Hats off to Chris Gunthorpe and Wayne Gaskell, for providing us with such amazing 'driving force' engines! Always a delight to see Francis delighted! 🤗🤗🥰🥰❤❤
I love that you are unashamedly enjoying yourself looking at trains. I know most people don't understand the love of trains, but I do. I love to see them. And I'm just now getting into going around looking at them. Good on you Francois 😊
I fully agree. I'm older than Francis but I also fully understand the wish to connect back to childhood and if that means building Lego, so be it. Wonderful videos, great enthusiasm and a warm smile.
Francis you give me the will to carry on living, your life energy is really contagious. If i feel a bit jaded I just watch your vids, them I'm up for it again. Thank you. 😊👍
I was feeling a bit hopeless when I woke up this morning. It’s people/videos like this that are inspiring people to find things they love and to pursue it.
I dont watch tv.. havnt for years! Came across Francis's shorts on TH-cam.. started watching his longer fornat vids.. now ive just come across his channel 4 tv show! Omg so happy for the journey you have been on and you deserve everything 😊
Your enthusiasm, buoyancy, and effervescence are infectious to watch lol, your giggles when you hear the tones lol, and really admire your narration too, complete with hilarity, just huge congratulations on your much deserved success! Hoping they name train/Station after you ❤
Francis, you have the only content on youtube that I will thumb up before I even watch the whole video! You never let me down and I never regret giving you that thumbs up before viewing.
I like your enthusiasm of the thrash of the 56s and stuff and I quite like the class 37s when they accelerate with loads of thrash and tones as well as tangs to the drivers
There are some great drivers at present Francis, Gunny is a legend as is The Boff! There is a video of the Boff in the cab super thrashing a class 56 with mega clag that makes the hairs stand up on my arms when i hear it, reminds me of the old Valenta HST's days when they would pull out from Newcastle Central
Absolutely lovely this! A proper fan of great traction without getting all technical! Loved the 66 barrelling through too! First saw 56’s when we went on holiday down near Oxford and they were doing the merry go rounds. Absolutely awesome to see them at 80mph flying past when you’re 8! Thank you Paul
Im hoping to get a driver experience day at east lancs railway.. Hoping for next year if possible. Not sure if you can pick and choose your loco you want to drive or not? I would take 50,56,55,45,46,40,37,33,31 25.. Not such a fan of diesel hydraulics or claytons/class 14s.. But just hope i get a chance to drive a diesel!! Great videos as always. Love your passion for trains.. Reminds me of when i was a kid trainspotting in 80s and 90s..
as a kid we lived by the main line from chichester to portsmouth and beyond...our garden lbacked onto track, loved watching the trains, esp the frieght and the odd one carrying cars...the royal train often went through..the only noise that drove me mad was workmen during the night...great seeing you so happy..a real joy.
Love the sound of the old diesel-electrics given the beans. Also love the sound of the steam loco's on full throttle .There again, Dad is an ex BR loco engineer.
Now I'm not an especially train loving guy, but I am a huge avgeek. I understand the excitement when it comes to machines like this! Very brave and powerful to show your love without care. Love your content.
My Mate put me on to your channel. All I can say is that there can't be anyone with as much enthusiasm and passion about locomotives and trainspotting that you have. Absolutely brilliant fella. And I've just subscribed to your channel.
"It should really build up some of that turbo scream that we all love." Yes, we do! And yes it did! When I was in the army I loved listening to the tanks spin up their engines. That turbine whine is exilerating. Same thing with the helos where I work now. I Love your enthusiasm, Francis.
wonderful to see you enjoying the railways francis. i was a spotter based in chesterfield as a school kid in the early 70s and loved it. still find railways interesting to this day. you make really good videos and i enjoy watching them.
Hi .. I’m new to your channel and I’m blown away with the shape power and sound of these Locomotives.. I’ve had an eye in the past for these powerful machines but I totally enjoy your very informative coverage .. keep up the enjoyable channel.. thanks for the turbo whistling and power surging power house engines ..
Awesome passion! Greetings from a model car collector. I grew up with a Hornby train set with home made country & town scenery - fond memories. My passion currently is a rather large model car collection.
