Thank you for watching everyone! I’ve noticed a few people asking about the soundtrack - it’s actually composed by my brother! You can find his music under the name Godspel.
I think I just realised why I should get into my hobby even tho people think it's lame, nerdy and a waste of time. Because my happines doing it might affect others in a positive way.
I’m 6 ft 2 ex fighter, doorman of ten years. And I’m sat here with watery eyes. This video is an enigma. A rare diamond in a sea of narcissistic fake content. Pure joy, pure love. And the collaboration of the decade
Chris is off doing side missions these days and I'm all for it. Never thought I'd see this collaboration but I think I speak for everyone when I say we are all for it
Next video should be Chris brining Francis along to proper track day, to show and tell about cars and racing. i'm sure Francis would be equally excited of that.
Tears. Not the car. Not the train. This real interaction and joy of 2 humans in a digital age is just priceless. Chris realising the purity of Francis’s emotions. This one hit the spot. 👏👏👏
I’m more used to watching your content Joe and Chris’s……. I’m not even into trains! Hit me like a steam train that! Tears of joy I couldn’t agree more! Something rare in 2024.
Happens to me every time I watch one of his videos. Seeing someone having the time of their life over something so simple as a train... I hope everyone finds the same happiness.
Probably the single most wholesome video I've seen in years on here. Pure joy on Francis face and Chris just thriving in making someone that happy. Perfect.
Legitimately one of the best videos I’ve watched in a while. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is, but it feels so pure in its aimlessness. no existential plot or unnecessary talking, just capturing a pure moment in the lives of a few humans
Not gonna lie, i had a couple of tears of joy when i saw Francis so happy he caught up with the loco. You could actually see Chris holding it back too. Awesome video
Someone did a great job finding the audio too. This band has so few listens but it's perfect. music.ruclips.net/video/ZOu6mmX-i9Y/видео.html&si=Qz967CjmEdBW8e-e
This video needs to be spread far and wide! To see the the joy on Francis' face, and the joy on Chris' face seeing the joy on Francis', absolute magic. Two men making the world a bit more happy. Thankyou
Chris, you have made more than one man happy. Must be the greatest YT video of 2024. Chris is now a train fan and Francis slipped in a Head and Shoulder comment
Back in the 90’s my father used to take my brother and I from Oxford to Swindon to swim at the now closed Oasis Leisure Centre. We’d often stop at Didcot Railway Station on the way back to have a hot chocolate and KitKat on the platform on the way back as Didcot was one of the stations where an intercity 125 would go through without slowing down. Having one of those thunder past as we all stood in awe was breathtaking, to then see a steam engine go through was truly a magic experience. Seeing the reaction from Francis as the train tore past and his infectious joy take Chris by surprise was a welcome relief from the distractions of today. Dad had a stroke about 2 months ago and is recovering well, but Chris repeating ‘I rather enjoyed that’ and your smile Francis instantly took me back 25 years to when life was significantly less complicated. Absolute love.
'Dropped by a steam engine' - and the train didnt even know it was in a race. Really enjoyable video Francis. Reckon you may have converted Chris to the joy of train spotting. Top job.
Francis is the kind of person the Internet normally rips to shreds but instead everyone seems to love due to his honesty when it comes to his enjoyment of trains. Good on him and I hope he just keeps being himself and loving what he does. Love it
It’s very very hard to make me emotional as a 32year old man, but the sheer amount of happiness in that video got me real good. Awesome Collaboration with the monkey man
Totally amazing television (from a 53 year old). Perfect blend of top gear and Francis. So good to get the shots, things that would not have been possible when the train was running daily.... Amazing. And the happiness and satisfaction is the most contagious thing ever, don't stop
I was wondering why my cheeks hurt by the end of this video and then realised I’d spend 20 minutes smiling all the way through! Infectious joy and happiness!
Hopefully will be at east Lancashire railway if not on railtour duty. It’s a much sought after locomotive…. It’s only one of a small pool that can haul west coasts mk2 carriages. It also is used on the fort William line in the summer on scotrail passenger service. Owned by the great Ian Riley (should be Sir by now).
The standard of production on this is brilliant. The sound work is excellent, when you first see the train come side on with the AMG, made me feel like a kid watching top gear again. Nice one guys.
I'm currently recovering from an extremely difficult period in my life and every time I watch Francis I get a little piece of what is special about people and life back 🥰✌️🍻
This brought a tear to my eye, purely for the fact of it being raw emotion that was felt fulfilling something so special. How can someone be so thoughtful as to give the train drivers scones at the end, humanity at its finest.
