Trainspotting:
Describes the appearance, behavior, and interests of British
trainspotters, with glossary of terms.
http://elt.britcoun.org.pl/y_trains.htm
Guardian Unlimited: Notes and Queries:
Discusses the meaning and derivation of the term anorak as applied
to a person.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-19185,00.html
Memories of a Train Spotting Lady:
Personal history of becoming a trainspotter, with poetic opus.
http://www.dreadful.org.uk/memories_of_a_train_spotting_lad.htm
Trainspotting:
Personal view of reasons for a change in opinion towards
trainspotting.
http://www.siliconmom.com/Trainspotting.html
What is Plane Spotting:
Contains definitions and personal reasons for plane spotting, with
notes on how to spot.
http://www.planespotting.com/novice/novice.html
The Savvy Traveller: Trainspotting:
Martin Stott's interviews with train spotters and railway
enthusiasts in York. Text and audio.
http://www.savvytraveler.com/show/features/2000/20001117/trainspotting.shtml
Runway 33: Spotting:
Recounts conversation between plane spotter and passer-by, which
attempts to set spotting in context with other hobbies.
http://www.runway33.flyer.co.uk/spotting.htm
What is Aircraft Spotting:
Contains history, different areas of interest, and personal
experiences.
http://users.pandora.be/michel.vandaele/air1.htm
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.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4305393,00.html
Anorak, a Term of Abuse:
Defines and derivates anorak and trainspotting.
http://www.geocities.com/athens/parthenon/6197/anorak.htm
Going Native:
Describes trainspotter stereotypes, use of the term as an insult,
and how spotting culture has changed over time.
http://www.geocities.com/robainsley2/eikoku/7.html
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.
http://www.geocities.com/nrc36/bp/tspot.htm
The Joys of Birdwatching:
Defines and considers the appeal of birdwatching and twitching.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/4074/3twitch.htm
Basher Speak:
Glossary of trainspotters' words and phrases.
http://www.rodge.force9.co.uk/faq/basher.html
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.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/1685453.stm
