Quiet walk by the NS line

[@renegadebt1374]

Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank you for all you gave, and all you have given.. R.I.P Shoestring,, You are greatly missed..✌

[@CraigPetty555]

Shoestring, you are very welcome brother!! Enjoy

[@garyk8593]

Thanks Dave

[@SaltyNationalist]

Quality is on point David.. And that zoom, stabilization is awesome

[@hartsy50]

Thanks Dave,, It's a very nice camera, the zoom was incredible and I really didn't notice the wind, Shoestring sounded good. Thanks,, you are very kind.

[@royahold1966]

he is right you're the man. thanks brother.

[@CraigPetty555]

@@royahold1966 youre welcome bro

[@MultiSandtrooper]

You should do audio books, just talking and telling us all the adventure and all the knowledge you got about the rail life, I'm pretty sure that some thousands off followers will love to hear!!!! Thank you shoestring, you the best!!!!👍👍👍

[@ronniebrown9379]

Thank you, Dave. Shoestring is a definite folk hero and a testament to to our freedom

[@TCB-1]

I don't know Dave, but I must say thanks for a being such a good friend to String. I watch his videos religiously and they will only get better from here!

[@avidteadrinker63]

As far as I can tell, you have a good phone there. Even with the wind blowing I can still hear you pretty good. Also when you back away from the phone and talk. Definitely better than the other phone. Picture quality is good too. Just thought I give you my 2 cents. Can’t wait for you next adventure with your new phone. Take care. Cheers!

[@kjscoop7025]

Thank you Mark for making videos. You inspire me to get out when all I want to do is be a hermit in this crazy world, took my jeep in the woods last weekend and it felt good, and thank you David, you the man!!! Your thoughtful gift made it possible for Shoestring to make better videos, although I'd still watch if you filmed it on VHS lol.

[@HappyQuailsLC]

What a nice thank you to Dave. I agree and our thanks to him, too! It is always heartwarming to feel the sincerity in a person's expression of thanks.

[@swellcraft1998]

Super cool of you Dave! Thank You

[@wrenchhead3692]

love hearing your stories again quality for audio an video looks great ML&R

[@FloridaJack]

THANK YOU, DAVE ! What a wonderful gift . I get a a lot of satisfaction, education and a feel for places I've heard of but will never see in our Country through these videos that Shoestring produces. To upgrade equipment and enhance output for us is a blessing. Shoestring, you obviously struck a chord with Dave and I'm glad you did. Thanks to both of you. Please stay safe and well. OUT.

[@shabbymaverick7975]

Always enjoy catching a new video I haven't seen. Happy Trails Shoe ❤

[@jamesakers1175]

Fantastic zoom and didn't notice the whistle from the wind . Really clear picture. Awesome video.🚂🚂🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jenniferwright5536]

I agree

[@richhunter6414]

I don't believe the wind was drowning out your voice at all. Nice video.

[@flyinglizards80]

I love shoestring talking technology. It always makes me giggle. Keep up the great work bud🐏

[@PatriseHenkel]

Sound is better, and zoom is awesome. Better color, too. I’m thrilled you’re cinematography is getting better & better.

[@edsutak6347]

I’ve watched all your videos and most of them twice and I must say your one intelligent son of a gun! I bet you walk into CSX or Norfolk or whoever! And tell them they need your consulting expertise and they’d hire you in minutes of listening to your railroad knowledge. I’m sure there’s plenty of people in their companies good at their jobs but I’m sure they’ve never seen one person that knows as much about every job and every railroad in this country. God Bless you my friend. You’re something special.

[@officialmcdeath]

Good story telling enhanced by a solid phone - it's handling the variations well and taming the wind - thanks to Dave and yourself both \m/

[@taco472]

All good quality, hardly any wind noise. Looking forward to some great videos. 👍

[@CraigPetty555]

Damn, thats some serious hi-def man!! ✌

[@charlesbutler4646]

Excellent camera test Shoestring, I look forward to seeing many more extended videos. Your experiences are all fascinating.

