Whittier railroad tunnel from Earthquake Park in Anchorage

[@dmkays]

If the lady that gave you a ride through the tunnel, and the guy with the pickup that offered the ride read this message. Thank you for your kindness.

[@d.nicely]

Print some cheap business cards to hand to people who give ya rides... has all info of your KZbin site on it to share...

[@jacobcarr5647]

Great idea

[@nundalatacama3613]

Guess what, Mr.Hobo, you have a chilean viewer over here and we love talking about earthquakes! and we love even more seeing a video where Chile is named! yay! You did your studies, sir, the Valdivia's earthquake (9.5º) was in 1,960 and was the strongest ever registered. Only a 0,1º of difference with the alaskan one (9.4º). Both were pretty strong! I enjoy your videos and I was very glad that you named us! Keep 'em coming, mr.Hobo and greetings from the end of the world.

[@toocrzyx]

I appreciate the way you take the time to see what most people miss. Stopping to smell the roses.

[@jacksak]

Yes, so true.

[@JawTooth]

Awesome, thats the tunnel that I was talking with you about! Man that is cool that you got to film it! We need to get together and hop a train through there. lol

[@TheHoboShoestring]

She was cool letting me film through. Native Alaskan lady who works for DOT gave me a ride through

[@JawTooth]

@@TheHoboShoestring That was really neat of her and the video came out really great. I have seen pictures of the outside of the tunnel but never the inside.

[@roscoep.coltraine6344]

@@TheHoboShoestring She seemed like good people. I liked the part when she asked ya about how many subscribers you had. Didn't she say she had something on utube too?

[@TheHoboShoestring]

@@roscoep.coltraine6344 She does have an account but no videos

[@FahQ-fo3zc]

Hey I'm in

[@deanjollow2892]

Great piece of work brother. Shout out to the lady who drove you through the tunnel. Salt of the earth young lady...leave shoestring your channel info,let’s make it happen! Looking forward to the ferry ride,should be fun. Big fan, Medicine Hat.

[@SAGERODS250REM]

Hi Medicine Hat greetings from Swift Current, old Shoestring sure has alot of friends on Utube.

[@deanjollow2892]

@@SAGERODS250REM oh ya, I leave him a word here or there,sometimes I hear back.

[@musicbecker]

Never heard from a tunnel with common track for cars and trains. So you learn more every day.

[@kartwood]

I had just turned 10 when the Alaska earthquake happened. I lived near Toronto and certainly remember hearing about it. What really burned it into my memory was an article in Natonal Geographic a bit later. There was an artist's conception of the tsunami in which a freight train was shown tossed like a toy. Must see if I can find that image again. Thanks for this Mark!

[@Dr_Joe]

Gee, Mark, from Tennessee to earthquake country, sub-zero temps, and only one railroad line? I gotta admire your sense of adventure!

[@FrankBenlin]

My favorite part is the tunnel and the conversation.

[@deanow3631]

Thank ya to the first driver for the ride and some Zep. Nice lady! Thanks for taking Shoestring through the tunnel! Send out all your requests for vacancy and get back home. Springs here and the Rails are waitin, as we are. Beautiful up there, It's your place man!

[@PSthefirst1]

Your videos make me happy. I always look forward to see what adventures you are up to. Thank you.

[@markwisdom4436]

My Granddad was one of 13 people who lost their lives in Seward on that day in March, 1964. I was 6 and a half years young.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Wow

[@rayprime7836]

Another nice piece of filming Mark. I'm only learning about the beauty of Alaska through you. You do a really good job 👍🇬🇧

[@mathisk8life]

Enjoying all of your videos. Thank you. I use to jump on the train. But only to go to school and back. Nothing like your amazing adventures.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Welcome aboard

[@pepelemoko01]

What a smooth operator mark .on the tunnel of love.

[@tomsdotter3228]

This was awesome! Thanks! And, thank you Paul and the nice lady who gave our Shoestring rides.

[@flyinglizards80]

Fascinating stuff shoestring. Your a walking encyclopedia. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of all things

[@colinschlueter847]

That tunnel video was impressive! That lady seemed pretty knowledgeable about it as well. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@steve4iu453]

I was in Anchorage for about three months in 1984 I remember going to earthquake Park. I also went to a place called the office lounge where the whole restaurant slowly turn 365°. I’d like to go back again someday. Safe travels shoestring.

[@lavernelee908]

The Office Lounge closed two years ago. It was a fun place to hang out after work.

