As a BNSF engineer retired...I always let a "stray" ride in the trailing unit if I saw them! Turned the heat to high, gave em water and crew paks....and as always.."Don't touch anything!" Glad to help
@christopherdibble5872 Жыл бұрын
I had my dreams, and I had my plans I was gonna BE A RAILROAD ENGINEER!
@andrezejbudenski24119 ай бұрын
Helping the less fortunate as a Cristian.
@davidvaughan37718 ай бұрын
How much schooling does it take to be a railroad engineer? I'd think as engineers go it'd be pretty reasonable
@rolandthethompsongunner648 ай бұрын
@@davidvaughan3771Not sure. But the railroads are always hiring. Wish I had considered that career decades ago myself.
@ourlifeinwyoming46546 ай бұрын
God love you!
@rescuegirl6 ай бұрын
RIP Shoestring. You were an absolute legend!
@countmayo53436 ай бұрын
He still is. Legends never die.
@richardbaker_00866 ай бұрын
Howd he die?
@colblimp6 ай бұрын
@@richardbaker_0086drowned in a lake next to his home.
@richiebee19846 ай бұрын
DAMN!! RIP
@cdracing6 ай бұрын
LEGEND OF CRIME....LIKE POPCORN SUTTON.
@carvcom16 ай бұрын
R.I.P. Shoestring. You will be missed. He had more knowledge of trains and railroading than most people.
@onemorething1002 ай бұрын
Too bad he didn't get a job and work.
@mikaeelshabazz537627 күн бұрын
@@onemorething100he did his “job” and worked. His assignment wasn’t your assignment in this life. Maybe one day you’ll learn to live life outside of a lemming’s existence and enjoy it.
@traingirl0916 күн бұрын
@@onemorething100 keep in mind, you could loose your job and all that you have worked for in your life in a blank of an eye. Many have and many more will tomorrow. Be grateful for your blessings.
@dennisa.brinck59886 ай бұрын
Sorry for your demise SHOESTRING....you went missing, in Johnson City on 03/27/2024.....and a fisherman found you in the body of water behind your home...thank you for all of your videos.......rest in peace
@jesse-gz1ri3 ай бұрын
😭
@ChrisF-fx5du2 ай бұрын
He died near his house?
@johningle84393 жыл бұрын
Shoestring is a walking encyclopedia of railroad knowledge. He could fill volumes with what he knows. Live long and prosper Shoestring.
@jamessones40448 ай бұрын
Loads of drivers respect him. I bet they would wear his T-shirt st weekends!
@formatique_arschloch6 ай бұрын
Sadly he just died.
@tonydavey37413 жыл бұрын
In 2005 my wife and i were on holiday in the USA, im a train moderler and we were at an NMRA convention, we went to the Feather River canyon to railfan, we were sat on a bank of grass overlooking Garden Springs when a UP train pulled in and stopped, after a while a man climbed down from the lead loco and walk over to us, asked us where we were from told him the UK he invited us to go over to the loco and have a look around, my wife said she would stay with our things and i jumped at the chance, he sat me in his seat and showed me all the controls explained how everything worked he then took me out the back and showed me the engine and again explained everything, he then took me into the second unit as it was different and showed me all, he gave me loads of paperwork and manuals , super super guy as was the conductor, we chased him right through the canyon he would wave and smile , made our holiday, thank you very much Mr UP engineer a true gentleman
@MMSMIB813 жыл бұрын
Canyon Subdivision is one of the best!
@odakyuodakyu66503 жыл бұрын
you ever tempted to ride the rails?
@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife3 жыл бұрын
That's a really sweet memory man. I remember back in 2006 or 2007 when I was but a wee boy my dad had taken me out hunting on the farm which sits right next to the UP Geneva subdivision about 100ish miles west of Chicago. Back then as I am still now, fascinated by trains. Was waving to an engineer piloting an EMD SD70ACe pulling into a siding to wait for a green light. Got to go up inside the cab, notch it up, blow the horn, and even "let me" drive the train forward a few feet (even though it was probably just coupler slack). It was and still is one of the coolest memories I have.
@petero26933 жыл бұрын
You were sooo lucky...
@msb31753 жыл бұрын
I may have been the conductor you met that day. I'm retired now but I have memories of that day.
@1349xvx6 ай бұрын
RIP TRAVELER Life is an adventure. Your life is forever documented. Wherever your soul may roam. Your life is always with us.
@go-gogodlike61793 жыл бұрын
Hey. I was the cashier that rung you out earlier that day. Real interesting content pal.
@TheHoboShoestring3 жыл бұрын
Those hand warmers are a life saver! The SmartWool socks feel great
@HomeImProveMentHow3 жыл бұрын
Robert you should have some videos on your Channel look forward to hear from you by 4 now Ken
@cow212tst3 жыл бұрын
Someone needs earplugs those engines are loud
@kansascityshuffle85263 жыл бұрын
@@cow212tst not really he has the window and inner door open. But if I had a choice I’d be on the 1127 GM nice and quiet.
