@Romet.Lyytsepp Well, it did start out that way, a term railroaders used to describe someone who was so excited about trains that they would begin foaming at the mouth when seeing one. It had become a bit more acceptable for general use among fans, but has actually tapered off in recent times. Some US railroaders are thoroughly brainwashed by their companies to view fans as a problem and will call them in to the dispatchers (who then call police). Some of it has come out of the US response to 9/11, but also to safety issues of trespassing and being struck by trains while on railroad property. Years ago, many if not most railroaders were pleased when they saw fans taking an interest in their work, and would smile and wave.
There's a guy behind the driver with a video camera, recording all the foamers
Well, it did start out that way, a term railroaders used to describe someone who was so excited about trains that they would begin foaming at the mouth when seeing one. It had become a bit more acceptable for general use among fans, but has actually tapered off in recent times. Some US railroaders are thoroughly brainwashed by their companies to view fans as a problem and will call them in to the dispatchers (who then call police). Some of it has come out of the US response to 9/11, but also to safety issues of trespassing and being struck by trains while on railroad property. Years ago, many if not most railroaders were pleased when they saw fans taking an interest in their work, and would smile and wave.