBranstetter]

Stobe the Hobo and Shoestring are reunited.... They are riding the rails together in paradise.

[@frisk151]

We now have two of the most unique rail bouncers in recent history. RIP Shoestring! Thanks for the lessons and a view into your world.

[@scottm.5788]

It sucks when your "Super-Heros" pass away. RIP Mark, you will be a legend, and an inspiration forever!

[@MrMitch5656]

*are a legend

[@HappyQuailsLC]

We need to learn to protect our super heroes and be there for them when they need us. They are the greatest of mortal men.

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

RIP Shoestring you earned you wings forever.

[@samdeep1097]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU Shoestring for providing me with an escape from the hateful place in which I live. You will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace

[@michaelsvientek8420]

Man, right on point can't say no more.

[@allenstandley1010]

I'll miss ya Hobo. I'll miss riding along with you and hearing your stories

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Shoestring and Stobe ridin' the rails in Hobo heaven.

[@sly2392]

this was a man that knew what he wanted to do and did it. you can really see the passion and delight he has just talking about his way of life. he was a really cool dude. ENJOY YOUR ETERNAL RIDE BROTHER.

[@raggedgray2068]

There was never a better time than now to re-watch this video. Full of life lessons for all of us and so very poignant . Go for that one last Crew Change, God bless you, rest in peace Shoestring ❤😢

[@brianogy]

Shoestring, I'll tell you why your videos are gaining traction... You are such a delight to listen too. You not only educate us on the ins and outs of what you do, but with the railroads and how they work. I've learned more in two days watching your videos than i have all my life as an avid rail fan. Yes, new subscriber here. You make us feel like we are with you in these videos. You speak to us, not as someone who is wanting to have fame and fortune, but rather, someone who is a down to earth, decent human being who just enjoys knowing that we are with you during your adventures. Looking forward to your future adventures. Stay safe my friend!

[@TheHoboShoestring]

I truly thank you! The way my mind thinks; I speak everything on a roll like a narrator would not because I'm trying to but because that's how it is flowing through my mind. Learning new things I interpret things forward and then backwards so I make sure I remember. It's a little secret way I engrave things permanently in my memory..., (Not secret now)... lol! Like building a model B-17 then taking it apart kind of way.... (I hope that made sense)... haha! Thank you for the help also!

[@brianogy]

@@TheHoboShoestring My pleasure! I hope the extra cash keeps ya moving! Thanks again, and be safe!

[@Ryan-mq2mi]

