Clinchfield Huntington subdivision CSX ride
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- Finally caught a good grainer ride.
I believe that white powder was silicone but I may be wrong. Had no odor and it didn't effect my skin. Any ideas what it was?
Almost to Cincinnati now!
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I learn more about geography from shoestring then I did in geography class in high school.
Ain’t it the truth!
And trains too
Stop by Nashville sometime I'm sure you've been here before I haven't met you put that on your bucket list Davie
Facts
me too, and tranes and caddilac hoppers
Video/Audio Clarity is Great. David’s generous Cell Phone donation really helped your Channel.👍
Ken S. Cheers to David for giving shoestring a phone at that a good phone. Awesome man.
This is all off of a cell phone?
@@JoshDambuleff yes
@@heithdotysadventures7824 what model?
Thanks dave!
World needs more genuine people like shoestring, so humble. Keep up the amazing videos
I really enjoy the 'thrill of the wait' with these videos as well as the actual riding!
My dad worked for southern Pacific railroad for 42 years as a switch man. I spent a lot of time at switch yard as a kid. Your videos bring back a lot of memories. Thank you and stay safe out there.
My father worked and retired from csx and I used to ride from Baltimore to Ohio in the engine a lot cool times could never get away with that now probably this was back in the 80's and Early 90's
On a wet day here in Cornwall, England, I love watching your video. When I'm away from home I like to get home and then when home I want to get away again. Strange isn't it.Guess we're all creatures of movement.
He knows everything about the railroad. He knows a lot about meteorology, and now human anatomy.
You weren’t Home too long and are on the Rails again. YEA for you and your Dedicated (Free) Subscribers and Viewers. Sit back and Enjoy the next Chapter of Hobo Shoestring (aka Mark) on his Travels. I know you have your Cold weather gear and are Ready for the weather. Thanks and Stay Safe. 👍
Keep up great coverage I sure learn a lot.
Your favorite hopper had a DOT #3077 tag. That should be Nickel Oxide. Hazardous and used in manufacturing.
Retired Haz Mat Specialist here. Be Safe Bud 👍
Goodspeed Mr. Nichols, Thank you for all you gave, And all you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring You are greatly missed.. ✌
You are the cleanest hobo I’ve ever seen! Seen
The transition at 14:14 was so smooth! Great editing Shoestring! The entire video looks like it’s dang near professionally shot. I mean, you are a professional but as far as the video quality and editing go. Thumbs up Shoe!
I love you bro, stay safe!
The audio quality is alot better, there is hardly any wind noise at all.
You can even hear him fart.😜
Oh boy, while working reach as an air ambulance pilot, I had the displeasure of responding to a scene where a gentleman riding the train head somehow inadvertently slipped. His body was cut in half,I have seen a lot of things in my life. In the army combat, and doing this job. Seeing someone’s Entrails spread about like that his vision I will never forget. As the pilot I am usually at the controls at all times but on this day when I flew into the area it was well lit and prior to landing could see everything all I can say is good luck to you sir stay safe
I'm a Conductor/Engineer for a class 1 in NC. I've personally hit a trespasser that committed suicide by train. We hit him 48 mph, not a good site. Also volunteer as a fireman and rescue. Have been to a far share of crossing accidents also. Thank you and your crew for what you do on the air medevac.
Not much traffic on the former Clinchfield these days with the decline of the coal industry.
My dad worked at Eastman for 40+ years.
Yeah, one GM a day
Same here between Corbin Ky and Cincinnati... it’s dwindled to 3-5 trains a day with a couple of those being local switchers.
Why is there such a decline in the coal industry ? Power plants havent shut down, have they ? I mean people are still usong electricity.
@@whatyoumakeofit6635 a combination of government regulations and economic conditions over the past decade have led to a bunch of power plant closures.
@@whatyoumakeofit6635 the government has pushed “clean” energy to a point where gas prices are so low, it is now advantageous for the power companies to switch to natural gas instead of coal.
10:05 "Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" cracked me up.
that powder is called IPA, isopropyl acid, its not harmful, but mixed with water it can lightly irritate the skin. the hoppers with the green band haul that and the hoppers with the orange band haul a type of pellet that is used in eastman. As for the clinchfield we have one 2 manifest a day , one going each way. coal is 1 day unless we get lucky. the big hit is ethanol trains going to and from tampa. track maintenance is going on right now and they have raised the speed in Virginia to 40. hopefully that means more trains are coming. stay safe out there
It sure turned slippery when wet
Nice, stay safe and keep you gear close. Keep living Free in spirit, thought and life.