[@davidsimmons9763]

I like how it goes an extra 5*😎

[@danbelzile4203]

Hey shoe string, I am happy to see u again. You are the best guy in the world. Keep on sending videos 👍👍☕🇨🇦

[@TheHoboShoestring]

You're a really good person and I appreciate running into you again

[@danbelzile4203]

You are the best professional 👍👍👍👍...🇨🇦☕

[@kens.3729]

Alaska is a Lot Larger laid over the United States than most of us realize. Impressive Footprint. 👍

[@pinkman2451]

A whole lot of land that few humans have steped on.

[@travelingtom923]

They say it's three times the size of Texas.

[@alcoholya]

@@travelingtom923 not quite... it's more that twice the area though.

[@MrJhchrist]

It's not just the size we don't appreciate, it's the sheer beauty. As big as it is, 90% of it would be shockingly beautiful in the lower 48. Pretty much any acre of Alaska would be designated a national treasure in any other state.

[@vladimirpoutine7522]

I don't know I think by now we've all see the size comparison videos on KZbin.

[@straightup.7415]

You make an awesome tour guide.

[@obtomSD]

Really nice to see your Alaska videos. I worked for the Alaska Railroad 1981 - 1986. Take care.

[@coryturner9140]

I drove to Valdez when I was in alaska, it was a full day to drive from anchorage, spent an hour in Valdez and drove all the way back to anchorage in one day. I drove 1600 miles in 3 days trying to see as much as possible. Love the videos shoestring.

[@brooksb72]

In 1974 I spent a month riding the Canadian National Railroad from Toronto to Van Cover. Your ticket allowed you to get off, stay as long as you wanted, and then continue on your way. Your travels through the beauty of nature remind me of that trip.

[@jdfromsc3473]

Hey String, I came across your channel a couple weeks ago, I love it! You do a lot of great work. If you ever come back through Spartanburg, I'll buy supper! Heck, I may even ride up to JC! Thanks man! Be safe.

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Welcome aboard

[@cinthb]

March 27th 1964 was my 6th birthday. I got my first 2 wheeled bike. I think the training wheels were off by summer

[@Watchdoc65]

That sure was nice of that person to take you through the tunnel! She didn’t know she was giving a celebrity legend a ride!!! It’s nice to know there are still good people out there! Many happy blessings as you have figured out that every day is a blessing and you waste no time enjoying life! I raise my cup (of hot cocoa) to you!

[@libertyone5853]

Nice history lesson on Earthquake Park. That tunnel ride was awesome. I'm now going to research its construction. Hats off to that sweet woman who gave you the drive-thru. Safe travels.

[@carolljones1091]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and taking videos of the mountains, they're so marvelous. Are they always snow covered? Take care of yourself. I'm praying you find a nice apartment in Seward.

[@lavernelee908]

@@carolljones1091 The snow is gone by mid-June in the lower mountains. Sleeping Lady (Mt. Susitna) loses her snow early June and is usually snowfree until October.

[@carolljones1091]

@@lavernelee908 thank you for answering my question. I've loved seeing pictures of the mountains and the snow however I wouldn't want to live there. I'm getting on in years and cold and heat are not my favorite seasons. So I'll just live out my life in Nebraska and enjoy the videos! ☺️

[@larryburnell7913]

@@carolljones1091 The weather can't be any worse in Alaska than Nebraska, hot and humid in the summer and freezing cold and windy in the winter! Actually it is nicer in the Black Hills and eastern Wyoming than Nebraska and Iowa!

[@soundhobo]

That’s a long and large hole through that mountain, very impressive. Really enjoying your Alaska trip and I’m looking forward to seeing more 👍

[@bradcurie3376]

Wish I’d have known you were my neighbor before you left for Alaska. Great videos. I just found you today on a recommendation from Spoon Lady.

[@vega1925]

Abbey is awsome

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Welcome aboard. I'll be back in Johnson City next week

[@craigmurphy2046]

I hope someday I can see such beautiful land. Those pictures and your narratives are exellent !!

[@casedoumasr656]

From what I Rember the town was built on sand and when the quake hit it was like a pile of jello with no good hard base .Cjd thank you for the tour .

[@RocklandPaul]

I remember taking the Alaska Railway sightseeing train from Seward to Anchorage and seeing so many houses buried to their roofs from the 1964 earthquake. Devastating!

[@generost5435]

Shoestring you should have sun glasses to protect your eyes in that bright sunlight with the reflection off the snow.