@@TheHoboShoestring You're doing great, man, one thing though just so you know - you can't control this, it's not really in your hands, youtube is not fair and they don't care about creators. I'm not a youtuber, I'm not mad, that's just what I've heard and seen. Here's the biggest thing to why you have up's and lulls: visibility. KZbin has to open that door. That's how I found you earlier today, I wasnt even logged, and I'm pretty much always logged in, but there you were on my homepage along with a grabbag of other videos that werent connected to each other. It apparently was random.I've now watched a few videos and subscribed. There's no way I ever find you otherwise, I didn't know anything about this and I never would have searched for it. It had to be put in my lap. Now I'm gonna tell you, don't let that drive you crazy because about the only way you can control that is if you're being promoted and they only do that for a couple reasons, one is if you're a big paying corporation that people wont watch otherwise, lets say the legacy media and news for example. The other way is if you know them or they like you for political reasons. This also explains why creators that gender-bend, men wearing makeup and dresses, or support leftwing/communist propaganda - do so well and why you'll see them on the homepage. Actually, one other way: if you're in government. They literally work hand in hand with the fed's, everyone knew that already but it's being proven to the few who didn't, because one of the few people who's rich and powerful that isn't apart of all that, bought one of these big tech social media platforms and has been exposing that - among other things. I don't think you can get on the gravy train with youtube unless you're in government or already have some big following of political minded people. I don't think you can become friends with them either, because they wont even talk with their creators. They don't answer questions, even in cases where they just ban you and remove your channel, even if you're a popular long time creator - you're just gone, and they tell you to not come back and they won't tell you why. I'll tell you why though, the best way to avoid that happening is to not cross that leftwing/communist narrative, just stay away from it man, honestly those American flags you have on your pack? Those can be a problem. I'm not gonna tell you to ever put old glory away, but I can tell you the truth about the nature of these silicon valley elites and their disdain for all things American, our history, culture, customs and traditions. If you turn those into rainbow flags or flags with fists in the air, you're fine, and maybe even promoted. It's hard to find yourself astray from all of this because it's not just political - if you have any "Americana" to you that could be a problem. Again, simplest way is to not go afoul of the narrative. Stick only to trains and your life and keep that as simple as possible, for example you can talk about other hobo's or homeless, just don't say why they are homeless unless it's alcohol and drug related, or a mental condition. Don't talk about them running afoul of living expenses, inflation, etc. I hope this helps. It's 100% real and I'm just a regular guy with no axe to pick, I've just seen it over and over and don't want that to happen to you. So I kind of focused on that, but again the original point was about the algorithmic help or personal intervening that can make a massive difference whether your videos are seen or not. There's only a few ways to get that, and no way to control, EXCEPT you can control yourself from being censored or banned. Even if they don't ban you they do what's called shadow-banning, meaning they wont ever promote your videos and they'll make them very hard for people to find, in some cases you can search the exact title or channel name and it won't return a correct result. Since you're not in the club, they're never going to do anything for you but that said, if you stay out of their way, you can also go unnoticed by them. Say one so-called controversial thing and it could put you smack on their radar. Usually it's by leftist's mass reporting your video. Don't say the slightest thing against about genders, politics, race (excluding white), the current administration/white house etc. Trains, buddy! I hope you understand what I'm trying to say, because you mentioned how your mind works, I know you're gonna be focused on how you get promoted or get in youtube's good graces, and you can ask any honest person you want, the answer is you cant. For an entirely random reason, you were put on the front page of someone who didn't have a youtube account - or wasnt logged in, and spoon fed to them. That's extremely rare, entirely random (unless you're a big advertiser), and it just is what it is. Don't try to chase that dragon. Keep on keeping on. Good luck!

[@brettroberts1491]

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[@brettroberts1491]

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[@dslife1]

Man, I just recently started watching Shoestring videos. So sad that there won’t ever be anymore. Thankfully he left behind a catalog that we can all enjoy and remember him. RIP 😞

[@troygunter2848]

I found Shoestring few weeks ago. His friends were putting a look out for him.He had gone missing. Sad I found him that way.I watch the channel regularly now. Hope it doesn't disappear. I want to watch them all. God bless you Mark Nichols..Hobo Shoestring. RIP.

[@scottrussell6815]

I have a son with autism and he is absolutely in love with trains. You perfectly described how the train sounds and movement are calming. He's loving your videos. Be safe and good rides.

[@kennethwalton2380]

That’s pretty cool

[@TakomaChris]

My son as well - we go to Cass a lot and places to railfan around DC area.

[@koaking646]

@hoboshoestring check this comment what you do helps others keep it up

[@samanthab1923]

It's a good thing. See if there is a tourist train nearby that you could visit. Rail Trails are fun to walk also. Lot of artifacts still out there. 🚂

[@hoodietherailfan1323]

I’ve got asbergers myself to I love trains

[@stocktonrails9279]

This is likely one of the first videos I ever watched by Hobo Shoestring- I probably watched this shortly after it was posted on KZbin. I remember it well, and it’s nice to come back to this after all this time. I and so many others will miss you Mark… thank you for just being who you are! God bless you, and rest in peace my friend. 🙏🙏

[@museumlvr]

I found Shoestring after Stobe passed, now look what's happened. Rip Shoestring, gonna miss your videos here in England.