That was one of the most wholesome things on RUclips. Seeing Chris getting so much pleasure was intoxicating and brilliant to see. A small tear may have welled in my eye. Bravo gents.
That final scene gave me goosebumps and wet eyes. Francis and Chris standing there in awe was so special to see, you could sense their excitement. What a great piece of content.
Francis I've never watched any of your videos, I always watch your tiktoks but I saw Chris Harris and my word seeing the joy that brought you honestly made my day. Francis, genuinely thank you that was amazing to watch and never been a train guy but what a feat of engineering.
Can imagine many don't understand the love for trains but no matter what seeing true passion is undeniably great stuff the fact chris was giggling too is just proof of that!
Mate this is by far the best video! Within a short time you brought so many emotions back to your viewers that only your heart can make your soul feel. Thank you all! I realized that making others smile and being able to see that happen is what I and so many others enjoy in life. This short film truly exemplifies what we all feel that words cannot explain. Cheers and one day I hope I can make as many people in this world smile like you all did in this film. THANK YOU❤
My old man was a railways driver of 38 years in Western Australia. He started on those in the 60s and worked his way up. He passed on during covid, and its safe to say everybody who REALLY enjoys steam trains, cars and planes probably has some of those special characteristics that not that long ago, got you locked up in a mental facility. Now we embrace these people, who continue to push technology and our society to new levels of comfort and ability to create. That ability to hyperfocus on an object, understand the energy it creates and share it with the world is just delightful. I shed a tear for my fathers passing, for the passion of all things machines and thank you for sharing that moment with the world.
That was a fabulous film. I was born in 1975 but until I was about 7 or 8 I thought there were only steam trains as I spent so much time with my Dad at the Tenterden steam railway in Kent where he was a volunteer.
How absolutely bloody fantastic is this, Two kindred spirits both with an unbelievable passion for what they enjoy and this collaboration is sublime, who ever had this idea please take a bow, Two very infectious characters in their own fields 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼😎
Love Chris and Francis’s content but this collaboration is so so good, the joy and happiness from racing trains in a car is something that everyone should do. Infectious laughter, cool cars and steam trains - absolutely brilliant
Oh my goodness! That mercedes can move or what! I dont know who Chris Harris is but I will after this video! The locomotive is a darling too! Cheers guys! Ooh. The little pink one is ok! 😬👍🤭🙏🙋🏴🇮🇪
Thank you for watching everyone! I’ve noticed a few people asking about the soundtrack - it’s actually composed by my brother! You can find his music under the name Godspel.
What a talented bunch you are! Fantastic video and music
Song here ruclips.net/video/ZOu6mmX-i9Y/видео.html
Aphex Twin influence for sure!
Will you collab with LaZeR JET?
What is the first track called at the intro?
Watching Chris realise how happy you were seeing the train, which then in turn made him happy is brilliant.
The joy is infectious.
😍
exactly what i was thinking, you can see Chris warming to him as his passion shows more and more. its actually kind of sweet.
100% this
I think I just realised why I should get into my hobby even tho people think it's lame, nerdy and a waste of time.
Because my happines doing it might affect others in a positive way.
@drsavage5597 Yes 100% doesn't matter what other people think. We're all gonna be dead soon
I’m 6 ft 2 ex fighter, doorman of ten years. And I’m sat here with watery eyes.
This video is an enigma. A rare diamond in a sea of narcissistic fake content.
Pure joy, pure love. And the collaboration of the decade
Couldn’t agree more. Wouldn’t mind a ride in that beautiful Merc, either hehe ❤🎉😂
💯
Ooooooo you're hard.
Just a shame Francis isn't his real name then, eh?
Brilliantly said. Once to save for a dark day, I am sure can lift you out of anything.
The collab we didn’t know we needed!
Agreed
❤❤❤❤
So very true 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's the best thing I've seen on the internet for months!
exactly what i was thinking, you can see Chris warming to him as his passion shows more and more. its actually kind of sweet.
Pretty sure a clk dtm convertible has never been used for train spotting. One of the best videos on RUclips.
I thought it was a black series, thanks for correcting me.
Back back when Mercedes made desirable cars, beautiful car, train and scenery
@@nstarmore The DTM is even more extreme, than the Black Series.
Couldn’t agree more. Fabulous.