[@DanielPRails]

Video and sound were great and I enjoyed the stories as always. Thanks Dave!

[@mahapralayaavatara6447]

Fantastic community of people here. Thank you Shoestring and everyone.

[@knucklehead7456]

Cool bro. Lookin forward to the new videos. 🤣😂🤣 I lived in a Airplane Hangar for a few years and i was in a Golfball Sized Hail Storm once and it was UNBELIEVABLE LOUD 😂😂 I also got caught out in a Pasture on a John Deer 60 cuttin brush and another Golfball Hail Storm got me and all I had for cover was under the Tractor. If ya dont know a John Deer 60 ain't but about 18 inches wide and I STILL got the 💩 beat outta me🤣😂🤣😂BTW. THANKS DAVE!!!!!!!! YOU THE MAN!!!!!That camera is GREAT...Its like you got your own professional camera crew following you around😳👍

[@arthurmandel6541]

Thanks Shoestring did not know that fact about the tracks flowing the rivers enjoy your trip and be safe out there!

[@GeorgeJansen]

Your book of hobo/railroad stories would sell millions

[@royahold1966]

looks real good, nice and crisp video and good audio too. I see the wind in that grass but dont hear it, your voice is coming through loud and clear, even the background noise seems dampened down. nice camera phone.

[@Whipple1]

Good sound. Good picture. Good color. Good stabilization. Good zoom. Good grief! This camera takes 15 pounds off you, adds 3” to your height, gives you whiter teeth and a brighter smile. I’m not 100% sure if it’s just me, but I think it makes you smell better, too! LOL... Safe travels, Shoestring! Cheers! Whipple

[@kens.3729]

Quality of this New Camera phone is Fantastic and an obvious difference from the other phone.👍

[@matthewmann8951]

Whatever makes you smile, and I think you have found your happy spot.😆 some people never do find there rail road in life.😑 I am very happy you found yours. Ta ke care my brother, from Tacoma, Wa. I work right next to the switch yard there, always womder if youre going by while I am working. So long my fteind, peace to you.✌

[@clems6989]

Shoestring has spent his whole life out on the rails hoboing but yet he is very knowledgeable about all kinds of subjects makes me wonder where he learnted everything. He doesn't seem like he read a lot, kind of makes you wonder what he done before hoboing. Thanks agian for sharing your time with us Shoestring. It has really helped me with being stuck in house..

[@TheHoboShoestring]

IQ of 141.... Born with asperger's syndrome and I just learn different than others. From age 4 to 18 my face was in books like college books and encyclopedias and almanacs.

[@vrmntthb]

Looks fabulous now and hope you get the hang of it all possibly better before your departure...

[@kevinchristel485]

Our thanks to Dave also. Your kindness has greatly improved the quality of Shoestring’s video!

[@SmallMartingale]

Yes Shoestring you're right that flood was in 1993. I was living just north of St. Louis and I remember looking out my window and seeing houses floating down the river

[@boaboy8052]

That quality is on point Shoestring, however it bears repeating that I'd watch your videos in 1k..lol Cheers

[@boaboy8052]

@@E.Asinus i dont know, how bout I'd watch Shoestring even if it was on 4 bit Atari 2600..lol

[@mtm7014]

Wow, this footage and clarity/color is amazing. I've learned so much watching your videos about trains and railroad practices let alone the interesting stories and locations you visit - great job!

[@dantop1280]

Looks and sounds awesome!!! Great job and thank you Dave !!!!!!!!!!!

[@carolsaxton839]

Love listening about ya travels in gods country.was in a massive storm once up in the badlands SD,massive hail stones!

[@EH-nw6bu]

Glad you got the chance to go and get down to the tracks. The new camera is going to be great and I am looking forward to seeing the newest videos.

