Tennessee to Ohio River at Ashland/Russell, Kentucky CSX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- Two railroad maintenance workers seen me at the end of the video but didn't say anything, not even hello.... lol
Lots of flooding around too and the highest crest since 1997 on the Ohio River.
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?
@@55tmilam That's cool, definitely the kind of memory that would stick with you.
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My prayers are with you in my heart for you to get better and start train traveling again. and to let you know I have lost 40 lbs watching the the things you eat and drink I even quit drinking all alcohol 9 months thank you and God bless you
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I know right! Ooh, it’s a Cadillac too! 😂
Missing you, all of us are ✌️❤️ from 🏴
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)
Thank you for all of your vdo, comments, and I'm learning about another man's life,. I wish you could message me I would love to treat you to a dinner, or lunch. I'm just across the Mtns from you. In Spruce Pine, NC . I LOVE OLD STEAM TRAINS, AND RR WATCHES. THANK YOU AGAIN, PLEASE BE CAREFUL, GOD BLESS YOU, FRIEND, THAT I HAVE NEVER MET IN PERSON.
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.
Thanks....you have yourself a pleasant evening
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.
I know a female rider that loves Australia, travels over there every few years and does indeed ride freight while there.
@@BoulderCreekSteve Well I looked into it and came up with nothing.
@@50shadesofgday64 She does not make videos, but does write-ups of her travels. She goes by Koala.I think your country is her favorite place to travel to.
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........
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!
How incredibly amazing that we live in a time that this can be documented! Truly fascinating!
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.
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!
Rolling again! Glad to see you having some good times before your Texas trip to see your Dad!
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.
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!
You could have givin him a ride to ashland if you had known...
@@clems6989 yea I absolutely would’ve.
I live across that river at the 37 minute mark. Ohio side of Ironton Russell Bridge in the video. Born there 1948. Have a 3rd cousin who lived up there in Palmer, Alaska where you made a video recently.
Greenup ky ❤
Love that sound of the rails ever since i was a little kid! 😊
So cool watching the wheels merge onto the other track.
Couldn't miss those fluorescent yellow shirts, LOL, I'd have needed a change of shorts. I enjoy your adventures, stay safe and well.
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).
Im from Portsmouth myself, i lived in Franklin furnace at one time....
Greenup ky here. I used to have some good friends in the furnace. Good people
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!
What a beautiful ride! Love the winter light, subtle color. 💕
what a great ride, absolutely great camera work too.
I really admire you Sir! You’re a real modern day pioneer, stay safe out there and thanks for the videos. 👍
A brilliant 30 minutes with nothing but ambient sound, bravo!!!
Love to see the shots of the bearing caps and wheels on the rails.
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
They're saying how your a legend man!!!😍
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!
Saw a freight train come through Alpine, Texas this morning. Had grainer - I thought there's a ride for shoestring!
It be beautiful in Alpine.
Thank you Mr. for the ride with beautiful scenery and awesome experience. God speed SHOESTRING!!!
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! ☺👍
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
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.
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
God damn what a sight when the steel splits and becomes one again. I always loved that.
This and your Warm Dry Ride To Maryland videos are some of the most lovely to watch.
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.
I’m glad those workers didn’t say anything. A pretty scary moment I guess man!
Signalmen usually don't
Maybe they're not paid enough to care ;)
@@Mental_Patient it’s not about money though. There are workers who make peanuts who would rat you out in a heartbeat. Making more $$$ doesn’t guarantee that person still gives a shit. 🤷♂️. j/s
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.
I like the slow pace the cars are rolling in, seems relaxing😎
Those dudes missed a moment of fame right there... lol. You should've yelled "don't you know who I am" ! Lol.
Thats what makes Shoe a real celebrity, he doesn't act like those "celebrity" holeywouldnt stuck up know-it-alls.
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...
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.
That track change was awesome. Like :-)
Great to see your silhouette at 16:20. Great vid as always, keep on ridin', we'd keep on watching.
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.
Ashland my home town,haven't seen it in 20yr, that use to be Judd plaza behind you. Thanks for the ride and memory!!!
I cracked up when the train stopped by those telecom guys. I mean what are the odds your car would stop next to them? When they looked at you as though you were an spaceman embarking from the train i got a good laugh! Great videography again Shoestring! Safe travels. I grew up next to the Ohio River and she carries a lot of water!
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.
Now that view of the Big Sandy is something most of us will never see. At least not from those train tracks. I know you’re gone but thanks brother
Those two guys that saw you are like Sgt.Schultz on "Hogan's Heroes". "I see nothing!...I hear nothing!" Lol.Hans
Sweet! I've got something good to watch when I get home from work!
Yah TV mostly sucks now because there a bunch of sellouts soo we'll watch shoestring the hobo lmfao but he is entertaining as hell
Some mighty fine footage sir. Thank you!
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 TH-cam 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👍👍👍👍👍👍
Train music Meditation! Thanks Shoestring!!!! really enjoyed this one... close as I'll ever get to catch a ride, vicarious enjoyment.
