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

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It's a good book to capture these scenes and learn Francis's niggling doubts about things and his double image.

a b Silbert, Jake (19 December 2021). "Tiktok's Favorite Trainspotter Was Secretly a Model & We Don't Mind". Highsnobiety. Thompson, Sophie. "Francis Bourgeois is one of the first to ride the Elizabeth Line and it's so wholesome". Indy100. Independent TV . Retrieved 24 May 2022.Arianne Davey spoke to TikTok star Francis Bourgeois, for The Railway Magazine, at the launch of his debut book, The Trainspotter’s Notebook, and uncovers a more traditional side to his rail enthusiasm. Credit: Isaac Marley Morgan Francis is one of the kindest, most genuine people I've met in a long time. His passion and unadulterated happiness is inspiring. I can't wait for more magical adventures with him.' - Joe Jonas McPherson, Tamu. "Tamu McPherson, Bryanboy and Francis Bourgeois reveal their TikTok secrets". Spotify. Gucci . Retrieved 23 February 2022. Aitch and Francis Bourgeois play On Repeat pt.1 #SpotifySmallTalks". TikTok . Retrieved 19 May 2022. The book gives a short history of the author's love of trains before going on to give a series of episodes in his railway adventures all over England and the lengths he goes to find and photograph interesting trains, especially his beloved HSTs (Inter City 125s) and Class 37s. For Francis, the sounds of trains is particularly important.

Smith, Roger (7 January 2022). "TikTok star appointed GB Railfreight brand ambassador". RailAdvent . Retrieved 20 January 2022. I think my parents and my grandparents were definitely aware I was really into my trains by the time I was about three. Aged four I went to Pecorama in Devon, where they have the Peco factory, and they had a layout exhibition there and I was just in love with all these miniature trains running around. My granny very kindly bought me my first train set, which was a Pannier tank and some old freight wagons, and she kept it at her house. I used to go on Monday afternoons after school and would look forward to it all week, and then every Christmas and birthday there would be a little addition.” Qureshi, Arusa (3 April 2022). "Watch Francis Bourgeois do a tailwhip during Sam Fender's Wembley show". NME. That yellow train, I now know why people chase it round the area though I've always laughed when I post an instant shot and read people say they're setting off to see it.

7. Is Francis Bourgeois a model?

Hill, Jimmy. "Francis Bourgeois Answers Questions No One Wants To Know – Capital". YouTube. Capital FM . Retrieved 22 November 2022.

Maidment, Adam (17 December 2021). "People 'can't cope' after discovering TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois' real name". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 17 December 2021.

11. Is Francis Bourgeois on Instagram?

The adventure filled memoir from the world's most beloved trainspotter, TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois. He developed an interest in trains during his early childhood, [10] noting his parents and grandparents became aware of his interest when he was "about three." [22] Bourgeois remembers being "obsessed" with BRIO wooden train sets, the "stage before you go to Hornby trains," [23] as well as Hot Wheels. [1] [10] After visiting the Peco factory at Pecorama in Devon at the age of four, his grandmother gave him his first model railway set, a Hornby [9] [24] set consisting of a " Pannier tank and some old freight wagons"; his set would gradually receive additions at Christmas and birthdays. [22] Quite unusual to bump into Percy Pig, a British icon. This year, we’re celebrating 30 years of Percy Pig and I want to make sure it’s a great day for him! (AD) a b Segalov, Michael (23 October 2022). " 'I find myself choked up with the emotions': TikTok's trainspotter sensation Francis Bourgeois". The Guardian . Retrieved 23 October 2022.

Benissan, Ezreen; Chitrakorn, Kati; Shoaib, Maliha. "London Fashion Week: Smaller, buzzy June event here to stay". Vogue Business . Retrieved 13 June 2022. Shafer, Ellise (15 November 2022). "TikTok's Discover List 2022: Meet 50 Creators Who Are Making a Global Impact (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved 15 November 2022.Amos, Madeleine (16 August 2022). "This video from TikTok for Business has advice from Francis Bourgeois and Lady Leshur on how to promote music on TikTok and grow your brand". Route Note . Retrieved 16 August 2022. In March 2022, Bourgeois starred in Paul Smith's "What Makes You Happy?" campaign, modelling the PS Paul Smith Happy collection. [87] [88] [89] Curran, Aaron (12 December 2022). "TikTok star Francis Bourgeois tries out Merseyrail". Liverpool Echo . Retrieved 16 July 2023. Flowerdew-Clarke, Melissa. "Craig David & Francis Bourgeois discuss all things 'train' in latest Trainline campaign". Dept Holding B.V.