I've been riding freight trains since 1989 and have since ridden over 2,700,000 of steel rails in 49 USA states, eight provinces of Canada and 14 states in Mexico.
I spent my first 31 years homeless riding trains then last year I had to get a small apartment because of medical issues. It's very hard having walls and a roof because I prefer to be outside. I still stay gone riding more than I stay in the little apartment.
Doing my best after getting hit by a car December 13 and ran over by a train October 2017. Hand and arm healed quite well!
I now have a merchandise website at the below link:
www.shoestringarmy.com/store/
Thanks for watching!
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It's just not Shoestring without the beard.
The little squiggle lines is a sine curve. Each overlappjng curve represents one "leg" or "phase" of alternating current. The current alternates between it's positive peak voltage, and it's negative peak voltage. I know that. But Shoe knows the feel of it on a freight train, and I don't. So I think he wins.
Rest easy Shoestring. A genuine human being right here in Hobo Shoestring. Not many honest down to earth folk left like Shoestring. My sincere condolences to Shoestring’s family and friends.
Rest in peace shoestring
Hope his family has access to his KZread, still making money…. So sad to hear of his passing… he had his own little paradise, awesome apartment on the lake!
Good video you are missed by so many R.I.P
Rest in peace shoe strain you gonna be well Miss
Every train i see reminds me of you and that I should live before it's over.
I can't believe he's gone. RIP.
Rip shoestring you are missed my eccentric brother
RIP Shoestring 🚂 gone too soon.
I’m commenting from Dayton Ohio at this moment while visiting the US Air Force museum and remembering Shoestring. The many train tracks crossed on this cross country trip is a solid reminder of these videos full of stories from him. We all miss him.
R.I.P Shoestring never Forgotten Ride That Heavenly Train and watch over the fellow Train Riders Bikers truckers RV / Van / Suv traveler's
Miss you mark!!! Just isn't the same with you gone from us! God speed my friend!
RIP Shoestring 🚂🇬🇧
I believe they call it thermoplastic😊...
I hope Shoestring is riding the Cadillac of boxcars up in heaven now, just discovered his channel recently, R.I.P. Shoestring
Hobo shoestring had guts and he loved adventure, God rest his soul. I may ride myself, I’ve been inspired even though I know hobo shoestring was not a true hobo, he simply loved the adrenaline rush, the adventure, the new experiences. Shoestring wanted all he could get from this life and the earth he lived on. I am 67 years old, I’ve done nothing but work to survive, to feed my family first a foremost. I do not regret the 50 years I worked. I had a few vacations, I had a nice home, nice cars, an abundance of food however I never traveled outside the south eastern states and that was simply family visits, week long vacations and I drove a tractor trailer throughout the south eastern states. I seen it through a windshield at night. I have respect for someone who grabs a hold of their desires, goals, and ambition allowing nothing to get in their way of achieving the life they desire. Shoestring grabbed life and achieved what he desired and that was the RIDE.
Safe travels, Shoestring. You are missed.
Here' my ***FAVORITE HOBO!!*** Sure do think of & miss you lot's buddy!
His train trips up North past the Great Lakes inspired me (artwork). He had the boxcar door open, and was riding the breeze on a sunny day past them. He framed that beautiful scene perfectly with his video.
Rip King of the Hobo's
Word from the wise; Gang NEVER camp under or near a high power Broadcast Antenna installation. Mark lead a dangerous life for sure. R.I.P. 'Shoestring'.
He lived the life
Got me through some lonely times. Always made me smile to see his adventures RIP ❤
When and how did he pass?
He drowned in a lake around Easter
hobros just like any homeless like to leave their trash and litter behind
Anybody know of circumstances of his death?
How did he pass on. Natural I hope not foul play or accident. Yes I found myself just recently watching these. First one was from Tampa to north Florida. Different KZreadr Hobo
what happenned to him?
Fly High brother 🇺🇸🙌
Got that travelin shone...
I just went by train track and thought it had been awhile since I had seen a shoestring video. My condolences.
Im trying to get to montana from the illinois area is anyone able to tell me what train i would take and the stops?
I miss this man
😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪
R.I.P Hobo Shoestring
I live 1 block from the CN Chicago - New Orleans line. If I was 40 years younger I'd catch out! R.I.P. Shoestring.
Miss you so much buddy
Miss you brother, you're an all American
RIP my man thanks for the time to share your stories will miss them sadly...In gods care regards Doc from Down Under
He went missing in March. His body was found in a local lake. Some believe it was due to his various health conditions. Most likely his liver.
He did something we all wish we could do. He lived free. I did not know him but enjoyed his videos. I will miss him. I will honor him by putting a likeness of him in my HO train layout.
Ah ya ruined it ol chap. It’s too overdone!
He passed away bud
Oh no! RIP Shoestring.😢
Damn. I haven't seen this one. I heard someone say all Mr. Shoestrings gear needs to be in the Smithsonian museum. I agree. He is an American icon who's lifestyle will never be replicated 😢😢😢😢. RIP Hobo Shoestring. I for one, am missing your posts.
Is this his last video?!! RIP Shoestring!
Miss you
Romanizing riding the rails. See end result when chit happens. Even to a sweet man like this. I only realized his passing today and had to got out and take a slow walk in the yard .. then a sit-down on the patio.