Why are some people so interested in trains?

Trains are predictable - they always run on time and follow the same route. Train travel can be one of the most reliable modes of transportation for those on a schedule. With highly precise timing and a reliable route, it's no wonder that trains are often preferred for traveling long distances.



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All related (1) The word for geeks who are obsessed with trains is railfans or train enthusiasts. They are often referred to as rai. Brian Collier. writer for The Nerd Manual Author has 720 answers and 2.3M answer views 6y.

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8- Nostalgia — Some people have fond memories of building a model railroad when they were a kid. Bringing some of these happy memories back is part of the appeal of a model railroad. The nostalgia can also transport them to a time when the world was simple without social media and all the craziness of the world.

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Objectophilia (also known as objectum-sexuality) involves romantic and sexual attraction to specific objects. Objectophiles often develop deep and enduring emotional, romantic, and sexual relations with specific inanimate (concrete or abstract) objects such as trains, bridges, cars, or words.

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Walking or playing on railroad property is trespassing. It is illegal, very dangerous and poses a serious safety and security risk.

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Trainspotting is the practice of watching trains, particularly as a hobby, with the aim of noting distinctive characteristics.

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The trainspotter, it was recently revealed, may be psychiatrically challenged. Dr Uta Frith of the Medical Research Council's Cognitive Development Unit, has said that trainspotters and other obsessive collectors of trivia, may be suffering from Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism.

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The average Swiss person travels 2,430 km by train each year (the highest in the world), almost 500 more than the average Japanese person (the second highest).

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Walking on or beside railroad tracks is illegal. The only safe place to cross tracks is at designated public crossings with a crossbuck, flashing red lights or a gate.

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