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== Description ==
== 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.
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.


== Nonfiction cross-reference ==
== Nonfiction cross-reference ==

Revision as of 07:09, 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.

Nonfiction cross-reference

Fiction cross-reference