Mark Nichols
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About
Train enthusiast who had a popular YouTube channel TheHoboShoestring, which had accrued 210,000 subscribers. He had posted numerous videos that documented his cross-country train travels. He was particularly known for his humble personality and extensive knowledge of freight trains.
Before Fame
He had started his YouTube channel in August 2012. His first video is titled Flathead Tunnel and Montana.
Trivia
He had been riding freight trains for over 30 years. His travels spanned 49 US states, 8 provinces of Canada, and 14 states in Mexico.
Family Life
He was born in the United States.
Associated With
In May 2020, he had posted a YouTube video in which he revealed that he chose the name shoestring after listening to the song "Shoestring" by Mel McDaniel.
