NTES is the salt of Railfanning. IRI is the sugar. - Kirti Solanki

Definition of a railfan:
Species who are enchanted with the minutest details of the railway -- from locomotives, stations and carriages to rakes, signals, cabooses,reservation techniques,business acumen of the railways ....you name it.These species are not part of any age bracket...from age 11 to age 70 you will find them all a part of this vast family.These creatures come from both the sexes.Predominantly dominated by the male community although recent trends show a sizable nambar of railphans from the opposite sex.
In simple terms they are to trains and railways what birdwatchers...
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are to birds, Philatelists are to stamps etc. Not recognized by any governments but still they pursue their hobby with great enthusiasm.
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okay to be sent to oxfard dictionary to be included in the next edishan?
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Sourced from web in bits and compiled using own thoughts.
Dedicated to all railpans across the length and breadth of this country.