@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife3 жыл бұрын
@Name Name what a waste of neurons you are. Lolololol
@fredferd9653 жыл бұрын
It's the simple pleasures that we take for granted - a bag of chocolate chip cookies, a ride in a warm and dry place - he makes us appreciate what we have.
@slowjamcdub Жыл бұрын
Well said! 👍🇺🇸
@morbidmanmusic Жыл бұрын
he makes more than you $$$
@missys199 Жыл бұрын
@@morbidmanmusic AND he does NOT have to live this way. He's not the ol look poor little thing lets help him. LOL he don't need our help. But he will damn sure take whatever you willing to give him for free!! He's never worked either!! He's literally lived his whole fu@king life off other people's backs!! He has a nice, I mean SUPER NICE apartment in Johnson City TN. He was showing his hospital paperwork in one of his videos when he was having so much trouble getting his "life saving" surgery. The reason he was having so much trouble and the reason he kept getting put off and put off and put off and put off is he was trying to use TN Medicaid for a hospital in I think SC?? I can't remember the state. But whatever state Duke University is in. Well, they kept putting him off because although state Medicaid generally don't cover doctors in other states, it will cover certain things like medicine, ER visits, and if you have to have surgery, and you were admitted through the ER a lot of times the state Medicaid you have will cover it. And sometimes they can find some tricks, yep they do that, to bill it a certain way and get it covered. That's exactly what they were doing when they kept putting his appointment up a month at a time. He was bitching and almost crying because he just couldn't understand WHY they just kept putting off his surgery especially since it was a life threatening surgery he so desperately needed according to them. Well, what they didn't tell him, was they was putting it off because they had tried one code and it had been rejected so now they need another 30 days to try another code to see if they can get it covered that way lol Thats what they were doing. Instead of saying hey you have TN Medicaid, you are going to have to have this in TN, they were leading him on because they wanted that money for it. They didnt want it going to a hospital in TN. But he ended up having to go to a hospital in Nashville to have it. But he was worried and venting and showing a letter he had got where they had postponed his appointment yet again, and even tho he moved the part of the letter that had his address and name really fast. Dont matter. lol He still put it out there. So, I went back and slowed the video down and paused it and played and paused it and done what I needed and got his address. That apartment is SUPERRRRRRRR NICE!!!! Id LOVE to have it!!!! It's nicer than my house I can tell you that!! And I own my own place flat out! But yea, A nice big balcony back porch, upstairs , down stairs, a big lake down behind it. It's nice. So that's good for him. I just don't want people feeling like ohhhh poor thing, when he does this and lives like this because he wants to and he will tell you that.
@RayoAtra Жыл бұрын
@missys199 I really dont see what youre gaining by putting out this much of someone's information and business. Pausing stuff and then scoping out peoples houses etc. He probably couldnt see what was on it lol. If you enjoy the content, watch it. Getting this involved is weird.
@radiofreeacab11 ай бұрын
@@missys199you've got serious problems, and hobo shoestring is none of them 😂
@renegadebt13745 ай бұрын
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank you for all you gave, and all you have given.. R.I.P Shoestring.. ✌
@joeMW2846 ай бұрын
You'll always be a legend, bud.
@sidthetech76233 жыл бұрын
Hats off to the kind crew who let you ride. Hats off to you, Shoestring, for sharing the journey.
@caddyrack3 жыл бұрын
Kudos to the crew who let him stay dry and cozy. It's nice to see the good side of humans and to care for each others. Hats off to you. Cheers from Vancouver B.C Canada
@jonboyer20383 жыл бұрын
I thought his ride was over for sure after seeing those cameras so early on...
@justintime7533 жыл бұрын
Its cause hes famous now lol
@ftw49753 жыл бұрын
👍✊
@wonkydonkey43712 жыл бұрын
He's either famous or he asked them for permission before starting the video
@caddyrack2 жыл бұрын
@@wonkydonkey4371 Probably both. He's well known around the rail yards as a hobo and never does any harm. On top of that he's very conversed with rail jargon and gives tips on rail business, good PR for the rail. Cheers
@farrellfletcher35094 ай бұрын
I watched so many of Shoestrings videos and enjoyed seeing the country with him. I’m sorry he is gone but he will not be forgotten…or replaced. It’s really hard to rewatch his travels. God Bless his soul.
@tarp11z3 жыл бұрын
This video shows me a view of trainriding I could have only imagined otherwise. I've always wondered what riding the engine would be like. Thank you, Shoestring!
@GS-uy4xo3 жыл бұрын
As a young teen I hopped many trains in Pittsburgh, once we got into the caboose and rode for a few minutes, never had this experience though - now I’m almost 60 and this brings back so many memories. I’m learning a lot about what used to be just a fun thing we did - thanks for sharing Shoestring- safe travels!!
@lemmiwinks21187ify2 жыл бұрын
Where would you hop your trains im from swissvale
@brentmiller39512 жыл бұрын
I live in white oak use exit 77 swissvale to get home
@chrisstromberg652711 ай бұрын
We use to get rides from the local SooLine and the Wisconsin Central Switching crew. That would never happen these days.
