Starts out with a quick tour of the abandoned railroad shop then I tell the story about when I got locked in a boxcar in 1991 then a second story about how I lost my fingers. www.paypal.me/...
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@b3njaminP3 ай бұрын
Sure you miss you Shoestring. Watching these videos just to hear your voice again. Rest easy
@ChainsawNW12184 ай бұрын
Will miss You Brother, had not seen this video before, every time I hear the lonesome sound of a train horn I will think of Mark!🛤🚂
@robjontay50524 жыл бұрын
Wow. You have enough stories for a book for sure. Yes a movie or documentary would be great but we enjoy these!
@generosen9994 жыл бұрын
Rob Jontay thatcher hasthath
@nimrod2754 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was thinking. His stories are like the book Huck Finn. With these videos his story is being told and hopefully will live on as long as a book.
@kevinb93274 жыл бұрын
Who would play him in the movie? Tom Hanks?
@claymack11093 жыл бұрын
He has enough stories to fill at least two books
@mikeymc30942 жыл бұрын
Ha I was wondering how u dun ur hand but I felt hard faced Askin about it Nice one Shoestring Keep Up the good work Man U shud av ur own TV show
@wolfandhoundh.a.e4 ай бұрын
R.I.P MARK SHOESTRING NICHOLS
@VidsAndKides4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video made me feel like I was really sitting with you talking have a good one be happy stay safe
@mingles694 жыл бұрын
Great stories. You should keep doing these out on the road when you think of them. Stay safe and happy travels.
@twizz4203 жыл бұрын
The problem is that when he's out on the road (rails) he's on a noisy as hell train car... Not conducive to good recording quality.
@RobynJames554 жыл бұрын
amazing stories i could listen to you for hours totally engrossed in it , its a shame here in the uk theres not much old stuff left or abandoned buildings etc they knock them down or burn them i miss the sense of adventure . guess that comes with " growing up" which im still refusing to do ! peace out stay safe !
@mantrafiscus4 жыл бұрын
Do they have hobos in the uk?
@radio-su6lh3 жыл бұрын
I’d doubt it. The Train Freight market is only a fraction the size of the US. Also security is pretty strict along the tracks.
@joemiller16554 жыл бұрын
Please share more! Your stories are great. Good imagination for me
@WillaHerrera4 жыл бұрын
Wow. That could have turned out horribly. I'm glad you got saved!!!
@logosoul764 жыл бұрын
I realized after hearing you're great story that you've got over thirty years ridin' the rails. That's what I call a survivor. Have you ever met anyone that even comes close to matching that amount of time?
@krazi774 жыл бұрын
I've been binge watching your videos all morning, and these longer ones with the stories are great! you kind of remind me of my wife's grandpa.
@kevinmahernz4 жыл бұрын
It was real good of that male nurse to drive your gear to you! Loving the stories, thank you for this one and others - stay safe
@explorecorn3 ай бұрын
Missing your videos shoestring. 😢
@Rocknranchman2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling the story about your fingers , I (like many others I suppose) wondered about how you actually lost them! Now we know! Great stories and video! Thanks again!
@BoB4jjjjs Жыл бұрын
You know this? I watched quite a few of your latest videos and I never noticed you were missing three digits! That male nurse was very kind, it gives me hope in mankind when I hear things like that 👍😎
@rcamusementvending15104 жыл бұрын
awesome to see you back to riding!
@cakafella3 жыл бұрын
Who else sat sat up and leaned forward with your chin in your hands when he said Well...It was April 1991. ..His spitting every 30 seconds made the story more AWESOME. God bless you brother.
@williamchesser65404 жыл бұрын
Excellent shoestring stories, I bet you have a ton more stories to tell
@TheHoboShoestring4 жыл бұрын
Million tons..... lol
@nimrod2754 жыл бұрын
I love hearing your life stories. You live a life I could only dream about in my mind. I found a few videos when you’ve came through Columbus, Ohio and know exactly where you were filming from. God bless you and I thank you for your service in the Army 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@DarrelltheWolf4 жыл бұрын
I'm making a list of things not to do when I take my cross-country train hopping trip, First, don't drink on the train Second, don't ride in boxcar's Third, watch for Frost/ ice Fourth, absolutely under no circumstances should you ever drink wild Irish Rose or mad dog 20-20 of any flavor..lol Fifth , if you lose your phone try to replace or have a backup
@TheHoboShoestring4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@paulbrooks26384 жыл бұрын
Great stories. Stay safe and I really enjoy your videos.
