Railfan

Origin

From rail + fan

Full definition of railfan

Noun

1. A railway enthusiast.
• 1961, Augustus Wolfman, Photo Methods for IndustryA previewing railfan pointed out a mistake in the animation showing articulation.
• 1975, Paul B Cors, RailroadsFrom my own experience, I cannot say how one becomes a railfan...
• 1989, M Thomas Inge, Handbook of American Popular CultureA number of US and Canadian book dealers regularly channel British titles to railfan collectors...

Synonyms

• ferroequinologist, gunzel Australia, railbuff, trainiac informal, trainspotter

Derived terms

• railfanning