Railfan

:"Train spotting" redirects here. For other uses, see Trainspotting.

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Railfan or railbuff is an American English term for an enthusiast or hobbyist of railroads, usually including historic and modern trains or in British English a trainspotter. Some railfans like to use the term Ferroequinology (the study of the Iron Horse) in describing their hobby. In Australia the term gunzel is also sometimes used. Railfans can be found worldwide.

Related Topics:
American English - Railroad - Train - British English - Australia

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