Forgotten rail yard/Larry meeting me at camp
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- I'd gotten off my Q396 (I believe) from Kingsport to Ashland/Russell, Kentucky, and spent the next day videoing the small abandoned CSX rail yard in Ashland; only used to store overflow coal cars and gondola cars until they're needed.
I used to catch my northbound CSX there when the train would be stopped by the overhead signal waiting for clearance to Russell yard to be reworked and classified so this always gave me ample time to scout out a good comfortable riding car.
still contains old tracks that have been long forgotten and weeds and small bushes and trees growing up between the rails indicating no traffic on those rail tracks for years.
Once I was spending my second day/night in Thurmond, West Virginia, Larry text me and said he was looking at his Google maps and discovered I was just a three hour drive from Kingsport where he lives and asked me did I mind if he drove up and went camping with me that third night and I said of course, please come up! Larry had been wanting to see the New River Gorge Bridge anyway so he made it in about three and a half hours. We eventually found a place level that would be more comfortable for him than the bare uneven ground in Thurmond and that's where we ended up that third day/night.
So, this video is a hodge podge of a mixture of several events that happen during my last train trip.
I truly hope everyone enjoys this video and I thank you for watching!
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RIP Shoestring. You are truly missed.
This guy uses words that I heard growing up sixty years ago. It’s a kind of poetry.
Just when you thought 🤔 the Day couldn’t get any Better and then you found a New Hobo Shoestring Video. What a Country. 😬👍
"I got everything I need here". Says Shoestring as he surveys an abandoned scrapyard. Gotta love the guy.
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We Thank you for all you have given, And all you gave.. R.I.P. Shoestring, You will be greatly missed.. ✌
love ya string and i miss ya. you rest in peace now,,
Purple flowered tree is a Paulownia Tomentosa I believe. Great wood and fast growing.
Japanese short sapphire maple.
@@chuckbrown5484 Japanese Short Sapphire maple lol
Sleeping under a bill board sign? Now THAT'S what I call room & board!
I wanted you to know , in 2019 I came down bad with the covid. I live alone but what helped me was listening to your stories Shoestring. Been a fan for awhile. God Bless.
2019? It wan't until late 2019 that we heard of the covid19, and rare cases coming this way!?
I had it in 21. It was like a cold at worst for me 🤷♂️
Gotta Love People who can find Solace in anything It keeps me alive !
Oooh boy a 40 minute Shoestring video is just what i needed to de-stress from the week. Hope you're doing well Mark!
Shoestring's videos are a great stress reliever. 🙂
Long videos take to long to watch.... I useley bounce out win first add pops up
@@51-FS you do know that the ads generate income for String right? His ads are monetized. How can you call yourself a fan if you don't watch the whole video? As if you have anything else more pressing at the moment. If you chose to watch the video in the first place at least you can view it to its completion. Sad that patience is a lost art these days
@@lorettashepherd. who said I was a fan? Maybe that's a nother reason I quit watching. I do watch ads on other channels. Don't have to be a fan to watch his videos do it? Is subscribing not enough?
@JEFF DOGG not desperate or crazy at all. Sorry you feel that way. String is a friend.
If this is the quality of your 'B-Roll' then tbh Shoestring I think I speak for us all when I say: Feel free to share more of it anytime!
The man is not only a historian but a biologist and national preservist as well.
Yes, these videos will be a treasure trove for historians someday.
He is also a registered child sex offender
I’d say he’s a Legend. Which is pretty much what you said too.
Few and far between are men like this that make a positive impact wherever they go.
You can't beat an evening with Hobo Shoestring ! I've seen more of this country through his videos than a History Book ever taught
Indeed
Great views - thank you! Those butterflies were actually taking moisture out of that damp soil. Along with the water, they’re getting minerals from the soil too. The butterflies are called Spicebush Swallowtails.
A lifetime spent camping, in between riding the rails, something magical about it! Hobo, you could/should write a book about your experiences.
I'll second the motion that Shoestring writes a book! The knowledge you posses is far beyond what any college education could ever provide. Plus you probably understand more about the overall rail systems in this country than anyone on a RR payroll!! Your wealth of information should be recorded in books in conjunction with all these videos.
Safe travels fellow veteran. I look forward to the next one!
This is an example of a old American vacation. This seems more relaxing then a 9 - 5 job any day.
Most things are more relaxing than a job. This video is about the "highs" of the hobo lifestyle, I'm sure it's less relaxing in winter,when there's no food,money in your pocket, restricted hunting and no way to quickly make money
After a day at work I can't wait to pull up your videos and unwind. Your amazing Mark, the knowledge you have about life and being free. Thank you
It's not a Shoestring video, unless there's camping involved. 👌
Shoestring nearly has me convinced to sell my home and all worldly possessions and start hoboing and seeing this beautiful country from the railroad vantage point.
