Loram Rail Grinder In Action, Rarely Used Spur Gets Action, Trains Passing Both Sides Of Me! CSX, NS

[@JohnWeems-y3e]

R.I.P. SHOESTRING. YOUR VIDEOS WILL LIVE FOREVER.🙏👍

[@Mike-h1q9j]

Sorry to hear about Shoestring. He will be missed.

[@JawTooth]

He sure will 😢

[@marcushume2240]

JawTooth. I watched a show a while ago about the high speed trains in Japan. They also take great pride in their railways there. Saftey is a high priority. In the early hours of the mornings a team of track saftey inspectors and grinding equipment travel together. I believe they mentioned their high speed rails saftey record is one of the best in the world. The grinding equipment is a little longer and is painted bright yellow. Inside the equipment a room full of high tech equipment.and engineers.Tight time lines. Traveling on a high speed is on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing. Very interesting. Cheers from Canada.

[@KeithStevens-wc4kl]

Herd he overdosed on oxys

[@yostification]

God Bless Mark Hobo Shoestring . Ride on with no worries man . 🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@jonwatt678]

Rest In Peace Hobo. You are sadly missed.

[@JawTooth]

He is a legend

[@revharrycwigmoreiii5787]

Mark Nichols ' body found 2:00 pm in Boone Lake behind his Town House, Sad day for Railroaders, a legend has passed away. Thank you Jaw Tooth for posting this video, have a great Saturday and Sunday.

[@jeremycox571]

Hobo Shoestring will be missed , my heart goes out to his family !

[@robertbate5790]

RIP HOBO SHOESTRING. Love and prayers to family and friends ♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏

[@nancyhodges444]

I’ve always found equipment like these rail grinders fascinating. Thanks JT. and you too Shoestring for your unique look at railfanning.👍🏼🙏🏻

[@JawTooth]

Thanks, you too!

[@charlesbennett8700]

RIP Hobo Shoestring, you will be missed, but will be remembered.

[@JamesSimmons-qf4hb]

Good video Jawtooth. R.I.P. Hobo Shoestring.

[@lesashiminski690]

Hey jaw tooth very lucky catch on rail grinding train. That's something you don't see every day. Cool trains. I'm sorry for your loss. RIP shoestring. May your spirit ride the rails forever. You won't be forgotten. 😥😥 Have a great railroad day 🚂🙋‍♀️

[@kinkindred]

You were very fortunate to have known Mark. The rest of us will never get that opportunity now. May his rides always be smooth and his heart forever mended.

[@patriciamartinez3047]

I’m so sorry to hear that Hobo shoe string past away may he always be remembered with love for trains and God bless always ❤❤❤

[@thomasmackowiak]

Nice catch of the Loram Rail Grinder train (smaller version)., Jaw Tooth! You were able to capture the Loram Rail Grinder in action at several locations where we could see the sparks flying from the grinding wheels. WWoT has some videos of a Loram Rail Grinder train in action at night. The action at night is fascinating to watch. The Dupps Railroad line is a handy place to park the Loram Rail Grinder trains. The Norfolk Southern train and the CSX train that you caught at Union Road in Carlisle, Ohio were long trains and a great meet. Thank you for including the addition of the short video from 2023 of the Dupps Railroad engine picking up the two flat cars from the CSX interchange. That was sad news about Hobo Shoestring. May he rest in peace.

[@dougbarnowski5224]

I saw it at night also and it was enough to shut down the freeway. They were freaking out and didnt know what was going on. I was laughing. More sparks than when Michael Jackson caught his hair on fire with the pepsi commercial. Wouldnt be surprised if someone called the cops.

[@BuckeyeTex-dp5lo]

There is a song called Big Rock Candy Mountain. It’s a Hobo Heaven! Whiskey runs over the rocks. You canoe in lakes of stew. The boxcars are all open and the railyard bulls are blind. So to Hobo Shoestring: He’ll see us all this coming Fall, On The Big Rock Candy Mountain!

[@ExaltedSeahawksFan]

That song is about Big Rock Candy Mountain, which is a real place in Utah.

