Railfan

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A railway enthusiast. US
"A previewing railfan pointed out a mistake in the animation showing articulation."

Synonyms

chugger ferroequinologist ferroequinologist gricer gunzel railbuff

Example

"A previewing railfan pointed out a mistake in the animation showing articulation."

Etymology

From rail + fan.

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