@willholly18446 ай бұрын
Used to Ride from Latrobe and Greensburg to Pittsburgh. Then back at the end of the day.
@GS-uy4xo6 ай бұрын
@@lemmiwinks21187ify The best spot for us was down near the steel mill (Carie Furnace sp?) lots of slow easy stuff and good variety. Once in a while I’d ride from Swissvale down into Rankin. I grew up in Rankin back in the 70’s - back when we could just have fun exploring the hillsides and fishing at night in the river.
@JunoTheRailfan8443 жыл бұрын
I HAVE ALOT OF RESPECT FOR THOSE CREW MEMBERS it was a real miracle that they helped you
@TheLionAndTheLamb7772 жыл бұрын
They probably looked the other way when he got on so that they didn't "see anyone" get on the DPU.
@fedupdomer56542 жыл бұрын
@@TheLionAndTheLamb777 yeah , they could have been in some deep shit if the wrong person found out
@akimbogaming9334 Жыл бұрын
WAIT I DIDNT KNOW U SAW THIS HI SMILER_8888!!!!!!
@tommyhunter181711 ай бұрын
@@TheLionAndTheLamb777 kinda like a UFO.
@jamesa627210 ай бұрын
Lol how could they see him 50-100 cars away? He’s on camera sitting in the cab. I hope he likes jail or railroad cops / Fra
@taintedlove2026 ай бұрын
This is so cool. I live in Maryland, South of Hagerstown..I know all the places you mentioned. I wish I’d have known you…..RIP sweet man. ❤
@_chosen_remnant5 ай бұрын
Now hobo Shoestring and Stobe the hobo can talk rails together forever in eternity. 2 of the best men the rails had to offer. Thanks for the memories-- love you, Mark. 🚂✝️♥️
@jimstepan30383 жыл бұрын
It's pretty obvious, Mr Shoe, that you have an awesome respect for the train culture !! Bless your life !!
@GrandadsLetters3 жыл бұрын
It was great to see the inside of the DPU cab. They sure have changed since computerization! Thanks for the glimpse.
@AC-ro6ib3 жыл бұрын
I was a locomotive engineer for UP. Seeing the inside of that cab brings back so many memories.
@elonmust74703 жыл бұрын
Did you tolerate hobos using your locomotives as if they were their own?
@AC-ro6ib3 жыл бұрын
@@elonmust7470 it depends. I recall a couple of times where I actually came to face to face with a rider in the cab of a trailing unit. Both incidents were at night while I was doing a consist walkthrough. It scared the hell out of me, because you don't expect anyone to be in the cab. The first time it happened I alerted the dispatcher, who then called the cops to remove the guy. He appeared high and out of his mind. The second time it happened there was a man and a woman. They appeared to be 19-20 years old, and didn't look dangerous or like drug addicts. They were hanging out in the 3rd unit of a 4 unit consist. They had their backpacks on asked if they could stay on board. I told they could stay on as long as they didn't tamper with anything in the cab and if they agreed to stay out of sight. It is safer to ride in the DPU rather than a head-end trailing unit. Except for refueling, DPUs do not get checked often.
@elonmust74703 жыл бұрын
@@AC-ro6ib I know that when I was a kid riding coal trains around for fun, NOBODY wanted us anywhere near trains or their tracks. That was in the late 90s.
@suffer83182 жыл бұрын
@@AC-ro6ib This is why they have locks on doors now that require a key, but theirs lazy engineers or mechanical that don't lock them up after they are done signing the 203's or inspecting stuff but it is in the GCOR I believe that all doors on a locomotive need to be locked.
@yaboidspdadon58382 жыл бұрын
@@AC-ro6ib I know that second one was a rough decision but you a good man for that one if they seemed civilized and passed a couple test then I probably help them out to as long as it’s not out of the way it’s America but I gotta keep my family fed so I don’t be in they position not to judge
@franks-mw2uq3 ай бұрын
I love you always shoestring! Thank you for sharing. Rest in peace in the great railyard
@Americal-v6r3 ай бұрын
Sadened to hear of marks passing. He inner strength revived my strength, in his approach to life, problems and common sense. making life easier to navigate. Thanks mark Nichols for being a Awesome human being in a crazy world. See you on the west bound my brother, 🗽🙌🙏🗽🫡 respect RIP 🙏👑 God bless you and your family. Wish i could have met you.
@MacnigMacgregor-jr3yu3 ай бұрын
@@Americal-v6r well said we all should take a page from m Marks life and give it out as freely as he did 💞
@medula3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and doing what you do. You are making all of this knowledge and way of life available to future generations. We're all rooting for you.
@emilystefanka44903 жыл бұрын
Shoestring next time your in northwest Ohio let me and my husband know he will get you a room for the night and a goodie bag god bless 2.
@EricSmith-ve7qi3 жыл бұрын
@Robert Bru these people were never taught when growing up if you dont have anything nice to say dont say anything at all! He needs to go to all these other worthless channels and talk trash to them! This is a good positive channel assholes need not apply!! Ill apologise for his rude comment because he sure won't...
