Hey Brother. Iam a Navy Veteran 1st thank you for your Service.That. 2nd I have terminal liver Cancer and have probably a year 2 live. Watching your videos and seeing the different states that I'd prob never would of makes me 4get with iam going through. Thank you very much stay safe and iam a very big fan of yours also. Glad your feeling well/better. God Bless you. 🙏 🙏

I really appreciate your videos. As a house-bound and disabled old fart staring at four empty walls every day trying to stretch my pennies, I would do what you do in a heartbeat if I could. Thank you for giving me a much needed taste of the good life.

Hey, Hobo....I've been tryin' to get this suggestion to ya for a while....I was Army Infantry, and used to live for many days in the weeds and brush. The Vietnam Vets taught me to cut up tick collars for cats and dogs. Then ya stuff 'em in your boot between the socks. Works great for the chiggers and ticks.

A boxcar with a broken door sounds like a custom observation car just for you shoestring 😂😊

Two videos two days in a row. We can only be so lucky. YES 👍🙌

Thanks for taking us along for the ride Shoestring! We always learn so much from you.

From the angle you're recording your ride, shoestring, it's like we're right there with you, looking out the open door 👍👍👍

Thank you Shoestring, your videos take me away from the stresses of daily life.

Thanks for sharing your life with us Shoestring! We live vicariously through your adventures. Be safe kind soul. Peace from Nashville. ❤️

this man is legendary..so many stories, so many years

I'm a fan of tourism and a fanatic of hobo tourism life, thanks for sharing your adventures.

Man I wish I could ride the rails with you!

Thanks for the ride, Shoestring!! I always imagined traveling like this whenever I had insomnia, and it never failed me !!

Love the relative quiet of that open box car. Peaceful.

Shoestring, you capture something real about freedom and life as it’s meant to be lived in your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us.

I remember back in the 70's and 80's that it wasn't unusual to see someone looking out of an open boxcar while waiting for a train to pass. I haven't seen that for a long time now.

It's good to see you rollin' on the rails, and we are lucky to get to come along. Good catch on the broken door car. It afforded some good protection. Be safe!

We love everyone of your videos, shoe string, hope you keep the wheels rolling and the adventure continuing❤🚂

Ever since I found Shoestring I’m amazed at the scenery. From now on any car trip wife and I take are along state highways, Farm market roads, county highways and all other back roads to our destinations. It works well and less traffic.

Nice ride Shoestring,...no squeeling, no thumping. Sure is good to see you riding again ... There for a while it was nip and tuck at every turn but it looks like you could be the Hobo King for 2023 😊 .

You did a good job hiding your gear. I didn’t even see it when you walked up to it.

So glad you've been feeling better Shoestring , being on the road is pretty good medicine for you , and thanks for your videos I kinda live vicariously through your journeys . Be Blessed.

My brother used to live the same way, unfortunately I lost him a few years back. Thank you for letting me see what his life may have been like all of those years. Please stay safe out there!!

This show is good for the heart thankyou

Like all the rest, I love your videos! I took my first cab ride in a steam locomotive at the age of 6 months old in June of 1952 on the Lake Erie & Western District of the NKP Southbound from Kansas , Ohio to Fostoria, Ohio. I rode on either a Class H - 5 a or b 2-8-2 on my father's lap as he sat on the head brakeman 's seat behind the fireman 16 miles into Fostoria,Ohio . Loved trains and steam locomotives ever since . I'm 71yrs old now. Keep making videos !! Great stuff!!

I can remember when Camo Dave would cover your channel . He's the one who turned me on to your channel. I love it ! I learn a lot and no drama. Just sit back and go for the ride . Thanks Mark... 😊👍👍👍

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

Brother, I do appreciate how you can just adapt to the surroundings and blend in. I watch your videos and it seems like you expose yourself at times, however it's almost like no one notices. Maybe when we see cars waiting at the crossings, they are all busy playing with their cell phones and are to consumed to notice. That busted box car was a blessing, keep you out of the direct sun and the rain. I know you need to get back to home base and reset. But I definitely enjoy watching the rails go by with you, it is like medicine or something, just calms me down. So you go rest at home base and I am going to re-watch some of my favorites.

