The train superfan could soon be on four wheels. Francis Bourgeois has been tipped to replace Jeremy Clarkson as Grand Tour host. Bourgeois is a hugely popular internet figure, counting millions of followers across his social pages, pinning down a niche corner of the internet market – trainspotting. His fans praise him for the joy […]

1 year ago

‘I hope you enjoyed the Elizabeth Line’ Francis Bourgeois ran into the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Tube on Thursday, and it was about as amusing as you’d expect. In a post on his Instagram page, the trainspotting icon is seen running for the Elizabeth line at Tottenham Court Road, and just managing […]

3 years ago

Francis will be joined by Premier League star Jesse Lingard as well as Love Island star Chloe Burrows Francis Bourgeois interest in trains is set to go mainstream, with the social media star getting his own TV show – taking celebrities on trainspotting missions. The unlikely celebrity who got famous during covid with TikTok train […]

3 years ago

More wholesome content for you all Everyone’s favourite trainspotter, Francis Bourgeois, has achieved another long-time dream of his by going on a cab ride in one of his favourite locomotives. Bourgeois was treated to a journey in the 73962 ‘Dick Mabbutt’, sitting in the cab and even getting to use some of the controls. He […]

4 years ago

Expect wholesome content, 24/7 Avid trainspotter and viral TikTok-er Francis Bourgeois has quit his day-job to dedicate all of his waking hours to his primary passion – and by the looks of it, he couldn’t be happier. Videos posted by the 21-year-old train enthusiast have become a firm favourite online thanks to Bourgeois’s pure and […]

4 years ago