@cooperhalbrooks63243 жыл бұрын
Jay Kay needs a goodie bag. Bad.
@langer241063 жыл бұрын
@Robert Bru what did he say? I don’t see it anymore
@lory26223 жыл бұрын
@Robert Bru t’would appear JK took his comment down.
@anthony32463 жыл бұрын
@@langer24106 go blink!
@boblamb84212 жыл бұрын
My grandpa Curtis Carl was born in 1897. He was a railroad brakeman based out of Ontario Canada. In fact he built his home just yards from the rail lines that ran north and south just west of Niagara Falls. He fell off a boxcar in the 50's and shattered his left ankle. That retired him from the railroad. He lived to age 93 passing on in the 80's. He lived on a railroad pension. I'm sure he had some interesting interactions with people over the decades that rode the rails. He never lost his job during the 1929 stock market crash. I really enjoy your videos.
@southwestxnorthwest Жыл бұрын
I dont believe you
@paulbuffano98510 ай бұрын
St Thomas?
@gcr18 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@nellAyaR2034 Жыл бұрын
I mean the camera is right there so you know they see him get on. Glad they understand he’s a respectable person & treat him as such
@davidstewart56946 ай бұрын
They most certainly do not. No one is allowed to ride dp power, not to mention the trespassing
@JohnnyPerth6 ай бұрын
Exactly right Nell. Hey David, wrong
@wyattwatterud30995 ай бұрын
The camera isn't live feed, they record to the black box and they look back only if something happens.
@jeffr62974 ай бұрын
@@davidstewart5694hope one day your in dire need and in a life and death situation that someone tells you that your trespassing and not allowed to ride… karma it’s real 💯
@gregr16722 жыл бұрын
As a retired railroad man with 42 years service ,I know that Hobos were around but most of the time seldom seen. I never bothered the ones I did run in with unless they were doin somethin sinister! Guys like Shoestring don't cause problems ,some of the ones I did have issue with were young ones with Pitt Bulls with them ! Back in the 70 's stopped a train that had couple young kids riding in below zero weather in the snow on open end of Cover Hopper.They were damn near frozen to death . Be safe out there on the rails brother !
@jjc457711 ай бұрын
I worked in a diesel shop for a few years and we would store units that were waiting for work on a track next to our building and when we went out on cold snowy mornings we'd bang a pipe wrench on the grabirons to make sure we weren't surprising anyone that might be in the cab sleeping. Never bothered us that they were there. no one made a mess.
@ColdBlooded91236 ай бұрын
Man Shoestring the sights you've must of seen traveling on those trains had to be amazing!!
@camonh0133 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome how you earned enough respect to get a ride in style. Much love, stay safe!
@TheEarthHistorysConfusing3 жыл бұрын
To the crew that gave shoestring a warm ride, may the good lord Bless you and return the care one day when you're in need. Thank-You!.
@supernautacus3 жыл бұрын
As they have done, so shall they receive! ^_^
@TheEarthHistorysConfusing3 жыл бұрын
supernautacus indeed give without expectation and you receive more from the heart for helping those in need.
@FrankBenlin3 жыл бұрын
What comes around goes around has a good side too.
@skiparkcityut3 жыл бұрын
Very nice of them.
@davidbass75933 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!
@isaacwilliams89893 жыл бұрын
The crew is so awesome for letting him ride!
@caryweatherbee53534 ай бұрын
Miss you mark!!! Just isn't the same with you gone from us! God speed my friend!
@general5104 Жыл бұрын
Much thanks, "Shoestring," When you climbed up those steps & showed the inside of the cab, it almost brought a tear! I climbed up steps into the cabs, underneath the floors, on top of the roofs, inside every power room, generator room, air-compressor area, up in under them and saw so many changes and upgrades and was in on it all for over 35 years. Its a dangerous job! Yiu know more about the trains than I EVER did, of course, I rode on top of a Traction Motor further than I ever just switched at one time. (The fuel-rack foreman let a crew come into my trouble track and pick up my engine and take it with them. It was chipped and blue-flagged, but I hung on, up in the traction motor leads till it stopped. I was trapped with brake rigging on both sides and a fuel tank behind me! no way out. If it hadn't been for a train enthusiast, trespassing I caught his attention to holler at the engineer, I would probably have been killed! You know, the company covered up the whole incident, as if it had never happened! I still think that railroad enthusiast must have been a Guardian Angel !!! I like your little drawing of shoestring, with the long tail on the g. 🍀🍀🍀 GOOD LUCK to ya, young feller !.
@CrazyCanuck913 жыл бұрын
Shoestring got a DPU! Good on you for staying at floor level instead of crashing in the engineers seat like the rest of em do
@bobwhite76973 жыл бұрын
Dude you are awesome! Got a big ole set of them! Roll on brother!
@sparklesparklesparkle63183 жыл бұрын
why is it bad to sit in the engineers seat? I'd expect because 1. its wise to stay out of sight and 2. because you aren't qualified to sit in that chair it's a middle finger to anyone who has done the work to be worthy of sitting in the seat 3. hobo butts are probably grosser than the average booty and they don't want the hoboslime to get on the chair?
