Railroad knowledge hobo walk to the yard

[@drtom5936]

Shoestring don't ever think that. Many of us just sit and hang on your every word. Why? Because we can't do what you are able to do and live the life through you. Your knowledge of rail roading and what happens and how is amazing.

[@MisterPersuasion]

I watched it all the way to the end. It was very relaxing for me.

[@postcards.to.myself]

very much

[@ShowCat1]

Totally NOT boring. Reminds me of my childhood when I was always messing around RR tracks. Good memories. Thanks!

[@mathisk8life]

Watching all your videos to the end. Don't want to miss anything. From the sound of walking the tracks to your knowledge the scenery I enjoy all of it thank you

[@generost5435]

Shoestring, your videos are never too long or boring. I enjoy everything you post

[@simonsma4348]

Great videos. Some too short. Love’m. Sam.

[@psavaria]

DITTO!! Keep up the good work!

[@tedsmallwood3624]

Like watching your videos,always lot of information..

[@kathybell7407]

I love your long videos!!!! You could never be boring shoestring!!!!! So please video to your hearts content!!! We will love them all!!!

[@lesliefulton9219]

I enjoy your walks along the right of way. I don't live in the U.S, so its always good to see the example of yards, loads, scrap, etc, color of the ballast, old structures.

[@wandererofthewasteland400]

You have our ears and eyes attentively 100% of all your videos. It needed to be said. Stay healthy Shoe String, great video.

[@gregobern6012]

Don't stop, Shoestring, you are better than the news am or pm.

[@ericelliott6654]

Not boring at all! Your rambling is more interesting than most people's considered conversation.

[@williamallen3715]

Not boring at all Shoe. It’s all knowledge your passing on. And very interesting.

[@James-blond007]

Not boring at all man!! Fascinating and educational!! Thank you!!

[@jasonplant5432]

You got it Straight,your videos are just great they way you've been making them is working fine. Dont overthink it shoestring. Your views bear evidence of the interest we all have about your world. Thanks again sir,Thank You for serving. And thank you for serving still.

[@michaelbeams9553]

You Sir, are never boring please keep them coming . Stay safe . Peace , Be free .

[@dougsoerensen1430]

Never boring. God bless your travels!

[@waynededmon5912]

Watch it all very interesting to me. If I can't sleep I watch your videos. They're not boring.

[@rustynailmott8003]

Shoestring I watched the video all the way to the end. I didn't get bored, you are not boring. You sir are full of knowledge.

[@boomer8393]

ASMR is a type of sound therapy, and I believe that is what your video's are providing for a nation of lost souls..? As a conductor, I've always told people that the sound of ballast 'neath my boots, is a symphony that provides the soundtrack to my life...

[@robertknowlton9250]

Pointing out details was great. Very descriptive. You are a very knowledgeable and smart guy!

[@davebennett2086]

Not boring at all. You are so interesting to listen too. I'm a big rail fan and your teaching me a lot! Hope your well.

[@johnmcclintock8004]

I watched till the end, shoestring, & learned much about the rails & cars...Not boring at all, 7 enjoyed it all.. Am going to be watching for your later posts.. Well done, sir...Thanx...

[@doctordeath.5716]

I like long videos because there is so much rail road history you can tell and I enjoy it.

[@johnfielder71]

Be yourself. Do what you would normally do. Pretend we are not there. I like the long videos. Keep doing it. Your awesome. Hi from Rockford Illinois

[@danjohnson7199]

I love learning about the mechanical facts you can give us

[@erniehurley497]

I never get bored with your videos ,I look forward to watching . I believe I could watch all day lol. Stay safe Shoestring.

[@Rocketman88002]

You can keep these videos as long as you want! Just keep talking because we like listening to you!

[@bigbuckjoe3]

We just love it when you make videos it don’t matter what you do buddy just keep them coming your life is very interesting no matter what you do thanks again we love your videos

[@sasquatch388]

Shoe string, I enjoy your videos, all of them I wash them over and over. Just please be careful out there we don't want to see you get hurt or lose you or you go to jail I never tired of your videos and they're never boring keep them coming buddy!

