railfan
nounEtymology From rail + fan.
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US A railway enthusiast.
- A previewing railfan pointed out a mistake in the animation showing articulation.1961, Augustus Wolfman, Photo Methods for Industry:
- From my own experience, I cannot say how one becomes a railfan […]1975, Paul B Cors, Railroads:
1 more example
- A number of US and Canadian book dealers regularly channel British titles to railfan collectors […]1989, M Thomas Inge, Handbook of American Popular Culture:
- Synonyms
- chugger, ferroequinologist, gunzel, railbuff, railwayac, railwayist, trainiac, trainspotter
- Derived terms
- railfanning, railfan seat