I'm with you on that ! I'd love to forget this bill due, that bill due, paid that, fixed this, get the cars oil changed ....... And go where the wind blows me. I retire I just might do it
That's a Paulownia tree at 30:44 Shoestring. The blooms smell like grape kool-aid. I had a house & property next to the CSX North Mountain Sub near Greenwood Va. a few years back and those trees grew all over the mountainside along those tracks. Wishing you the best of luck with your surgery bud! [Dave]
Sheooooot. It’s a dream of every hobo to meet ya on the rails and enjoy what stories you have to tell around a campfire. What a shining light you are in this world shoestring. Time to sit back and relax another great production.
- A.T
Edit; wow I never would of thought Kentucky to have such pretty scenery
I'd got farther. I'm not a hobo, I live in the UK and I'D love to share a beer or two ( alcohol free for Shoestring of course) in a bar or sat round a fire. I could happily listen to this guys stories for hours on end.
@@C2K777 Why torture him with the smell of alcohol?
@@illustriouschin He's a big boy and is around the stuff plenty. You ever seen a video of the Hobo Convention where they crown the King & Queen each year.
Also it's not like i'd be wafting it under his nose ffs.
It does, I live in Mt sterling which is about a hour from ashland
I am from Kentucky, but I think Tennessee is even more beautiful. Glad you think my birth place is a beautiful scenic place too🙂
Rest in Peace Hobo Shoestring .
Such a knowledgeable fella. Knows his game that’s for sure.
Shiny blue butterflies were Pipevine Swallowtails Enjoyed watching this video, born in Huntington WV....been down by Ashland and the old Mansbach metals so many times
A 3.5 hour drive to go camp with you and give you a ride home. That's a rare friend you've got there. Thanks for sharing this video.
Having some medical issues and being home for two weeks almost.. these videos help me relax and take my mind off things
Keep on making ‘‘em and I hope your medical issues are resolved quickly Shoestring!
we got wild Honey suckle here and it grows as a large as 12 ft shrub, small tree. Loved the ride, thank you.
I love this dude.When I was a young guy I always walked the tracks.Never got the nerve to jump a train though
Same here
The butterfly’s are getting minerals
Shoestring is the king of train hopping . Go Shoestring go.👍
My family and I love you. Been watching for a few years now, so inspired and a tad bit envious.
Damn, you sir are living life right.thank you for letting us tag along
I really enjoyed your "hodge podge" video! Seriously, it was so good it felt like it was only ten minutes long. Left me hoping for more. Take care Shoestring.
Beautiful country up there! The butterflies looked like pipevine swallowtails!
Thank you for the information on the type of Butterflies. From a fellow Shoestring admirer . Mr JR/UK
I moved my family from Conroe Texas to Washington State. It's beautiful here have you spent much time here other than van crazy LOL
YES YES A train set up. your now one up on this old man.
Shoestring, am sittin at the table having a cup of camp coffee! And enjoying the new SS flick! Here s to you SS enjoy while you can pushing all joy and energy to you👍😇🐈
You pieced together some scraps and it ended up being a great video! I enjoyed seeing Ken operating that train at the end. It took me back about 65 years.
@ 33:50
Larry seems like real good people too. Look at that spread he provided. That took lots of planning and care.
I enjoy seeing you and Ken spending time together. He seems like such a good young man and I can tell by his voice that he loves being with you also. I think he needs you also, just as you need him, and believe me when I say that you'll never regret the times you spent with him and you'll wish someday that you'd have spent more. Those are very important times for the both of you. You're a good man Mark Nichols.
Great Content!
Beautiful Scenery...
Great campsite too!
Safe Travels Brother ✌️😎
Thank you for the excellent video and thank you Larry for coming to the rescue too!
The more I watch shoestrings videos, the more i see him hang out near where I was raised. I am pretty sure I've talked to shoestring once upon a time.
hey Shoestring, not that it was brought up or that anyone asked,, just wanted to congratulate you on your continued sobriety. Youre looking great. Love to check in and see you doing well.
Cool how you know the tracks,what a well lived life your living.
I love how your teaching us all the time but we don’t notice because it’s so enjoyable.
Thank you
Nice bridge.
Another good one, thanks.
Them butterflies are getting warm from the sun
I'm from Scotland I have always wanted to try this like most people watching
Thank you Shoestring, I enjoy the rural pictures and the history lessons. Take care and stay safe.
The spectacular bridge at New River Gorge National Park. Stobe the hobo went through there and so did I. Wonderful area of WV.
The butterflies 🦋 are puddling. Licking up salt and minerals.
What beautiful waterfalls! Very beautiful scenery all around.
