I was stopped at a level crossing the other day watching a train go by and I look at them different now thanks to Shoestring. I was like, ooh grainers, I wonder if there's someone in there?

i like these videos because i used to "hop" trains as a kid. there was a bridge the trains slowed down for and after that an uphill grade that went for a couple miles so you could grab on then jump off later. one time i suggested a group of us (4) try it and all went well until one of us got afraid to jump off. of course the train picked up speed after the hill and by the time that individual was convinced to jump we were some 12 miles from home. long story short, we got home real late and that individual (of course) had to mention the details of that day and there was all hell to pay for all of us. didn't stop me hopping trains however, saw it as a way to escape the world and relax.

Watching this just made all my panic and anxiety of the day melt away. Even with the constant "flat tire" sound, "clunk clunk clunk" I found this relaxed me. I now truly understand why you ride. Thanks Shoestring. (btw I'm the fellow that bought your harmonica and watch on ebay, still got 'em)

That was fun....Run my Trains in the Morning, and watch Shoestring in the Afternoon!! It doesn't get any better than that...Thanks For Posting!!!

old shoe string you have such an awesome life I wish I could go hang out with you but I am too old and to stoved-up but I can live vicariously through you stay safe good luck to you live long and prosper

Riden' the rails. I love this guy. Shoestring , you are my hero. You give me comfort when I'm watching your video's in my comfortable home on my 50" screen TV just listing to all your adventures. At 71 there is no way I could do what you are doing. God bess you brother.

Appreciate how you show shots of the trains in your videos. Every place I would like to watch as the train is moving you show. You give a great perspective of what it’s like to be on the car with you. Awesome video!

God damn what a sight when the steel splits and becomes one again. I always loved that.

Rolling again! Glad to see you having some good times before your Texas trip to see your Dad!

Thanks for taking us for the ride Shoestring!! Felt like we was with you every step of the way!! Crazy where the train stopped!! But i think the one guy said " are u alright buddy" when you was throwing your gear off! Thanks for the trip can't wait for the next leg!! B Safe........

How incredibly amazing that we live in a time that this can be documented! Truly fascinating!

That was fun shoestring, i almost feel like I'm there . I like all the scenery. Glad you're feeling better. I'll be waiting for your next video. May God bless!

Hey shoestring love from Australia my brother. We can't ride rails here because we don't have the right kinds of cars for it, love your videos brother. Hope you film your trip to see your old man. Take care brother and be careful.

Love that sound of the rails ever since i was a little kid! 😊

Shoestring watching your videos brings back memories of when I was a kid my uncle used to hop trains just like your doing. He tagged him too. His tag was conrail twitty with the state of va as clouds. If you’ve seen them on your travels there hard to find now we lost him back in January of 2008. I still look for them.

There's something so therapeutic and relaxing about listening to the rhythm of the moving train while watching all that natural scenery go by. It's like you've got yourself a little slice of Heaven on Earth!

So cool watching the wheels merge onto the other track.

A brilliant 30 minutes with nothing but ambient sound, bravo!!!

All of those houses near the 19:00 mark are super close to my house. It’s not even a half mile up the road. So cool!

What a beautiful ride! Love the winter light, subtle color. 💕

what a great ride, absolutely great camera work too.

I had to keep replaying this video many times because I kept falling asleep to the sound of the box cars that kept relaxing me! Haha! Then FINALLY I was able to watch the whole thing. I really enjoy your videos watching Jaw tooth videos brought me to your channel. I saw one video where he was playing a harmonica that you sent to him as a gift and that was so touching. You 2 gentleman are very amazing and I really really love your videos! Always, Thanks for sharing! ☺👍

May angels ride with you Shoestring, wherever you roam and always guide you back safely to family and home. I also enjoyed you and ya dad fishing vid, sure would have liked to tasted that meal.

Couldn't miss those fluorescent yellow shirts, LOL, I'd have needed a change of shorts. I enjoy your adventures, stay safe and well.

Thank you so much for these vids I literally just wait around until you post one!! I love seeing America 🇺🇸 this way from the comfort of my chair!!! Thanks once again ❤️✌️ from England

Love to see the shots of the bearing caps and wheels on the rails.

I really admire you Sir! You’re a real modern day pioneer, stay safe out there and thanks for the videos. 👍

Saw a freight train come through Alpine, Texas this morning. Had grainer - I thought there's a ride for shoestring!

