Railfan

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A railfan is a person who likes railroads and trains.

Railfans like to take pictures of trains. They also like to watch trains.

Some railfans make models of railroads. These are called model railroads.

Some railfans like to study the history of railroads. Some railfans collect things having to do with trains. Railfans may carry a radio scanner when they are watching trains, so they can listen to the railroad workers talk.

Some railfans work for a railroad, or have family members who worked for a railroad.

There are many magazines for people who like trains. Railfans enjoy reading books and magazines about trains.

Most railfans like to ride trains.