Every time I see you post something new I feel a little stress relief lol..with all these derailments all over the country I wonder where you are every time I hear about an accident. Stay safe and we will see you on the next one

i feel lucky to have another video of yours to watch on this fine saturday brother M ! i’d definitely wanna ride with you sometime but,,, it damn sure ain’t gonna be in the summer time !! stay hydrated & happy 💪 and keep on rolling

I'm glad you found an open car. Have a great weekend, HS.

Glad you’re feeling better and getting your strength back .

I enjoy these videos

Shoestring respects all the equipment he uses and that really is apparent with his life lessons on the hobo trail.

I always love watching you ride the rails Shoestring. You are a wealth of knowledge of how the railroads work.

I remember a jungle in Wewoka Oklahoma near the C.R.I.P.S. switch tracks on Wewoka creek. It was set up pretty good. Had card board box sleepers, shaving mirror, bar soap, razor, towel, and Hobo writing to tell where to get good handouts. I used to go fishing there. When the last Rock Island trian went down the track so went the jungle. I think that was about 1984. Setting food up high was a thing for the next guy. These Hobo's had a respectful code of the road. Shoestring last of era .

Awesome trip Shoestring! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!👍

A true gentleman. I can see how you're on good terms with so many trainmen.

Great relaxing video Shoestring. I learn so much from watching them. Would love to see more of your camps and how u pick them. Thanks for posting and stay safe!

Cool to see a boxcar video Shoestring. Though I haven't rode in a boxcar or any freight related rolling stock for that matter, the boxcar still seems like the dream ride to experiencing a train hopping/hobo experience. Hope you had fun. I enjoyed the video.

Thanks for another ride Mark, and the Alaska cabin thing in the backyard will ALWAYS be available if ever “stuck” up here… safe travels and thanks again…

Holy cow, ripping a door right off its hinges. I'm sure not going to mess with you.

Love watching the vids❤

Good to see you out doing what you love to do. Thank You for the video and watch out for yourself.

Another outstanding adventure Shoestring. Keep the wheels rollin and your self safe.

Thanks for this behind the scenes view of hobo life Shoestring. We love ya.

I’m just glad you are ok and able to do what you enjoy, I know I’m not a nice person but I can’t tell you how much a true inspiration you have been, never to old to ride, it’s just not for me(scared) keep bringing that world to us shoestring! You are a gods gift to the humans

These videos are so sleep inducing, sorry mr Shoestring. I understand how you sleep your best while riding, it is so relaxing.

Thanks for the ride!

Hi Shoestring love watching your videos

I believe that I am drawn to your videos because they remind me of being young hopping trains,going places with my brother. It was fun and we had no care in the world.I just want to drop out of society and hop a train right now.Just the thrill of going somewhere,anywhere enjoying the ride and the scenery.

I love riding with you Shoestring, afraid to go alone. I so love adventure.

Hey Mark- You was in my backyard when you passed thru Front Royal! I live a mile from the Shenandoah River. We used to hop the trains all the time when I was a kid. They would always stop at the Avtex plant.

Thanks for the moment 🛤️.

You're the man!! As I sit here watching a shoestring video sipping coffee out of my shoestring cup. Thank you for posting, God bless, be safe and keep them coming!!!

Love your videos shoestring! I'm a big railfan,and I say enjoy the ride my friend!!!

That spray burns a few days. Hope you're feeling better soon. I still use it, but I use one of those pepper ball guns now. Great video. Stay safely blessed

Awesome and cool video Shoestring!! I just loved viewing it. Thanks for the adventure!! You take care.✝️🌹☮️🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃 Loved the way you left a drink behind for a thirsty soul. I enjoyed this video to the MAX!!