I always enjoy your videos. This new camera works great! Happy rails! 👍
Great Scenery you see the country a bit differently from that perspective. 👍
Enjoyed your stories. You’re very good at describing things in a way that we can visualize it. Thanks, and safe travels!
Would love to hear more about your past. ...marriage , military, kids. You are quite an interesting person. Love your stories.
Lived in Johnson city for years , walked the old Clinchfield many times . Great video !
I want to move there, advise?
@@johnscherf1228 I haven't lived in Johnson City since 1988 so can't really give you much info that would help but I would love to move back there because its got a lot going for it
@@mikel5295 Thank you! I want out of Milwaukee! I'm a native here but lived all over but this place is getting sucko!!!! I plan to take a trip to Johnson City, TN. I have been to Tennessee many times but not in Johnson City.
@@johnscherf1228 I think you will enjoy your visit to Johnson City , I went back to visit in 2018 for a minute and got lost because of road changes lol but other areas I knew well like the day I left . This is just my own opinion but that area to me was a bit boring to my interests but it's a darn nice area and lots of good folks living there .
Love finding vids i haven't seen! AWESOME
Amazing quality.. watching it on a giant flat screen and it almost feels like being there. Everyone should be able to experience that at least once in their lives. Shame it's "illegal". Our Country is so beautiful. We have just about every type of terrain there is but I've only been to 10 States. You've been EVERYWHERE!!! so lucky. 😁🇺🇸🚂 I'm addicted to these videos.
Awesome videos! Its like you have company along your journey.
Really enjoyed the longer video, awesome just listening to you talk about what's around you
Great view for us to see your view, the sights and sounds, while riding on the car. Thanks for more travels. Happy rails!
Most folks today would rather bitch and complain, rather than occupy their brains doing something constructive. Great video and great words of wisdom. Thank you Shoestring, for who you are and what you stand for.
You give really good news take care.
Turn on your hotspot in settings on your phone with the data. On the other phone, go to your settings, WiFi, then you should see the name of your phone with the data. You will probably have to type in the password from your phone with the data but you can make it whatever you want. Hope this helps!
Shoestring, I miss when you miss a day posting a video. Look forward seeing new ones. I'm disabled and watch alot of YT. Stay Safe.
A quick test for determining the nature of the powder contained in that grainer might be to heat it with a lighter. If it melts or smokes it is probably an organic powder, like a polymer, or perhaps a low melting point organic compound. If nothing happens, it could be silica or some other higher melting point inorganic compound, i.e. white cement powder, lime, etc.
BTW Mr. Shoestring, the video cast you are now publishing is about 100% better than your previous videos, both in resolution and cinematography.
Mr. shoestring thanks for the rail knowledge and tour all the best my friend, safe travels I salute you!
Really cool close up of the wheels it whatever they are called 😁 screeching as the train slowed. I don't think I've ever seen you do a close up like that and it be that crisp. Hope you're having a good time. Weather looks beautiful!!
Thanks for letting us make that trip with you. That was awesome!
Love the video, Huge fan of every video you post! The sounds of the train bring back so many memories of my time traveling on the Blue unit train of Ringling Bros.
Yep, tethering. It's listed as that under network settings. Under tethering, there's a switch for "mobile hot spot". You turn that on and that phone will create a wireless network using it's data. Then you connect the other phone to that network, just like any other wifi hotspot.
I always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you
Your tag signature reminds me of my senior year in HS ceramics potters wheel pots i would write my name on the bottom with a brush and liquid iron and it had my last name and under was 76 and under that was a line with an x in the middle
I swear, Shoestring, you could be a college professor with all the knowledge you know. I don't even know what bones make up a pelvis.
Just wanted to let you know that you do an awesome job of keeping up with modern technology! It's very impressive Shoestring - always learning. And yes, you were 100% right - is called a hotspot. It's basically like setting up a wifi signal that you can connect to with your other phone just like any other wifi signal. Take care man
Gear up, take care of your gear, I always even in the hot summer, carried a winter coat. Don't get me wrong, I learned the hard way for many things... Figure a half gallon of water was enough, most of the time yes. 12 pack of bear and no water, Big mistake. Time or two I had to run up to the unit and bang on the side and ask the engineer for water. Never expect someone riding with you to be taking care of you or the other way around... Your adventures sure brings back memories.
Considering he's been doing this 31 years straight I think he knows what he's doing. I'm so glad he stopped drinking 7 years ago. He looks so much healthier and happier than the videos from 8 years ago. He said he had twov stints in nursing home for months after overloading his liver. I think he says he hasn't had a drink since. Praise the Lord.... love these videos. All of you that travel this way are true adventurers!! We all wish we could do the same 😁🇺🇸🚂
Ahhhh Eastman Kodak in the days.....
