The term metrophile is used by some to identify a railfan with a particular interest in metro (subway, underground) systems. The study of railways, or a general interest in them as a hobby, is sometimes jocularly known as "ferroequinology" (literally, "study of iron horses").
In the UK, railfans are sometimes called trainspotters or anoraks. The term gricer has been used in the UK since at least 1969, and is "Said to have been current in 1938 amongst members of the Manchester Locomotive Society", according to the Oxford English Dictionary. There has been speculation that the term derives from "grouser", one who collects dead grouse after a shoot, but other etymologies have also been suggested. In Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, however, the term Gricer has become increasingly popular within the Railway Enthusiast Community, with Griceling being used for younger enthusiasts.
La Plata PTZ: https://youtube.com/live/iz9IQhp_fu0
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Actual start date: May 19, 2017
This is a live stream of La Plata, Missouri, USA, for people who enjoy watching trains.
Help us raise funds for the exhibits that The American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation operates in LaPlata, MO: http://www.aprhf.org/join/
APRHF homepage: http://www.aprhf.org/
This location is sponsored by Duane & Curt Lundgren, in memory of their hometown Great Northern Railroad. Thank you both for your continued support
Informational Maps (Courtesy of Curt Lundgren, thanks Curt!)
Original: https://curtlundgren.com/la_plata.jpg
La Plata area railfan locations: https://...
Car Stuck On Track, Hybrid Locomotive and More in this Grab Bag!
In the absence of wizard Joe Peach some of our other team members have stepped up to provide some Grab Bag entertainment until he is able to return. While we cannot promise the regular schedule of previous releases we will do our best to post them regularly.
Our VRF Grab Bags (GB) videos are compiled from content from our cameras as Mods and fans spot something neat while watching our cameras. In the GB you will, of course, find a variety of TRAIN content, special trains, maintenance, steam, diesels, interesting rail cars, cool paint schemes and more. You will also find fun people, city events, boats, planes, cars (sometimes going wild) and nature. Thank you for taking the time to sit back and enjoy these highlight reels that we call "Grab Bags"!
ABOUT VIRTUAL RAILFAN:
For everything V...
published: 11 Jan 2025
Why I Don’t Like RailFan Tiktok
I didn't record this btw
in this video we see someone standing on the tracks till the train is a few feet away from be before bailing
the account was called CSXLifee on Tiktok
if he has a YouTube Channel Let Me Know
Please Share This To Spare Awareness to stuff like this
#fyp #transyoutuber #transrailfanner #tiktok #trains
#transyoutuber #transrailfanner #ijgamesproductionsstudios #trains #csx_trains #csxtransportation #shorts #fyp #tiktokvideo
#tiktokvideos #viralshorts #virtualrailfan #trending #youtube #trendingshorts #trend #trendingvideo #trespasser #recommendations #foryourpage #youtuber
published: 24 Dec 2022
It's so over for railfans bro💀
YouTube age restricted the last one so here's a re-upload
a kid derailed a bnsf coal train in bennet, ne
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published: 26 Jul 2024
WHOA!! 25 LOCOMOTIVES, 700+ CARS & ALMOST 10 MILES OF TRAINS = KINGS OF SIZE!
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published: 25 Sep 2024
This Is Why Railroaders HATE Railfans | Kid Derails Train for Clout
La Plata PTZ: https://youtube.com/live/iz9IQhp_fu0
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La Plata East (Chat): http...
La Plata PTZ: https://youtube.com/live/iz9IQhp_fu0
La Plata West: https://youtube.com/live/flEBdsoP4o0
La Plata East (Chat): https://youtube.com/live/X-ir2KfXMX0
Actual start date: May 19, 2017
This is a live stream of La Plata, Missouri, USA, for people who enjoy watching trains.
Help us raise funds for the exhibits that The American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation operates in LaPlata, MO: http://www.aprhf.org/join/
APRHF homepage: http://www.aprhf.org/
This location is sponsored by Duane & Curt Lundgren, in memory of their hometown Great Northern Railroad. Thank you both for your continued support
Informational Maps (Courtesy of Curt Lundgren, thanks Curt!)
Original: https://curtlundgren.com/la_plata.jpg
La Plata area railfan locations: https://curtlundgren.com/railfan/
You are welcome to join our family friendly chat, but keep in mind that there’s a community with rules already established. Please check them out below.
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• Please use English, we need a single language to be able to understand each other. If you’re not fluent, use a translator such as Google Translate: https://translate.google.com
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• Don't use the terms "foamer" or "foaming" in your comments or your username. Many railfans find them derogatory and offensive.
• The conversation here is trains, and please remember that it needs to come first.