It's always a pleasure for us to go on virtual trips with you Shoestring. The interesting places you go to, the riding on the trains and taking us through the U.S.A. most of of will never get to see. You capture the freedom loving spirit in us by showing all the beauty and wonder of nature. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Great video..Shoestring..love all the different shots and information you gave us.Thanks for sharing..Cdog 👍👊
Excellent video
Thanks for another great video!! Love the ending with you and Ken! That train and track looed fun to play with!
shoestring, your such a charming fellow. you have a simple, yet concise way of seeing things
Found your channel two days ago and have been hooked. It reignited my dream of riding a freight train down south. I have been trying to do as much research as I can on this and your channel is priceless. Thanks so much for making these videos and sharing them with us man. Really appreciate ya
Thank you for sharing this, I loved seeing those butterflies! They were gorgeous to me. Nice to see the old bridge from 1977. Larry's a good friend. 👍
Loved the video
Im jealous of all the sightseeing and camping
Love your videos Mark ! Stay Happy and , Well.. Blessings
Awesome show. Thanks be safe.
I love traveling with this happy soul,God bless you shoestring
I like those old rusty rails in the weeds. All around excellent video HS , thank you and hope you are doing well.
You're so smart Shoestring. You've taught me alot of things. Always enjoy your videos. You take care!
Mark, thank you so much for bringing such important knowledge about the railroads.
Another insightful video that you have presented here on RUclips.
Good video Shoestring. Glad you had a good outing. Some beautiful country. Take care and have a good one. 👍👍👍❤️
What pretty scenery. Ideal camping spot, roof overhead luxury. Enjoyable video once again Shoestring. Thank you 🤗
32:14 Spicebush swallowtail butterflies: the sand is damp where you vidded them. I believe they were drinking. My understanding is that they are not blind but see different spectra than humans. They use their vision to help them locate the flowers they fertilize in exchange for the nectar they feed on.
Love the train set! Always love those
Wow Shoestring, thanks for sharing, impressive railroad knowledge!
Dios Le Bendigo mi amigo... riding the rails
keep on keepin' on Hobo Shoestring! you do great vids...always entertaining...
Great Video Shoe, thanks.🇺🇸❤
Great vid shoestring thanks ✌️❤️ as always from the 🇬🇧
Great video. Enjoyed all of it.
Excellent
I love your videos, Shoestring
Fully enjoy you Video Shoestring. Thanks.
Wow great video my friend that water fall I sleep all night
Thank you for posting shoestring! I always enjoy your videos. You be careful and stay safe brother.
top video mate .
Welcome friend I'm proud you uploaded another special video in ashland. Awesome job filming a video at the abandoned rail sighting friend. WOW right where the grass grow on the track.. Look at those old rail tires are all lined up!!! It's a big steam engine track. RJ Corman is a big company for CSX, Norfolk Southern. I need good cold water, so good.!!!
Luv it Pops
hobo take good care of yourself.i just don't know how you hoist those heavy backpacks like you do.i want you to hang around as long as possible.it amazes me how you've learned so much over the years..if i had known i was going to live this long i would have taken better care of myself.lol.my passion was always john deere tractors.now i can't even climb up on one even with 3 people pushing me.
I enjoy your videos Bro , keep up the good work
Nice campin spot! 👍👍👍
I'm from Fayette County West Virginia At 32 minutes of in your video I've been there many times swimming fishing etc it's beautiful there
Good stuff. Keep the faith. Look forward to your health and possible future adventures.
New to your videos and I must say they are fantastic, absolutely love them . Your wealth of knowledge is amazing. Safe travels shoestring,Peace brother.
You sure am happy & in your element Shoestring ! Makes me happy too !
Nice video champion 👍cheers from Australia
great train set
Hey there shoestring.... Been waiting for this video
This is my new favorite RUclips show!
I watched you for the first time a couple days back. Have been glued to your channel ever since! You really have a lot of adventures in a normal day! You have a pretty neat way of life! Your home is the railroad and all the stuff that goes with it. Great videos!!! Yes I subscribed!!!
Shoestring I love seeing your videos. I am praying your upcoming surgery goes well.
Good to see you having some fun. That's the most important thing in life. Enjoy every day and make it count, that's what I learned from my cancer treatments. I've been lucky enough to have had another 20 years from my first treatment so I reckon you should just keep positive and enjoy life as much as possible. Glad you enjoyed Thurmond, it's a spot I'd like to have gotten to but at 75 I've not much chance of travelling to the States nowadays. I've seen a fair bit of the world in my time and have lots of good memories. Still enjoying watching mother nature turning out another springtime and enjoying the return of leaves and flowers. Also still enjoy watching trains go by. If I had my time over again I'd still enjoy working on the railways. Retired a long time ago but I still want more of the fun of the steel rails! Never could get enough of trains. Keep on travelling and stay safe son, and keep the video rolling.
You the man shoestring. 👊🏻
So glad Larry could join you. Nice to have a friend along. 😉
Yes haw another fantastic video.. Love those RJ Corman units. I've seen them coming through Brewster Ohio. Some of the cleanest engines I've ever seen