Still hard to believe Shoestring has ‘gone west’ .... his adventures will be missed.

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

Let’s face it, dude, you’re a celebrity. It seems most railroad workers you encounter nowadays are just thrilled to meet you.

Man Shoe…your knowledge of where a train is going, where it’s going to stop and what it’s carrying just by looking at it is really astounding…safe and happy travels!!

Mad respect to the engineer who was a true friend to hobo shoestring The world needs more people like you sir with humanity we hear way too often “ just doing my job just following orders” .. you know mark would never harm or allow anybody to harm , damage or interfere with anything related to the train or crew . We meed more people with humanity 🇺🇸🙏🏻✌🏻

So happy you are still riding sir! This youtube channel is a national treasure

The sound of a train sounds soothing. As a child me and my friends would play in the train yard then camp under the train bridge. My mom said her uncle use to hop a train out to Idaho to work on farms and they wouldn't see him again for many months.. Hobo you are one of the last remaining old time hobo legends...be safe.

I bailed right there in Cheyenne by that old RV a year or two ago. It's interesting how much paint has been added to it since then. Thanks for the video!

I just wanna say thank you shoestring... I sit in my old lazy boy and throw back a few beers and literally fall a sleep to the lulling of your train rides. Very relaxing.

Coming from a railroader, your knowledge is quite astounding. Maybe I'll see ya some time passing through green river, wy.

Your footage of the American Landscape mesmerizes me. It is so beautiful to see how much land our nation has that isn't disturbed by a metropolitan city, airport, or ugly suburban neighborhood. Truly a rare and welcome sight for sore eyes. Also, your riding in trains the old fashioned way satisfies this locomotive fan.

Those Wyoming skies had to be the clearest….and bluest. So many folks appreciate your unique storytelling…. along with that special drawl. Most of all … many of us like the way you make us “notice” things around you in a way that harkens back to our childhood. These videos are precious and we sure don’t take them for granted. All the best HS 🇨🇦

You are a genuine expression of absolute freedom in America.

Shoestring it's been awhile since since we've been rolling along the tracks like this, and boy does it feel good.

Thanks for sharing your experiences brother. Your simple life and big heart is a blessing to everyone you come across.

I love how you point out the unnecessary littering issues. I'm homeless and create content about my unhoused journey -- I often point out the importance of "leaving no footprint" , picking up litter and rolling up campsite in a respectable manner. Thanks for all you do. You inspired me to create my own. "Fair Winds and Following Seas" as we like to say here in Portland Maine 🦞👍

When living in Raytown MO. In my teens & preteens we had a track not 100 yards away . A train would run from 9:30 pm and another at 10:30 pm and they would run for at least 20m to 30 minutes, if I did not fall asleep during the 9:30 run I’d have to wait till the 10:30 train. Made for a miserable school day if I missed the early train. Great vids Shoestring! Many help with my naps at 65 yo. Smiles

Your knowledge of the United States Rail system is a National treasure. Gotta love KZfaq for making these archives possible. Be safe out there.

U are a dying breed... True hobo train style.. my respects to u, Sir... I enjoy ur videos and learn something new everytime.. thank u for the knowledge 😊

Sometimes it seems like Shoestring has more knowledge about the rail system in America than most rail workers. I always learn a thing or two when watching his videos.

Good day!! Hope your travel is being good to you!!! Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for continuing progress 🚂🚃🚃

This is shot and edited better than most videos on KZfaq. Nice long shots that are well-composed and steady; No inane music. Sparse but complete narration. Great narrative that shows us a side of the country that we never see. I added it to my favorites so I can come back to it whenever I want to go out west for a minute or 30.

Hope your doing fine after your illness/surgery shoestring.I stumbled across your channel a couple of months ago and set about watching all your back catalogue of vlogs.Man it's interesting stuff with your adventures on the rails,I hope the coming winters kind to you and look forward to all the content to come....all the very best from the UK.

I drove on that part of I-80 in this video in May of 2023 and there were still some patches of snow alongside the interstate from last year's winter snowstorms in the area. It was quite amazing to see.

so good to see you back to doing what you love

So very happy you are able to share all of your knowledge while adventuring again 😀! Stay safe shoestring

It looks like a beautiful day for train riding!

Mark,So glad to see you are feeling good and back on the road the new videos have been great!! Also love my “SHOESTRING “ Plaque it is displayed with my collectibles.Stay safe and Thanks.

Really cool to see you back at it Shoestring! You keeping old skool Americana alive my dude!

