The drivers in those cabs wondering why the f*ck is this man appearing at every platform I go to 😂

@77jazzbass

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha, i did also think that,,, remember when Denzel kept spotting Del Boy up North

@DodgyDaveGTX

3 ай бұрын

@@77jazzbass imagine being Boycie and seeing Delboy on a hovercraft in Florida 😂

@alexandermitchell5645

3 ай бұрын

I can tell you from personal experience that not only the drivers, but sometimes the passengers and guards, end up playing the game of "Spot The Looney," made popular of course by Monty Python's Flying Circus decades ago................... There's the "impossibly big guy chasing with that tiny car he can't possibly fit in", the "bloke with four cameras around his neck", "the guy who yells 'WOOOOOO!!!!' every time you notch out the regulator", "the guy who keeps climbing light poles", 'the guy with the hi-viz vest trying to pass himself off as a rail worker", "the duo pacing the train with a Triumph TR3A while shooting video", "the guy who thinks he's in a road rally with that fast Porsche chase car", "the bloke who always asks to get in the cab", "the rail employee who legally gets in the most impossible spots to get his shots/videos", "the guy who dresses in a 60-year-old guard/driver's uniform", "okay, there's his car, where is he this-- 😳HOW THE DEVIL DID HE GET UP THERE?!?", "the two guys with clipboards and stopwatches still logging loco performance the old-fashioned way", "the guy who won't shut up about how the old railtours were better and he has ALL the dog-eared photos in his pocket to prove it"................. 🙄 And then, if course, there's "that crazy smiling guy with a plaid scarf and a camera strapped to his forehead and that girl next to him with a 'kill-me-now' look on her face".............................🤣 And may I say that in forty-plus years of chasing and photography, I've seen all of the above and then some (and occasionally BEEN the "looney" the passengers watch for!) including the last one thanks to these videos....

@77jazzbass

3 ай бұрын

@@DodgyDaveGTX I’m no train spotter, but this guy’s passion for trains is epic, that grin is legendary

@christopher9727

3 ай бұрын

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

PLEASE CONTINUE THIS SERIES

@christopher9727

3 ай бұрын

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

Its beautyful to see someone enjoying life like you mate! Keep it up

Bloody hell Francis, your girlfriend is super committed to be chasing after you all day while you chase diesels. She's definitely a keeper! And yes, she definitely should've press the help point! haha

@christopher9727

3 ай бұрын

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

@kaltadesmon

2 ай бұрын

Cheers lad hope you are well!

I wished I loved anything the way Francis loves his trains....❤

I love trains, but this fellow deserves a medal !

Found you on Reddit. Love to see your passion for these trains. Hope to learn more!

@balwc147

2 ай бұрын

Yeah same

I’m not a train nut but have always loved the sound of the old diesels, your obvious joy of this is infectious and the video very professional, you had better keep that camera woman happy. I thoroughly enjoyed it thank you.

Just happened upon you brother and your excitement is infectious! Love seeing how happy trains make you such positive content! Made my day

Francis’s enthusiasm is almost palpable. I heard the ‘whumpf, whumpf’ of a steam train yesterday, two metres away from me. It’s almost a living entity and makes one appreciate Francis’s enthusiasm for all things train. 🚂

My 2 year old son and I love watching your videos, thanks for the trains! Please continue the series 😀

@kam_1982

3 ай бұрын

Traindriverbrian maybe a good channel for your selfs too and on tik toc hun

@jackcherbert

3 ай бұрын

me too!

@geordieceltic2

3 ай бұрын

Me too, and I am 65.

@therighthonsirdoug

3 ай бұрын

​@kam_1982 don't encourage small kids onto ticktok...it melts their brains! Long form videos are okay but not ticktok...

The 56 sounds mint. Amys little cameo made me laugh 😂

Not had a model railway in over 30 years but your love could change that I love the 37s and 50 great vid.

Absolutely awesome!!!

Hahaha the pure joy on your face is fantastic, love it , I hope you treat your girl to days out doing stuff she loves. Never drove 50's, but drove Valenta HST's since 2003 until MTU , now IET class 800. Miss the HST's. Keep up the good work

One man and his hobby is great to see

Francis your enthusiasm is infectious, the signal lights reflecting on the rails outside Paddington was superb, well done. Just subscribed...

Well done, being from watford as a young spotter with my Ian allan combine and a ticket to travel brings back memories. Thank you..

You're the one who got me into trainspotting and I am very grateful for it! Keep doing what you're doing!!!!

Glad to experience your enthusiasm! I recall vividly seeing almost all the D400s (class 50) locos thundering up the WCML in the late 1960s, brand new, even saw a few leaving Vulcan Foundry on their very first journeys!

Can't help but smile

We love you Francis❤

brilliant vid Francis ! could'nt believe the speed of the first train going through station SCARY !!!!

