Trainspotter Francis Bourgeois Breaks Down Famous Trains in Film & TV

In The Trainspotter's Notebook, Francis shares his greatest trainspotting adventures and takes you with him across the fields and footbridges of Britain, passing through historic terminals and backwater stations in pursuit of tones, thrash and locomotive perfection. Told in his inimitable style, these hilarious and heart-warming tales take you behind the scenes of his most popular videos, and celebrate the places and people of the railway.

From sleeping in a car to get a good shot of 73962 Dick Mabbutt to trainspotting with Joe Jonas, Francis Bourgeois has been on one hell of a ride over the past year. Bringing joy to millions, his epic journeys have highlighted the importance of connecting with your passions.

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[fellowhuman]

I love this guy. He's so educated and passionate about trains. Huge fan.

[daveUK]

Henry getting bricked up inside the tunnel was very traumatic for me as a kid, that Fat fkn controller has a lot to answer for

[chloearchibald]

Haha him laughing at Stand By Me was so cute 'they must have fancied a dip' 😆😆😆

[joshslater]

I just wonder how so many people thought Henry got left in the tunnel even though he was released in the next episode. Did everyone just miss the fact he’s a main character and has been in hundreds of other episodes?

[TheOnlyTYRE]

The LMS served Euston, not London Kings Cross, that was served by the LNER. Respect to him for attempting to educate on the old Big Four history.

[atalocke]

I love this. A refreshing riff off a common format! Good job to whomever at PRH is running this channel.

[strangemachines_]

This dude accuracy picking up background noises of departing trains

[Quadraxis]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this guy likes trains.

[davestock]

The commentary over Thomas was just great.

[random]

This young man is 100% Legit in his wholesome happiness, knowledge and excitement, in his mad passion for everything about the railways, and trains. Wonderful video idea! Never fails to make me feel so happy! Thank you, Penguin! (NOT Feathers McGraw, either. THAT Penguin is SUS 🐧)

[Robinski]

Bought the book for a train loving friend of mine and started the audiobook myself!

[SamL]

I'm sitting here watching a grown man analyse Thomas the Tank Engine... fuck me

[georgefoord]

please do more of this, you can see francois's passion

[ranielladurand]

I literally just saw a video of him on twitter, I didn’t know who he was, and now this was on my suggested videos wtf. Love to see it tho

[JaeV]

Such a geek, love this guy!
He's so friendly irl too

[WJINTL]

I hope Francis does a collab with James May and Oz Clarke.

[Spud]

Just want to point out that flat spots on Thomas wheels wouldn't have occurred there. Flat spots come from the wheels locking up (usually due to excessive braking or an axlebox failure) and sliding on the rail creating flat spots which is very serious and can derail a train.

[Northerner_Transport_Hub]

8:05 maybe its a Hornby Pocket Rocket 😂

[octopus]

I could listen to you all day Francis -i love your relaxed manner and speaking, you need to be on the telly more, -oh yes we need Diesel clips next ha ha

[markcocker]

How the hell di he hear a train in the background of Harry Potter and identify it ?