The Trainspotter's Notebook: The unmissable book from TikTok's trainspotting sensation

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The Discover List: Meet the TikTok Creators of 2022". TikTok Newsroom. 16 August 2019 . Retrieved 15 November 2022. a b c d e Allen-Mills, Tony (2 October 2021). "TikTok trend as users go loco for Francis the trainspotter". The Sunday Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021 . Retrieved 27 November 2021. Two sweet, awkward men making small talk … Jesse Lingard goes trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois. Photograph: Channel 4

I'm not sure if a non-rail enthusiast would understand quite what the excitement about rail enthusiasm is , however and might not get as much out of the book. For these people, I'd recommend Francis' TikTok videos and railway YouTubers such as GLoves Trains, Geoff Marshall and Jago Hazzard. Goggins, Joe. "Francis Bourgeois rides scooter, performs tailspin on stage with Sam Fender". Rolling Stone. He studied mechanical engineering [9] at the University of Nottingham, [5] [10] expressing a desire to pursue industrial engineering and "create new railways or revitalize older lines" as a civil engineer. [5] He was hired by Rolls-Royce [9] and briefly worked at a car factory in Portsmouth, but resigned in November 2021 following his social media growth. [6] [28] [21] [29] His parents supported this decision granted that he take the module to convert his bachelor's degree to a master's. [13] Name [ edit ] It's a good book to capture these scenes and learn Francis's niggling doubts about things and his double image. Bourgeois, Francis. "Francis Bourgeois and Louis Theroux – Scooting and Chatting". YouTube . Retrieved 24 November 2022.

He can understand very well the general public’s enduring, frustrated love for our overcrowded, late-running railways. Connolly, Hannah (16 August 2022). "CALLING AT COUTURE: BETWEEN THE LINES OF FASHION'S LOCOMOTIVE LOVE AFFAIR". ES Standard. ES Magazine . Retrieved 16 August 2022. Qureshi, Arusa (3 April 2022). "Watch Francis Bourgeois do a tailwhip during Sam Fender's Wembley show". NME . Retrieved 3 April 2022.

I think there’s a really keen up-and-coming generation – I wouldn’t say I’m a cause of that at all, I think it’s just been a natural growth that’s been compounded with social media. People are able to share their photos or their videos. I was at the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala recently, and there was such a range of different ages there, from real early teens right into the older ages, and everyone was just having a good time together. I think social media is going to help keep it going and keep it alive.” a b c d Bullmore, Joseph. " "At that moment, I set my younger self free…" All aboard the wild ride that is Francis Bourgeois". Gentleman's Journal . Retrieved 25 October 2022. Trainspotting isn't cool. In fact, these days even rail enthusiasts will normally shy away from using this term for themselves. Francis isn't having any of this - he is an open and proud trainspotter who encourages all rail fans to nail their colours to the mast. It's more important to be true to your passions than what anybody else thinks according to Francis and I agree strongly with this.

5. What is Francis Bourgeois' real name?

Shaw, Danny (14 October 2021). "Meet Francis Bourgeois: The 20-year-old TikTok trainspotter who just wants to brighten your day". The Tab . Retrieved 20 January 2022. I was applying for my fourth-year work placement,” he explains, “and the university staff told me potential employers might search my name. I didn’t want to have to worry about that, I’d been to a Hauser & Wirth exhibition in Somerset and saw some work by Louise Bourgeois.” Francis Bourgeois was born, while Luke was hired by Rolls-Royce for the year ahead. “I didn’t think it would get to a point where anyone would know me by it. It’s not a character. But I quite like it now – when someone shouts Francis it’s not so overwhelming – I know what to expect.”

Mahale, Jenna. "TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois spies a wild Rosalía in Kings Cross". i-D . Retrieved 24 March 2022. It was later revealed in an interview that the name "Francis" was chosen because "he likes France and the way they do trains," [1] and "Bourgeois" was inspired by a visit with his father to a sculpture exhibition by Louise Bourgeois at either the London's Tate Gallery or Somerset's Hauser & Wirth gallery. [32] [33] [13] [12] Given the perception amongst his school peers that trainspotting was uncool, he explained that his pseudonym allowed him to "feel a bit more protected" when making videos. When he was applying for his fourth-year work placement, the university staff informed him that potential employers might search his name, and this is not something he wanted to worry about. [33] Additionally, he believes that "Francis Bourgeois" has "a bit more of a ring to it" than his given name. [34] Social media career [ edit ] a b c d e f "Full Steam Ahead With Francis Bourgeois, The North Face And Gucci". Highsnobiety. 17 January 2022.O'Dell, Liam (21 November 2021). "TikTok's favourite trainspotter has quit his job to pursue his hobby full-time". Indy100. The Independent . Retrieved 27 November 2021. Weiss, Jamie (19 May 2022). "Francis Bourgeois Should Replace Martin Brundle For The Formula 1 Grid Walk". DMARGE . Retrieved 19 May 2022. a b Bennett, Connor. "TikToker Francis Bourgeois gives Louis Theroux new reason for using fake name". Dexerto . Retrieved 30 November 2022. We’re sensitive to preconceptions,” he says, alone again. “Whenever I put something out, I’m conscious about how I’m presenting my community – it’s a huge responsibility.” Initially, he worried about hostility from those more protective of their passion. “I used to be in forums and groups online, but a small proportion of people there didn’t like what I was doing. They felt I was taking the piss,” he says, audibly pained, “or taking something that we all often hold quite closely to ourselves into such a public domain.” Thankfully, he says, the vast majority of spotters have been more than supportive.

The adventure filled memoir from the world's most beloved trainspotter, TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois. After several of his videos went viral, Bourgeois began collaborating with various celebrities like Joe Jonas and brands like Gucci and The North Face. He has authored one book, The Trainspotter's Notebook, and currently hosts the on-going digital series Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois for Channel 4. a b Cohen, Jamie (20 January 2022). "Gucci x The North Face and a Trainspotting TikTok Star". Marker by Medium . Retrieved 20 January 2022. I tell everyone, if you have a unique interest or a unique passion, you’re cool. You’re individual in your own way and that’s what I hope can be conveyed in the book.

Sharing his hobby with so many people has opened up a world of unexpected possibilities. So much so, that he made the tough decision to leave Rolls-Royce. His parents supported his decision, providing he finishes his degree – taking the module he needs to convert his bachelor’s degree to a master’s. Lawler, Danielle (19 January 2022). "Why everyone – from Joe Jonas to Gucci – is obsessed with TikTok trainspotting sensation Francis Bourgeois". Tatler . Retrieved 19 January 2022. Walton, Simon (9 December 2021). "UK social media star influences rail freight". RailFreight . Retrieved 19 December 2022.