+1 for agreeing! Absolute brilliance
@nstarmore Mercedes never made it they was a 100% HWA car, the same people who built the CLK GTRs and DTM cars
In a world that's gone to shit - the antidote. Thank you both
💯
You can’t beat steam to lift your spirts 😅
So true
Chris is off doing side missions these days and I'm all for it. Never thought I'd see this collaboration but I think I speak for everyone when I say we are all for it
Furthermore how does one acquire the connections to have Chris Harris drive you in a 1 of 100 car with a professional camera crew following
What a journey lads. Coming from the C63 experiment days and other E39 M5 shenanigans. Cheers from France
@@evanhubble611 Money.
This comment makes me wonder... maybe the side missions are the best part of life?
'chasing trains' should be a series with these pair
We definitely need more Chasing Trains with Francis and Chris!!
We do.
We do.
Next video should be Chris brining Francis along to proper track day, to show and tell about cars and racing. i'm sure Francis would be equally excited of that.
Yes we do.
What an awesome pair of enthusiastic men
Tears. Not the car. Not the train. This real interaction and joy of 2 humans in a digital age is just priceless. Chris realising the purity of Francis’s emotions.
This one hit the spot. 👏👏👏
Absolutely fantastic, made me cry with joy 🥹🙌
Same here. Bloody amazing!!!!!
I’m more used to watching your content Joe and Chris’s……. I’m not even into trains! Hit me like a steam train that! Tears of joy I couldn’t agree more! Something rare in 2024.
Happens to me every time I watch one of his videos. Seeing someone having the time of their life over something so simple as a train... I hope everyone finds the same happiness.
I teared up ngl
you too?
Absolutely needs to be a TV/youtube series.
Different cars that Chris loves, Chasing trains that Francis wants to see.
The best of top gear with all the charm of homemade RUclips content. Absolutely class.
Chris was on youtube in the early days! :)
This is definitely not home made. The production value on this is huge!
@ I know, I know they have a full rig on a car :) It’s more it just has that genuine, authentic feel.
Chris harris does not represent topgear
There's a person who can understand a passion for something. So glad Chris Harris is back on RUclips doing Chris Harris things!
Chris, being lovably cynical is his thing....even he couldn't deny the pure joy of Francis! Fantastic stuff!
Probably the single most wholesome video I've seen in years on here.
Pure joy on Francis face and Chris just thriving in making someone that happy. Perfect.
That was actually moving and life affirming
If everyone just had 10% of the happiness in this video then the world would be a brighter place……absolutely loved this
How the hell did this end up on my RUclips feed? The best video I have ever seen. That young guy is an inspiration and a good grounding for us!
… watch his other stuff too !!
That is the most wholesome speeding I have ever seen.
That may be the greatest, most wholesome video I’ve ever seen in my life.
Agreed.
Legitimately one of the best videos I’ve watched in a while. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is, but it feels so pure in its aimlessness. no existential plot or unnecessary talking, just capturing a pure moment in the lives of a few humans
It’s not often you get proper goosebumps watching a RUclips video! That shot running alongside the train and the excitement was just superb. Love it
Totally agree. I was not expecting to feel like that. Just what I needed today.
Not gonna lie, i had a couple of tears of joy when i saw Francis so happy he caught up with the loco. You could actually see Chris holding it back too.
Awesome video
15:13 - 16:00 - some of the best produced content I've seen anywhere. Great job Francois, Chris and the rest of the team
Someone did a great job finding the audio too. This band has so few listens but it's perfect. music.ruclips.net/video/ZOu6mmX-i9Y/видео.html&si=Qz967CjmEdBW8e-e
So much emotion coming through the screen there
@@JasonBaldry such an appropriate song title too - "Distance Lends Enchantment to the View"
Pure joy. Really until 16:55 where you could tell even Chris was overcome with emotion and doing his best to hide it.
@@JasonBaldryit’s Francis’s brother
This video needs to be spread far and wide! To see the the joy on Francis' face, and the joy on Chris' face seeing the joy on Francis', absolute magic. Two men making the world a bit more happy. Thankyou
Once every blue moon the youtube algorithm gets it right. Well don Mr. Burgeois and Mr. Harris, what a gem of a video!
Agreed
Chris, you have made more than one man happy. Must be the greatest YT video of 2024. Chris is now a train fan and Francis slipped in a Head and Shoulder comment
The best video of 2024!
I'm a massive Chris Harris fan and seeing Francis so overjoyed, what a brilliant video!!
