Trainspotters

Rhys · 16 Jul 2008 at 16:22

I work near a train station and everyday there are at least 5 trainspotters on the platform. There is such a variation on the sort of people that do it. From young kids to old guys, men and women, scruffy people and people in suits.

Does anyone here spot trains? What is the appeal?

Rhys · 16 Jul 2008 at 16:36

I didnt say it was sad. I really do not understand the appeal though.

Rhys · 16 Jul 2008 at 16:40

Vasquez said:
Tbh I wish I was that passionate about something and imagine how good it would be if todays teenagers were as well.

There are loads of teenage trainspotters! I see them everyday.

Rhys · 16 Jul 2008 at 16:49

AcidHell2 said:
You get them as well. The amount of chav knickers you find under bridges. I mean WTF how can anyone want to shag on a rail track or sit and get drunk. It's dirty, uncomfortable dangerous and the train toilets flush straight onto the track.

"You" find? Are you sure your not actively seeking out dirty knickers under railway bridges?

Rhys · 17 Jul 2008 at 09:29

The other strange thing I just remembered is that some trainspotters seem to talk into a Dictaphone as a train goes by and some film it with a camcorder. I suppose it is to just so they dont miss any "numbers"