[@r.c.r.rproductions8462]

I must say I’m quite surprised that the wind resistance is incredible. I hear no wind at all! Glad to see your still having fun

[@metalfusion67]

nice work with the new cam Shoestring..it always takes a while to figure it out..ride safe

[@derekrohan9619]

I could listen to this train barnacle tell stories all day. You should to a shoestring Sunday story or Sunday special story time with shoestring where you do one story every week.. even if it’s just a quick one.. a weekly video everyone can look forward to.. think about it.. you should get some T-shirts made too.. just saying I would probably get one.. everyone on KZbin has shirts n cup’s n stuff... “ this ol train barnacle “ with a pic of you or something haha.. just a thought bud

[@murphmurph2124]

Looks damn good Shoestring, have a great day,sounds just fine too.

[@zacharynix3261]

Love your videos shoestring keep up the good work brother

[@adrianbreedlove6510]

It seems like the wind noise is less with this one. Great video once again.

[@SlaterCAST]

Camera looks great. I work just down the street from where you shot this. I didn't know you live here. That's awesome!

[@bumprjak]

Nice day for a walk in Johnson City, Camera works excellent. I think your friend Dave very kind of him. Looking forward to more videos of different places. The next piece of equipment you need is a smart drone. They're getting built better and stronger and cheaper I'm sure you could easily handle a drone.

[@markeholbrook]

That camera in the phone is amazing!

[@ervinesprouse3041]

Great sound and awesome video quality!!

[@kakprat]

Much better 👍 I recognize's the streets by your home from a video a few months ago. Before Alaska trip. 🚂🚞🇺🇸

[@choppahdave3008]

That works really well with the wind. Stabilization with zoom is good too.

[@conrailjohn6682]

Great vid shoestring! That camera is amazing!

[@MadMaxBeyondThunderBone]

@3:13....I always wondered bout a lightning strike on any part of the train, or even the rail. I asked maybe 2 years ago but no one replied. Maybe its got so much to travel it dissipates. Unless your like in the close proximity its might be too much to handle.

[@JanPeterson]

I know what you mean by that super loud noise, Shoestring. When I was a kid, I lived in Biloxi Mississippi when Hurricane Camille came through. We sheltered in a classroom building at Keesler AFB (my dad was in the USAF and was an instructor there). These buildings don't have windows because the materials they teach in them are classified, so it was fairly safe. I remember at one point in the middle of the night I needed to use the men's room. The men's room was where one of only two windows in the building were located (the other being the women's room). The window was about six inches square and was mounted way up high in a corner of the room. The sound of the rain hitting that tiny window was so loud that you couldn't hear anything else. In fact, someone could have been screaming as loud as they could an inch from your ear and you wouldn't have been able to hear them.

[@Ken_in_Wisconsin]

The audio is fine Shoestring. Even in the wind. No need for the bandaid!

[@jthitchens2672]

That stabilized zoom is somethin else

[@pepelemoko01]

The Zoom is so good you will know where the bulls are before they do.

[@nc4tn]

That loading dock was at one time the Southern Railway freight warehouse. There were several docks and they loaded/unloaded LCL (less than load) freight.

[@jeffnpatricia]

Wow the definition of even the gravel is really clear

[@timothytousseau331]

Looking forward for your next adventure!

[@BigSkyImagery]

Looks great! You can even shoot in 1080p since that’s what KZbin uses, you won’t notice a difference between 4K and 1080p and will save space on your phone. :)

[@boris1932]

Looking good! Love the quality!

[@kevinchristel485]

Video quality is great! I suggest that you set up a video default setting for 4K video with as fast FPS that phone will permit. We look forward to your future videos. Stay safe.

[@bruceflaws3213]

Great camera angle! Handsome hobo!

[@craigcoon5183]

Your video is really clear and the wind wasn’t bad at all be safe

[@marcbarnum9038]

Grand Junction is a nice place, lived there for 20 years. Moved back to my home in Iowa 5 years ago

[@jamesterrill1938]

Very good quality video and sound..

[@paconrail1238]

Looks very good Shoestring

[@Audion]

Looks and sounds good to me

[@jerryhoschouer5076]

Everything is fine great set up ! Enjoy

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

Right at the very end there was a just a little wind. But nothing to bother with. Glad you got a good phone/camera.