Love to see you still out there enjoying it all. 🤠🤙 Thanks for the continued inspiration. 😎🙏

Wow shoestring the adventures u been on!!Thanks to you,I've seen places I never would have seen before,thank u so much!! I've never seen so much wide open space ever!! I'm in one of the five boroughs,and every inch is filled up with something!! Glad ur out having fun traveling,stay safe,try to keep warm,and as always godspeed

Love seeing the gnarly parts of the West that don't show up on tourist brochures and videos.

Such a relaxing video, this one right here. I like when you were hollerin' at the cows Shoestring!

Now that you are famous, especially with the railroad community, it makes hiding yourself a little harder but makes the workers a little easier on you. You are awesome Shoestring. Your voice is back! You are doing what you love. But take it easy on yourself! God bless you my friend.

Love your banter while I’m longarm machine quilting. Very calming.

Awesome video Shoestring! I'm so glad to see you back out there living the life you love again! thanks for sharing it with us and stay happy and safe!

Hello from Missouri..cooler weather here..looks like it's cooler there...thanks..God Speed

You've surpassed Stobe the hobo as far as popularity. Makes sense because of how many years of experience you have. Crazy how people know who you are all the time now 😂 Hobo Shoestring is a Legend!

Great video and tutorial of your train ride out West! That was definitely a MASSIVE TRAIN @14k feet!!! And from what I could see it definitely had a lot of CENTERBEAM cars too! Glad to see you back riding the rails again bcuz it seems like its been forever for us so I know it has been for you! Thanks again for sharing your videos with us along with your PRICELESS time and effort! Be safe and happy travels! Cheers from Delmar, Delaware.

I was just thinking about u and watching train videos..then boom u posted a video..awesome 🤘👀...stay safe out there my hero! And always watch ur 6

Great to see you riding again and sharing your stories! Be safe and be well!

H8 Shoestring. My husband and I found your videos a few days back. Been watching them almost 24/7 every since. My husband is like you, a dieing breed. Only he was a trucker for 35 years. Had to retire when he fell on a load and broke his neck and back. Thank you for sharing. Be safe and warm.

Love your videos BROTHER. Keep them coming. So glad your doing well. I knew you'd be back up and running

Glad to see you going to Green River. I grew up there so it's great to see it again. Incidentally, that spot at the end where you were taking panorama shots--pretty close to where George from JOTC hopped off too-- a couple of those rocks are called Kissing Rocks. Driving I-80 east right there you can look up and see the rocks slowly appear to come together and "kiss." We once saw some rattlesnakes while hiking around there, too. Keep an eye out! 🍀🚂

Hi Shoestring! I appreciate you taking us along on your rides. Your knowledge of rail logistics and how to make them work for a rider is impressive.

Man, that view at the end across the butte. Absolutely beautiful.

Hello brother Shoestring! Good to see you! Been wondering where you've been. Another great video. Stay safe and warm

Just love your videos, sure am happy you're ridin again. Been thru Rollins on the goat trail when I drove semi. I love Wy & those wide open spaces. Only half way thru this video, will catch you later. Love ya Shoe- stay safe & warm 🥰🚂🥰🙏

Your videos encompass a lot of different subject matter I find very interesting. Your insights into the freight train is fascinating , as is the graffiti art and scenic beauty! Thank you!

Big, wide open country; thanks for the ride ST

Hey ShoeString ..... glad to see you back on the rails ,doing what you love to do !!! We all love seeing you doing your thing ! Thanks for a great video, you sure have a ton of railroad info to share,cand we all appreciate your doing just that ...... stay safe!!!

Woot Woot! Another great video!!! God Bless!!

Glad to see you out doing what you love my friend ✌️🇺🇸

Shoestring I found your channel a few days ago, thank you for sharing your knowledge and travels with us man, you are truly salt of the earth! Thank you sir , never change 🙏 P.s.safe traveling...

So happy to see you back on the rails . The place you seem to be the happiest it's been a tuff year for you health wise and such. Just glad to see in the place you want to be

I live in a town with plenty of trains and tracks due to nearby chemical plants. While waiting for passing trains, I now examine each passing car to see if it would be a good place to hop and ride. Thanks Shoe. lol

Go Shoestring Go! B safe and warm, take care buddy🥰🌈🙏

Glad your making more videos. I've learned more about the rails from you.Than I have living beside tracks my entire life.

One thing u can count on in Wyoming is wind been across I 80 several times always see the trains and wonder who is riding glad to see you getting healthy and back in your happy place 👍ride on

Don't be messing with them cows, Shoestring. 😁 So glad to see you back out on the rails after how this year started for ya. Keep 'em coming! We'll keep watching! Stay safe, brother!

