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    Francis Bourgeois: 12 facts about the 'Train Guy' on TikTok you need to know

    From his age and height to his rise to fame on TikTok, here's everything you need to know about Francis Bourgeois.

    1. Francis Bourgeois: facts

      1. Who is Francis Bourgeois? Everything you need to know about the train guy on TikTok…

      By now you've probably seen Francis Bourgeois on TikTok, the man behind the train-obsessed TikTok account and otherwise known as the "Train Guy". Francis has earned himself a huge following on the platform thanks to his enthusiastic train content. Francis travels the country in search of the UK's most iconic locomotives. Here's everything you need to know about him. [@francis_bourgeois43 via Instagram]

    2. Francis Bourgeois age: How old is the TikTok train Guy?

      2. How old is Francis Bourgeois?

      Francis Bourgeois is thought to be around 22 years old. However, details of his actual birthdate appear to be unknown. Famous Birthdays lists his birthday as July 8th 2000. [@francis_bourgeois43 via Instagram]

    3. Francis Bourgeois height: How tall is TikTok train guy?

      3. How tall is Francis Bourgeois?

      Francis Bourgeois is 6 feet 3 inches tall, according to his modelling profile. That's 1.9m, btw. [@francis_bourgeois43 via Instagram]

    4. Where is Francis Bourgeois from?

      4. Where is Francis Bourgeois from?

      Francis Bourgeois is British. He grew up in Harlesden, North West London, but moved to Frome, Somerset, when he was seven years old. He is currently based in Nottingham, where he studies Engineering at the University of Nottingham. [@francis_bourgeois43 via Instagram]

    5. Francis Bourgeois: real name

      5. What is Francis Bourgeois' real name?

      Francis Bourgeois' real name is actually Luke Nicolson. According to The Tab, Public Companies House records show that Luke is the sole director of the company 'FRANCIS BOURGEOIS LIMITED' which was set up on November 2021. It's not known why he chose the moniker but the real Francis Bourgeois was a court painter to King George III. [@francis.bourgeois via TikTok]

    6. Francis Bourgeois net worth

      6. What is Francis Bourgeois' net worth?

      Because Francis Bourgeois is fairly new to fame, details on his net worth aren't available right now. However, thanks to his booming follower count on both Instagram and TikTok, Francis could be earning thousands through brand sponsored posts. [via TikTok]

    7. Francis Bourgeois model

      7. Is Francis Bourgeois a model?

      Francis Bourgeois is a model. He's currently signed to Brothers modelling agency. [@francis.bourgeois via TikTok]

    8. Francis Bourgeois girlfriend

      8. Does Francis Bourgeois have a girlfriend?

      Sorry ladies, Francis Bourgeois is off the market. Francis confirmed he had a girlfriend on TikTok, revealing that he had taken her on a railway tour and then to a cat cafe. Francis didn't confirm how long they've been dating or her identity but he did share an adorable clip of her enjoying a cuppa. [francis.bourgeois via TikTok]

    9. Is Francis Bourgeois a character? Is he real?

      9. Is Francis Bourgeois a character? Is he real?

      Contrary to popular belief, Francis Bourgeois is not a spoof character. He's 100% real and actually has a passion for trainspotting. Francis hopes to become a civil engineer and create new railways or revitalise older lines in future. He told The Face: "It’s the sound of the engines, the honks, the wheels on the tracks, they’re therapeutic noises." [via TikTok]

    10. Francis Bourgeois TikTok

      10. Is Francis Bourgeois on TikTok?

      Of course Francis Bourgeois is on TikTok, duh! It's where he got his start. His account really took off during lockdown after he made fake videos of himself talking to British drill artist Digga D and singer Billie Eilish on Instagram Live. People soon fell in love with his adorable train-focused content. As of November 2021, Francis has a whopping 1.4 million followers. You can find him on @francis.bourgeois. [via Instagram]

    11. Francis Bourgeois Instagram

      11. Is Francis Bourgeois on Instagram?

      Yes! As of September 2022, Francis has a whopping 1.7 million followers. You can find him on @francis_bourgeois43. [via TikTok]

    12. Francis Bourgeois Cameo

      12. Is Francis Bourgeois on Cameo?

      Francis Bourgeois is on Cameo. There he delivers personalised messages for fans and shares behind the scenes glimpses of his TikTok videos for a fee. [@francis.bourgeois via TikTok]

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