[@Scottallen8909]

You are absolutely one amazing person !! Your depth of knowledge is awesome !!

[@adamsmalec]

My new fav KZbinr. Brilliant content. Don't ever worry about being boring. Your honesty and knowledge - vast and interesting. Most people don't ever get a chance to get to see the world from your perspective so thank you. Keep uploading your videos.

[@russellchandler68]

Hi Shoestring. I really enjoy your videos. They are not to long. Thank you for sharing your time and information with us. Your Videos have a lot of information. Please keep them coming.

[@larry5948]

Shoestring The longer the video the better. I think alot of us enjoy just listening to you talk and the insights we learn from listening. Keep on with the vids !!

[@ktl4539]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos. This one is entertaining the whole way. Love the walkabout with your narration. Keep em coming...

[@TinyIslandMaine]

The longer the better. Just keep talking and teaching 👍

[@royo1450]

Yes i like the longer vids thanks shoestring

[@jamesbecquart5020]

watched the whole thing. learning new things is never really boring for me

[@isbcornbinder]

Still have to the end. Always interesting.

[@scottl4026]

You walking around showing the rails is the best And your added info is great Unedited and real life

[@shadowrayz]

I like the long videos. You are very knowledgeable and I learn something from each video you post. Cheers, Shoestring!

[@Cemental]

Excellent videos! Not boring at all. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@Bill-xx2yh]

More than just a "pretty face" a genuine educator. Thanks Shoestring

[@larrystartzman2209]

Shoestring, I think that everyone just wanted to see you up and going. Not many of you guys runnin anymore

[@dongivens9830]

Learning new stuff is never boring, from begining to end, it's all an education !. Like your videos... 30 minutes is just about right.

[@kens.3729]

We Don’t find Anything about your Videos as Boring. We look at it as Knowledge. Keep it Up. 👍

[@jamesogorman3287]

I enjoyed taking a walk with you.

[@railspike7057]

I do not approve of you endangering your life, but I appreciate that you never swear or use foul langage. You are a gentleman

[@TrillBelichick]

4:06 You are wrong Shoestring! You could make videos of you nowhere near a track and I’m still gonna watch. I love your stories and extensive knowledge of the railroad and country. You and I were just talking about Taylor Texas on here the other day. Today I find out you live in Johnson City Tennessee. That’s where my wife was born and her family is from! Stay safe out there my guy! -Brighty Bulger

[@alancarrick8062]

Watched it tell the end, loved it. Thank you for the escape from reality.

[@billybell5286]

Keep on rolling brother. We love the ride no doubt. We love you more man. Be careful if you can, get some glasses to see them bulls.

[@billybell5286]

Don't mess with my friend Shoestring ,me come on then.

[@allen6903]

I have not been watching long but enjoy everyone I see especially all of the narrations live it up high doing what a lot of us would like to do

[@nw24153ns]

I love the long videos because you share knowledge of day to day life vs. just skipping to the "high" points.

[@joetownsend9388]

Like all the rail equipment info, can’t imagine the stories you could tell. I watched to the end.

[@maddierisley]

NICE CONTENT. LONG IS GOOD, THE MORE DETAIL THE BETTER!!

[@tylor2706]

Yeah i like hearing you talk about the rails. Its not boring at all. Its better than all the other stuff out there. Thanks for sharing. Dont edit anything out man we love it thank you

[@craigfazekas3923]

Be safe & keep on truckin', brother... And it was The Naked Gun. Watched it the other day. Good ol' Frank Dreben...

[@hendrickson674]

Never to long, or boring. I can listen to you talk for hours.

[@ju99al041ife]

Hey buddy. Your videos are always enjoyable. What ever you want to post we will watch. And if there is a boring part we could fast forward a time or two.