When the music changes and it comes alongside. That's literally RUclips gold. What terrific cinematography. Class
15:16 the greatest moment in a Francis Bourgeois video, that is fantastic mate well done 😊
Absolutely adore how it all came together perfectly (train, location, Mercedes and camera car) for a few seconds, just brilliant.
@ absolutely mate
The pure joy he exudes…. You just cannot be unaffected by it. Wonderful moment.
Back in the 90’s my father used to take my brother and I from Oxford to Swindon to swim at the now closed Oasis Leisure Centre. We’d often stop at Didcot Railway Station on the way back to have a hot chocolate and KitKat on the platform on the way back as Didcot was one of the stations where an intercity 125 would go through without slowing down. Having one of those thunder past as we all stood in awe was breathtaking, to then see a steam engine go through was truly a magic experience. Seeing the reaction from Francis as the train tore past and his infectious joy take Chris by surprise was a welcome relief from the distractions of today.
Dad had a stroke about 2 months ago and is recovering well, but Chris repeating ‘I rather enjoyed that’ and your smile Francis instantly took me back 25 years to when life was significantly less complicated. Absolute love.
This man’s happiness is very important for this world ✨
'Dropped by a steam engine' - and the train didnt even know it was in a race. Really enjoyable video Francis. Reckon you may have converted Chris to the joy of train spotting. Top job.
Francis please don't ever stop, your pure joy is infectious and heartwarming and whoever you are with seems to reflect that, wonderful and thank you
This could be a Netflix series! Cried, smiled, laughed. An epic epic video. The best I've seen this year by far
Now THAT was absolutely bloody brilliant.
Chris was like a proud dad.
I really really loved it.
Thanks both of you.
Why am I crying!! FFS. The collaboration nobody expected but EVERYONE needed! Loved this!
Amazing, made me cry with joy!
Right?! So unexpected
Somehow Francis always manages to do that to you
Francis is the kind of person the Internet normally rips to shreds but instead everyone seems to love due to his honesty when it comes to his enjoyment of trains. Good on him and I hope he just keeps being himself and loving what he does. Love it
whoever is behind the channel you got it right, dont change
2:45 did I just see Frances rev match the Jazz? 🫡
Chris is a legend for doing this with you 👏
It’s very very hard to make me emotional as a 32year old man, but the sheer amount of happiness in that video got me real good. Awesome Collaboration with the monkey man
Genuinely one of the finest films with absolute emotion. Tv producers should take note.
The joy Francis expressed gives me comfort, that the future is bright
Totally amazing television (from a 53 year old). Perfect blend of top gear and Francis. So good to get the shots, things that would not have been possible when the train was running daily.... Amazing. And the happiness and satisfaction is the most contagious thing ever, don't stop
In a world of hate and nastiness it is actually a joy to see something so wholesome for a change.
I was wondering why my cheeks hurt by the end of this video and then realised I’d spend 20 minutes smiling all the way through!
Infectious joy and happiness!
Same by me!🥹
That was so lovely it made me cry and I'm a proper bloke x Thank you x
The scene where Francis saw the train pulling up next to the car genuinely made me cry with joy, seeing someone so happy was amazing
The world would be a much better place with more people with the enthusiasm of you Francis. And big up to Mr. Harris too 👏👏
That car's sweet, but that locomotive is a true marvel. 🖤 Big love!! 😎
Hopefully will be at east Lancashire railway if not on railtour duty. It’s a much sought after locomotive…. It’s only one of a small pool that can haul west coasts mk2 carriages. It also is used on the fort William line in the summer on scotrail passenger service. Owned by the great Ian Riley (should be Sir by now).
Actually had goosebumps!
Such a great video!
Chris you are a legend!
The standard of production on this is brilliant. The sound work is excellent, when you first see the train come side on with the AMG, made me feel like a kid watching top gear again. Nice one guys.
I'm currently recovering from an extremely difficult period in my life and every time I watch Francis I get a little piece of what is special about people and life back 🥰✌️🍻
Chris Harris On Trains! He’s so likeable and you Francis! 👌👏🔥
This brought a tear to my eye, purely for the fact of it being raw emotion that was felt fulfilling something so special. How can someone be so thoughtful as to give the train drivers scones at the end, humanity at its finest.
2 things brought tears to my eyes this year.
The end of Clarkson, May and Hammond.
Then this.
Just brilliant.
This would be epic in a cinema
He was almost bought to tears. I hope to one day feel such joy.
