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

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After several of his videos went viral, Bourgeois began collaborating with various celebrities like Joe Jonas and brands like Gucci and The North Face. It does occasionally make you question your life choices, such as when you drive for 4 hours to the middle of a muddy field in the middle of nowhere to take a preserved train half a mile to the middle of nowhere! In the photographs and a promotional short film by Highsnobiety, [11] he plays the part of a train conductor travelling the Swiss Alps, which were superimposed. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Francis Bourgeois is a TikTok legend making cheery videos about trainspotting who has brought the hobby to a much wider audience over the last couple of years. I look down and pull up my sleeve: I've got goosebumps, making all the hairs on my arm stand on end. In a footwell, he explains to Lingard that the trainspotting community has taken against him, because they – like many on the internet – doubt his authenticity. He is also known for his penchant for scootering, which he frequently incorporates into his videos and other public appearances. Why everyone – from Joe Jonas to Gucci – is obsessed with TikTok trainspotting sensation Francis Bourgeois".Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. Traversing the fields and footbridges of the British countryside, passing through grandiose ticket halls, historic terminals and backwater stations, we chase locomotive perfection. It's worth having a listen, the relevant section starts at 45 minutes into the programme on the BBC Sounds recording. On 23 May 2022, Transport for London gave Bourgeois special access to promote London's new Elizabeth line, making him the first passenger to board the railway's Class 345 train.

I started a new school in Year Seven, when my favourite thing to do after school was come home and play with my model railway, but I realised I was experiencing feelings of loneliness, so I decided to try and fit in a bit more at school. Francis Bourgeois is an English trainspotter and social media personality, best known for his videos posted on Instagram and TikTok on the topic of trains. Thereafter, he began posting other collaborations to social media alongside Rosalía, Thierry Henry in a Puma advert, [44] and Sam Fender.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.