Aitch and Francis Bourgeois play On Repeat pt.1 #SpotifySmallTalks". TikTok . Retrieved 19 May 2022.

Morrell, Jamie. "Pinty announces new mixtape – drops AA single Flex/On My Own". With Guitars . Retrieved 15 June 2022.Since 2018, he has been dating Amy Linkin, a university student and freelance social media videographer. [92] As of October 2022, he resides in the Battersea district of London. [9] Fashion [ edit ] Liederman, Emmy (24 January 2022). "TikTok's Francis Bourgeois Stars in Gucci, The North Face Ad". Adweek . Retrieved 9 February 2022.

I’d say probably around 1989/90 because it’s a really nice sweet spot of still holding on to the romance of British Railways and also with the cool diesel locomotives, electric multiple units and DMUs still running around. And the trains had slamming doors, windows you can pull down, Mk.1 carriages with compartments and stuff like that.” Qureshi, Arusa (3 April 2022). "Watch Francis Bourgeois do a tailwhip during Sam Fender's Wembley show". NME. 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. Ravindran, Manori (4 January 2022). "Trainspotting TikTok Talent Francis Bourgeois Signs With YMU (Exclusive)". Variety . Retrieved 20 January 2022. A signature component of Bourgeois' content is his incorporation of the GoPro fisheye lens, which distorts his face.Goggins, Joe (4 April 2022). "Francis Bourgeois rides scooter, performs tailspin on stage with Sam Fender". Rolling Stone UK. 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. Swinscoe, Lydia (31 October 2021). "Tik Tok star Francis Bourgeois' legendary trainspotting videos are 100 percent the best thing to come out of 2021". Woman & Home . Retrieved 27 November 2021. a b "Francis Bourgeois Drags Thomas The Tank Engine During 'Most Impossible Quiz' – PopBuzz Meets". YouTube. PopBuzz . Retrieved 9 December 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.” At times funny and heart-warming, meditative and reflective, and always joyous, The Trainspotter's Notebook is an ode to the places and people of the railway from the internet's most beloved trainspotter. Glenday, John. "After Gucci, TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois lands starring role in Paul Smith ad". The Drum . Retrieved 31 March 2022. In the first year of his social media presence, it was widely believed that Bourgeois had borrowed his moniker from the 18th-century court painter of the same name. [30] [31] Now that his notoriety has hit critical mass, it’s only right that Francis Bourgeois has his own TV show of sorts. Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois is a series of shorts for Channel 4 Digital, and sees Bourgeois accompany various celebrities through locomotive-based activities. It’s fun, but suffers from one huge central problem: nothing on the show is quite as interesting as Bourgeois himself.a b Kutchinsky, Serena (24 October 2022). " "I see myself as an influencer of joy": meet TikTok megastar Francis Bourgeois, AKA The Train Guy". Evening Standard. Insider . Retrieved 24 October 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] Imagine the feeling you get at a massive football game or concert, and everyone around you is losing their mind.” There, he says, you feel it’s OK to let go – to scream and shout – because everyone else is. “I’ve come to realise trains make me feel that way. Trains are my football; my gig; my hit. They stimulate me in this inexplicable way.” Benissan, Ezreen; Chitrakorn, Kati; Shoaib, Maliha. "London Fashion Week: Smaller, buzzy June event here to stay". Vogue Business . Retrieved 13 June 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 ] Walton, Simon (6 January 2022). "Smiles all round as GBRf appoint social media brand ambassador". RailFreight . Retrieved 6 January 2022. If you like this content and want to see more from The Railway Magazine, take a look at our latest offers here. Win a signed copy of The Trainspotter’s Notebook 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

11. Is Francis Bourgeois on Instagram?

Mensah, Katelyn (19 July 2022). "All aboard! Francis Bourgeois has a book coming out all about his love for trains". The Tab. Smith, Thomas (3 March 2022). "BandLab NME Awards 2022: see the stunning pictures from the Winners' Room". NME . Retrieved 3 March 2022. The Trainspotter’s Notebook by Francis Bourgeois is published on 27 October . Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois, produced by Untold Studios, is available on Channel 4’s YouTube Channel 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. He claims that certain aspects of his videos are staged, including a video of him falling out of his chair, explaining "I love absurdist humour, so I try to intertwine it. I could just show trains going by, but I also love making people laugh." In most of his trainspotting videos, Bourgeois will often be seen wearing vintage rail garb and what he describes as a "blend between railway memorabilia and streetwear." [92]