They're saying how your a legend man!!!😍

Little cubby hole in that grainer. Suspect it was a tight squeeze. Where are those hobo hotels when you need them? Enjoyed the ride, nice camera work.

Thank you Mr. for the ride with beautiful scenery and awesome experience. God speed SHOESTRING!!!

You're just across the river from me. I'm a little west of Ashland, Ky on the Ohio side. I listen to the trains at night and it puts me to sleep. Just hop on over the Ohio side and enjoy where southern hospitality begins in Portsmouth (Franklin Furnace).

I'm over in wheelersburg ohio. The CSX sciotoville bridge is right down the road from me. Be safe, and I hope you can stay warm.

I was born and raised in Huntington and live not too far away. I thoroughly enjoyed this video for your perspective and seeing another POV of the CSX lines. Stay safe and have great travels!

I hope there's a part 2 because you came right by my house. I was looking for it. I'm across the river just before the next bridge up from Russell. Always looking at the trains wondering if you're on it. Safe travels

This and your Warm Dry Ride To Maryland videos are some of the most lovely to watch.

Thanks for taking us along. Great ride and scenery. Thanks. Stay safe.

Love your travel video's and your story.. keep them coming

Your rolling out videos are the best. Safe travels and hopefully warmer days ahead. Much love Shoestring!

great video as usual, thanks for posting, look forward to your videos everyday. great way to relax and see America... love your interpretation and knowledge. if those workers knew who you were they'd prolly have been, "what's up Shoe, good to see ya" but like many.. they were unaware of your legendary status and your huge following... eyes to the sky there eagles, falcons and hawks all along your routes..... NWP_LPB from California...

Shoestring, I can not stop watching your videos sooooo much pleasure and happiness, love hank you so very much! From Albuquerque NM, USA.

Some mighty fine footage sir. Thank you!

I love watching trains. I'm within walking distance of the Chalco bridge in Omaha. It's a real treat everytime I see a westward freight train going underneath. When I'm walking home from work, I just stop watch it roll through to the last car. You're definitely showing the world a life perspective the world at large wouldn't understand. I love watching all that landscape go by.

Beautiful scenery of this country! Thank you Shoestring for Sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Ya know whats amazing to me is how few knuckles get broken on trains... The amount of weight a say...100 loaded car train has pulling on them knuckles is mind boggling... Hope all is well shoe great vid my friend

Glad to see you back on the rails 🙂 As always love your videos. Watching them takes my mind off my troubles. I envy you,riding wild and free.What a life. Nice new car lol. Safe trip my friend.

Sweet! I've got something good to watch when I get home from work!

This is probably one of my favorites of your vids, love the rhythm of the train. I can totally see the pull of the hobo life, so calming yet fascinating and beautiful. Hugs to you Shoestrings, stay safe.

Thanks Shoestring for the travel videos! This is coming from one that is still working from home over a year now dreaming of the road :)

Since I have started watching your channel every chance I get I look for your tag on trains going bye. Thanks for sharing your freedom with us. Be careful spring and warm weather is coming.

Hiya Shoestring. Been watching your vids for quite a while now. Love your vids. It is so nice to see someone doing what they love. I have learned a lot from you. God bless.

My family is from eastern Kentucky. There is some beautiful country there for sure.

Thanks for posting always enjoy the content. Love the Great Northern sticker on your supply bucket! Stay Safe!

Glad to see you out and about doing what you love!

Another great episode! The visuals remind me of my long-distance m/c rides through towns, on roads less ridden and along creeks and rivers not to mention the stealth camping. I can totally relate to your experiences.

Train music Meditation! Thanks Shoestring!!!! really enjoyed this one... close as I'll ever get to catch a ride, vicarious enjoyment.

I like the slow pace the cars are rolling in, seems relaxing😎

Enjoyed this journey and glad you got to the Public Library WiFi to upload it. A long 5 mile walk into town on a sunny day, whew. At least you waved to the non-responding rail crew. A nice look at 2021 and how you were feeling. All the best to you.

Glad to see you back on the Rails 🚈

I don't know what is so addicting about these videos? THANK YOU Shoestring. SPIRIT OF AMERICA. GOD bless you Shoestring. Love to meet you some day

What are the odds? Damn! 😂 The slow head turn was priceless... I enjoy your videos! I love all things trains my whole life. I grew up seeing Santa Fe and Kcs on the Mexico sub in Missouri. Even to this day I “foam”. Much respect shoestring! 🙏🤘

35:57 The worker in the orange hat says, "Hey, buddy!"

I love your videos man,keep up the great work!