[@HappyQuailsLC]

Thank you for remembering Hobostobe

[@michaelharper2339]

I can't remember the first video of shoestring that i saw but it pulled me in i started watching his videos and was completely hooked. RIP mark!

[@robertweiss7802]

Stobe the hobo is how I got here. RIP stobe

[@teampenske17]

I was going to comment this too until I saw you beat me to it!

[@yafois988]

Me Three! RIP Strobe

[@grantglow4206]

Same

[@shuglovemagnolia6650]

Wait what?

[@constanttraveler]

Same here. Take piano lessons, Shoestring. Naw, you be you. There's on Stobe and one Shoestring. I'm loving your vids

[@glen8449]

Rest easy Mark / Shoestring. Ride the rails to the heavens.

[@davidjencks1422]

Thanks for the memory of Stobe. Deep stuff here. Thank you.

[@ayerimosfox]

I miss Stobe and what he was about. Thanks for the memories 😊

[@jamesweesner6025]

I have enjoyed your videos and gained a lot of knowledge about railroading I never knew. I hope they keep the videos running so other people can enjoy your videos who have yet to see them. RIP Shoestring.

[@hawkwind769]

Hey string!I used to ride ✌🏽 was flintstone... Not really too dirty, I liked keep my pack tight and keeping organized. Moved around doing blueberries, detassel corn, sugar beet harvest...I know we've had to of met. I know whacker, ny slim, East coast Mickie, iwiagian...I did Britt in 2000. Wow man 🤙🏽 I'm glad you're still keeping it alive. I met a girl in 06 and settled down with her. Still with her. But I miss the rails. Maybe someday I'll see ya out there.

[@joshhenry9542]

I can listen to shoestrings stories for hours. There is wisdom and deep thoughts, I also learn something every time. These videos are soothing for any train buff. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@jono2233]

Thanks for sharing your insights. Mark Twain said: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. " :-) take care!

[@Ryan-mq2mi]

@@deserthunter73 I don't understand it for some reason. Is it saying you can't be any of that if you're a traveler?

[@dalemedlock6214]

Such a good man. We will miss you sir.

[@terrywebb7512]

Hi Shoestring, When we lost Stobe the hobo, we lost a legend, Stobe the hobo was just a simple man, that just didn't fit in with society, and had a restless soul, free to roam the world. I have the exact same feeling, Shoe, Thank You for your service, in the US ARMY.

[@davidmiller1101]

Stobe, is my introduction, his piano... Much Love...

[@davidmiller1101]

USCG. Semper Paratus. Always ready. Grew up Army, made saving, My own...

[@terrywebb7512]

@@davidmiller1101 hi David, I appreciate you recognizing, the legend of 'Stobe The Hobo' i never had the privilege of knowing Jim, i found his You Tube channel 4 months before he was tragically killed, had corresponded with him only on You Tube. He was a very smart guy, he never hurt anyone, all he wanted was to travel soak up a little free scenery. I truly miss him.

[@terrywebb7512]

@Richard Porter Hi Richard, You are right. How could i have failed to mention that. YES, STOBE LOVED HIS BEER, and his favorite 'Hobo Food Ravioli ', reminds me i'm hungry. Later guys.

[@robertplant9694]

Terry Webb god bless stobe

[@MISCIFMAKER]

R.I.P. 1989 2024 HOBO SHOESTRINGS may his tags fly forever, one the greats Mark Nicholos a true hobo.

[@duradim1]

I can honestly say listening to this man has given me insight into some of the people living on the street and why they might choose to do so.

[@maddumass]

Might? You a comedian? Tell another one.

[@duradim1]

@@maddumass I listen to what he said but what he said might not be the truth or the whole truth. Using the word "might" might be wise. The man might be full of crap. I might be full of crap too.

[@duradim1]

@@Anthony-ny8dg Shoestring might be a little different, but I can't help to think the average hobo goes to a corner and panhandles when their finds are low.

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

@@duradim1 I think there is actually a photo somewhere of him doing it briefly.