@SonnyWolfSmiles3 жыл бұрын
I love hearing your stories shoestring ,it makes me feel like I'm there with ya , hope you are feeling better soon . God bless you man and I'll keep you in my prayers.
@Weeble_Warbles4 жыл бұрын
I know everyone who lives this lifestyle says it's not glamorous, but it looks like so much fun minus the losing digits and almost dying parts.
@westondecker683 жыл бұрын
Wow. That nurse is awesome! And you are too! Thanks for sharing stories that we would never know except for guys like you!
@z_dog77394 жыл бұрын
Shoestring your videos are a source of amazing entertainment and they really help me learn more about the railroad and I pray you stay safe out there on the rails
@freightdawg67623 жыл бұрын
The Boxcar story is Priceless
@johngalt31393 жыл бұрын
Fascinating stories, as always. Hope you are doing well, Shoestring. Godspeed
@timfrost42914 жыл бұрын
Good lessons. Thanks for sharing.
@boris19324 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story! So happy you are back out and riding again!
@johnscherf12284 жыл бұрын
Interesting story! Thanks for sharing!
@terrywebb75124 жыл бұрын
Hi Shoestring, Yeah that would be all it would take, that would drive a mad man sane. Take care Shoestring.
@PeterT19814 жыл бұрын
Great stories! Your delivery is impeccable. These need to be preserved for posterity. Stay safe Mark! Check out StoryCorps! It might be a great way to expand your KZfaq audience.
@DrGonzo-jl9wq Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the stories Shoestring. You’re a fascinating dude!
@wailnshred4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was nice of that nurse to drive all that way with your gear.
@bobbaker82632 жыл бұрын
This story regarding being locked in has to be one the best. A classic.
@papazahn3 жыл бұрын
They were doing some work near this building last week. Not sure what's up but I can find out for you.
@TheHoboShoestring3 жыл бұрын
I'm in Kingsport now.... Tennessee
@papazahn3 жыл бұрын
Safe travels.. You have support here if you ever need it.
@bluetoad20013 жыл бұрын
great story Shoe, i was curious how you lost your digits.✅😎✌️i guess the railroad ‘gods’ needed the fingers as sacrifice.
@jetenginethrust8634 жыл бұрын
Lucky you didn't die that day. I was train hopping with my buddy Ralph Monk when we were kids approx. 45yrs ago in South Buffalo, N.Y. and he slipped walking between the couplers on a freight train goin' about 20 mph and his head was just about to get run over & I yanked him up with one hand & saved his life. A few years ago he left a very wonderful moving comment on FB thanking me for it; that was really nice of him. Thanks for sharing with us, be safe out there Shoestring and GOD Bless.
@RedDirtTucker4 жыл бұрын
My youngest child is 12. If you are still riding get in 2026, I'd gladly ride a few miles with you. My retirement plan is... your life. You lucky sonamabish! Good luck to you, my friend. Here's to hoping I run into you one day. Until then, stay safe & ride on!
@danjohnson71994 жыл бұрын
My dad rode when he was young and used to tell me stories about it, You help bring those back to me, Thanks
@mrl3guy4 жыл бұрын
Damn man that was deep. I'm glad it was just your fingers and nothing else. I really enjoy your stories. God bless you my brother.
@jbrat19674 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much... great stuff
@kens.37294 жыл бұрын
You’re a Great Storyteller! Great Details! 👍
@michaelk29284 жыл бұрын
You live a fascinating life. I'm curious, in this day and age of high security....what are the legal consequences if getting caught ?? Have you even gotten caught before???
@mulematt6225 Жыл бұрын
Usually 1 of 3 outcomes. 1st and less bad, they just kick u off. 2nd and mid range, kicked off and a trespassing ticket. 3rd and worst, take u to jail.(Usually 1-3 days) if u cant bond out.
@GreatDetecting Жыл бұрын
Great show thanks👍🏻
@hillbillykoi55343 жыл бұрын
Hah, I know those paper rolls very well. Used to drive for Schneider and hauled those all the time from paper mills in Alabama. Love your stories!! Thank you.