[@dmorgan28]

Well this was a really cool video. Seeing the inside of that long tunnel. Sure is some beautiful country up there. Take care and have a good one Shoestring. 👍👍👍❤️🙏🏻

[@EricSmith-ve7qi]

There isn't a spot you showed us that isn't beautiful! Nice video as always Shoestring! Can't wait to see the ferry video. Thanks for update and. B Safe......

[@nathanielquinley793]

I've got a boat on a trailer you showed at 32:25, right across from the old Buckner building. You're welcome to stay on it if you want a place to crash. Awesome weather for Whittier you got!

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Actually today I was walking by there and saw like 3 boats covered in snow and a fella shoveling snow from around the one on the end... His white pickup truck was parked. I don't think he saw me walk by. He looked like he was about to work on something

[@RAIN33ish]

The beauty of Alaska is surely breathtaking! Thanks for these awesome and interesting videos Shoestring.

[@renegadebt1374]

Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank you for all you gave, And All you have given.. R.I.P Shoestring... You will be greatly missed.. ✌

[@Peter_S_]

That park is a whole lot more impressive in the summer when you can see the jumbled land, but the mosquitos are the state bird and that place is FULL of stagnant water.

[@toddfraisure1747]

Exactly, you must know it well also.

[@FrankBenlin]

Need one of those hats with the net around it so you can breath.

[@tubehunter66]

Cheers Sir Shoestring, stay safe warm and healthy❄☃⛄🌬

[@safetymom2092]

I Checked the Alaska Marine Highway System website and on Thursday April 22 ( the calendar did not show a sailing on Thursday the 15th ? ) the MV Aurora departs Whittier to Valdez @12:30 I hope this helps

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Sure does thank you

[@hovercraftmk2]

@@TheHoboShoestring Looks like the Kennicott departs for Valdez this Sunday the 11th @ 2:30pm.

[@tallguy0887]

The driver lady I didn’t catch her name, I wonder what she was thinking when she logged in and saw what you do haha. I bet she couldn’t judge that book by the cover 👍🏻

[@FahQ-fo3zc]

I'm glad you're happy you can hear it in your voice man you live the way you want to live brother that's cool

[@seamusmcevoy2011]

This is the sort of scenery that we can only dream about in the UK, the snow and ice just blew my mind totally. Over here we get a programme called Alaskan Railroad which is basically a documentary series, it doesn't give you any indication that you can drive through the Whittier Tunnel, I was amazed. In the UK if you go anywhere near an active rail tunnel you can end up being arrested!!! Thank you so much for your work on these videos, it's most appreciated.

[@aksez2u]

You might be interested to know that the tunnel has only been open to autos since 2000. Prior to that, to get to Whittier, you would load the family in the car and drive up on a flatbed railroad car. For a ride through the tunnel. I know it sounds crazy, but I remember actually doing that a few times when I was a kid!

[@whelmanlandry]

She was hauling butt into that tunnel. Definitely a pro at it. Very cool(cold) video, Shoestrings.

[@samrugtiv3839]

Thanks for the nice tour shoe string. Stay safe my friend . Sam

[@Mike7478F]

Beautiful scenery shoestring. Thanks for sharing. Hitching rides a good way to meet n greet. Remember folk up there are lacking contact, so most would relish a chat. Go well.

[@chriss172]

I lived there for 4 years and was the best time I ever had. Thanks for the memories

[@Swillmyth2233]

It’s crazy to see him up in Alaska. My dad lives in anchorage and I have been to this park in July. It’s beautiful. Glad you made it to Alaska.

[@ReflectedMiles]

Stan Jeffers--I think I would be looking south down around Kasilof, Shoestring. Good luck!

[@TheHoboShoestring]

He lived in Sterling in 92

[@larryjayne9451]

Beautiful.. very impressive how much you know about the mountain peaks and all those waterways. Great job with this video. I guess after living there and visiting so many times it comes easy. 👍

[@themanfromcabowabo1559]

Good radio stations in AK. A little Led Zep is good for the soul.

[@michaelschneider2874]

I sailed on the Standard Oil tanker "M.V. Alaska Standard" following the 64 earthquake . The ship was offloading product in Valdez when the quake hit . The fuel tanks on the beach ruptured and caught fire . The third Mate who was on the dock and was thrown from the dock and crashed back onto the ship breaking several bones when he landed .The Captain dispensed with untying her mooring lines and fired up the engine for an emergency break away and got away from the dock before the burning fuel that was now flowing down from the ruptured fuel tanks on beach .