@ParkerUAS3 жыл бұрын
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 , you are spot on with 1. 2 and especially 3 are not really a concern.
@sparklesparklesparkle63183 жыл бұрын
@@ParkerUAS that's where your wrong. you clearly have not experienced my hobo booty at ultimate power.
The world is tearing itself apart politically, rhetoric is white-hot, there's all this high drama in our lives... then I watch Shoestring living a simple life of travel and adventure completely unencumbered by the cares of the world - enjoying the beauty of our great country. I sit and write this as a man the world would call "successful", yet I am envious of this wizened old hobo.
@SATX_093 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is the best comments for this whole experience. I just stumbled upon this I don't even watch stuff like this on KZbin anymore I am so incredibly happy I found this and I've been up all night and just noticed that today is tomorrow so I'm going to bed.Btw thanks for writing your comment, it really helps put things in perspective. Sometimes I feel a little out of sorts... But it's seems a little bit better when now.. sorry for the rambling..
@tenminutetokyo26433 жыл бұрын
It’s just a game. Son’t get sucked into their web. You are the only thinker in your universe.
@medbal29893 жыл бұрын
That's for damn sure. I agree completely.
@Pigpigpigpigpigpigpigpigpigpig3 жыл бұрын
It's the life, for sure. I do my best to do the same, just minus the trains and hustling around
@pauliewalnuts70883 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking
@aaroncunningham53813 жыл бұрын
Gotta love that engine rythym. Could easily fall asleep to that.
@greghale54803 жыл бұрын
Imagine being a crew member riding an engine at night, trying to stay awake!
@SD70MAC3 жыл бұрын
Love it that sound 👍🏼
@25mfd3 жыл бұрын
@@greghale5480 pretty scary stuff considering the nasty stuff carried on trains
@dirkhartman95723 жыл бұрын
Same like on a cargoship
@RobertValinsky9 ай бұрын
I love that video of your ride inside the cab of the dpu.I have never been inside the cab of the modern GE or EMD locomotive.That AC4400CW has a beautiful cab interior.Back in the 1990s I signed up for an engineer for an hour program at a local railroad museum and operated a EMD GP-9.Enjoyed every minute of it. I never hoped a freight train but in the 1970s and 1980s rode on many passenger trains. Went from coast to coast in the USA and from coast to coast across Canada and various other rail lines.I love rail travel and enjoy all of your videos .Keep riding and stay safe out there.
@poppa19653 жыл бұрын
Man I would like you to know I am a true fan. I just had foot surgery last week and I just love watching you go from train to train. I am addicted looking forward to watching you more and more
@slowjamcdub Жыл бұрын
💪🏻🇺🇸👍
@basketcase11463 жыл бұрын
You are a lucky man Shoestring, getting permission to ride in the DPU. Goes to show what respecting RR equipment can get you.
@traviszuluaga56723 жыл бұрын
I promise you he didn’t get permission. As an engineer for CSX, I can assure you that it would never happen. The crews don’t really care, but the company does.
@desktorp3 жыл бұрын
@@traviszuluaga5672 Read the video description.
@hartsy503 жыл бұрын
@@traviszuluaga5672 Insurance reasons and OSHA would like it much.
@hartsy503 жыл бұрын
@@desktorp Doesn't mean it's true. Read THIS -- Insurance would not cover a non employee. The train derails and shoestring gets crippled, who pays?? Now you read 2 things -- which is true?????
@desktorp3 жыл бұрын
@@hartsy50 What would be the point in lying about it when he has previously showed himself doing it _without_ permission?? Engineers have also given him crew packs and other freebies on many occasions. Rail workers regularly give him information on which trains to hop to get to his desired destination. That is definitely not company policy, but employees still do it. I have worked in plenty of places under OSHA's thumb and there are always people knowingly ignoring company policies and safety rules + doing things the insurance company wouldn't cover in the event of an accident. Being distantly aware of the existence of OSHA is no substitute for real life experience, working with real people.
@chrisackerley18423 жыл бұрын
The sound of the locomotives is music to my ears! I'd like to have an audio recording of the sound track when you're inside the cab to play as I sleep at night.
@MrTripcore2 жыл бұрын
It's called Gabba n speedcore
@gregsmht403 жыл бұрын
Most genuine guy 👍🏼🇺🇸🦅 I'm only a couple weeks into finding this channel. Immediately subscribed and 100s of hours into your journey already. You are addictive 😁
@JohnSmith-wz5ex2 жыл бұрын
Shawnee?
@JohnSmith-wz5ex2 жыл бұрын
Then u know brad Briggs huh sir?
@gregsmht402 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSmith-wz5ex lol. Yeah 👍🏼. I had a feeling this might be the real JS
@sixgunslingin2 ай бұрын
All we got left are these old videos left behind. Going to miss this gentle hobo. Love watching these videos. I guess like everybody else we're going to go back and watch them all over again. Rest in peace shoe string
@williamsantangelo6 ай бұрын
Thank you Shoestring! Another great Adventure! God Speed my Friend
@chrismcanally73933 жыл бұрын
My man got the luxury ride this time, safe travels Brother 🍻🇺🇲💪🏽
@mj12343213 жыл бұрын
Not an endorsement of an activity I'd advise against, but you're old enough to make your own decisions and I do enjoy the footage, so thanks for sharing! Part of me longs for the adventure. Safe travels out there!