Francis the Driver of the 56's also spends his time in the North West at the East Lancashire Railway and he was my Driver instructor the day I drove a class 35 Hymek , great guy..keep up the good work
I loved the blue freight trains, do you know as a child i loved them and still love them, even though ferry boats is something i followed at your age. but i would have loved to have seen those blue freight train trucks for real. What a lovely polite young man you seem and doing your own thing and being yourself.
Hi Francis.. My dad/mom used to take me to Dawlish every year when I was very young with my brothers... Dad used to tell me what class of locomotives that went past in the late 60s early 70s as he loved trains.. I used to hear the sound of the class 52 Westerns which I still love today.. In Fact I saw you on Friday at Bewdley at the SVR Spring Diesel Festival to.. I was going to talk to you but you were with a few friends..Love your videos 💞
Just saw the Lego advert... "and for the next course, the coal section"... Subtley suggesting to the girl, to her obvious delight, an evening of 'shoveling the coal'. Absolute legend!!
Great stuff Francis. You were kind enough to let my friend and I have a photo taken with you at Kidderminster the other day so thanks for that. Really liked this video!
Great video Francis I agree the sound of the class 56 sounds awesome especially on full power the only other locomotives that can match them for impressive sounds in my humble opinion is the class 37,s and deltics 😊
Hats off to Chris Gunthorpe and Wayne Gaskell, for providing us with such amazing 'driving force' engines! Always a delight to see Francis delighted! 🤗🤗🥰🥰❤❤
People don't know what they are missing when they feel the power and the noise of a class 56 old skool diesel, great videos Francis.
I’ve seen them coming through rowley Regis to the svr they have a subsonic energy
I love that you are unashamedly enjoying yourself looking at trains. I know most people don't understand the love of trains, but I do. I love to see them. And I'm just now getting into going around looking at them. Good on you Francois 😊
I fully agree. I'm older than Francis but I also fully understand the wish to connect back to childhood and if that means building Lego, so be it. Wonderful videos, great enthusiasm and a warm smile.
I like trains, Drake, and men.
Francis you give me the will to carry on living, your life energy is really contagious. If i feel a bit jaded I just watch your vids, them I'm up for it again. Thank you. 😊👍
There is something really powerfull in watching someone enjoy something so much!
I was feeling a bit hopeless when I woke up this morning. It’s people/videos like this that are inspiring people to find things they love and to pursue it.
I dont watch tv.. havnt for years! Came across Francis's shorts on TH-cam.. started watching his longer fornat vids.. now ive just come across his channel 4 tv show! Omg so happy for the journey you have been on and you deserve everything 😊
That smile whenever you see a locomotive!
It’s faked to perfection
@@project182r3 You must live in a very sad world, huh.
@@project182r3idiot you are.
@@cryptidian3530No as sad as yours.
Class 56s are pure magic. Well done Francis you are such a joy.
Phenomenal sound of the 56s! Love it.
Francis with coots is about as much joy as Francis with trains! Fabulous! Love it xxxx
Your enthusiasm, buoyancy, and effervescence are infectious to watch lol, your giggles when you hear the tones lol, and really admire your narration too, complete with hilarity, just huge congratulations on your much deserved success! Hoping they name train/Station after you ❤
Human to human connections you make during your journeys are always the most exciting in your videos. Cheers from Ireland.
Good to see Mr Chris Guntripp still mainline driving and in full BR uniform.
Francis, you have the only content on youtube that I will thumb up before I even watch the whole video! You never let me down and I never regret giving you that thumbs up before viewing.
Another nice Vintage jumper. 🥰, thank you for your train video's, your girlfriend, your friends, your family must be so proud of you.🙏🏼
I like your enthusiasm of the thrash of the 56s and stuff and I quite like the class 37s when they accelerate with loads of thrash and tones as well as tangs to the drivers
What a breath of fresh air this guy is. Bravo, keep up the good work and congratulations on your passion for the railways 🫡
There are some great drivers at present Francis, Gunny is a legend as is The Boff! There is a video of the Boff in the cab super thrashing a class 56 with mega clag that makes the hairs stand up on my arms when i hear it, reminds me of the old Valenta HST's days when they would pull out from Newcastle Central
Absolutely lovely this! A proper fan of great traction without getting all technical! Loved the 66 barrelling through too! First saw 56’s when we went on holiday down near Oxford and they were doing the merry go rounds. Absolutely awesome to see them at 80mph flying past when you’re 8! Thank you Paul
Your genuine happiness always brings me such goodness. Thank you for sharing something you love with the world 🤍✨
Chris Guntrip is a thrash merchant. He instructed me on a driver experience day on his 37109 at the East Lancs, what a day that was !