[@stevenjbeto]

This post is worthy of entry in Sociological Journals. Never delete your videos; they are your personal journals. Well done, sir.

[@monkeywentbananas]

I followed Stobe before He was killed! Hadn't watched train hopping videos since until Yours popped up in my KZbin feed! Thanks Shoestring!

[@brendanbyrne1769]

This is one of his best. RIP Shoestring. RIP Stobie.

[@Letsgoexplore2468]

Can truly tell this is what he wants to do. When he talks bout his story's you can see in his eyes that it's a true passion!! Just awesome!!. True legend here folks!!

[@stellacatfish]

You and Stobe share the same heart Shoestring. That was Awesome Man!!! Much appreciated sir!!! The freedom you bring to us in your adventures is so appreciated. Ride On!!

[@HeavyHaulKen]

Thanks for posting up the video! I was one of Stobe's subscribers. Enjoyed his videos, did his own music, he was a talented guy. I was saddened to learn what happened. Hopefully others will learn from that event. Security and rules started getting stricter in the mid 80's. I used to ride with the local crew on saturdays, learned lots about railroading then. Used to be able to go up into the interlocking towers back then too. Tower 55 in Ft Worth was one... Railroad employees were proud of their jobs, didn't mind showing outsiders their crafts. Now...too much liability to let anyone into their world. Too many damn lawyers. Be safe Mark. Watch your back.

[@ASLAGL]

Hobo Shadow you are missed indeed still watching your videos listening to your stories Rest easy good Man

[@PensacolaWaterfrontRealtor]

Loved the "frequency" analogy.

[@MrVosh-nj2lc]

Me too. In the electronics world it's called resonance. When an electrical oscillation is resonant to its receiver it delivers the the most power with the least resistance. Such is the case whenever a human's oscillation is resonant to their surrounding.

[@cue881-yo7kz]

Hanging out with Stoebe in heaven! Rip Shoestring we miss you both. Proof that it isn't money that makes you rich. Thanks for the videos and the memories.

[@tigermanmccool4037]

YOUR video pop up last week when I first turned on youtube.... been following along now,... Was a Drifter for the first 40 years , then a woman trained me to sit & stay for the last 20 years .....LOL

[@77thTrombone]

tigerman mccool - must've been some of the hardest training you ever had, I'm sure. Hope it's been good training, though! 👊

[@shadowgarr7649]

The 'treats' must have been good.

[@Udontsay948]

Shadow Garr Bingo!

[@gingersmith7624]

Came across Mr. Shoestring a few days ago. I want to pay tribute and to say how sad I am to hear he passed. 😢 My father took to the rails in the 70's and 80's. Died 1988. Mr. Shoestring brought back memories in those days we didn't have technology then like we have today,so got to experience that life through Mr. Shoestring eyes ❤. Thanks.😢

[@CrossLBar1883]

I stumbled upon Stobes channel about about 4 years ago ... and that put me to your videos. I love watching them and the last couple years I kinda stopped watching so much . Then I was thinking about Stobe the last few months and been watching all his and your videos again . So I have been really watchin and lovin your channel again lately. I talked to Stobe on Facebook a couple times . I was guna backpack into the bob and glacier national park . I asked him if he wanted to pack into the park with me , and I wanted to ride a train across the high line with him . Also about this time 4 years ago I lost a good friend to a motorcycle accident north of Shelby. I had been thinking about him the last couple a weeks as well. Anyway be safe and keep kicking out them great videos. 🇺🇲

[@dirtyfish6238]

I just found your channel, RIP Shoestring.

[@shannonwilliams1941]

This was a great video! BTW I found out about your videos by watching Stobie’s videos. Yours came up in my recommended. I think that’s how a lot of people find out about new channels they would enjoy!

[@bicycleconnect]

Same here

[@77thTrombone]

I just stumbled into Shoe's videos the other day. I expect I'll start seeing something from Strobe shortly. It's like we're traveling opposite directions on the same road.