[@kennyspry5189]

Hell YEAH These Video's are Awesome They are Really Good when You Are talking about things that Deal with the Railroads or that Deal with You or something about your Life Thank You for your Time and Awesome Video's

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Thanks

[@leapyear9460]

Thx for dropping some knowledge on us. I have horrible eyesight myself, can’t really do anything but sleep without glasses.

[@dougsmith4479]

We love any insight into the world of Mark Shoestring Nichols😁 Love it brother!

[@Rocknranchman]

I watched to the end ! One thing I like about longer video Shoestring is it’s like an escape from my world into yours! As long as a video is interesting, I’m all in brother! Thanks for posting your ventures!

[@djbird11]

Watched all the way to the end... EOL RIP Shoestring. Your videos and legacy live on. Riviting. Fabled. Living fully. ❤

[@heididarlingdcscrewcreator1649]

Thank you for the cool railroad information. I appreciate your video. Also, I thank God that you are doing better since the accident! Be safe, friend!

[@davidsimmons9763]

Watched the whole video! I even checked Google Earth to see where you are/were. Saw the little wooden bridge, too! I’ve always liked trains...put together some model railroads...gone trackside to shoot photos..., but you show a whole different perspective.

[@nc4tn]

Hey there Shoestring. The yard there where you’re at is called “Carnegie”. Looking east toward Bristol, the track furthest off to your left is actually CSX trackage, leased by ETRY. We called this the Carnegie spur, and there was a time we had a LOT of customers there, but the times have changed. The “Carnegie Spur” is the remnant of the old CC&C Railroad that was 90 percent complete complete between Johnson City and Dante and then went bust in 1893. The grade for that line can still be seen today if you know where to look. It was always a treat for me to catch the Johnson City extra Saturday yard job as engineer and we’d go work Johnson City Chemical Co. on the Carnegie Spur.

[@garywhite3264]

I could watch these videos for hours. Your narration is fascinating, never boring.

[@mikemyers5665]

Shoesring like your videos . i live in the deep woods of northeast texas on the redriver on the oklahoma border im a retired force recon marine an outdoorsman i like watching your videos an sipping a glass on moonshine . you keep your head on a swivel an be careful out there brother . i like your videos long or short . good to see old school folks are still around

[@AA-rd4dz]

I could watch you talking about these things for hours

[@matt1357111317]

I watched it all the way through and enjoyed every minute of it. Keep up the good work!

[@stevenjbeto]

Your work whether short or long is of value Shoestring. It teaches how one group of people, hobos, live and get around. More importantly, it humanizes the hobos. You present the lifestyle in a dignified way, sir. Well done.

[@jtworxs1094]

The longer the videos are great when I watch your videos I get a great feeling of relaxation, your stories greate 👍

[@tacoblend3246]

Be careful out there during the pandemic shoestring, don't wanna see you get sick or hurt again

[@joanthomas6047]

WATCHED THE WHOLE THING. AM 90and my husband and father in law were railroader.

[@pamelakoepke7538]

Been following you, shoestring. You met my son Alex in Illinois. You’re so fascinating and educational. Stay safe, be strong 💪🏼!

[@raduteo8424]

I loved every second of it, I'm actually looking forward to seeing even longer videos, I'm from Romania and I just love American railroading and as I cannot go there and see for myself I'm experiencing it through your camera, please keep on posting and thank you for doing this! Be safe!

[@karenatha7890]

Hello to people of Romania. Beauty and history is appreciated. Keep your voices heard please. Peace.

[@sbirch4960]

Watch them all

[@davidrobinson9507]

I watched to the end, Shoestring! In Canada, loving what you're putting across. Insightful, real, nothing fake. Bravo!

[@tommybritton9273]

Long or short videos it doesn't matter, we are just glad you're doing better and getting back out there 👍👍

[@edsutak6347]

I seen it till the end! And I dig all your videos! Keep it comin my friend!