[@stormraven4183]

​@@ExaltedSeahawksFanread the lyrics, it's a hobo song

[@stormraven4183]

In the Big Rock Candy Mountains/Harry McClintock One evening as the sun went down And the jungle fire was burning Down the track came a hobo hikin' And he said, "Boys, I'm not turning I'm headed for a land that's far away Beside the crystal fountains So come with me, we'll go and see The Big Rock Candy Mountains In The Big Rock Candy Mountains There's a land that's fair and bright Where the handouts grow on bushes And you sleep out every night Where the boxcars all are empty And the sun shines every day On the birds and the bees and the cigarette trees The lemonade springs where the bluebird sings In The Big Rock Candy Mountains In The Big Rock Candy Mountains All the cops have wooden legs And the bulldogs all have rubber teeth And the hens lay soft-boiled eggs The farmers' trees are full of fruit And the barns are full of hay Oh I'm bound to go where there ain't no snow Where the rain don't fall, the wind don't blow In The Big Rock Candy Mountains In The Big Rock Candy Mountains You never change your socks And the little streams of alcohol Come a-trickling down the rocks The brakemen have to tip their hats And the railroad bulls are blind There's a lake of stew and of whiskey, too You can paddle all around 'em in a big canoe In The Big Rock Candy Mountains In The Big Rock Candy Mountains The jails are made of tin And you can walk right out again As soon as you are in There ain't no short-handle shovels No axes, saws or picks I'm a-goin' to stay where you sleep all day Where they hung the jerk that invented work In The Big Rock Candy Mountains I'll see you all this comin' fall In the Big Rock Candy Mountains

[@BuckeyeTex-dp5lo]

No fooling? Cool!

[@brianmattson7968]

I did maintenance on the machine that made thought’s grinding wheels. In Worcester Ma. Very cool to see used.

[@garymessina1609]

Great video loram rail grinding is always great to watch thanks Brian

[@ChaoticDragon5]

I gotta admit JT, that was cool seeing both you and Scott ( 1960gambit ) both film the rail grinder on separate days. Both of ya had such awesome footage of it. Plus, I think it was a treat to see that high railer swap from rail to road in the corner there. Also, R.I.P. Hobo Shoestring. I didn't watch much of his videos but they were amazing to see. Especially when he met up w/ JT at the road that goes under a freight yard. Hope their looking after you well in Rail heaven, you'll truly be missed :'( :'(

[@terrybarnes0712]

Sad about Shoestring May he Rest in Peace

[@JawTooth]

We lost a legend. Nobody was like him. 😢

[@alfgeorge5003]

R.I.P. Hobbo Shoestring, he will be missed, I hope his vidoes will still be available on youtube so others can see some what he saw during his rail hopping journeys, God Bless you Mark.

[@JawTooth]

Yes, his videos will remain. His sister said they will post his newest video if they can figure out his password

[@cynthiarilley]

May you rest in peace shoestring May you ride that heavenly rail

[@Carolina_mom02]

We were so sorry to hear about Hobo Shoestring Mark Nichols passing .. our thoughts and prayers are with you and all Of the railroad community in this great loss of an awesome content creator but more importantly a kind gentle man and story teller.

[@janchristensen7993]

Thanks JT. Was awesome to watch. RIP Shoestring 😢

[@clarklindquist8137]

So sad to hear about Shoestring, man he will be missed, thanks for honoring him. I know you guys knew eachother. Great video, he would love it

[@usnusmcret]

I heard about Shoestring. So sad. He will be missed. Thank you for Shoestring’s updates

[@Andrefane32]

Amazing videos Jaw Tooth keep up the good work

[@mikedurhan9941]

Hope everybody on the ground around that grinder was wearing eye protection. These rail grinders are really spectacular at night. One came by my house once at night in Pensacola. It was something I won't soon forget.........

[@benbaker2965]

Another amazing gem from JT! Brian, I am sorry to hear about Shoestring. He was a legend and he was your friend. We will all miss him.

[@ShawnBowyer-nz4vj]

Thank you

[@jackmcgill3150]

That was aewsome! Thanks for this video, I never seen a rail grinder before.

[@JawTooth]

Glad you liked it!

[@ChainsawNW1218]

R.I.P Shoestring I will miss You Brother, I hope You are with Your Son now, thoughts,prayers and condolences for family, friends and fans, every time I hear a train horn I will think of Mark,nice video JT,nice lash up on NS manifest.