[@paulwoodman5131]

Somehow I got Stobe in my recommendations then saw others including Shoestring. And lately I've been watching RailFan videos, then I'm seeing more railriders as well. My viewing schedule runs in streaks.

[@jamessmith14000]

I'm a railfan, model railroader (inactive) and I enjoy camping as well as bushcraft. I have been watching the jumpers that ride trains in a non hobo lifestyle -- not sure what you call them. It all led me to you and I'm glad; your stories and videos are awesome as well as informative.

[@frederickhoneychurch501]

Interesting, what's a Jumper, someone who just does like a single ride, and then goes home ?

[@chippersdays5953]

RIP SHOESTRING 🙏 😢 THANKS FOR ALL THE AWESOME VIDEOS

[@IH8stpdppl]

Shoestring and Stobe are up there laughing at all us 9-5 suckers. Rest in peace Shoestring there’s tens of thousands (probably hundreds of thousands) of us that miss you

[@exposingpowerfullieslivest5082]

Shoestring helped me when i first hit the road; meeting you showed me a good example of how a 'bo should conduct himself. Ill always have a lot of love for this true old school rider, a rare breed nowadays. I just discovered your youtube channel today even though i met and talked with you many times over my 8 years of travelling i never knew of this channel haha. God bless you, my friend. Safe travels

[@SS_BS_TS]

Just realized he is in my hometown in this video. Good ol Salem VA. I have a picture of a Shoestring tag he put up on one of those pillars. Rest in peace Shoestring i wish I had found your videos sooner. Watching them every day now

[@WildCard73s]

You are rich in life my friend! Doing exactly what you want to do when you want to do it ! Your videos bring me joy ! I wish more people were kind hearted like yourself ! Happy trails.

[@jeffreykennedy5956]

Every word he speaks I learn something. Some would say useless knowledge. No knowledge is useless. Thankyou.

[@josephwoehlerii2855]

No need for an apology, your insights and memories of Hobo Stobe are priceless. Thank You and Stay Well.

[@toddogre2491]

Sir you live the way you want and your happy that's all that matters!!!! You dont need to answer to anyone!!! I just recently found your channel and I love it!!!! Your genuine and honest and nice that's more than 90% of rich people!!

[@2.7petabytes]

You’re living how you want! That’s the best any of us can hope for! I found your videos from viewing Stobe’s videos

[@dmkays]

Stobe was fixing to switch up and start making videos giving his perspective on current affairs. I was looking forward to that. He put a lot of life into his music. That was always one of my favorite things about his videos. One thing I like about Shoestrings videos is his knowledge of plants and trees. That, and the way he explains how he does things. That and his deep knowledge of the railroads. A lot of people think hobos are a bunch of lowlife criminals, but to me it seems like the sense of freedom that drives them.That and an incessant sense of adventure.

[@jellydick5839]

Jim Stobe got ran over by a freight train. Fitting end for a hobo. Im sure bits of him are still stuck on a train wheel.

[@Owl1126]

I really felt this video. I rode trains for years and only stopped because of health problems. I miss it every day. I know exactly what you mean when you say you found your "frequency". It's the only thing I ever did that made me feel fully alive and well. Love your videos, good luck on your next ride.

[@RJK22420]

Sent you some money on PayPal brother hope it helps, and glad I was able to help you out too bud 👍 love watching your videos

[@leeadams6809]

Shoestring I love watching your videos and I love and envy your freedom. All though all of my travel was done while driving a big truck, I can relate to the way you feel. Minus the trips over seas for Uncle Sam, there’s a lot to be said about waking up in the morning not knowing where you’re going that day or what you’re going to see that day - It gets into your blood and never leaves. Wishing you safe travels.

