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

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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. That huge social media presence has allowed Francis (whose real name is Luke Magnus Nicolson) to turn his hobby into a career, which has included becoming a brand ambassador for GBRf, starring in a five-part Channel 4 digital series, and now writing a book about his trainspotting exploits. McPherson, Tamu. "Tamu McPherson, Bryanboy and Francis Bourgeois reveal their TikTok secrets". Spotify. Gucci . Retrieved 23 February 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 Thrashing builds and builds. I look down and pull up my sleeve: I've got goosebumps, making all the hairs on my arm stand on end. I'm absolutely buzzing.'

Abraham, Tamara (21 January 2022). "The supernerd who conquered high fashion". The Telegraph . Retrieved 21 January 2022. Panesar, Gursharan; Fasano, Lavinia. "Why TikTok sleuths are luxury's most valuable asset". The Future Laboratory. LS:N Global . Retrieved 8 February 2022. Allen-Mills, Tony. "TikTok trend as users go loco for Francis the trainspotter". The Times. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021 . Retrieved 2 October 2021. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) a b Cohen, Jamie (20 January 2022). "Gucci x The North Face and a Trainspotting TikTok Star". Marker by Medium . Retrieved 20 January 2022.Morton, Sam (9 March 2023). "Kathy Burke: Growing Up - Worthing to take centre stage on Channel 4 programme also featuring Francis Bourgeois". Sussex Express . Retrieved 9 March 2023. 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. Today at Dawlish, though, he is hoping that we’ll see two High Speed Trains (HSTs) cross over. In the hope of achieving this, we’re making our way along the coastal path between the sea and the railway line to scramble to a higher vantage point. 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] At a recent diesel gala, he turned up with a film crew for his new Channel 4 digital series, along with the footballer Jesse Lingard. But some old-school “bashers” – people who like riding in desirable locomotives to experience the thrill – didn’t look too happy to see him. Goggins, Joe. "Francis Bourgeois rides scooter, performs tailspin on stage with Sam Fender". Rolling Stone.

10. Is Francis Bourgeois on TikTok?

Weiss, Jamie (19 May 2022). "Francis Bourgeois Should Replace Martin Brundle For The Formula 1 Grid Walk". DMARGE . Retrieved 19 May 2022. Liederman, Emmy (24 January 2022). "TikTok's Francis Bourgeois Stars in Gucci, The North Face Ad". Adweek . Retrieved 9 February 2022. The majority of Francis’ TikTok videos follow a similar formula: he introduces a train that he expects to go past him and we get a point of view close-up of Francis’ face lighting up with excitement thanks to a GoPro camera strapped to his head. It can become too much. When things get overwhelming, Bourgeois takes himself out on a big trainspotting adventure: “I can focus on one thing and feel happy and content.” Mensah, Jenny. "The viral Trainspotter and TikTok star appeared on a scooter during the Geordie singer-songwriter's performance of Getting Started". Radio X UK . Retrieved 4 April 2022.