[@andrewmacintosh6240]

RIP sorry for your lost Jaw tooth. I give my best to you and his family . Love you all Sincerely Andrew Macintosh from Toronto Ontario Canada ❤️

[@robertf3479]

JT, my deepest condolences on the loss of your friend Mark. He will be missed by a lot of people.

[@DodgeMorgan22]

So sorry to hear about Hobo Shoestring he seemed a gentle soul who loved his trains! Rest in Peace Hobo.

[@walterfisher4105]

You stay well Jawtooth!!! We need your videos !!! Weve lost a friend in Shoestring and will sorely miss his adventures on the rails!!! You have no idea how much your efforts are appreciated!!!!!!! Kudos WF

[@Railfantrains-qb5rk]

R.I.P shoestring Sorry for your loss 😢😢 LUCKY GUY you saw the railgrinder I'm so jealous now awesome catch 🎉👍👍

[@williamsantangelo]

Good morning Jaw Tooth, excellent live action! Duellies Kool! Thank You Sir, greatest show on Earth!

[@timdanter5441]

Even though I never had the opportunity to meet him in person your and Hobo's videos were always very personable and watching them was always like being there with you or him, so I, and also the whole railway family feel a loss and sadness at his passing. May you Rest In Peace Shoestring until we meet again on the high rail.

[@sylvainburelle9102]

Rip hobo shoe string forever loved a rail way brother. sun 🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@ayabokti161]

RIP Hobo Shoestrings ❤🙏 I knew he was in that lake. I kept getting water & he's gone....but I felt peace too....🙏🙏🙏 He will be missed. I've watched him for years.

[@jasonasselin]

RIP Hobo.. I didn't know we were the same age.

[@firetommy2140]

Rest in Peace Hobo Shoestring. I hope you are riding that big boxcar in the sky. God Bless you.🙏🏻

[@zdthelehighlinerailfan5362]

@Jaw Tooth... Nice i've seen 2 Rail grinders on the NS Lehigh Line in Phillipsburg NJ back in October 2022.. plus I bet Shoestring was a great friend of yours & hope you'll have a lot of great memories & fun times you had with him... May he Rest in peace 😭😭

[@AlanMullen-w1f]

Sad Day on RAILs. R.I.P. Shoestring 4-6-24.

[@kcradar2249]

Jawtooth !!! I’m sorry for your loss of your Great Friend !!! God Bless You and your Family !!! Rest In Peace Mark Nichols !!!

[@the-terrible63]

I'm sorry to hear about Hobo Shoestring, @JawTooth, Brian, excellent catching all the trains, including Loram, thank you very much.

[@JawTooth]

You're very welcome

[@加藤清隆-c7u]

Rare maintenance train running seen moved and two long train running seen and red rare locomotive . Thankyou verymuch , Today is very happy ！

[@Patric5590]

Awesome video with a dpu working hard and a horn salute but wait there’s more 👍😎🇺🇸🚂👍

[@nealgold8442]

Great video son!! Shoestring will be sorely missed!! RIP!

[@skimmer8774]

Shoestring knew the do's n don't s of railroading better than anyone I've ever seen. He'd even have fun sitting on the train while it was stopped in a dark tunnel. And he's the only hobo I knew of that was allowed by the crew to sit in a DPU for his rode. God bless you 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

THanks JT i was sad when i listen to the news on youtube about him RIP Shoestring. Isaw your last. video with him Sad for you my friend

[@garymiller5937]

Poor old Brandi isn't about to give up her toy. 😂 Dumb pup, any way! 😂 😊😊😊❤❤❤ Love your pets!!

[@heartstonefarm7599]

My husband enjoyed watching shoestring (and a few others train videos-especially you jawtooth!)But never subscribed . After realizing how much I enjoyed them as well, I recently subscribed to your channel due to your simple but very sincere tribute to Mark- I can tell you appreciated him and was grateful to have called him a friend- he definately kept us entertained up here in Maine- he will be missed for sure. Thank you for all your videos.

[@garymiller5937]

The red pick up on the road was a nice one, JT! That's for sure. 😊 The CSX mixed freight was a great train too! I really liked the iron (Fe) trading gondola, the Maine Central and PanAm box cars, the log car and the coil steel cars!!! I counted it to be 162 cars! It sure looked like the NS and CSX lines would intersect just shortly past the road but I guess that's not the case? Regardless, what a fantastic place to catch trains! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@annhaltiwanger3313]

I’m so sorry to hear about Hobo Shoestring. My condolences to all his family and friends. He will be missed.