[@acgillespie]

*No more pain, suffering or misery* Thank you for the Adventures and entertainment

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Stobe was killed very close to where I live. About your vids spiking, I've had the same problem for years. My views (and money), will steadily grow for a couple months, and I think I'm doing well, then all of a sudden it all drops back to where I began. I think KZbin does it on purpose to change things up, to prevent people from finding the special sweet spot an exploiting it . I dont know.

[@samanthab1923]

How was he killed?

[@donaldhutchinson6631]

@@samanthab1923 he was killed by his love of life

[@0wnter1d1ck]

Sheila Blische a train

[@phihelix8777]

@@donaldhutchinson6631 no better way to go. 💖

[@omniaparatus6147]

What are are you in? I'm trying to find this bridge he did the patreon update at

[@Jedi_Pimp]

🕯️ RIP shoe hope you find your old camp spot.

[@victorserkiavic9419]

What's happening is the breakdown of society. I don't trust dirty kids and glad I was brought up by old school riders and they told me to go on my way with respect. These dirty kids don't have any respect for anybody nor their self. I struggled with a methamphetamine addiction the majority of my time riding the rails. When I got sober I went back to riding and dirty kids assaulted me and stole my pack. (They got dealt with.) Now I stay away from other riders and make my own hop out spots. Be careful out there because people don't care about other people anymore.

[@bjgurley2666]

Truth right there man, stay safe much love

[@cityslickeroutdoors8306]

Victor Serkiavic earth’s magnetic field is weakening and that makes people crazy and psycho

[@mikehunt8769]

You can't get it mail in flip flops or a muscle shirt. Wtf

[@hankdoughty4375]

Worked at a museum for a while had more problems with the dirty kids than any other hobo or homeless person. Generally left people alone if they respected the place. But the dirty kids I delt with had no respect for themselves or anyone or anything else. Just plane out filthy people. Called the police on multiple groups they always seemed to run in packs like filthy dogs.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Moral of this story Stay away ftom dirty kids

[@Anthony-ny8dg]

This is probably the fifth video I ever watched of you. I just found your channel a couple days ago. One of your videos was recommended to me on the KZbin home page. It looked cool, I gave it a listen, and decided to keep on watching. Love your content man. Will definitely be watching more

[@davidmiller1101]

You are genuine to me. One of my best friends, Joel Hokey, lived in his, self built shelter on the, Mississippi bank, for three years. He subsisted off the river, and scrapping. His Father used to hop trains and be gone for a month or two. I am sharing your videos with all I know... Much Love... David

[@michaelanderson4395]

The illegalities of train hopping aside, I think you have a solid and humble soul. If the tracks do that for you, I say keep on keeping on. My Daddy was a railroad man. He was a radio man and worked at DeButts Yard in Chattanooga for 35 years. Live long and prosper, Buddy and keep making videos. They are a treasure to watch.

[@Whoflungpouu]

Thank you for your service shoestring and thank you for letting me ride the rails with you I'd love to do it someday but I know I never will so I'll just keep riding them thru you. And thank you for mentioning stobe

[@waynem4844]

What a great video...I could tell it came from the heart ..it answered my questions about your mission. I'm happy you found your mission in life...I'm 59 and still looking. Take care my friend and be safe.

[@sthomas7849]

I used to hitch hike alone a lot back in my 20s (I started in 2001 did it for several years) and everyone thought I was crazy or stupid. But it was that "excitement" and feeling of harmony that I loved that I would get waiting for the next ride....and the feeling of movement and being between one place and another. I know exactly what you mean Shoestring. And I still remember and miss that feeling....hearing you talk about aspergers and autism, now I wonder if it did have something to do with having undiagnosed ADHD at the time. Anyway, thank you for your videos, you are an inspiration. :) Happy trails.

[@zodaxa8881]

Honestly I feel like 80% of the travellers have ADHD.

[@sthomas7849]

@@zodaxa8881 That would make so much sense in so many ways. Do you have personal experience with it? Travelling/ADHD?