Nice to see and hear the old diesel engines without namby pamby silencing . Takes me back in time 😊

@iainbruce3376

3 ай бұрын

You can't beat a 37 thrash. There is literally nothing in life like it.

What a wonderful person. This was very uplifting for me. Thank you 😊

My favourite loco of all time is the Deltic (class 55). The sound from those engines vibrated through the platform and into your chest. Even the drivers need eardefenders, they literally are deafening.

@ac2litre

3 ай бұрын

I've sat between the twin engines making recordings (up to 90mph). Ear defenders on, of course :)

Never seen anyone get so much joy from a train 👍🏻

I can finally see what you see in the thunderous sounds of those locos. 😊

Brilliant. !! Thanks for sharing !

Francis, your enthusiasm is wonderful. These locomotives have always made me want to jump with joy, especially the sound and especially the 50s. I did see and hear them in period, at Paddington, coming up out of Exeter St David’s with a full load on and ripping my eardrums as they tore through Didcot at 100mph. They are so loud it’s hard to believe it was ever normal but the quality of that sound, a massive, what, 200 litre 16 quad turbo is up there with Merlin engines. Keep up the great work!

OMG This is absolutely Incredible ❤ Amazing woohoo ❤

Now there's a man living his best live. Loving your work Francis - keep it up.

Wow... what a fabulous video... Thank you. Great footage... Great sound... especially the Class 56s. 😊😊

It’s a wonder history channel or national geographic don’t give u a TV show. Good voice and presentation and passion for trains!!!

@chugwaterjack4458

25 күн бұрын

BBC's Travel program just aired here (US) tonight, with his journey all the way north to Thurso.

I love you so much. Your smile made my dsy. I came here to subscribe and let you know that I love your content

I not trying to be rube, but when I watch this guy, I can't stop imagining that I like trains kid from asdfa.

Great video. I was a Class 37 clay train fan down here in Cornwall. Cracking din double headed. Best wishes.

Living the dream!!! Keep it up Francis

Your joy for life is infectious Francis Bourgeois 🌟🥰 Keep up the brilliant work ❣️👊🏽

Absolutely love your enthusiasm Francis .keep it going

What a great video, thanks Francis!

The screaming sound of that 56 as it left Watford reminded me of hearing the same sound at Lime St when the London trains departed

You are amazing, the genuine love of Railways is fantastic to see. Thank you 😊

@colinphippen

3 ай бұрын

And the love of cats 🐈

The sight and sound of the "Hoovers" is something you just can never forget. I must have seen them all from Dreadnought' to 'Fearless', as they passed through Andover on the Waterloo-Exeter services Your video brought back such memories. Please keep them coming.

@waynus2021

3 ай бұрын

here in devon we used to see who could clear the whole lot the quickest , if you put the time in it really could be down to a month before starting again , 50`s and 47`s literally all day long with the occasional 37 doing clay freight

I lived in Banbury in the 1980's so Class 50's to New St. were very common, managed 30 class haulages... great times. So sad 56081 can't be saved as it is.

Good job Francis!

That is a lot of miles for a few seconds of eyeballing and wonderful engine sounds. Very keen and full of enthusiasm well done to you both.

In all of my social circles im the weird train guy. You make me feel like thats ok.

Great vid of 56098 and 56081, I recently saw 37418 in its New Loram Livery with A saloon coach:)

@Semaspots180

3 ай бұрын

wow i filmed 56098 recently, sad to see them turn into that crap

Love the enthusiasm!

Fascinating pursuit! This is the first time I've found your channel as I just watched the trip all the way up to Thurso on BBC tonight. I think you would have gone totally bonkers if you had been with me when I was a kid. I grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where the Big Boys, the Challengers, and the gas turbines lived. Just for fun, my granddad, a locomotive engineer (driver to you) would take me out to the west end of the Cheyenne yards where the big iron would be spooling up for their assault on Sherman Hill. We'd stand right next to the tracks, as you do in the stations, and just let the incredible sound wash over us. Now, the cinder dicks (railway police) won't let you within 25 feet of the track anywhere outside the stations. Keep up the good work from your new follower.

Your a star in your own right Francis ,,really enjoyed watching your day out ..37`s , 50`s 47`s 20`s so many great diesels out there ..and subscribed 👌👌👍👍

Two lovely catches at the start which are overlooked. The prideolino and class 92 with the sleeper :) Amazing video

Great vid, thanks guys

Always pleasing to see a non-electrified modern route.

Good fun - really enjoyed this!

I have to love this video for the sheer plearsure on your face, brilliant video

Lovely video bringing back some great memories. Hang onto that sweet lady of yours... she is cute. Regards from Oz. Gaz😊

The thrash at 5.44seconds absolutely hellfire ! Great video great chase !

Beautiful video mate!! That loco's got a beautiful turbo , love from India

What a thrashtastic day Francis! Loved watching & listening to that😁👍

Love these videos! Keep em coming mate!