[@kevinhaycraft4595]

I’m sorry about hobo shoestring I know you and he did know each other I really enjoyed his videos

[@tomoakes2337]

Some of the rail grinders are design or assigned specificially to grind crossings, switch outs, etc. The more expanded Loram units handle the main rail and lift their grind units at crossings and diamonds. Sadden to hear of Shoestring's passing, may he rest in peace.

[@dboatube]

u beat us to it posting this info. oh well. bummer on loss of hobo shoestring, we are going to watch his vids in the coming weeks.

[@jamescotter5376]

Rip old bo😢😢😢😢

[@kenmcgory8768]

That NS train with the 3 locos was one of the longest I've seen on your videos, I counted 201 cars! Liked the variety of paint schemes on those 3 engines. RIP Hobo Shoestring, so sorry you lost a friend, Brian. I'm not too familiar with him, having only started watching RR videos in the past year or so, but for some reason, I feel deep sadness and I'm touched by his loss. Take care. Oh, if you're thinking of another vehicle, I hope it's a Chrysler Corp. vehicle, I'm a Mopar guy, having had a few in my time. They were the best of the many cars, trucks, and vans I've driven. Again, thanks for all your efforts, and since Spock has been my role model throughout my life, may you live long and prosper. 🖖

[@williamchristy8123]

Good morning Jaw Tooth. R.I.P. Shoestring.

[@mojorisen74]

I saw that in Hartwell at the Parkway Ave crossing a couple days ago. It was the full length grinder with about 9 cars

[@martyhardman3892]

I have seen one of these at night. What a sight to see at night.

[@JawTooth]

thanks for watching

[@garymiller5937]

The NS mixed manifest was absolutely fabulous JT!!!!! I mean amazing!! I counted 197 cars and I believe I missed a few. I was so impressed there were 2 new blue box cars with no graffiti! There were also some coil steel so wide they had to load them long ways, some plate steel, 3 locomotives and a DPU! One of the locomotives had special paint, also. It was the longest train I've seen east of the Mississippi! What a catch, JT!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brianmoir3388]

Amazing JT that was 🔥 awesome video as always thanks have a good day from Scotland 😊

[@terryboyer1342]

Have you taken before and after shots of the rail grinding procedure? It would be interesting to see the difference that machine makes.

[@formerfarmer1718]

I’d like to know what parts of the rail are being ground and why.

[@garymiller5937]

Thank you so much for the spectacular video today JT!!! I envy your being able to see so many great trains in so many different places. What I don't envy is you being away from your family. Lean on them too, JT. 😢 I am so,so sorry about Shoestring. The friend I lost was my older son's best friend, and he was like one of my own. I can put myself in the place you are pretty easily. I'm not trying to minimize your loss in the least, only trying to say I understand. If I can help please reach out and let me know. I pray the God of all comfort will be with you in the days ahead. Thanks again, my friend. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@davesargenti6641]

Hobo Shoestring R.I.P..Will surely be missed..Train on at those gates of heaven!!!!!

[@larsgroot818]

Thanks for the nice video Mr Jaw, RIP Hobo Shoestring

[@alanstant9356]

The memory lives on for shoestring. Praying for his family in their grieving process. So sorry and my condolences to your friend Brian.

[@gheffz]

Another great video, JT... doing what Mark would want you to do. Condolences, all.

[@meares442]

GREAT vid!!! Loram and 2 trains within the same shot! Very good catch! Thank you! RIP Shoestring

[@raymondszybowicz7597]

That rail grinder was awesome i bet those rails are hot after they grind them RIP Shoestring been watching a few of his videos since yesterday he was no dummy and quite the servivalest.

[@JamesMulligan-tb7eh]

Brian sorry to hear about shoestring hope he is in a better place now he can ride the trains and not get in trouble my prayers go out to his family and friends God bless shoestring

[@BradRains]

That was some great catches with the LORAM train.

[@JeffRyman69]

Great catches of the Loram grinder trains at the Dupps line. I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend Hobo Shoestring!

[@georgearchambault6185]

Best to "Shoestring", in a better place now, he made some great vids and learned a lot from his adventures. He will be missed. Yet another great vid, thanks Jaw Tooth.. Be Crazy!

