Locospotter

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A railfan who is interested in locomotives, and notes down those that have been seen (spotted).

    "GRAND EASTER HOLIDAY LOCOSPOTTERS' EXCURSIONS from LONDON on Wednesday April 5th 1961 to ASHFORD and EASTLEIGH WORKS Fare: 18/- Under 16; 34/- Adult"

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"GRAND EASTER HOLIDAY LOCOSPOTTERS' EXCURSIONS from LONDON on Wednesday April 5th 1961 to ASHFORD and EASTLEIGH WORKS Fare: 18/- Under 16; 34/- Adult"

Etymology

From loco (“locomotive”) + spotter.

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train spotter

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