@BlueWaterRedBlood3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of watching stobe sit in one having cheese, crackers and wine.
@hackerism13 жыл бұрын
@@bergydermeister5616 RIP? Nah, he's riding the rails in the sky
@jeffnpatricia3 жыл бұрын
Miss his vidyas. Hed eat cheese and wine and put his piano playing in the background.
@Nothing-qq4hd3 жыл бұрын
Prosciutto and camembert sandwiches with some fine gallo to entertain the senses...r.i.p stobe you shine down on us at the darkest hours of the night.
@tommypetraglia46883 жыл бұрын
And was reading Trump The Art of the Deal, which he found in the cab. The year was 2014. Stone was a real Nostradamus. 😒
@tommypetraglia46883 жыл бұрын
@@jeffnpatricia He was a damn fine piano player. He did a video tour of his crib, had a baby grand. I bugged him in comment forum, sometimes over and again months later to put out a music video on Patreon, I'd buy. Then about 3 months before his death he said he was starting a new channel, mixing riding with cultural musings and more music. Damn Stove you are missed
@VE3RKP3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be funny if all of a sudden a call came over the radio, "Base to Shoestring, hows the fuel situation and air pressure on the gauges - over"
@lornperkins42703 жыл бұрын
Oh he would definitely be surprised..lol
@TheHoboShoestring3 жыл бұрын
Those older locomotive have an attendant call button near the floor and once I accidentally pushed it with my foot and conductor came back
@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne3 жыл бұрын
Since I was 7 years old I always just wanted to ride one time in the cab , now at 53 I still never seen inside one
@lornperkins42703 жыл бұрын
@@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne you would pretty much have to know a cool engineer and brakeman and they would have to get the ok from dispatch to make that happen..unless you happen to know a couple of good ol boys that work...for the railroad...I would probably say go for a small line or excrusion train....
@lornperkins42703 жыл бұрын
I ve been kinda close to an engine or 2 but never been invited on-board
@Hankjones1 Жыл бұрын
I felt like I was on the train so relaxing I actually fell asleep and dropped my phone 😂
@lory26223 жыл бұрын
I suspect that many of us live our freedoms vicariously through Shoestring. Do you?
@bushwhackzak60983 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired rail rider. I have kids now. I miss all this very much.
@mrthomas75113 жыл бұрын
Yup
@CmonstoleCmonstole3 жыл бұрын
Hardly
@bushwhackzak60983 жыл бұрын
@@CmonstoleCmonstole on a beach somewhere trolling comments on a hobo channel.
@desertbob68353 жыл бұрын
Nope!
@rossginn11716 ай бұрын
RIP Shoestring,,,, you are terribly missed
@warrenknight92763 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark for your truly stunning and fabulous video's, I have been watching all of your video's this year since finding your site, you actually are a fresh breath of air in this world of crazy, thank you again for your truly stunning information and you are definitely a gentleman, many regards from Wassa a railways enthusiastic mad from New Zealand.
@chuckhiggins153 жыл бұрын
Been retired military, and occupied most of all the globe. But your video, and lifestyle, to me, never thought of seeing places you have. Thank you again.
@ScammedbyFolrentinaConchas Жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhhhhh the sweet sound, makes ya feel strong, warm & secure.
@ivegotyoursix45173 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed today! Already watched about 8 videos. I’m hooked.
@mikegrey38353 жыл бұрын
Wow. I've never even seen a train that long; this is another world to me. You lead a fascinating life, sir!
@MrTo3cutta3 жыл бұрын
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@TheRoadhammer3792 жыл бұрын
Out west the trains are 200 cars sometimes, with 2 engines up front, a pusher engine in the middle and 2 in the back. Usually coal trains.
@matty993 жыл бұрын
A ride in the cab of a DPU, a track side chat and a walk around a shop looking for hand warmers/gloves - loved it all!!👌 I get what you say about it being harder to get out and about now you have an apartment and also your aches and pains after 30+ years on the rails. Sending you best wishes from the UK. 🚂🇬🇧👍
@gale2122 жыл бұрын
Oh those West Virginia and Maryland panhandles can be tough to distinguish. Love the views of the hills through those states.
@luvthetux10 ай бұрын
Awesome video, I love trains, especially CSX and NS. It's great seeing the inside.
@sherry25193 жыл бұрын
Riding in style! I love it! Hope Cleveland is good to you. I live about 50 miles east of Cleveland right on the lake. Maybe you will pass through where I live. The more I watch your videos the more fascinating they become. I wish you the best and the safest of travels. I will check out your buddies channel.