I can Imagine 😊
He owns 37109😊
Im hoping to get a driver experience day at east lancs railway..
Hoping for next year if possible.
Not sure if you can pick and choose your loco you want to drive or not?
I would take 50,56,55,45,46,40,37,33,31 25..
Not such a fan of diesel hydraulics or claytons/class 14s..
But just hope i get a chance to drive a diesel!!
Great videos as always.
Love your passion for trains..
Reminds me of when i was a kid trainspotting in 80s and 90s..
Francis never fails to make me smile!
as a kid we lived by the main line from chichester to portsmouth and beyond...our garden lbacked onto track, loved watching the trains, esp the frieght and the odd one carrying cars...the royal train often went through..the only noise that drove me mad was workmen during the night...great seeing you so happy..a real joy.
My Dad served his apprenticeship working on the last steam trains before diesels took over.
Must have been a wonderful experience
I don't know what it is about this guy but he makes me smile whenever I watch his videos - particular the laugh whenever a train blows its horn🚆🚆🚆🚆
I'm sure plenty of people would see this video as strange, but these older trains are so cool, and you present in a quirky but very good way.
6500 horse power wrapped under two Class 56 bodies, nice. 👌 They do sound good for locos that are anywhere between 40 and 48 years old !
Cheers, Gary.
Well done,Francisc!Pure joy,love this guy!
We love trains, and you, sir, just put a smile on my face .
This guy is the Jacob Collier of trains!
I love seeing the massive freight trains going through clapham junction. The noise and the power is awesome
Love the sound of the old diesel-electrics given the beans. Also love the sound of the steam loco's on full throttle .There again, Dad is an ex BR loco engineer.
Awesome video!
thanks to Francis I stopt being ashamed of my passion for train. I am really happy with that
I hope you never loose your joy of life and never grow up just because it's the done thing.
Now I'm not an especially train loving guy, but I am a huge avgeek. I understand the excitement when it comes to machines like this! Very brave and powerful to show your love without care. Love your content.
avgeek 🤝 but i respect train spotters
Same love plane spotting and a bit of train spotting also what is your favourite plane mine is a concord 😊
My Mate put me on to your channel.
All I can say is that there can't be anyone with as much enthusiasm and passion about locomotives and trainspotting that you have.
Absolutely brilliant fella.
And I've just subscribed to your channel.
What a really nice young guy you are. I love to watch your passion you have for trains.
Great to see you back on TH-cam!
More of these longer videos please!
I love Francis he comes across as a man who is older than his father!
Francis you make me smile seeing your happiness 😊😊
hes so adorable
"It should really build up some of that turbo scream that we all love." Yes, we do! And yes it did! When I was in the army I loved listening to the tanks spin up their engines. That turbine whine is exilerating. Same thing with the helos where I work now.
I Love your enthusiasm, Francis.
wonderful to see you enjoying the railways francis. i was a spotter based in chesterfield as a school kid in the early 70s and loved it. still find railways interesting to this day. you make really good videos and i enjoy watching them.
Hi .. I’m new to your channel and I’m blown away with the shape power and sound of these Locomotives.. I’ve had an eye in the past for these powerful machines but I totally enjoy your very informative coverage .. keep up the enjoyable channel.. thanks for the turbo whistling and power surging power house engines ..
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing I share the great interest in railways , keep us updated Francis !
Need so much more of you on TH-cam ❤
A great machine those 56’s such power and character
Awesome passion! Greetings from a model car collector. I grew up with a Hornby train set with home made country & town scenery - fond memories. My passion currently is a rather large model car collection.