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.
Watching this at my boring third shift office job. Northern Kentucky is beautiful.
I Check My Notification Each Day For My For My Favorite You Tuber To See If They Post .. Shoestring I Truly Love Watching Your Videos And Hitting That Liked Button . Shoestring Are In My Top Ten Favor TH-camr .. ( Smile And Keep Posting ) .
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! 🙏🤘
Your rolling out videos are the best. Safe travels and hopefully warmer days ahead. Much love Shoestring!
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 know you made it through the shot faze. Travel well!
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.
❤ we're from greenup ky
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.
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
Shoestring, I can not stop watching your videos sooooo much pleasure and happiness, love hank you so very much! From Albuquerque NM, USA.
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.
String,, you got balls of steel brother 🙃, I give you all the credit 💳 in the world 🌎 I live in Ohio, between circleville and Logan,, enjoy your journey and many more my brother 🙃 Smitty out 🙃
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.
Two railroad workers 100 feet away looking right at him: "Uh, buddy?!"
Shoestring casually disembarking: "Well, those guys didn't see anything."
Me: Coughing, gagging, shooting beer out of my nose, and holding my junk so I don't pee on myself.
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. 👍👍👍❤️🙏🏻
So glad you're feeling better papa! Hope you have a great time with your dad when you make it down there. 😘😍🤩
You got off in my neck of the woods!!! Wish I would have known you were in town!!! Lol
Good to know you’re a army vet shoestring, saw your sticker & checked you out 👍
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.
Hello there Mr shoestring. I was just watching your older videos of when you was in Alaska two years ago.
God Bless " Jesus is Lord 🐓
@@marksnider8914 😏🤔
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.
Kentucky boy here, Perry County. Safe travels shoestring.
Greenup county ❤
I'm on ebay to find those railroad stickers on Shoestrings bucket for my guitar cases now. I got UK railways already, GWR.LNER. LMS.LSWR & SDJR. USofA ones would be nice.
Beautiful Video Shoestring, that train in that setting...just beautiful.
Thanks and blessings.
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 :)
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
Love your travel video's and your story.. keep them coming
Thanks for taking us along.
Great ride and scenery.
Thanks. Stay safe.
Beautiful Freedom. Sent here by Jaw tooth and Subscribed!!!
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.
If you are new to this channel, you get the idea, in those first 2 minutes . . Who you are, What you are doing, Where you are going. Great film work.Even a suspenseful ending.
Beautiful scenery of this country! Thank you Shoestring for Sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Damn! I wish you got some clips of that steel mill in Russell. I don't know what it is about old steel mills that just amazes me.
Ak steel is just about gone 😞 plenty of old buildings left though
Lovely ride Shoestring 👍🏻 Be safe out there buddy 😎🇬🇧
Use to work at the Texas Roadhouse there in Ashland… interesting to see you visit
Glad to see you back on the Rails 🚈
My dad retired CSX he was a trainmaster in Kingsport, Erin, and Jacksonville. I am going to show him your vids next time I see him.
I was happy to see this one, I was born and raised in Ashland, and in your last scene you were direcly across from the apartment building I lived in during my high school days. I used to work for a bank, headquartered in Painstville KY, about an hour south of Ashland. I have driven US 23 many times, and it paralles most of that trip you made. Interesting that the trains go right through the middle of the Marathon, formerly Ashland Oil Refinery. If you could have walked a little farther north, there are a couple of convenience stores in Russell, but probably no free high speed internet. I live in Greenup county now, and even worked for Progress Rail at the shops on the other side of the Russell yard, so look forward to the next leg of your trip. You will go across the "Old North Bridge" to cross the river just East of Portsmouth, although in Appalachia speech, we say "Portsmuth", without the O sound lol.
We're from greenup too 😂 my grandma always said "porch muth" 😅
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
I'm absolutely amazed at how you know where every line run to and from.
I was just down around Russell today. Interesting to see that line from that perspective! Stay safe out there from a viewer on the Indy Sub!
Greenup ky ❤
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
Check out the double knuckle break video from Brampton Ontario
I know, eh?!
Thousands of tons on the front couplers
It usually all depends on the engineer at the controls
@@freedomfan4272
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Thinking the exact same thing!! I'm sure they must switch the different positions of the train cars on different trips to balance it out possibly!! like putting the cars that were in the front on one trip in the back on another
Me and my daughter watch the back of every car to see if you're on one every time we see a train come through Bristol. She's 4 and absolutely loves trains so she gets into watching your videos.
Wow! Shoestring I didn't read the description up above, so near the end of the video when that train stopped close to those workers. I ain't gonna lie my heart started beating fast! Right about when that one worker turned his head and looked right at you. Plus you never know many of those workers have radio's and might decide to call in on you. This video could have had a dramatic ending. But in the end everything turned out ok. Take care Shoestring, I just recently found your channel so I'm trying to get caught up.