@tcc1876203 жыл бұрын
When I was a young boy I was given a ride on a switch yard train's locomotive into, and it's caboose out of McLouth Steel, (Gibraltar Michigan Plant) that was a real eye opener. I was shown everything to do with the entire pick-up, switch, reversing to couple, lock-down and pull-out procedures...the works. I was allowed to actually perform each and every step, so in all actuality I Drove That Sucker ! I bet I must have bragged on that all summer break, and it was and is something that I will never forget. Just the thought of the solitude made me want to become an engineer, but my parents had other bright ideas for me instead. I've never forgotten my love for the train and it's lonesome highway throughout our country. I've walked many a mile on the rails, most times just for time to myself, and reflection. Maybe some day I'll find a safe place and take me a ride on something that starts off and ends up standing perfectly still...being amputated makes climbing things tricky enough, but the thought of trying to chase a ladder isn't so appealing to me after hitting the ground so many times just relearning to walk again ! :D Well, I'm headed to the next video, got me a cup of coffee and a hankering to go build another overnight camp near some tracks, so I'm web shopping for a new foldable camp saw for building the struts and joists. Take care, be safe, and if you're ever in Detroit, hit me up. ~ 12 Block Tokie ~ 313
@christopherdibble5872 Жыл бұрын
I had my dreams and I had my plans I was gonna beA RAILROAD MAN!
@christopherdibble5872 Жыл бұрын
I still get a tear in my eye when I hear an old train in the night!
@paddytremblay57883 жыл бұрын
You ll like the ugly stick, good fishing rod, got 3 different ones, happy with all 3👍
@davevid453 жыл бұрын
The beautiful sound of that big diesel purring along so smooth. I would be sound asleep.
@Watchdoc653 жыл бұрын
Wow, great vid! Thanks for taking me along! So, I won’t be buying any of those North Face gloves! Stay warm and safe Mr. Shoestring!
@benpluta61873 жыл бұрын
Nice to have A warm ride. Instead of the frozen iron floor of a grainer
@shabbymaverick79753 жыл бұрын
My boyfriend's dad worked at the roundhouse in st Paul. He taught me how to respect the equipment and personnel💟💟💟
@charlespierce84123 жыл бұрын
Riding in style with heat. Luck with you today. These are cool podcasts.
@Cobes_NGNT6 ай бұрын
Rest In Peace Hobo Shoestring
@jimgibson99473 жыл бұрын
Shoestring, the ugly stick rods are very tuff. I've had some for over 25 years and still go fishing with them! I consider them a lifetime fishing rod! Have a great day and God Bless! Jim from Kansas!
@flippantname3 жыл бұрын
It might of been said already in a previous comment but who else ain't seen someone ride in the cab since watching stobe do it on a video?
@transamtimmy13 жыл бұрын
I legit said he’s pulling a stobe lol
@AquaTech2253 жыл бұрын
I’m sure it happens more than is known. Theirs probably many that ride. But not document it to be seen or known
@thebear35893 жыл бұрын
I hear ya Shoestring...riding in style...lol...stay safe my Brother
@drywinddotnet3 жыл бұрын
Epic ride Shoestring. Praying for you brother. Thanks Norfolk Southern for letting Shoestring ride.
@MrTripcore2 жыл бұрын
Is it related to Norfolk island
@frederickmuhlbauer94772 жыл бұрын
Real nice of them guys to let you ride in the loco brother Much respect
@flashcar603 жыл бұрын
I remember that Stobe would hide in the toilet room when men came for the daily inspection of DPUs. Never heard of anyone having permission to ride them; they must know Shoestring well. RIP, Stobe.
@rosesmith62083 жыл бұрын
funny I found stobe videos after he died.
@marcus_rrp_productions26482 жыл бұрын
In one such case, this one kid in Milwaukee 20s or something was caught in the bathroom. The guy laughed and said don't touch anything and let him ride.
@adamtheede25753 жыл бұрын
That engine just rumbling away reminds me when i was a little guy during the summer months off school then going trucking with my dad I didn't do so well on the overnight runs hit the bunk early but that big cat engine rumbling away through the night is a sound engraved into my mind forever, the humble rumble
@Michael-eu1mz8 ай бұрын
Same hear but I road the csx engines my dad worked on railroad and would sometimes take me to work with him probably couldn't get away with that now this was 1980's early 90's
@REZNAP3 жыл бұрын
Incredible! You know you are loved and respected when you are let onboard. What a ride on #1127!
@captrockh20553 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling the crew didn't know-
@stuff_n_thanngs75522 жыл бұрын
There's not a crew in either one of these 2 locomotives. They're remote control from the head end
@dianeclouse28213 жыл бұрын
Blessings Shoestring.....May God richly bless you and keep you in his loving care...your friend from Pa xx Diane
@sharonmcgeeney94143 жыл бұрын
There's a Dick's at the Pinnacle in Bristol Tennessee now..
@jmefulk54463 жыл бұрын
No getting in and ur getting weathered bro. Safe travels brother. Bringing back crazy memories.lovin it.