[@zodaxa8881]

Yes, both. But I feel like a lot of this kind of people have undiagnosed ADHD. This is not a bad thing. In a lot of "good" environment, they are given the goods meds so they can be goods kids in school. In others environments they are undiagnosed and free to be themselves, and this is often the travellers life or, jail.

[@Beyerjohn283]

One thing that brought me to your video's was trains in general. I would search for trains, C44-9W Engines specifically. Then it led me to trains going thru snow, which then led me to you and Stobe. (literally your video and Stobe was right next to each other) from there I binge watched every single video of yours including all your Alaska trips. Its very good content, and you are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the rails. I have learned alot from your videos. I hope you keep making them!

[@Molex99]

I’m new to your videos (3 days in) and didn’t know this KZbin community existed. Thanks for being genuine and true to your own happiness. It’s truly a lesson to me. Many folks think that money, power, status and success is the key to true personal happiness. The real ones like you and I know the truth.

[@rosspimental8384]

You are a philosopher my friend. Godspeed.

[@redrock717]

I grew up seeing the Railroader side of things, my dad was always a Bo friendly engineer unless you were an idiot to him in the ways of hurting yourself, him, or keeping him from doing his job. Watching your videos really let’s me see America through the eyes and mind of a true old school hobo. My dad is retired now, but one of my favorite stories of his is catching a bo two days after Christmas in 93 or 94(guy was trying to get home for Christmas, but got stuck in Texas) on the Chattanooga sub in TN. Dad showed him how to work the heater and told him the closest place they’d be stopping for him to get off.

[@nestorchavez9508]

The sort of love and compassion for fellow man your father showed was a blessing. I prayed for the same on a nightly basis the year of 2012 riding out of need

[@gotnokush]

Love your stories shoestring. Half the time I don’t even watch the videos. I just find a good long one and turn the lights off and listen to your videos as I fall asleep. Made for some good dreams over the last year. Thanks man.

[@eloyrodriguez6562]

Howdy from Corpus Christi Texas Yall. God Bless your soul Shoestring Rest well in the BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN WHERE THE RAILROAD BULLS ARE BLIND

[@savagedabs8536]

R.I.P. Stobe You're a great American Shoestring we could all learn from you.

[@PeterT1981]

Camera works great. Sharp image. Great sound. Great that you mentioned Hobo Stobie. You guys are both legends of the rails.

[@johnscherf1228]

I agree to that!!!

[@Teh_Goat]

I got into your channel after listening Danelle Morton's podcast, City of the Rails. What you say about the trains being your "frequency" resonates with me. As a kid I used to love sitting beside the tracks and watching but it was all passenger units so no chance of hopping on Stobe, like yourself, was a gentleman and its a real shame he's gone You stay say, Mr Shoestring Love and respect from Ireland

[@petercollingwood4108]

The important thing is you are happy and free, keep warm and dry, nice quality videos. Peter UK

[@MrMitch5656]

Godspeed Shoestring, I've really enjoyed your videos over this past bit. May you have high greens and good rides from here on out. Thanks for the content

[@brucebird133]

Such a great true statement: A lot of people go through life... tryin to figure out the big thing that keeps em going... And makes em wanna wake up in the mornin'.. Makes em wanna crawl out of bed. Love ya work From Australia

[@dennismiller5233]

I regret that I never got to meet this man in person, only thru his videos did I know him. Giving people a chance to see a life so full of places and people and one adventure after another was to say the least amazing. The knowledge he shared along with the laughs and the sometime struggles seemed to just draw people to his vids. He was a legend to the hobo community, and a inspiration to everyone who watched or personally knew him. May you Rest In Peace Shoestring and enjoy the ride on The West Bounder.

[@crypto118]

We watch because we are interested and we care. Keep going and you will get more subscribers. And I love Apollo 8! My mind works the same way.

[@dylvasey]

I stumbled upon your channel by chance. I used to watch Stobe until his passing. I'm never train hopped and I'm not even American, I just love the freedom involved. I subbed after watching just one of your vids. Your honesty is a wonderful thing to see.