Francis, your the reason i started my channel, my love for trains really came back into full swing cuz of u, and im forever greatful for you cuz of my passion to love trains just like u do

It's a pleasure watching your excitement and knowledge with trains. Subbed.

By far one the most enjoyable videos I've watched great footage well done 👍

Excellent day out thanks for sharing

Great stuff guys, keep up the good work.

Loving this guys passion.

Awesome effort getting around. I saw that 56 railtour at ferriby, it was sure a loud one!

Greatly vlog. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to more great content cheers 🍻

Love it god it takes me back the sound 👍

It's really interesting to me to see someone so excited about stuff I work around, designing equipment for every day. The enthusiasm is infectious I suppose.

what a great day! ❤ loved the cat interlude.

Nice to see the Aventra (Class 345) going full speed through the station. I spent a lot of hours testing that and the fastest I've managed on the real train is 95 MPH, coasting, for the slip stream testing. Great to hear the diesels too.

That was a quality video, good work there Francis.

The head moving around on the ,ap is cracking me up! 😂😂😂😂

Geek central, I love it! Nice one Francis, very interesting to see these trains running.

Hey, Francis! Just saw your episode of the BBC's Travel Show. You absolutely made one of the most enjoyable episodes they've ever had - congratulations!

Love it. Reminds me when I was young chasing steam. From my bedroom we could hear the whistle as loco left station, and we would run out to a footbridge at the end of our road and stand on top to get engulfed in smoke where it was still pulling hard. Great days they were.

Please continue uploading videos here. I follow you on TikTok as well. Your Channel 4 series was EXCELLENT!!! We need more of your videos! :)

2 more grids we've lost sadly I love these screaming beasts 🥰😍🤩

Id love to meet you out on the rails, I think your enthusiasm is infectious!

I remember those sounds front my childhood. I didn't realise you were allowed to stand on the platform ramp at Paddington. A great video, and love your enthusiasm and the cat cafe

Wow...Great stuff keep up yhe good work francis

I love the music man, good job!

Why is this so good? Subscribed, cheers!

Good stuff! Glad to you see you had such a great day! I think you would have loved it at 1pm on summer saturdays at Exeter St Davids around 1989-1990. One Class 50 would leave for Paignton... and another would leave for Waterloo, thrashing up the gradient toward Exeter Central!! The noise was incredible!!

Trains and cats. Doesn’t get better than that! Keep up the brilliant videos. 😁 Chris.

I saw you filming at Tamworth, your camera crew looked really professional and you came across like a great guy. Glad I found your channel.

Oh the memories of all those legendary locos. Used to hangout at hoo junction in the 90s, 37 after 37 and tons of 33's too

The class 37s look great in that livery...

In the right conditions, like in the middle of a cold clear night, one could hear these diesels from 3 to 4 miles away. I know that because I often used to listen to the overnight Waterloo-Exeter parcels train from where I lived in Farnham. It would be doing around 90mph and be audible for about a minute. At it's nearest it was 3 miles away near Fanborough. I could even tell if it was a Class 50 or 47.

Great tune...definately channelling your inner Aphex twin!

I used to go to West Ealing in the mid eighties, the 50’s were still all running in service, also had the 47’s and HST’s, remember the DMU’s coming in from the Greenford branch as well as coming and going from Reading. Happy days they were, keep up the good content

Reading through the comments. I am really surprised no one mentioned the golden age of the Fort William sleeper when it still ran out of Glasgow Queen Street with a stock of sleeper cars, seating then 3 mark 1s attached to the front at Q Street! In those days window hanging was still possible! 1 single 37 4xx climbing out of the station from a standing start straight into the tunnel on full throttle to climb that hill……. THAT WAS NOISE! Real proper full on noise but also the smell of the diesel in the confined space of the tunnel! On a passenger service it was without doubt one of the best in the country! Also helped by mk 1 carriages, door windows down, carriage windows fully open! Right behind the engine! No let up through the entirety of that tunnel! That is a special memory for me! There must be someone who remembers the breakfast move! Upper Tyndrum, down to the Little Chef then Lower Tyndrum on the first Oban of the day back into Glasgow. The day trains on the West Highlands never sounded as loud as that first train of the day!

Great video Mate. You clearly enjoyed the day. 👍🏻

Amy made me laugh, deserves a medal

Great video My Grandad who was a Blacksmith/ Boilersmith at Derby works said the class 56 was the only diesel locomotive he approved of he was a steam man through and through ,, he said " OK they are difficult to work on were smokey and noisey but isn't any big diesel engine " , but he said they could haul anything they could start , a locomotive that actually sounds powerful, which of course they are .

Good video Francis I love all class 37s/50s/56s/ they take me back to being a kid spotting in the 1980 at Wakefield West gate/Doncaster/Bescot/Manchester Victoria/piccadilly!!!

@ziggengineering7861

3 ай бұрын

Wakefield man here !!

BRILLIANT!!!