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A '''railfan''', '''rail buff''' or '''train buff''' (American English), '''railway enthusiast''' or '''railway buff''' (Australian/British English), '''trainspotter''' or '''anorak''' (British English), or '''foamer''' (pejorative for American railroaders), is a person interested in a recreational capacity in rail transport. | A '''railfan''', '''rail buff''' or '''train buff''' (American English), '''railway enthusiast''' or '''railway buff''' (Australian/British English), '''trainspotter''' or '''anorak''' (British English), or '''foamer''' (pejorative for American railroaders), is a person interested in a recreational capacity in rail transport. | ||
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Railfans of many ages can be found worldwide. Railfans often combine their interest with other hobbies, especially [[photography]] and [[videography]], radio scanning, model railroading, studying railroad history and participating in train station and rolling stock preservation efforts. | Railfans of many ages can be found worldwide. Railfans often combine their interest with other hobbies, especially [[photography]] and [[videography]], radio scanning, model railroading, studying railroad history and participating in train station and rolling stock preservation efforts. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:08, 11 May 2016
A railfan, rail buff or train buff (American English), railway enthusiast or railway buff (Australian/British English), trainspotter or anorak (British English), or foamer (pejorative for American railroaders), is a person interested in a recreational capacity in rail transport.
Description
Railfans of many ages can be found worldwide. Railfans often combine their interest with other hobbies, especially photography and videography, radio scanning, model railroading, studying railroad history and participating in train station and rolling stock preservation efforts.
See also
- Anorak - In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest, perhaps obsessive, in niche subjects.
External links
- Railfan @ Wikipedia