[@lorettashepherd.]

Great video String. I can't get over how absolutely gorgeous it is there. Like you said it is heaven on Earth and I am seriously beginning to believe it. Thanks for the geography lesson. I read about the Good Friday earthquake in school but they never really touched on it all that much. I just ordered a couple books about it off of Amazon. That diagram that showed how big Alaska is was absolutely mind-boggling to me. I know Alaska is huge but to see it on that diagram--I had to pick my jaw up off the floor lol. That was absolutely awesome that the very nice lady let you film going through the tunnel. It is definitely on my bucket list to do that someday. I'd also like to thank Paul again for helping you out with transportation. There are certainly some good folk in Alaska that's for sure. I keep saying a prayer every night that you will soon hear about the apartment situation and find a sweet spot for your new home base. I have never seen you so happy before and it makes my heart glad to see. Stay warm and stay safe and may all your dreams soon come true.

[@davidbenedict6611]

Another awesome video. Great information on locations and landmarks again also. Safe travels.

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello again in 1998 going to Whittier the train was still used for passenger service and we were on a train going there .But half way thru the tunnel on left side there was a big open area and there was a oil refinery from I believe ww2 we were told it was to be torn down in 1999 or 2000 I did not see that open area in your video 🤔. We are from wash state.

[@stephanclermont4704]

Thank You for the videos, always interesting and informative!

[@gunnargaming8584]

Good job man! Been warming up here in Bristol last few days. Rained all day today. Keep on keepin on Shoestring!

[@mattsneddon4682]

Beautiful scenery Shoestring. Here I was thinking it was a little cool here in Australia today with the wind blowing about 50F. There is so much snow there. Beautiful. Take care of yourself. The Sneddons.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Shoestring !!! COOL BEANS on the video & ride thru the tunnel !!! You even got a comment from Jaw Tooth on this !!! WOW!!! Great country up there for sure !!!! Stay warm & Have a GREAT week !!! ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!!

[@halstowers3261]

Great video, watched all your stuff on you tube. My grandad rode freights working harvest when he was a kid. Many stories

[@thepsyc_one4245]

Glad you made it. Thats the Best drive I've ever had. Thank you sir for the memories.

[@gregorydaniels3884]

I worked on a passenger train in that area but not a ARR train although our train was pulled by ARR engines. We took cruise ship passengers from Whittier all the way up to Denali Park every weekend and every other Wednesday and Monday. Only in the summer time, May through September. If it was possible, the cruise ships would sail all the way into Anchorage but they cannot because of the shallow water of the Turnagin Arm of the Cook Inlet. That is why the passenger train is needed in Whittier. And there is no rail loop in the rail yard because it is so small so before the train gets to the tunnel, it has to go in backwards after using the rail spur near Portage. That way the train in pointed north when it leaves the cruise ship dock because it is a deep water port.

[@frederickmoller]

I loved it Mark, thanks and I hope that it all goes to plan!

[@elsadollful]

Me and a buddy camped out in front of the Buckner building Summer 76 while stationed at Ft Richardson. All we had was our duffel bags a sleeping bags. It rained all day so we slept in large machine crate and drank beer. I remember the Captains Table Restaurant, about the only thing there in town. Got to admit, I had great times while in Alaska. I had 3 meals and a bunk and pay, so it was affordable.

[@BillSchlichting]

Earthquake Park looks cool. That quake generated a tsunami that destroyed Crescent City, California. I was living there, but I was 4 years old when it hit, so I don't remember anything. I loved the trip through the tunnel.

[@rickn501s]

This video is awesome. The tunnel is really something else! As always, thank you for taking me along!

[@TrainBoyz999]

Great Video Shoestring!!! Stay safe in Alaska!!

[@billyk...]

I travel thru Alaska with you sir....Thank You !!

[@allen6903]

Shoestring I hope alaska is doing you well. Have a great time while you still can. Show all of us lower 48 states just how beautiful alaska is

[@ritatharp5238]

Thank you for sharing, places I've never seen and may never see. Very interesting and beautiful views.

[@gayle4s383]

I worked Foss Tugs and the Aqua Train barge (7 or 8 tracks wide?) between Prince Rupert and Whittier always wondered what the tunnel looked like. Thanks Shoestring.