[@lukesichau972]

Laughed out loud at the 8k joke! Hahaha! Don’t notice the wind at all ‘string, no need for the band aid/tape on this bad boy!

[@r.j.adventures154]

Good video shoestring im glad u got ur new phone👍...I love watching all your videos

[@eugenereinard7957]

Hey shoestring I think you have a very good camera, yhat was some very good test video you just took. I think it's a keeper.

[@chadgeorge6770]

Video is great an clear. Ull like what you see an hear.

[@tommybritton9273]

Looking good my friend 👍,can't wait to see what's next for you and us loyal followers

[@williamallen3715]

Looks awesome. Super quality picture

[@ourrightsmatter154]

Living every childhood boys dream, riding the rails! Godspeed.

[@Ritokar]

Great video shoestring, nice camera and sound. Come down to Chattanooga some time.

[@rickcooper6817]

Good video and audio Mr. Shoestring. Hope they got that gas leak fixed in your building!

[@MadMaxBeyondThunderBone]

I always wait for the next upload bro 🙂👍

[@johnscherf1228]

Looks excellent 👍👍👍👍

[@agustus66]

looks like its working good, its kinda funny i discovered you the same day you posted your video from fort wayne to elkart indiana..i live in fort wayne close to the tracks by the GE buildings downtown

[@dancer1]

Good to see ya living it up boss

[@micheldescoteaux7192]

Good quality camera pic's and nice sound 👍. Lets see on a train jump?

[@thadpigman]

Great Video. Been meaning to ask ever since your video about “Riding the Rails”. Literally.... you videoed a shot under the rail car and talked about watching for Bulls. I have heard about if stuck somewhere too narrow to let a train pass you could lay on the tracks and let a train pass over. Seems to me that would be a rather dumb thing to do since if a mile long train passed over SOMETHING would grab ya and turn you into a mile long red streak.

[@Lynchfan88]

First off, thanks David for being so generous to gift The String w/this sweet new cell phone cam. Great quality here. The other cam was pretty good, but this is a step up. Stay safe, Shoestring and stay warm, the cold weather is approaching.

[@zodiacnation9747]

Hey brother just subscribed to your channel. God bless and safe travels from ohio.

[@gambeats1]

We love ya shoestring.If I spot you in the DMV (Dc Md Va) area, I'll say hello and help out in any way,!

[@ou4534]

Woodbridge here, whats up man

[@mrrifleman1695]

great cam,mark,i love seein johnson city again n bloutville,kingston,ect,say howdy to sonny,if ya see um,harold smith

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

New camera, Picture is sharp and clear, Wind Noise down to a minimum. Is this camera 4 k ? Thanks David for the NEW camera. Hey Shoe, Have you ridden the Mexican Rails, they are incredible !

[@michaelkemp327]

Thanks David Sims!

[@fishntools]

Love your trivia👍

[@bobthetourguide4959]

Looks great!!... If you are interested there is a model railroad museum on the ETSU campus... Large layouts... I have access to it 24-7 if you would like to visit it... I live local and could pick you up in JC and take you on a tour... Really enjoy your videos!!!!

[@frankfenton9714]

Looks good Shoestring.

[@amascia8327]

That's an excellent camera. Thanks.

[@soundhobo]

Picture quality is great as is the zoom and the stabilisation when you were walking is really good 👍 Some phone cameras are just beyond belief in what they can do, you’ve got a good ‘un 👌

[@cratersofthemoon]

THANKS DAVE ! THANKS SHOESTRING!! Hugs!

[@chrisgore8147]

Hey Shoestring the video is streaming 720p. Not sure if it’s the setting on your camera or if it’s it a KZbin issue. The new camera is a lot better, thanks Dave. Keep up the great work and be safe. I saw that you were kinda in my neck of the woods the other day. I’m in Monroe, MI. Which is directly east of Battle Creek

[@agolftwittler1223]

David is the man indeed. Stay safe Sir.

[@jmbtrain1]

Shoestring The sound is much better both when you are in front of the camera and the wind is almost gone compared to your old one. The stabilization is really good, and the zoom is much much better.