Great video especially with the rock catching fence on one side and a short steep drop off on the other... !!!
👏 this was so good shoestring from the audio to the video quality just great.
hey shoestring i was thinking about how you busted your binockaners recently and wondered if a spotting scope might pack easier. Its basically a legit monocular with the same magnifications as binocaners. But it looks like you either fixed them or are just working with the broken pair. Anyway it looks like you found a better spot for them in the bucket but maybe someday you could borrow or try a spotting scope might worknout. Thanks for making the videos buddy i love seeing you do your thing. Keep aware of where you are putting your feet when you walk and take steps thats the life lesson im learning again due to a sprained ankle im working through. Wah 😪
This Monocular would be a good replacement - says it is rainproof, light, small, and cheap. Not high quality, but you don't want expensive stuff to ride a train. The best part is that it includes a phone adapter, so you can do some long zooms on the video.
www.amazon.com/dp/B08JGV9QDC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_jThFFbNNZ3X85
Monocular I usually have
I have trouble sleeping. These videos knock me tf out and they aren't boring
When you get to anywhere near Cincinnati, just send me a message and I will try to find you. Probably the best way to message me is on RUclips on one of my videos. I think I always find your messages. I'm going to Fostoria on Thursday
Im north of Cincinnati in Hamil-toe..
Ol jaw tooth said hes been trying to get with ya to give back the harmonica!
Nah.... I couldn't take it back....
The spread between the Trax ,Thanks for pointing That Out Too!
I like how your camera reminds me of a ol relaxing documentary you would watch in high school. Keep up the good work sir!
21st Century hoboing, love yer stuff Señor String; camera is crisp, chief !! 😎🇺🇸
Mobile hot spot works but depends on your plan. Excellent audio video now.
That scene cut to riding the train made me jump so high I took 3 days to come back down!
I have been wanting to go over to this yard and look at it when I see it driving by in the expressway to Johnson city!!! Thanks for the tour.
Love your videos Shoestring, Happy rails bro
Never been so happy to sub. My Dads best friend was a Hobo for decades. Sadly I don't know his Hobo name. Godspeed, brother.
I'm sooooo glad you love your new phone, Shoestring! The hi def is amazing, and so is your audio. I believe its safe to say that you have easily doubled your quality of videos. Take care buddy, be safe.
I was wondering just how much better the picture was... is.
I can't say for sure because my eyes are bad plus seeing on a phone screen.
I'm so happy to hear that!
I can tell the audio is way better because I hear things on the new videos I didn't hear in real life!
Huge huge huge improvement!! That hi Def is so crisp and clear
@@CraigPetty555
Trying to figure out what the different settings are on the video..... Something called 3900iso... May mean 4K
The best way to learn that rascal is to Google each issue. Thats how I learned about it. Google explains it very very well.
@@CraigPetty555
I keep forgetting I have that Google
I enjoy your videos.
Thanks
You ever think about getting one of those little brooms?
The ones with the dustpan connected to it.to sweep out those grainer floors. They sell them at all the dollar stores.i have one in my car. just an idea bud. Safe travels my friend 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nah, it doesn't happen that often enough to carry one.
Some high traffic camps have them
Wow shoe.... when you said i amazed with this camera...goodnight....and then went to those train shots... Brother..that was epic. Unbelievable...the fog, the sounds of that train creaking. Absolutely beautiful.
That was a super good video Shoestring..Sound an all, that camera phone made all the difference!!
Nice cabin. Fresh air, clean windows, great acoustics... way better than Amtrak. 👍🏼🤠
Shoestring, if ever you find yourself in the Ottawa Valley, know that you have a willing driver, warm meal, and a place to regenerate waiting for you. I think your channel might be my new religion. Thank goodness I found this.
Great video Shoestring, take care and stay safe...
Sorry I haven't commented on the last two or three weeks...still Loving your videos... You're talking about bodies in this video but I worry... with some of the places you bed down at have you ever came across any snakes?... and if you have I hope you had gotten them before they got you! Keep on doing what you're doing ,Shoestring, and may God be with you!! We all love what you're doing!!
In my hometown
I love riding this line
You're from Kingsport too?
@@SlaterCAST it's where I was raised. Go back once or twice a year. Love the Tricities
I want to move to Johnson City any advice?
@@johnscherf1228 Johnson City has a cool sense of community. The tree street area is neighborly but college kids tend to rent in this spot. So it depends on what vi e you're looking for. Quieter spots are more near Jonesborough or Erwin. I dig Jonesborough. Decent suburb area in blountville which is really a good location for all three cities. JC is a mini Asheville of sorts at times. But not being frequented by tourist as much so better local feel. Great surrounding outdoors and good train watching in the area.