[@mikemarshall7392]

God I love the silence of Alaska. More please

[@JohnBoy]

I've always wanted to live in Alaska...... keep living the dream Shoestring ! ✌😎✌

[@kerryprance3767]

Dad was military -Corps of Engineers. We had survived the Christmas flood of 56 in Marysville/Yuba City Ca. of the Feather River. It pretty much wiped the place out and stopped ASAF construction on Beal AFB... So... The army sent us to Alaska for Dad to work on the DEW line (Radar). We just managed to get out before the Earthquake. When we went there it was not yet a state. Guess I got a few years on you Shoestring.

[@chrisgrabowski2678]

Great video of the beautiful State we live in!

[@universalhead]

We are getting that cold air and snowstorm you talked about out of Alaska a few days ago down in Saskatchewan coming tomorrow. 🥶

[@firebearva]

I remember as a teenager the news reports and photos of that devastating event. I can not begin to imagine how terrifying it must have been.

[@RV_Chef_Life]

Your videos are giving my wife too much ammo as she keeps trying to get me to move there, thanks a lot lol.be safe buddy, You’ll be much happier there, I hope things work out for you

[@jennybean2099]

You don't want to live up here, too cold, dark, and miserable

[@4snowdog]

Great video Brother. Can't wait for the ferry and Valdez video. Stay safe!

[@damonbrown9848]

Sterling resident here. Drive a semi from Homer to Anchorage weekly. Maybe I'll see ya on the road sometime.

[@dklang]

Wow, Alaska has great mountains! Nice video Shoestring

[@JohnTheFrugalFatGuy]

Hey Shoestring, could you mention sometimes the time of day? I've always been fascinated with "land of the midnight sun". I've seen some vids about it including one of yours looking at Denali from an IM. It was 11 pm and daylight!

[@TheHoboShoestring]

Varies wildly... It's about 14 hours sunlight now... Summer and winter are the extreme

[@michealhelber7435]

Nice veteo beautiful contrast in mountains and sky.

[@theonlyantony]

If you ever get the chance, visit the Outer Hebrides, off the West coast of Scotland. Catch the hopscotch ferries between the isles, from North to South and then another back to Oban. It is beautiful and the people might remind you of Alaskans.

[@roberthardy2013]

The UK toFrance channel tunnel is one you ride in your car on a train, quiet smooth ride and a bit over 20 miles, better than the ferries especially if it’s stormy. I agree with the others, you need some cards to pass out to interested people, great video again and a very nice lady driving you through.

[@retayannone165]

Yup shoestring...not enough train rides up there...ive been nomade for awhile..could never go back to sticks and bricks..beautiful state though..hope you find what you need up there..take care..from mt

[@ccclc6159]

my aunt & uncle were there when the quake happened, they had lots of stories about the quake, one was some people's property ended up underneath other people's property causing lots of disputes

[@AdaM48state]

Awesome video brother . Your voice sounds happy!!!

[@jaybo3303]

What a great video shoestring!! Stay safe!!

[@SpoonLady]

Sure is purdy up there!

[@darrylmccurrin2950]

Hello

[@cheeseburger9232]

There you are lady. Hope all is well with you

[@51-FS]

I seen her on the news probably 10 years ago.... she can play them spoons

[@nevertoopoortotour.3033]

Indeed

[@keymaker_coils686]

Very beautiful up there bud! Thanks for the view and your insight. Be careful @hobo shoestring with the music in the background as KZbin can choose to demonetize your video.

[@term1nator__]

Beautiful scenery

[@mikehemming1331]

As always enjoyed the video, found the tunnel trip extremely interesting

[@MisterPersuasion]

That was a very interesting video, but it raises some questions. Perhaps you can do a video and answer them. 1. You say it was 7° F., okay, so how come we can't see your breath on camera? Come to think of it, I couldn't see your breath when you were walking out in -42° either. 2. There was no loss of signal to the radios in the tunnel. The business radio had good coverage, and the broadcast radio never missed a beat (unless it was a CD or something). 3. What is the average temperature inside that tunnel? It is cold or warm? Also, how do they maintain the air quality inside there? Finally, better hope you're not inside that tunnel when there's another 9.2 earthquake! I hope I gave you some ideas for more videos with my questions.....:)

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Great video Shoestring . Been bad weather around southeast tornados galore safer in Alaska . Take care can't wait for next video .

[@kennyatchison4786]

Shoestring I hope that you are staying safe and blessed my friend hopefully you have found a good place and living the dream.