The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the passing of Mark Nichols, better known as Hobo Shoestring.
A post from the Bureau on Facebook reads “We’re saddened to pass along a difficult update in the #TNSilverAlert issued earlier this week for Mark Nichols: He was found deceased today in Johnson City. Our thoughts are with those impacted by his passing.”
Nichols was 53 years old. The Railfan Journal wishes to extend its deepest condolences to his family at this difficult time.