Francis the Driver of the 56's also spends his time in the North West at the East Lancashire Railway and he was my Driver instructor the day I drove a class 35 Hymek , great guy..keep up the good work
Thanks mate. Used to live in New Malden. Now in NZ. Great to watch
Hope you enjoy our Aussie trains on your visit at the moment
I loved the blue freight trains, do you know as a child i loved them and still love them, even though ferry boats is something i followed at your age. but i would have loved to have seen those blue freight train trucks for real. What a lovely polite young man you seem and doing your own thing and being yourself.
Francis...nice to see a lad with a passion ❤ also great to see a lot of interaction from the drivers too 👍
Laughed so much at you talking to the geese.
Tremendous to see such genuine happiness and joy
I like the one with the nose. Trains are great things and your enthusiasm is infectious ;)
Great videos Francis!
Love your passion for trains!
I had that passion as a boy trainspotting.
I adore you and you’re enthusiasm!!!
Your Brilliant Francis keep these videos coming your doing a fantastic job.
Hi Francis.. My dad/mom used to take me to Dawlish every year when I was very young with my brothers... Dad used to tell me what class of locomotives that went past in the late 60s early 70s as he loved trains.. I used to hear the sound of the class 52 Westerns which I still love today.. In Fact I saw you on Friday at Bewdley at the SVR Spring Diesel Festival to.. I was going to talk to you but you were with a few friends..Love your videos 💞
Just saw the Lego advert... "and for the next course, the coal section"...
Subtley suggesting to the girl, to her obvious delight, an evening of 'shoveling the coal'.
Absolute legend!!
They are a great sounding bit of kit
Fair play to you francis. I love your hobby.
Convivial fun as ever, God bless.
Your vids always cheer me up.
You gotta love a screaming grid! 👍🏻
Love how much of a smile you have on your face everyday ❤
Love your videos ! You should be a model as you have the look ! 😊
Love the things you love and never change
Love your jumper, love 56's too!
You should trainspotting at Sydney Gardens,Bath
love it, great job!
Please tell me that these rail companies have given you a ride in the cab of one these trains because you deserve it on enthusiasm alone!!!
What a lovely chap..!!!👍
Yes another Francis video!
9:58
Francis: “Just so everyone knows, you’re leaving here.”
Reuben: “Am I?”
Francis: “Ah…..um…..ah…..”
That wasn’t the slightest bit awkward! 😬
Another superb video mate the 56 thrash was mega superb work Francis 👍🏻👍🏻
Shame you can't come to Worcester we could go trainspotting
Great stuff Francis. You were kind enough to let my friend and I have a photo taken with you at Kidderminster the other day so thanks for that. Really liked this video!
Was nice meeting you today at Rugby. Shame I missed those 50's 😭 Now subscribed to your channel so will be watching your videos more now
Absolutely brilliant video Francis 👍🏻👍🏻 from a retired driver 👍🏻
Hi Francis Great video and Brilliant 56s’s and Lego train. Yatton is a good place to trainspot you should come down 👍
Great enthusiasm, thanks for posting
So nice to see pure happiness you make my ❤️ smile
Love the earring! These videos are so fun and informative
A fellow Train enthusiast just subbed tonight bud!! Love the steam engines.
two old school grids screaming away they remind me of the original paxman valenta engined class 43 inter City 125's good video as always 👏 👌 👍
Great video Francis I agree the sound of the class 56 sounds awesome especially on full power the only other locomotives that can match them for impressive sounds in my humble opinion is the class 37,s and deltics 😊
hey i seen a couple of times on another site and i just want to say your sheer excitement is rather contagious to me :D
Francis, can I ask,,,,,why don't you train to drive a train, or volunteer at a heritage line somewhere?
Lovely class 56 great to see them
56s do sound amazing but there is an aliasing problem with the audio causing a lot of burbling distortion.
I love your laugh Francis and your enthusiasm.
I’m sorry but whoever can’t love this guy is no one I want to know.
Bloody brilliant sound 😊😊😊
Unfortunately a dying breed I fear they sound lovely well done all 👍👍
This guy is a genius
Hey man just seen you on the bbc news app. Good for you dude! keep it up and keep doing what you love ❤