'The anticipation of a train coming by or finding the next spot to watch a loco coming along the tracks is a time of complete focus for me,disconnecting from the rush and busyness of life. Those moments are the best fun I've ever had. In those moments,I feel completely at one with myself,and I want to share that feeling.'
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the railway as the world's most famous trainspotter and TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois,takes you on an epic journey and shows you the joy of following your own passions.
Sharing his love for trains,Francis takes us along on his most memorable trainspotting adventures. Traversing the fields and footbridges of the British countryside,passing through grandiose ticket halls,historic terminals and backwater stations,we chase locomotive perfection. Along the way we come to appreciate the majesty of trains and the true pleasure of trainspotting.
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. Full steam ahead!
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9780857504722Number of pages: 336Weight: 542 gDimensions: 240 x 162 x 32 mm
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A National Treasure Of The TikTok Age.Our favourite TikTok trainspotter.Francis Bourgeois'unique style and infectious enthusiasm is proving to be a'hellfire'hit. His delight is infectious.The world's most famous trainspotter.'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.'The TikTok sensation who made trainspotting cool. Bourgeois's book encouragingly bears all the hallmarks of his charm. It rattles along amiably with a beatnik rhythm,full of locomotive trivia and lots of thrashing and screaming onomatopoeia.A charming mix of memoir and manual.TikTok's trainspotting sensation.TikTok's favourite trainspotter.All aboard the wild ride that is Francis Bourgeois,the world's favourite trainspotter.
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