railfan
English edit
Etymology edit
Noun edit
railfan (plural railfans)
- (US) A railway enthusiast.
- 1961, Augustus Wolfman, Photo Methods for Industry:
- A previewing railfan pointed out a mistake in the animation showing articulation.
- 1975, Paul B Cors, Railroads:
- From my own experience, I cannot say how one becomes a railfan […]
- 1989, M Thomas Inge, Handbook of American Popular Culture:
- A number of US and Canadian book dealers regularly channel British titles to railfan collectors […]
Synonyms edit
- ferroequinologist, gunzel (Australia), railbuff, railwayac, railwayist, trainiac (informal), trainspotter