An Introduction to Trainspotting
Humorous, ironic guide, describing train spotting culture, use of data books, collection of numbers for obscure rolling stock, gaining entry to depots, and railway journalism. |
Anorak, a Term of Abuse
Defines and derivates anorak and trainspotting. |
Basher Speak
Glossary of trainspotters' words and phrases. |
BBC News: Plane-spotters knew the risks
Discusses different views of plane spotters in Britain and Greece, following the arrest of a group of spotters on charges of spying. By Angelos Stangos. |
British Studies - Trainspotting
Describes the appearance, behavior and interests of British trainspotters, with glossary of terms. |
Going Native
Describes trainspotter stereotypes, use of the term as an insult, and how spotting culture has changed over time. |
Guardian Unlimited - Net Notes: Trainspotters
Mark Oliver's hyperlinked guide to the best sites on those who spot trains. |
Guardian Unlimited - Notes and Queries: Anorak
Discusses the meaning and derivation of the term anorak as applied to a person. |
Guardian Unlimited: Ooh - Is that a Belgian F-16
Examines the reasons why people plane spot and how it reflects underlying British eccentricity. By Stephen Moss. |
Memories of a Train Spotting Lady
Personal history of becoming a trainspotter, with poetic opus. |
Siliconmom - Trainspotting
Personal view of reasons for a change in opinion towards trainspotting. |
The Joys of Birdwatching
Defines and considers the appeal of birdwatching and twitching. |
The Savvy Traveller: Trainspotting
Martin Stott's interviews with train spotters and railway enthusiasts in York. Text and audio. |
What is Aircraft Spotting
Contains history, different areas of interest, and personal experiences. |
Zest for Birds - Twitching: Birders, Rarities and Ethics
Contains classification of groups of birders and birder ethics. |
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