Francis Bourgeois (trainspotter)

Updated: 12/10/2025, 10:21:12 AM Wikipedia source

Luke Magnus Nicolson (born 9 July 2000), known as Francis Bourgeois, is an English trainspotter, social media personality, model, and author. He is most known for his lighthearted and humorous videos on the topic of trains, posted to TikTok and Instagram. As of May 2023, he has over 2.9 million TikTok followers and 2.3 million Instagram followers. Bourgeois is often characterised as recording himself through the fisheye lens of a GoPro mounted in front of his face or by juxtaposing trainspotting with contemporary fashion. He is also known for his penchant for scootering, which he frequently incorporates into his videos and other public appearances. After several of his videos went viral, Bourgeois began collaborating with celebrities such as Joe Jonas and brands including Gucci and The North Face. He has authored one book, The Trainspotter's Notebook, and hosts the digital series Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois for Channel 4.

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Born

Luke Magnus Nicolson (2000-07-09) 9 July 2000 (age 25)Harlesden, London, England

Education

University of Nottingham

Years active

2020–present

Known for

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Page

mw- Francis Bourgeois

Followers

3.3 million

Channel

Francis Bourgeois

Subscribers

166,000

Views

28.2 million

Tables

· Filmography › Television

2023

Kathy Burke: Growing Up

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Series 1 episode 2; Channel 4 documentary

2025

The Wheel

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Series 6 episode 3; BBC 1 gameshow

Upcoming

Role(s)

Francis Bourgeois: Rocket Man

Notes

Himself

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2023	Kathy Burke: Growing Up	Himself	Series 1 episode 2; Channel 4 documentary
2025	The Wheel	Himself	Series 6 episode 3; BBC 1 gameshow
Upcoming	Francis Bourgeois: Rocket Man	Himself	Two-part Channel 4 documentary

· Filmography › Web series

2022

Full Steam Ahead with Francis Bourgeois

Role(s)

Train conductor

Notes

Short film by Highsnobiety promoting the collaborative campaign by Gucci and The North Face

Amelia's Cooking Show

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

YouTube series created by Amelia Dimoldenberg

2022–2023

Role(s)

Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois

Notes

5 episodes, 1 special, 3 episodes in production; Channel 4 digital series

Scooting and Chatting

Role(s)

Self-directed series on his YouTube channel; 2 episodes

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2022	Full Steam Ahead with Francis Bourgeois	Train conductor	Short film by Highsnobiety promoting the collaborative campaign by Gucci and The North Face
2022	Amelia's Cooking Show	Himself	YouTube series created by Amelia Dimoldenberg
2022–2023	Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois		5 episodes, 1 special, 3 episodes in production; Channel 4 digital series
2022	Scooting and Chatting		Self-directed series on his YouTube channel; 2 episodes

· Awards and nominations

2022

Year

2022

Ceremony

Broadcasting Press Guild Awards

Award

Emerging Creators Award

Result

Nominated

Year	Ceremony	Award	Result	Ref.
2022	Broadcasting Press Guild Awards	Emerging Creators Award	Nominated

Francis Bourgeois (trainspotter)

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