A trainspotter, also known as a locospotter or gricer, is a member of a British subculture that was popularised in the 1940s. Based on the spotting of locomotives and recording of their numbers, the s
A pair of young trainspotters photographed at Bletchley railway station, 1962
A group of trainspotters at Newport MPD in 1954
Trainspotters collect numbers of condemned locomotives at Swindon locomotive works
A typical example of a British Transport Commission anti-trespass sign
Luke Magnus Nicolson, known as Francis Bourgeois, is an English trainspotter, social media personality, model, and author. He is most known for his videos on the topic of trains, posted to TikTok and
Trainspotters in the United Kingdom
…interest following the COVID-19 pandemic. While the increased popularity of the subculture has been largely attributed to the influence of TikTok star Francis Bourgeois other societal factors have also been seen to have played a role. The renewed interest in trainspotting has led to the suggestion of a process of…
Bourgeois at the BAFTA Television Awards 2026
Bourgeois often credits Willesden Junction station and the Bakerloo line for sparking his interest in trains
Willesden depot viewed from the westbound North London line platform at Willesden Junction railway station