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

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

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

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Liederman, Emmy (24 January 2022). "TikTok's Francis Bourgeois Stars in Gucci, The North Face Ad". Adweek . Retrieved 9 February 2022.

Walton, Simon (9 December 2021). "UK social media star influences rail freight". RailFreight . Retrieved 19 December 2022. It would probably have to be Pot Lane overbridge, just outside of Frome, it’s where my passion was revived. And my other one would be Willesden Junction, because that’s where it started. Qureshi (3 April 2022). "Watch Francis Bourgeois do a tailwhip during Sam Fender's Wembley show". NME . Retrieved 3 April 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.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.”

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. Mensah, Katelyn (19 July 2022). "All aboard! Francis Bourgeois has a book coming out all about his love for trains". The Tab. Now retired, I discovered the diesel bashers at heritage railways without realising it's a cult until reading this. They're all younger than me though, but I instinctively knew about the thrash even if I didn't know the name. a b Trevaskis, John. "Trainspotter Francis Bourgeois Breaks Down Famous Trains in Film & TV". YouTube. Penguin Books UK . Retrieved 1 December 2022. It might appear ironic that he has had more acceptance in the elite world of fashion, but that industry has long rewarded the unique.

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Goodkind, Summer (26 November 2021). "Derailed: TikTok train star Francis Bourgeois' real name is… Luke". The Tab . Retrieved 20 January 2022. Goggins, Joe (4 April 2022). "Francis Bourgeois rides scooter, performs tailspin on stage with Sam Fender". Rolling Stone UK. a b c d e f g h Segalov, Michael (23 October 2022). " 'I find myself choked up with the emotions': TikTok's trainspotter sensation Francis Bourgeois". The Observer . Retrieved 23 October 2022. Halfway through the episode, Bourgeois takes Lingard to a diesel festival, where train enthusiasts pour on to diesel trains just for the thrill of the ride. As soon as they set foot onboard, there is palpable hostility from the other passengers. As he makes his way up a carriage looking for a seat, Bourgeois is peppered with dirty looks and muttered asides and, in one instance, a two-finger salute. 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. It makes his heart hurt, he says. Lingard then proceeds to give him a pep talk for the ages.

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. Accusations he’s not for real, Bourgeois says, are difficult to swallow. “I don’t mind too much when people question me,” he says, “it doesn’t make sense: young train-spotter puts camera on head and laughs at trains. Maybe it’s absurd. But I struggle when people say I’m a fake or a fraud. I’m literally just going out and having a good time. Possibly it’s hard to comprehend how good I feel about trains; how I can feel this good full stop. But it’s just who I am.”

Lewis, Chris. "Making trains – and logistics – cool again". Freight Business Journal . Retrieved 16 February 2023. 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 Glenday, John. "After Gucci, TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois lands starring role in Paul Smith ad". The Drum . Retrieved 31 March 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] A signature component of Bourgeois' content is his incorporation of the GoPro fisheye lens, which distorts his face.

Panesar, Gursharan; Fasano, Lavinia. "Why TikTok sleuths are luxury's most valuable asset". The Future Laboratory. LS:N Global . Retrieved 8 February 2022. Williams, Jenessa (9 April 2022). "Francis Bourgeois, Amelia Dimoldenberg and the rise of the awkward superfan". The Forty-Five . Retrieved 9 April 2022. Over the summer, Bourgeois spoke at an Advertising Week Europe gathering about creating content that resonates with Gen Z audiences, [50] and he partnered with TikTok for Business to advise users on growing their brands. [51] In May 2022, he appeared at the British Book Awards to present Cressida Cowell with her award. [52] He also shot a series of promotional videos alongside British rapper Aitch for Spotify UK's #SpotifySmallTalks segments. [53] [54] On 8 May 2022, Bourgeois was sponsored by Williams Racing to attend the 2022 Miami Grand Prix, meeting Alex Albon and Lando Norris. [55] [56] [57] 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. [58] In mid-July 2022, Bourgeois helped to promote British family film The Railway Children Return. [59] [60] On 9 July 2022, he promoted Percy Pig's 30th birthday, and he attended a related festival sponsored by M&S Food on 23 July 2022. In late July 2022, he participated in Ben Ainslie's safety training and operated a catamaran at the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth. [61]One of Bourgeois’s most popular posts was of him falling off his chair as a train whizzed past him. He knew it was a possibility: “And I knew it would be funny but then, subconsciously, I ate a Percy Pig and it was that moment that made it funny.”



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