I used to drive for PTI in Greenville, Sc.. that's cool to hear him mention them.

so happy to see you riding again! stay safe brother! my prayers are with your health and safety.

Shoestring sounds just like my neighbor we lost 10 years ago, took a Amtrak from Chicago to Sacramento so I'm also a huge fan thanks for sharing the rides!

Thanks for the video shoestring 👍 glad to see you out riding again🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚂

Wow has your channel grown buddy! 👍💯 Good, if anyone deserves it, YOU DO, your such a nice guy, & so full of wisdom, we all can listen to you rattle on for hours!! 😂

Shoestring getting that high end pretzel bread lmao 4 buns like 5 bucks youz funny as hell 🤣 glad you be running again

Decided to watch this one today have slowed down watching since he has passed i have seen so much from his videos still miss him

this is relaxing

Hope all is going well with you, and you're staying warm enough. The temps are really dropping in Ohio. Take care Shoestring.😌🙏🚂

Shoestring, that was awesome. You started a regular bovine race! Those cows thought they had dinner! 🤣🤣🤣

Awesome vid shoestring keep the content coming

I drive an 18 wheeler throughout the country, you have answered a lot of questions I have always had about trains, I am a fan of what you do God bless you brother. Do you have a place where people can support you financially???

Nice!!!🎉❤

Some of the best time’s with my best friend’s, were spent in boxcar’s. Thanks from sterno stan.

I will probably never do this in life. Thanks for taking me along thru the camera. Safe travels

Hey Shoestring I'm over here geekin at another video you made. Safe travels my friend

Safe travels ShoeString … it’s amazing how those cows will come when called … done it a many times when I had cows but the fun ended when I lost my brother and friend a few years back so I sold every one them

Shoestring you've inspired so many people and strangely doing something illegal your leaving this world in a better spot. Much love and safe travels mi amigo.

Good to see you doing better by the day. God bless

Hey hope your feeling better. Still need to take it easy tho. Enjoy watching your videos. Great knowledge as well. Amazing an never a bored moment. Thanks!!!

Its always windy in the Wyoming area , especially up and down I- 25 and parts of I-80 you know that better than anyone Shoe ! Btw , you look great !! Keep on keepin' on my Brother 👍

You are very lucky to find a boxcar these days. The switching yards are right next to my shop. I see open gondolas, tankers,auto haulers,grain cars, and container haulers. You have a good eye for the right train from your experience. Happy rails to you.

So nice to see you shoestring ❤️

ChainsawN&W1218, It's always a pleasure to watch Your videos,relaxing and action packed full of adventure, bet You sleep good on a boxcar, I was hoping when You said it was starting to rain might get to hear You riding with it pouring down on the roof,stay safe and be careful riding the rails Man!👍🛤

You know that's a long train when it's going three different directions at the same time.

Thank you for sharing with us, love those boxcar ride. Stay safe!

What a trip. Thanks blessings to you

Thanks for the video Mark, and the beautiful views! 🤟🤟

I’m amazed by your knowledge of where these trains will take you !

My grandpa Little and Grandpa Armstrong were train engineers back in the day. Oddly all the time that I was a young man growing up I would always dream in my slumber that I was riding a steam locomotive down the tracks between Texas and Oklahoma. Love trains..Shoestring! You are Real People!!❤❤❤

So glad you are back! We ❤️ you! And stay healthy and safe!!

This was a great vid Mark. Thanks so much. Although I know you don't ride to California, I still pay close attention to all the freight I see and at least look for your tag!

Good to see you back on deck buddy.

Thanks for showing us America in this manner Shoestring. America truly is a beautiful country. Glad to see you're back to doing what you enjoy.

Thanks for sharing the amazing views of this great country shoestring!

You are a well known legend Shoestring! You were the very 1st hobo that I've watched here on YT! Hobo stobe eventually became my 2nd to watch. That was about 2yrs before he went to Heaven. Safe travels!

Well Hello There!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great shot of the train taking that curve…that was a loooong train!

I’ve been consumed by work lately, so I haven’t had the time or energy to watch KZfaq in my spare time, but tonight, when I got home early, I pulled up KZfaq and this came up in my feed. You were on my mind during your surgery and in the early days of recovery, so I’m glad to see you back, riding the rails, ol’ bud!

You’re a Legend, Mark! Tennessee’s Top Railfan. You’re Known to Railfans and Bulls Worldwide. Your Hat looks Warm. 😬👍