Im gonna say it, This guy single handed made trainspotting cool!
That was one of the most wholesome things on RUclips. Seeing Chris getting so much pleasure was intoxicating and brilliant to see. A small tear may have welled in my eye. Bravo gents.
There is something so beautiful about seeing someone with such passion and love demonstrating such joy.
Your energy is contagious. So happy for you.
That final scene gave me goosebumps and wet eyes. Francis and Chris standing there in awe was so special to see, you could sense their excitement. What a great piece of content.
Awesome video! what a great experience - more of this please!!
Honestly, the simplistic jpy of the sight of a train is truly heartwarming. Its amazing. Hes a proper treasure
My two favourites Chris Harris and Francis bougouis
Best thing I’ve seen in 2024, for a myriad of reasons. Simple yet epic.
You're like a kid in a candy store and your enjoyment and enthusiasm just makes me happy!
Love that Chris found this utterly mesmerising and cool.
Francis I've never watched any of your videos, I always watch your tiktoks but I saw Chris Harris and my word seeing the joy that brought you honestly made my day. Francis, genuinely thank you that was amazing to watch and never been a train guy but what a feat of engineering.
16:30 I love how after the train split ways with the road Chris gave the full 8 cylinder salute. Marvellous film. I needed this today, thank you.
Mega! You can see why kids growing up in the age of steam were into train spotting. Steam trains give off such energy, fabulous living machines.
GOAT of trains and GOAT of cars in the same video. Incredible
The most unexpected collaborations are often the very best!!
Watching you makes me happy ❤
Amazing to watch Chris' reaction and the smile says it all
Can imagine many don't understand the love for trains but no matter what seeing true passion is undeniably great stuff the fact chris was giggling too is just proof of that!
Mate this is by far the best video! Within a short time you brought so many emotions back to your viewers that only your heart can make your soul feel. Thank you all! I realized that making others smile and being able to see that happen is what I and so many others enjoy in life. This short film truly exemplifies what we all feel that words cannot explain. Cheers and one day I hope I can make as many people in this world smile like you all did in this film. THANK YOU❤
My old man was a railways driver of 38 years in Western Australia. He started on those in the 60s and worked his way up. He passed on during covid, and its safe to say everybody who REALLY enjoys steam trains, cars and planes probably has some of those special characteristics that not that long ago, got you locked up in a mental facility. Now we embrace these people, who continue to push technology and our society to new levels of comfort and ability to create. That ability to hyperfocus on an object, understand the energy it creates and share it with the world is just delightful. I shed a tear for my fathers passing, for the passion of all things machines and thank you for sharing that moment with the world.
This brought tears to my eyes! What an experience to hear and see!
Just wholesome goodness, brilliant, just brilliant!
This melts my heart just from the passion alone ❤
This mans joy is a joy to behold, I strive to be this happy in life, as should we all
I watched the whole chase scene with a massive, stupid, joyful grin on my face! How wholesome! Thank you guys!
That is what pure joy looks like. Great video!
That was a fabulous film.
I was born in 1975 but until I was about 7 or 8 I thought there were only steam trains as I spent so much time with my Dad at the Tenterden steam railway in Kent where he was a volunteer.
How absolutely bloody fantastic is this, Two kindred spirits both with an unbelievable passion for what they enjoy and this collaboration is sublime, who ever had this idea please take a bow, Two very infectious characters in their own fields 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼😎
Absolutely superb. Just brilliant
Love Chris and Francis’s content but this collaboration is so so good, the joy and happiness from racing trains in a car is something that everyone should do. Infectious laughter, cool cars and steam trains - absolutely brilliant
Oh my god, the link between Chris’s latest 911 S/T video and this is absolute ART.
This is the most wholesome thing I have seen in a while
Francis is a national treasure who must be protected at all cost.
Yeah this is absolutely incredible
Chris Harris is amazing his energy and charisma he could make anything interesting. Couldn't stop smiling all the way through
Wow, that was so emotional, having followed these pair throughout their careers and ending up in my birthplace of Chester ❤️
Coming from a car enthusiast , i have never wanted to ride one of these amazing machines so much, what a nice thingto watch
Oh my goodness! That mercedes can move or what! I dont know who Chris Harris is but I will after this video! The locomotive is a darling too! Cheers guys! Ooh. The little pink one is ok! 😬👍🤭🙏🙋🏴🇮🇪
I loved this more than i could imagine. Thanks to the both of you! The joy and happiness ❤