[@TylerO_O.]

loved stobes videos. I was sad to hear that he passed. I'm glad I found your channel. I'm on your wave length. I hope your health improves man

[@joewilliams4142]

Dude, this was SO insightful in so many ways. I really enjoyed. And nobody can tell it quite like you. Take care.

[@tylerbrockwell4212]

People gonna say stuff like “your lazy” and stuff like that all the time, no matter who you are what you do or how you do it. Just keep doing what you doing. You doing it well, love watching your videos man.

[@markwiener1091]

Everything you say makes sense to me. I think a large part of your popularity is because of your candor and good heartedness and openess and intelligence and a pure Appalachian accent. And you are doing what some people might only fantasize about same as watching videos of people climbing Mount Everest. Plus, there is something appealing about being physically close to the mainstream but yet physically apart from it. The weeds and trees and sounds of traffic but you are in a safe spot back in the woods but NOT in the wilderness. I've known that feeling from kayaking up a suburban lake bordered by trees but on the other side of the trees, homes or offices or a shopping center. At one spot, the narrowed, upstream part where the feeder creek enters the dam created lake, you can paddle under a busy, 4-lane road and hear that underpass sound and yet 99% of the people only 50 feet away have no idea you are there. I've had the same feeling at times whern I was little, wandering by myself through a small town junkyard or making a sapling shelter in a patch of woods in the backyard. Hope your health problems subside and all the best.

[@mikemyers5665]

Like your videos brother . im sitting here in monahans texas in a oilfeild frac sand hauling truck waiting on a load to a oil well im a deep woods east texas boy out here working in the oilfield were im sitting here at the old pilot truckstop the rail road track are across the road an let me tell you these freight trains that come though here come though here flying bet there running 75 or 80 miles an hour both ways about every 30 minutes you want a fast ride get on this freight that runs through monahans texas . cool videos keepem coming i enjoy watching them. keep your head on a swivel an be safe brother

[@logansmith2771]

East Texas is pretty great

[@BobbyFocus2008]

I came across your videos in my video suggestions , and I will watch every video you have uploaded . I enjoy hearing your stories and hearing about the railroad .

[@billygilliam1496]

We all miss you, Mark❤

[@magapickle01]

This was best episode so far . Love the conversation , like having story's shared by my grandfather of old times

[@alexkoepke7344]

rip stobe. what a legend. i miss the videos. great content. you’re content is awesome. hope to see you again soon.

[@westtoast74]

Shoestring Thank you for keeping it real. Peace of mind is priceless. Keep rolling. Finding what speaks to your soul is something most don’t ever find in their journey. If your ever in Raleigh NC area let me know.

[@udelljackson]

Good to see you shoestring, great picture and audio. stay safe my friend, and take it slow.

[@tonyping3159]

I appreciate your videos and your way of life. Reminds me of the humility and patience I learned from a time before. I could have done what your doing. I understand what your saying. I wish more people had your spirit.

[@Scrat335]

With me I live in a gilded cage. I do have good things, my daughters and gks my old truck and a decent job but the one thing I lack is wide open space. Escape from the treadmill. Every once in awhile I need to get out of the cage.

[@Blarsen780]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, this video has brought me a lot of peace and introspection today. I'm glad you found your frequency. I was lucky to have found mine when I was 27, been working in a cat hospital for five years now and it's what gets me up in the morning. Love from Nebraska. RIP Jim Stobie. His spirit lives on through all the lives he touched.

[@townsend5321]

RIP Stobe and Shoetring, legends who lived hard and adventurously. Bless em.

[@Denvermorgan2000]

I used to love to walk beside the tracks I could stay all day every day i understand how you feel about trains.

[@Indoor_Man]

Your are an awesome person for sharing your private self with people like you do. That takes more courage than most people have. Also, you and Stobe seam like the real deal to me. Thanks to you for being you!