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The Trainspotter's Notebook

By: Francis Bourgeois
Narrated by: Francis Bourgeois
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

The adventure filled memoir written and read by the world's most beloved trainspotter, TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois.

'Thrashing builds and builds. I look down and pull up my sleeve: I've got goosebumps, making all the hairs on my arm stand on end. I'm absolutely buzzing.'

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.

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.

Are you ready to depart?

'Oh for goodness sake, I'm on the wrong platform!'

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Francis Bourgeois (P)2022 Penguin Audio Engineering Travel Writing & Commentary Railroad Feel-Good Funny Witty

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Well done Francis this book has plenty of factual info and will bring a smile to anyone franchise’s enthusiasm is very contagious
I must go by a hard copy now

Fantastic

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You can't beat listening to someone so kind and genuine, talking about something they're so enthusiastic about. Definitely my favourite audiobook to date :)

Beautiful!

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Highly recommended to listen along and enjoy this absolute gem of an experience. This kept us going on a long journey.

I will be recommending this to friends and family!

Pure euphoric listening!

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After following Francis bourgeois for a while now on social media when I heard he was bringing out a book I was elated I purchased the signed hard copy for being a fan but because I’m not a great reader I jumped at the chance of the audio book with all the knowledge and entertainment francis brings to this audio book with his sound effects and his accents he imitates it’s just fantastic I hope there is a sequel 🙏

Best book I’ve ever owned!!!!

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What brought me to this book was Francis's videos on Instagram. It's so refreshing to hear someone who really is in love with their hobby and who doesn't really care if you don't understand his love of trains. This book may not be for everybody but I certainly found it entertaining.

A man with a passion.

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