@debs51573 жыл бұрын
This is my first time watching you and I can't stop watching! Your life is so fascinating! Plus, your a hoot 😀
@magapickle012 жыл бұрын
Deb how many episodes have you watched now ? Last few days it's been about two hours a night and of and on last few months . Addicted
@debs51572 жыл бұрын
@@magapickle01 Hi Jeff! I try to tune in once a week...you tubers in general are addictive but hobo shoestring had mentioned he had a drinking prob and would go to the hospital just to get librium to stop a seizure, I've been there years ago so I kept watching. BTW, nice to meet you.
@josephbellomo38762 жыл бұрын
Hooty n the bowfish
@brians98693 жыл бұрын
Only legends get to ride first class👍 great vid
@nv14933 жыл бұрын
I just love the knowledge given on rail travel and equipment.
@jamesblair84363 жыл бұрын
Same!
@gilvogt44403 жыл бұрын
Shoestring is my hero.....can't begin to imagine the stories he could tell.....God bless you Shoestring 🙏 .....
@koko2bware2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could travel at least once in a Boxcar like you Shoestring! That's been my dream since childhood!!
@billpilling57253 жыл бұрын
Always been amazed at how simplistic the inside of an engine is. Just a coulple of levers and a radio controlling hundreds of thousands of tons of frieght.
@rearspeaker63643 жыл бұрын
its all those little switches that turn the loco on and off are what matters!
@royahold19663 жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite video it has the perfect mix of train travel sound, outside scenery and commentary. Man if you could do this same trip in early spring, what a great video that would make.
@mickelkes44483 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, brilliant video! This just made my 5 year old son's week!
@housetoast86933 жыл бұрын
I've seen your name on a couple rail cars at my work and finally found you. Great content man maybe one day we will cross paths. Keep on keeping on brother.
@gernaneering2 жыл бұрын
I love shoe string you have made me fall in love with America all over again in my retirement years. Once when i was 17 , in 1969 , in fact i was so keen on becoming a U.S. citizen i was prepared to join the U.S. ARMY fighting in Vietnam then but that never quite happened. However, the sheer awesomeness of America in so many ways is still overwhelming. no wonder Americans feel it is the greatest country in the world. Shoe string has opened my eyes all over again and what a awesome guy he is with his knowledge and wisdom i will prayer for to him to recover health, i love his voice i would say he has voice on a par with David Attenborough, calming, relaxing, and intensely interesting and full of character.
@walterlangston42533 жыл бұрын
saw a old video from stob the hobo in A enige like this and he hide in the rest room when the bull was looking inside but did not open the restroom door
@realbytes13922 жыл бұрын
Respect for crew who let him in for a ride and respect for shoestring for showing respect to rails
@percivalmcdiarmid51113 жыл бұрын
Last time i rode in a locomotive was 40 years ago. No cameras then.
@TheB00tyWarrior3 жыл бұрын
Must've been real easy
@ronaldhall97012 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to see inside finally after almost 62 years THANKS STRING
@Mike.Jones25 ай бұрын
Man we sure do miss you it's hard to believe what happened being your mind was so sharp
@springof-wf8vy3 жыл бұрын
Shoestring , you sir remind me of the great Roger Miller song "king of the road" take care sir God speed .
@Underh20boy3 жыл бұрын
Lots of “cops” in these here comments. Glad to see ya still riding, be safe bub
@Number-oo8xq3 жыл бұрын
For real, and they all seem to know the rules.
@terrypbug3 жыл бұрын
@@Number-oo8xq well some of them do know the rules but I'm a rule breaker f*** it no sense in changing now lol
@rearspeaker63643 жыл бұрын
@@terrypbug basically, are snitching on this good hearted fellow, jeopardizing this mans welfare.
@mikeznel60483 жыл бұрын
UUHHH OOHHH!!! ITS THE KZbin POLICE!!! EVERYBODY RUN!!! Lol
@terrypbug3 жыл бұрын
@@rearspeaker6364 nobody is snitching on here lmao you're crazy. I've been to jail my friend and that doesn't fly in my book. There are 2 sets of rules but only one in the real world the others disappear lol
@BUGMAN-223 жыл бұрын
I had an Ugle Stick one time closed the car door on it broke the tip had it for about 2 yrs, sent it to them and they sent me another one free. This was along time ago. Still one of the best bass/catfish rods i have ever had. They even make an ultra light for Blue gill. I had one of them also with a zebco mini. Good stuff.
@Eddie-uf6bs Жыл бұрын
Try the ugly stick dock runner, it’s short one piece and easy to get under bridges and brush
@SammyKurts-ku2ht4 ай бұрын
Nice videos ! Been on the tracks my whole life I’m out of edgemere-sparrows point Maryland ! I love your scenery Maryland-PA have the best views !
@thomasnorman42213 ай бұрын
I missed my calling, so I've been told, watching these trains I would have enjoyed guiding them through the landscapes of America
@SaltyNationalist3 жыл бұрын
Camera watcher at NS: 👀Who dat?? Conductor: Oh that's ol Shoestring.. He's a good feller, mmhmm.. ☝️😁Best Carl from Slingblade voice..
@Josh312873 жыл бұрын
Wonder if he likes French fried potaters or mustard biscuits mmhmm