Francis the Train Guy

[ANDREW_D_WEBB]

Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1 currently has this Tik Tok star on his show. He is, apparently, famous for the way he films trains. 73962 at Brighton and the HST power car scrap move have both featured.

Presents the hobby from a positive and amusing angle IMHO

 

[Peter C]

Some friends - none of whom are at all interested in railways - have shown me his videos and they seem to enjoy them. He's certainly made an impact on social media, and one of the best bits is that people don't seem to be mocking him for it in the same way some people view trainspotters as your stereotypical anorak at the end of the platform. It's really cool to see his interest in railways, that's for sure

-Peter

 

[Flange Squeal]

For those who are unaware of who he is, his TikTok profile can be found at https://www.tiktok.com/@francis.bourgeois

 

[LOL The Irony]

Having recently followed Francis on Instagram, I must say he's bringing a good light onto the railways and hobby in general. Dick Mabbutt being his favourite loco also brings some humor to a usually serious hobby, so all the power to him.

 

[williamn]

All my friends, none of whom are interested in trains, are talking about him! He's got 1m followers now which is pretty incredible.

 

[telstarbox]

Two non enthusiast colleagues brought this up the other day

 

[Darandio]

He's become a legend in our house even with those with no interest in trains. There's something innocent and pure about what he is doing that is different to how others perceive the hobby and it's just pure excitement for him when he's doing what he loves. Fair play.

 

[Cowley]

Yep I keep getting sent his videos on our family group chat.

 

[55002]

When I first saw his videos, couldn’t make my mind up whether he was on a P***take of the hobby, but more I watch it seems hes genuine. Definitely a social media star and delivered trains to the masses

 

[Mag_seven]

Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1 currently has this Tik Tok star on his show. He is, apparently, famous for the way he films trains. 73962 at Brighton and the HST power car scrap move have both featured.

Presents the hobby from a positive and amusing angle IMHO

Thread reopened

 

[LOL The Irony]

Thread reopened

Thanks!

Recently, Francis spent time in Miami and was invited along to the GP by Williams.

https://twitter.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1522688424154701824

(Video of Francis in Albon's car)