@gcf71754 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. love your content.
@FlomatonFamous4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your stories. Keep'm coming. I've read your blog of when you were in Flomaton, Al the day before you got arrested in Pensacola. Im from Flomaton and live just down the road from the tracks. Your stories are good and make your audience feel connected.
@gregmoyer89592 жыл бұрын
We need more people in the world like off duty cop and the male nurse
@chinookpro4 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to hear "the hand" story but didn't want to disrespect by asking. Thanks for sharing! Also, I hope we all could be like that nurse and do something extraordinary when given such a blatant opportunity. God bless and Godspeed!
@markb.12592 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your stories Mark! I had been wondering how you had hurt your hand.
@boobtubeakatv1296 Жыл бұрын
Those were Great stories and riveting ShoeString 😎 You are Soooo lucky to just lose but 2 fingers, OUCH, Dammit 😳 😪... A teenager near me was playing on a coupler ( yeah, dumb ) and when he got knocked off the coal train, the poor lad lost his entire left side arm & leg, from the wheels... He was lucky in the respect that another train appeared in only a couple minutes on the next track as he would have surely bled to death... He recounted afterwards that he counted 104 wheels ( 26 cars ) rolled over before the end of the train... He lived through all of that just to die from being hit on his wheelchair some 10 years later... He was a neighbor of my Aunt & Uncle...
@RAINMAN3094 жыл бұрын
That's What I Call Living free God bless your shoe string stay safe out there
@ralphwatten24263 жыл бұрын
That hoboin' is dangerous bidness.
@NeoVoodooTech4 жыл бұрын
You gotta get a book written my man! Your book in your words.
@James-blond0072 жыл бұрын
Wow man some crazy shit!! Love your channel! 🤟🏾
@thewestpointrouteguy86113 жыл бұрын
LOL....shades of Karl Childers at 2:52...... "Got any french fried per-taters in there ?" Great movie...John Boy and Billy radio show do a great Childers imitation.
@sincerewyd22852 жыл бұрын
Wow. This is the very 1st video I decided to watch on your channel. Crazy how I felt this was a good starting point to get to know just what you're about. Gained a subscription from me !
@Dailyartpallette4 жыл бұрын
I have started to watch your posts and loving the story's of the past well with all in good thoughts I hope you continue to live your life for happiness, so I bid you a great day all the way from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇺🇸
@KaWe1982 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting to hear how you lost the fingers.
@slugcult19733 жыл бұрын
Man, I can see living this way by not having a choice, but to CHOOSE this. I've been homeless before. And the thing that strikes me most about these videos, are that most of the things that riding the rails must deal with are the same things that homeless deal with. And having been homeless before, I'd NEVER choose to go through all of that. I don't know whether to admire those who choose this, or to advise them to seek mental health. Living that life is harder than having 2 or 3 jobs. I guess you gotta respect that. Whatever it is, bless you brutha.
@gregmoyer89592 жыл бұрын
I love your Carl Impression
@deepmodelowrider29352 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos everyday.thanks shoestring ,ur so free ,stay safe..
@freddydare57582 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service
@GeorgeJansen4 жыл бұрын
these are excellent Hobo. love these specials and stories.
@dannyd3819 Жыл бұрын
Shoestring your funny your impression of sling blade what you got good in there to eat lolol 🤣
@joedoakes83074 жыл бұрын
IF I was staying there , I'd damn sure try and clean that place UP ! Just cause a body is POOR , doesn't mean they have to live in filth . Stay safe SS , you're King of THE Hobo's........
@dustindrisko26784 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos it makes my day alote better
@riche4you19753 жыл бұрын
MD 20 20 used to send everyone asleep lol man that crap was heavy back in the day.
@GavinGroth4 жыл бұрын
my dude, you are hooked up with the snacks, imma start trainhopping with you lol.
@brianburge3349 Жыл бұрын
THANKS BUD.