[@JohnTheFrugalFatGuy]

Excellent vid! You always have something to say that I want to hear! I just wish it was me out there! :)

[@postcards.to.myself]

me too, one day soon

[@derekrohan9619]

Than why don’t you? Nobody stopping you but you

[@BruceGordon925]

My first ride ever was from Knoxville to Johnson City. Yes I got off the train right where you are. Amazing.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Musta been that local

[@knucklehead7456]

I watched it all the way and heard what ya said😁

[@154Colin]

Watched it all the way through. The time you spent between was interesting because you provided your knowledge of the surroundings. etc. [thumbs up] Stay safe [!!!] and watch your health the best you can.

[@utubewatcher360]

Nope - never get tired of your knowledge. You can just ramble on and still enlighten us with valuable information of how the railroad and life in general work. You have developed a gift for your presentation of content and sharing your adventures. Sorta like picking up a book and reading one chapter after another.

[@alankjkj1]

I have been a railfan for over 50 years so I love your videos. You don't force anyone to watch don’t worry about the length. Real railfans won't be board. Keep doin what you're doin brother spredin that knowledge. Thanks

[@ridgerunner80]

Shoestring brother its the not just the riding rails , its unique life experience that you have and share with us is what brought me here you like everyone out there have little nuggets of, truth , life, inspiration, whatever you want to call it its the opportunity you give us all

[@brendakrabill5815]

I have truly enjoyed your videos! We should all be so lucky to live your life! Stay safe

[@PamelaJohnson-z7f]

Never boring. Keep them coming be safe out there hugs sent

[@Peasmouldia]

Nice to see you getting out, railyard was interesting for us UK viewers. Bless you fella, stay safe.

[@garydavis786]

I always watch your videos all the way to the end. I almost always learn something I didn't know by watching/ I always give a thumbs up before I watch channels that I have subscribed to. Bless you and keep you safe!

[@TILEBOSS]

Long or short videos it doesn't matter, we are just glad you're doing better and getting back out there !

[@Hustle_n_motivate44]

Shoestring I love the long videos! You should definitely start making more longer videos, they are always so educational and I never regret watching them, stay safe out there brother!

[@umdsupreme]

I really enjoy your videos. I had a couple of Uncles who used to travel by rail (this was in Colorado, Utah and Nevada). One of the thing's that always stuck with me, was their food. They would get off the train and camp, fish and hunt rabbits. And catch a passing one on an incline a few days later. They always cooked fish and small game at the family gatherings. My favorite is still butter, lemon and black pepper trout cooked in foil over a campfire 🔥🐟. I'd love to hear any recipes you may have. 💜

[@charlesbrougham481]

Ok,enjoyed it all , don’t let negativity get you down, being you is what I like to watch, 74 and stove up so I’m riding with you,hope I don’t get in your way

[@johnmacdonald6220]

Like Gene I never find your videos boring. Filled with lots of info especially for hobbyists that do model railroads. Thanks for the data and close ups of the trains and rolling stock. Keep it up.

[@paser11385]

The long videos that you post are great. keep them coming and it's very informative for those who are not familiar with the railroad and the equipment

[@kens.3729]

Hello Shoestring! I bet the Motel with several Showers felt Great. 👍

[@craig5477]

Not boring. This is the vid I needed to see. I’m not RR man just very interested in how everything works (including you Shoestring). Luv it Shoestring you never cease to amaze me about your broad base of knowledge. I thought I’d learn about the RR but it’s also been weather, science, biology, botany, agriculture, meteorology, cooking, camping, survival, government, and on and on. The 2 subjects you seem to steer away from are the subjects that cause the most arguments - politics & religion. Great Stuff.

[@JamesHorn_hornjt]

You asked for comments on this type of material, I say continue what you are doing. I started watching your videos yesterday and I am interested in the railroads. The stories you tell and the adventures you have are informative and entertaining. I wish you the best in your travels.

[@davidpayne1519]

Was good to hear from you, been a few months since last one

[@Indianear7]

Watched til the end and enjoyed all of it. I started watching last week, don't really know why, but you are so interesting that I've looked for your video's and subscribed. GOD Bless