[@danslejardindecytrus]

Merci beaucoup pour cette très belle vidéo et très bon week-end ! 👍🙏

[@BrianPhillips-le3gl]

Pretty nice NS locomotive with " Working Hard To Make A Cleaner State" paint job, and a Fe Trading gondola car is one I've never seen before. Several years ago I watched a few Hobo Shoestring videos and the prompt at the end would recommend you tubers making videos of trains, I didnt know at the time it was called railfanning . So the very first video I clicked on was one of yours Brian ,and Ive been hooked ever since, and I have Hobo Shoestring to thank for that. Rest In Peace Mark , forever Hobo Shoestring.🙏

[@aone6540]

Your lucky to have met Shoestring. He will be missed by many railfans.

[@verneord]

It is a sad day for all rail fans! Prayers for his family and friends.

[@celioleitao7303]

Awesome video again. R.I.P. HOBO SHOESTRING.

[@scottcannell5584]

Rip Hobo shoestring. You will be missed. He's now catching the train up in heaven now.

[@stevepayne2917]

Superb footage, great to see the Rail grinder in operation, never seen one working before. Looks like you had a good day yesterday with 2 freight trains together. Sorry to hear of Shoestrings passing.

[@michaelhewitt258]

Sorry to hear about your friend shoestring

[@brandonreeves5979]

Another great video Brian. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. R.I.P string 🙏🏻

[@brianhickey5949]

A nice LORAM grinder - something we don't see every day. A nice DPU on a big manifest and a cool switcher :) And last, but not least - steel coils - LOL!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Great video. Nice catch on the 6220 and the 4005. So sorry to hear about your good friend Hobo Shoestring. Thanks for sharing all of your time with him.

[@TrainsStorms]

Great Film RIP Hobo shoestring

[@margiecooper6045]

Thanks JT. An awesome video. Rest in peace Mark. ❤

[@Carolb66]

Good morning JT, fab footage of those Loram locos going over your favourite runner crossing in Hamilton. You got a beep beep too! Great filming of the 2 trains in one shot. Always great seeing the cute Dups! JT I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend Shoestring. It was through you that I started watching his videos & I was hooked. As the legend said, goodnight I love all of you. ❤😢🙏

[@JimBobZee]

The smell from those sparks reminds me of the welding shop I use to work in.

[@SebastianLandrus]

I will miss hobo shoestring too at least I can watch has videos on KZbin to preserve the memory of him 😢😢😢

[@silverhawk24]

Hey man, heard about Shoestring's passing. I'm sorry for your loss man, he was a good guy. Rest easy Mark

[@nocapconnor600]

Wow sad to hear hobo shoestring passed away sorry to hear that for your friend the legend and likes trains in his entire life may rest in peace

[@sylvainburelle9102]

Sweet 3 north folks southern engines in different paint scheme at the same time only jaw tooth is this lucky I think he has a four leaf clover stuck to his shoes. Lol 🍀🚂🚃🚃

[@BrianNeal]

My condolences to you and all of us in the rail fan community! Such a sad tragedy for a man who never hurts anyone and always had a kind word to say! May he forever ride the Heavenly rails! RIP Shoestring!

[@rogertemple7193]

This was more awesome exciting train action there in Ohio this morning, the Loram rail grinder is always interesting to watch, the trains passing on each side of you was really awesome, always great to see the amazing train pets Chessie, Loki, Brandi and Norfie, the slide show train recaps and R.I.P. Mark/Shoestring Thanks Jaw Tooth.🇺🇲🤠🇺🇲 🇺🇲🇺🇲🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@garysprandel1817]

Ol Shoestring's going to be missed. Rest easy sir. Got a guy who rides out and back locally and I commented on his video that he might want to look up some of Shoestring's videos to learn some of the ropes of riding the rails. He knew his stuff for sure.

[@stevenallen9613]

Rest in heavenly peace Shoestring! Your on that one way train to peaceful eternity. Peace and prayers to your family and friends!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dustyd2205]

Happy Birthday JT. I'm very sorry to see that Shoestring is no longer with us on this side of the rail. His videos will always be there for all to enjoy. I'm very glad that Mark knew that I had added a menu item in his recognition. He was very thrilled about that.