@kamala21114 жыл бұрын
Awesome stories
@Hagfan7895 ай бұрын
Ya got any french fried pataters in there? uhhm. Classic flick. 👍🏻
@albertf.91982 жыл бұрын
Holy f&@k, Shoestring! You left your fingers with the railroads! Such a price to pay for hopping freights!😔
@Ismael-iw4tm3 жыл бұрын
Boxcar story very funny. Good u were ok. 👏🏾😎🇺🇸👏🏾
@DannyB-cs9vx3 жыл бұрын
I worked with shipping containers. If I had to go inside, I always re closed and locked the latch closest to the hinge. Sometimes the wind would blow a door shut and If you didn't have that first latch closed on the open door, the momentum of the door moving would lock the door. No way out.
@hadleymanmusic4 жыл бұрын
I was just tellin my brother paper rolls we seen em.
@toddbrannon79663 жыл бұрын
'WHAT CHA GOT IN THERE THATS GOOD TO EAT' Slingblade - got a good chuckle out of that --- LOL thanks for that laugh...
@tylor27064 жыл бұрын
Looking good man cool videos you've been putting out lately. Perfect timing too man. This should be a good summer
@garyrichards96802 жыл бұрын
Damn shoe that sucks! But at least you lived to tell the tale.
@ek21564 жыл бұрын
Great stories! Thanks Shoestring.
@robertbailey23423 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, I just looked for 45 min trying to find this story lol. New subscriber here. Hope you pull through the covid bud. Much love from Maine!
@TheHoboShoestring3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard
@navigator9023 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I'm so glad you stopped that drinkin....... Your very necessary for humanity to live and tell the story... of the Hobo....For real. Your teachings are necessary for humanity.
@wealldieatthehandsoflovedones4 жыл бұрын
You always put a spike in the door track to stop it from slamming shut on you
@TheHoboShoestring4 жыл бұрын
Of course. This was back in the early 1990s when I didn't know. I learned everything myself. Almost seems forever ago
@wealldieatthehandsoflovedones4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHoboShoestring yea I ride in the short godolas nowadays. Black widows all in the scrap metal. Ugh
@wealldieatthehandsoflovedones4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHoboShoestring man I watching you now. Sorry I jumped to soon on the spike. Bit my first ride was big springs to el paso then on to Tucson. And they dropped half the train on one side of a mountain cause it was so long and we sat there all night and when I woke up man there were at least 20 camp fires. Alone the tracks. All we had was tomatoes and mustard and bread. Lol great time. I was 20 years old going to L.A. from a small town in GA. I learned alot from boxcar Floyd.
@tomgaul23903 жыл бұрын
Love those stories
@hadleymanmusic4 жыл бұрын
Yep paper and paper dust on the floors too
@wesleycarlisle30252 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing a huge 🐻 bear in the James river one morning when crossing over it.
@phantom67154 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the stories.
@kansascityshuffle85264 жыл бұрын
Those damn things go into storage more often than not. Lucky.
@markbaker860711 ай бұрын
Howlin' Wolf "Smokestack Lightning" Live 1964 (Reelin' In The Years Archives)
@TheSilverDartRacing3 жыл бұрын
please do not open plug door cars. The reason that worker closed that door is that it can slid off the end of the track and fall off. It puts railroad works at risk of death as well as the public near crossing and station platforms. I know because it happened to someone I worked with. Those doors are around 4000 ILBs
@markyun61773 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness you are ok
@TheTallhillbilly2 жыл бұрын
Nothing worse than the yard in Topeka Kansas... I ended up walking 30 miles to catch out...
@davidthurmond65264 жыл бұрын
U sound like a cool dude could tell some amazing stories
@trcostan4 жыл бұрын
I’m from Pittsburg, KS most of the people around here are good folks! I’m sure the police didn’t have much else to do but give you a trespass ticket not a heck of allot going on around here!
@sbowden603 жыл бұрын
You should write a hobo story book. I also thought you lost your fingers in the car accident. Crazy.
@Skeeter_Dee4 жыл бұрын
cool content bro. im glad to see people respecting eachothers things
@adampaccione14194 жыл бұрын
Love you shoestring!!!!
@russell33804 жыл бұрын
My great uncle fell off a train and lost his leg, almost. They put him in a boat and brought him across the river in small boat and took it off the rest of the way on the couch in the living room.
@noneshere Жыл бұрын
I always wondered what happened to shoestrings hand but I didn't want to ask. Glad your ok though.