Railroad knowledge hobo walk to the yard

[@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..

[@MisterPersuasion]

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

[@postcards.to.myself]

very much

[@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.

[@kathybell7407]

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

[@danjohnson7199]

I love learning about the mechanical facts you can give us

[@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

[@royo1450]

Yes i like the longer vids thanks shoestring

[@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.

[@ericelliott6654]

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

[@michaelbeams9553]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@williamallen3715]

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

[@erniehurley497]

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

[@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 !!

[@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.

[@ShowCat1]

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

[@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.

[@dougsoerensen1430]

Never boring. God bless your travels!

[@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

[@waynededmon5912]

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

[@scottl4026]

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

[@James-blond007]

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

[@larrystartzman2209]

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

[@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!

[@Rocketman88002]

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

[@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.

[@shadowrayz]

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

[@robertknowlton9250]

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

[@doctordeath.5716]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@ktl4539]

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

[@jamesbecquart5020]

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

[@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

[@jamesogorman3287]

I enjoyed taking a walk with you.

[@Scottallen8909]

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

[@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...

[@Bill-xx2yh]

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

[@joetownsend9388]

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

[@alancarrick8062]

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

[@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. 👍

[@Cemental]

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

[@TinyIslandMaine]

The longer the better. Just keep talking and teaching 👍

[@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

[@nw24153ns]

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

[@isbcornbinder]

Still have to the end. Always interesting.

[@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

[@hendrickson674]

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

[@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

[@AA-rd4dz]

I could watch you talking about these things for hours

[@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

[@matt1357111317]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@garywhite3264]

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

[@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

[@leapyear9460]

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

[@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

[@craigfazekas3923]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@davidrobinson9507]

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

[@jtworxs1094]

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

[@tommybritton9273]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@maddierisley]

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

[@djbird11]

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

[@dougsmith4479]

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

[@Peasmouldia]

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

[@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.

[@knucklehead7456]

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

[@edsutak6347]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@joanthomas6047]

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

[@islanddave8606]

I watched it to the end. I enjoyed it but mainly glad to see you out and about. Good luck and stay healthy.

[@davidpayne1519]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@mikemartin3593]

Get a prescription for some glasses to wear all the time. You owe it to yourself to see all the beauty in this world. Its the best decision I ever made . You will love being able to see everything clearly.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Neurological and can't be fixed with glasses.... Getting worse and I'm scared I'll be completely blind within a year. Be I have to get out and ride VERY soon but I'll still find a way to ride even blind

[@brickman6243]

Eat some carrots shoestring that's why bunnys see so good lol

[@kevinstonerock3158]

I’m sure it’s difficult for you not riding but the thing that’s on my mind is just a few years ago Stobe the hobo was lost to us being unable to get clear of a narrow section of rail. He was in much better physical shape both vision and physically he hadn’t been injured in unforeseen circumstances. I keep thinking of those young kids who look up to you and I wonder what effect it would have for them to lose you. Since an engine will travel a long way in five seconds I wonder if you could get clear in time. You have so much knowledge of how trains operate it would be tragic to lose your knowledge of how to choose a train going to a future destination. Something you touched on but I’m still not clear on is how to use a car ID to learn it’s destination. You’ve done it safely for so long that I’d hate to have something happen like so many others before you. I believe you shouldn’t sacrifice a valuable resource lightly. Please be safe. I wonder if you’ve ever considered what it would take to ride safely and even legally. One of my thoughts is having cabooses dispersed along railways that were converted to small group carriers. My thought is if you could hit a call box they could be added on if someone was traveling a route through to a destination. To me the danger mostly lies in boarding a moving train or falling off of precarious cars. I would love to have the ability to enjoy the experience without placing myself or others at risk. Back in the prime of passenger travel there was little risk but extreme enjoyment of the journey. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

[@Vladviking]

@@TheHoboShoestring Make sure none of it has to do with cataracts Shoestring.

[@byronallen3983]

kevin stonerock they will never allow that because of the liability

[@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.

[@lowellfultz1990]

Enjoyed it all Shoestring. I had no idea about the year of build. Something else to pass on to my grandson.

[@jtq69]

Far from boring!! Keep sharing your railroad knowledge Shoestring. Just glad to see you out and about I am sure you'll be riding soon.

[@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.

[@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

[@renegadebt1374]

I did watch this video till the end, 2 years and 1 week after you put it out there brother.. I'm working on watching all your videos..Thank you for doing them, and be well.. Looking forward to yr next update.. ✌

[@malkyser3305]

Watched all the way to the end. Very informative. I like learning all the ins and outs you’ve picked up over the years. Please keep explaining everything. We love it! And be safe. A lot of people care about you.

[@CorneliusCornPops]

Hey shoestring im in school right now to become a conductor and I LOVE watching your long videos.. you are helping me understand everything i need to know.

[@brendakrabill5815]

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

[@timothywilson19]

Great video yes watched it to the end love hearing your talk and your stories I have learned a lot you are a bundle of information very interesting thank 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

[@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.