I can see how that ride will lull you to sleep. I think it's relaxing just rolling along like that.

Great ride Shoestring!!

Thanks for another great ride. Take care Shoestring!

I hear Boxcar Willie - Boxcar Blues!

Nice Video

Sure enjoy your videos...great stuff...

Appreciate you sharing this with us Bro! Luv&Peace friend riding the rails to freedom! Cheers! On continued success lol Love my Shoestring Zipo! Excellent road gear!🙂🤝🏼✌🏼💫

Good one Shoestring 🎸🚂

Another great video SHOESTRING of your current ride and camping out in Lynchburg. Always enjoy your videos and look fwd to seeing the next one! Be safe and thanks for taking us along. Cheers from Laurel, Delaware

We are so happy to be back and so much better hope you’re doing well many blessings to you

Thank you for another excellent video. I sure do look forward to them.

We resorted to calling it 5 Quarters Store 😂 Glad to see you out again.

Glad you are feeling better. Stay safe!

You had me rolling with that bear spray, I had a similar incident with pepper spray, we still laugh about that one😂

Looks like you got a great ride be safe out there happy trails

Have not a dollar store here no more ether Hobo Shoestring. Always fun watching you train hopping. Thanks for the show From Highland falls New York

Thx for a good ride along Mr String

Loving the riding video! thanks brother!

hey shoestring i use to drive 12 cylinder switch engine and work the switches you bring back memory's and you explain things right on love watching you God bless you stay dry and don't let the bed bugs bite you

Great video! Lucky ride in the box car.

That was a good ride Shoestring. Cool video. ❤️👍

Your videos don’t always pop up in my feed … so glad to see you out and about , stay safe good sir 🫡

Shoestring rides again! Woo hoo! Go Shoestring!

Hey Shoestring your a great guy Thanks Buddy

Have you looked at the insta360 go3 camera? You could use the camera like a periscope and view on a pole without being seen while monitoring on the remote screen... Fun Video!😊

No wonder i haven't seen a video for a while- damn KZfaq unsubbed me again from your channel. What a relaxing easy ride- thanks again for bringing us along.

Excellent video 👍👍

What a way to see the United states. Thanks for the video be safe

The life you live is desirable to me. I don't think I can actually do it, but I am thankful to you that I can experience it through your videos....

It's been wuite some time since I've watched one of your videos Rick, good to see you healthy. Keep them coming.

Hey Young Man...Great ridin along with you. I killed a darn mosquito in my house this mornig..they are on the prowl with all the rain weve had..✌️ Hope the bear spray burn is getting better

Keep her lit young man.

Iv got to send your page to my family you remind me of our brother that passed away about six years ago he Hitch hiked AND HOPED TRAINS all over the USA MOM CALLED HIM HER WONDERING JEW WE NEVER NEW WHERE HE WAS STAY SAFE.

Hi shoestring. I follow your interesting travels. I go by the Vardo yard quite often. As i go down the road there to the store( save-a-lot). I always keep my eye open if i see ya.

We wish we could be there live with you too SS! We will settle for being with you after the fact on video, but we are always with you in spirit in real time.

It's a great weekend with back to back Shoestring videos 🎉

Much love ❤️ my friend

In my youth (1950's) living in Park Ridge, IL we used to hitch rides on freight trains. Played on the railroad tracks all the time. We stole my moms cigarettes and gave them to hobos in exchange for stories. We had cuffs on our Blue Jeans that would be full of cinders when we came home and mom made us empty our cuffs before coming in the house.

Hey Shoestring. Wife and I are on the road untill tomorrow night. Nice to enjoy your video,

Another great video 🚋🚆🚅🚄🚋🚋🚋🚋

Shoestring I find your videos interesting and exciting just as much as being an active police officer(BULL) if not more. Thanks for taking us along on your wonderful life journey.

That trip looked like it was fun , Lotta good foliage to conceal a guy in , those darn chiggers make life difficult . Safe travels to you brother .