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Anorak, a Term of Abuse - - Defines and derivates anorak and trainspotting.

Basher Speak - - Glossary of trainspotters' words and phrases.

BBC News: Plane-spotters knew the risks - - Discusses different views of plane spotters in Britain and Greece, following the arrest of a group of spotters on charges of spying. By Angelos Stangos.

British Studies - Trainspotting - - Describes the appearance, behavior and interests of British trainspotters, with glossary of terms.

Going Native - - Describes trainspotter stereotypes, use of the term as an insult, and how spotting culture has changed over time.

Guardian Unlimited - Net Notes: Trainspotters - - Mark Oliver's hyperlinked guide to the best sites on those who spot trains.

Guardian Unlimited - Notes and Queries: Anorak - - Discusses the meaning and derivation of the term anorak as applied to a person.

An Introduction to Trainspotting - - Humorous, ironic guide, describing train spotting culture, use of data books, collection of numbers for obscure rolling stock, gaining entry to depots, and railway journalism.

The Joys of Birdwatching - - Defines and considers the appeal of birdwatching and twitching.

Memories of a Train Spotting Lady - - Personal history of becoming a trainspotter, with poetic opus.

Siliconmom - Trainspotting - - Personal view of reasons for a change in opinion towards trainspotting.

What is Aircraft Spotting - - Contains history, different areas of interest, and personal experiences.

Zest for Birds - Twitching: Birders, Rarities and Ethics - - Contains classification of groups of birders and birder ethics.

Guardian Unlimited: Ooh - Is that a Belgian F-16 - - Examines the reasons why people plane spot and how it reflects underlying British eccentricity. By Stephen Moss. (November 23, 2001)

The Savvy Traveller: Trainspotting - - Martin Stott's interviews with train spotters and railway enthusiasts in York. Text and audio. (November 17, 2000)