- 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.
- Going Native
Describes trainspotter stereotypes, use of the term as an insult, and how spotting culture has changed over time.
- Guardian Unlimited: Notes and Queries
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.
- How to Tell Apart a Trainspotter's Top 10 from a DJ's Top 10
Humorous list of differences between music trainspotters and normal Disc Jockeys.
- Memories of a Train Spotting Lady
Personal history of becoming a trainspotter, with poetic opus.
- Runway 33: Spotting
Recounts conversation between plane spotter and passer-by, which attempts to set spotting in context with other hobbies.
- 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.
- Trainspotting
Describes the appearance, behavior, and interests of British trainspotters, with glossary of terms.
- Trainspotting
Personal view of reasons for a change in opinion towards trainspotting.
- Twitching - Birders, Rarities and Ethics
Contains classification of groups of birders and birder ethics.
- What is Aircraft Spotting
Contains history, different areas of interest, and personal experiences.
- What is Plane Spotting
Contains definitions and personal reasons for plane spotting, with notes on how to spot.
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