Good to see another post. Loved watching your shadow flying across the landscape! Still need your hat size so I can send you a hat. Stay safe and warm as you roll on

Sounds like you hopped on a flat tire. My wanderlust tells me that’s the “clacking sound of freedom.” Every man has to find his own peace, right now I’m cooking dinner for my son, which is awesome. But there’s a part of me that would rather be on the rails. It’s like I’m caught between two worlds. That’s why your videos are amazing.

I always appreciate the videos and enjoy them. Helps now I am too wore out to handle the weather. Would love to ride one last time to relive a good time in my past. Good Hunting Mark.

That was a nice ride thru the countryside. Lots of flooding along the river. Take care and have a good one and we’ll catch you on the next one. 👍👍👍❤️🙏🏻

Hi Shoestring.👟 I enjoyed your video. I watched the one with the grain hole, now binge watching. Your so cool, and you have great memorabilia. Please be careful out there, and stay warm.

Hey shoestring, let me know of you make it down to San Antonio, safe travels brother., Man I love the sound of the wheels clanging.

Great to see your silhouette at 16:20. Great vid as always, keep on ridin', we'd keep on watching.

Happy travels Shoestring 😃

thank you hobo shoestring the video was very good for sight seeing and gives us watchers the sense of taking part in the trip ,, love to do this with somebody in usa or australia

Hello shoestring hobo this is Nelson you were wondering how people will come up across your videos I came up across your video just by chance hear on KZfaq and ever since I’ve been hooked I’m amazed of how much knowledge you have as to where you’re going on these trains I don’t know if I can ever do such a thing I’ll be too scared but I’m sure that’s how you felt when you first started so keep those great videos coming in and always be careful👍👍👍👍👍👍

I’m glad those workers didn’t say anything. A pretty scary moment I guess man!

So glad you're feeling better papa! Hope you have a great time with your dad when you make it down there. 😘😍🤩

Really loved your shadow waving. That was great 😊

Great video I love yeah wheel to rail contact switching

Thank you for sharing this.

Ashland my home town,haven't seen it in 20yr, that use to be Judd plaza behind you. Thanks for the ride and memory!!!

Great video Shoestring. Love the closeups too.

Enjoyed seeing the KATY sticker on your bucket. My uncle was an engineer on the KATY from the 30s. Grandfather was an electrician for KATY. Great-grandfather was a fireman for KATY. Died in a train wreck in the Texas panhandle. Thanks for more riding videos.

Glad to know you made it through the shot faze. Travel well!

Those two guys that saw you are like Sgt.Schultz on "Hogan's Heroes". "I see nothing!...I hear nothing!" Lol.Hans

Lovely ride Shoestring 👍🏻 Be safe out there buddy 😎🇬🇧

Thanks Shoestring, Good to see you. Be safe as possible. Central California Watching

Watching this at my boring third shift office job. Northern Kentucky is beautiful.

Hey Shoestring! Glad to see you are out and about again! Looks like you survived another round of covid shots. Glad to have your adventures here again. Take care

I love to watch you do the thing that you love to do!

Awesome shots of the mechanisms of the train. You are very strong to carry all that gear!

Love your content and keep riding them rails.

I have trouble with being comfortable. These videos help me greatly! Freedom is worthy of

i love watching your videos. they are so real and the click clack of the train is very soothing. i want to do this. but i'm allergic to jail.

Great video of surrounding area and landscape , keep it going

Good video with views I know about because I grew up in Russell. Where the CSX branch & main line meets is Catlettsburg, KY. I even have a good friend who retired from the Engine Repair Shop in the Russell Yard. He let me run a diesel-electric locomotive on CSX's test track there.

Ain't seen no zombies... yet, lmao! You come up with some good ones lol! Be safe out there, brother! Much love, outta the eastern panhandle, Wv! We had a bunch of flooding also

Awesome video shoestring, keep up the great work and stay safe!

Great video Shoestring. I live very close to Ludlow, which is the small town right before crossing the bridge to Cincinnati that served as an engine depot back in the day. Not sure if you’ve ever been through Cincy but the Ludlow yard is an interesting piece of history. Thought I’d mention it since you’re traveling through my state. Safe travels as always

Be safe! Thanks for the update!

I can completely understand Why You are always in a Happy and Good mood when You are on the Rails Just look at the Beautiful country You went threw on your Video it's Amazing country even in the winter months

Use to work at the Texas Roadhouse there in Ashland… interesting to see you visit