Mike Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I used to work with a bloke who used to spot trains, but had got to a position where he reckoned he'd spotted them all - so instead of spotting trains, he now spots train stations instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siân Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I was married to one (you can get degrees in it you know. They don't call it BSc in Spotterdom but that's what Transport and Planning really means) it runs in families too (his nephew was showing signs he'd inherited it by the age of 2) Travelling anywhere by train would be punctuated with him staring dreamily out of the window at trains and pointing out where particular trains came from mid conversation. It did sometimes get embarrassing if a rare train appeared as people tend to stare at hyperventilating spotters. Mind you it makes Christmas present buying relatively simple ( did you ever wonder who buys those videos with titles like '100 most exciting train journies in the UK' ? ) They do look totally normal when not near any public transport honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidla Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Originally posted by rtapper I saw a Sheffield Forum spotter the other day - was taking pics of people that go to this site - i collared him and all he would say is he needs a pic of the three most elusive people on the forum to complete his collection - Geoff, Sidla and t020 How much is he willing to pay? If it helps I'll take a picture of myself on the forum and flog it to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 most days if you drive past RAF Waddington you see legions of them - oooooooooo a plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissom Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Originally posted by Sidla How much is he willing to pay? If it helps I'll take a picture of myself on the forum and flog it to him. 50 pence for yourself, 50 quid for the other two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackthedog Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Originally posted by spook1210 most days if you drive past RAF Waddington you see legions of them - oooooooooo a plane! I think planes have got to be a bit more interesting than trains though, eh? If i was going to be a 'something spotter', i'd pick planes over trains. Mind you, less chance of getting locked up by the Greeks for being a train spotter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango2 Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 I know in New Tupton (chesterfield),there is a bridge on Station Road. Every morning,without fail there is two spotters on the bridge.They stand there armed with all manner of photographic equipment...poised read for a glimpse of something special. What is that something special?...a goods train. Not even a steam train or anything like that,just a plain old goods train,as it comes down the track they run with great enthusiasm towards the bridge...hoping for that special shot of the train . This hobby has to be on a level with,pigeon spotting,walkers crisp packet collecting and of course collecting beenie toys. Happy spotting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackthedog Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Just a quick look round WHSmiths shows how many hobbies there are. There are things like: 'Civil War Weaponary Monthly' 'Motorhome Chemical Toilet UK' 'Today's Obelisk Builder' 'Flannel Weaving Guide' and other such titles. The fact is, that no matter how 'sad' somebody's hobby is, I'm glad that they have it. And that they have a number of magazines to read about it. And websites to visit. And clubs to join. I think that a diverse variety of hobbies and interests is great. This is britain, and we can spend our money and time on whatever we want. And if what somebody wants is to build a Canal Dredging Steam Traction Engine in their back yard, then good luck to em. We all have interests in things that other people find dull. I read 'Graphics International' and 'Land Rover Monthly' all the time. And i'll be putting in an order for 'Today's Obelisk Builder' the next time I go to collect my copy of 'Disused Lighthouse Spotting Monthly'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 'Today's Obelisk Builder' You jest surely?! Can you get me one when you get yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentStatic Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 In a Biology 'lab' yesterday we had to go car spotting as the next best thing to sampling beetles in Borneo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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