@@nicholaselkin2055 thank you
Shoestring,,, I love your videos.. Can you do a video about CSX Defect Detectors??
Actually a great idea
I'm an amateur because Shoestring is a professional so I do not doubt him he knows his crap
Thank you again
John Scherf shoestring is a wise man. My wife and I both watch his videos he’s really intelligent and Street smart
looking good shoestring, hope you catch a hogg on your new rod
Riding that chemical car reminded me of the one time I hoboed from Johnson City to Kingsport. I passed a lot of grade crossings with people waiting, but they never saw me. All of them were looking toward the end of the train. At that time they were looking for the caboose.
Great video and audio quality! hopefully any new viewers will stick around now, i know i am!! Thanks and safe travels shoestring
We have a plant called Eastman Chemical in Longview Texas which is part of that plant in Tenn.
I believe there's one in Rochester, NY, too.
I love Marshall and Longview
Hobo Shoestring I live very close to crossing ID:794625P. Mason Springs Roads.
Milepost 85.040
UP line shared with Kansas City Southern and Amtrak.
@@mikewallace9448
I know where that is..... lol
Hobo Shoestring has a convenient store next to the track and they swap crews there. They also overnight trains there. Leaving out around 4 to 5 am. Let me know some how if you a around. Like to buy you a cup of coffee and visit.
Wow that train actually slowed down more then I thought they do!
You were sitting in Kingsport at the old General Shale block and brick plant that's torn down. There's one in Johnson City..
You should have worked for the railroad. So much knowledge coming from you!!!!
Great to be on the rail with you again!
Wow that zoom gets out there. Really clear vision and sound. That's one awesome phone. You should sell a video to Samsung for marketing advertising. Lol. Be safe🚂🚂🇺🇸🇺🇸
Your probably get asked this alot but how do you pack your pack is it mostly sleeping bag? What else is in there?
70% sleeping bag....
One change of clothes
I’m from Spartanburg South Carolina so think I seen this train role in hobo shoestrings come to Spartanburg
Peanut M&Ms are superior in every way. That looked like a nice ride.
Awesome ! You finally got a train ! Be Safe !
Hey Shoestring could you do a video on the FRED? I just recently found out that some of them are powered by a small air turbine generator, using the air pressure from the brake system, Would be cool to see what they look like and tell a little bit about them! Thanks brother! Stay safe out there!
Actually that's my next big one.
I'll take advantage of it when I see one on a train
@@TheHoboShoestring Awesome! :)
Some where over Philadelphia streets lately and I shutter when I see That
You must see a lot of beautiful country when you ride the train.
A much more moderate Angle of Life, Thank You Hobo.Mayberry RFD,Rural Federal Delivery!
Love u Shoestring
the color is spot on. very interesting ride
Great videos, Great life and God Bless.
Much love brother, always enjoy your videos cheers
Me and my first road dawg was sleeping near the strawberry yard or road in Louisville, Kentucky, and we just got off the train from Nashville, Tennessee and we just fell asleep and heard gunshots and apparently, a woman backed into that mechanical shop right by the tracks and they shot her. We were right behind the building where it happened.
I live in Louisville. Wow. First I had heard about that.
@@DavidPT40 It was an unsettling experience once we learned there was a murder. It's not far from where I'm originally from and it has always been a starting or stopping point for when I travel.
How often do people see you at like Railroad intersections do you think? Maybe you have your head popped out as you’re crossing in front of them stopped for the train. Or their home is directly next to the railroad tracks. I remember a few years back I’m sitting at a railroad crossing and there was a man in a box car. I was like I hope he’s having fun enjoying the ride.
The really good thing about Hoboing is that you walk a lot and thus burn calories and that is just what the doctor likes for those who are battling diabetes. Good on ya mate.
There is actually Eastman chemical company, domtar paper company, and an explosive plant all around kingsport. Lived here for 30 years now right off of that south bound line.
I worked for Eastman Chemical for 36 years. Where you are standing was a big lumber company back 80-90's.
Wow..that close to the front this time...and in a Cadillac of a a grainer too....
Sounded fine and wasn’t as noisy as before so the phone has great filtering then. Well... except the curves there when it talks way too loud....
Tethering is mostly used to connect a laptop or tablet to the internet using your cell phone. If you use the bluetooth functions on both phones you should be able to move data between the two.
Good one shoestring. Safe travels
Turn on your Wifi hotspot on the phone with data (provided you have a subscription) and note the name of the ssid, then just hook your non-data phone up to that wifi signal. Easy peesy, lemon sqeezy.
And don't forget to turn the hotspot off again. It can eat up your battery real quick.
Video and sound quality is a 1000x better! It was like I was there too!