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ABOUT THIS FEED:
La Plata, MO, in Northern Missouri, is located on BNSF Railway's Marceline Subdivision at milepost 312.7, part of their Southern Transcon, the former Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) mainline between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Amtrak’s "Southwest Chief" passenger train stops here twice a day , the eastbound train #4 in the morning and the westbound train #3 in the evening.
The typical BNSF freight train volume is between 50 and 70 trains per 24 hours.
ATCS is no longer available. There is a radio feed for the western part of the BNSF Marceline Sub (also includes the NS Kansas City District) https://bit.ly/2NbpuII
You will see many Amish and Mennonite folks at the station. Please be respectful of these communities in chat.
When’s the next train? Yeah, we get this a lot. There is no schedule for freight trains. You can figure out the next Amtrak passenger train with this handy link: https://asm.transitdocs.com/
ABOUT VIRTUAL RAILFAN:
For everything Virtual Railfan follow this link:
https://linktr.ee/virtualrailfan
Links to all VRF YouTube Cams: http://bit.ly/3FROxxw
Comments? Send them to [email protected]
La Plata PTZ: https://youtube.com/live/iz9IQhp_fu0
La Plata West: https://youtube.com/live/flEBdsoP4o0
La Plata East (Chat): https://youtube.com/live/X-ir2KfXMX0
Actual start date: May 19, 2017
This is a live stream of La Plata, Missouri, USA, for people who enjoy watching trains.
Help us raise funds for the exhibits that The American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation operates in LaPlata, MO: http://www.aprhf.org/join/
APRHF homepage: http://www.aprhf.org/
This location is sponsored by Duane & Curt Lundgren, in memory of their hometown Great Northern Railroad. Thank you both for your continued support
Informational Maps (Courtesy of Curt Lundgren, thanks Curt!)
Original: https://curtlundgren.com/la_plata.jpg
La Plata area railfan locations: https://curtlundgren.com/railfan/
You are welcome to join our family friendly chat, but keep in mind that there’s a community with rules already established. Please check them out below.
Duplication or distribution of our videos is STRICTLY prohibited without permission. Official policy here: https://virtualrailfan.com/recording
CHAT RULES:
• Be polite and respectful
• Please use English, we need a single language to be able to understand each other. If you’re not fluent, use a translator such as Google Translate: https://translate.google.com
• Don’t post in ALL CAPS or use excessive emojis, letters or characters.
• Don’t discuss politics, religion, race, sex, violence, disturbing details about train or vehicle accidents, or anything like that. We try to be mindful of any children who may be watching.
• Don't use the terms "foamer" or "foaming" in your comments or your username. Many railfans find them derogatory and offensive.
• The conversation here is trains, and please remember that it needs to come first.
• Please keep conversations of personal issues (medical, domestic, legal, etc.) out of the chat; take it to messaging or email. Remember, you are sharing information with hundreds of people, not just those directly involved in the chat.
• Don’t ask to become a moderator. It’s earned. If we’re interested in your assistance, we will contact you.
• Please don’t use our chats to seek attention, stand on your soapbox, or criticize other people’s presences or contributions
• Please do not demand movements of the camera. The moderators will pan the 360 cameras at their discretion and according to the guidelines they have been given. It's ok to alert the cam op to upcoming trains.
• Just be nice, it’s amazing what happens when we’re all nice to each other.
THINGS THAT WILL GET YOU BANNED:
• Inappropriate usernames or avatar
• Profanity
• Coming into chat for the sole purpose of asking for subscriptions (subs) or to blatantly promote your channel
• Being intentionally disruptive, creating arguments or any other jerk-like behavior
• Not following the moderators’ instructions
• Blocking a moderator (including Nightbot)
ABOUT THIS FEED:
La Plata, MO, in Northern Missouri, is located on BNSF Railway's Marceline Subdivision at milepost 312.7, part of their Southern Transcon, the former Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) mainline between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Amtrak’s "Southwest Chief" passenger train stops here twice a day , the eastbound train #4 in the morning and the westbound train #3 in the evening.
The typical BNSF freight train volume is between 50 and 70 trains per 24 hours.
ATCS is no longer available. There is a radio feed for the western part of the BNSF Marceline Sub (also includes the NS Kansas City District) https://bit.ly/2NbpuII
You will see many Amish and Mennonite folks at the station. Please be respectful of these communities in chat.
When’s the next train? Yeah, we get this a lot. There is no schedule for freight trains. You can figure out the next Amtrak passenger train with this handy link: https://asm.transitdocs.com/
ABOUT VIRTUAL RAILFAN:
For everything Virtual Railfan follow this link:
https://linktr.ee/virtualrailfan
Links to all VRF YouTube Cams: http://bit.ly/3FROxxw
Comments? Send them to [email protected]
PART TWO: https://youtu.be/t055woO63Xw
As fun as railfanning can be (25% of the time), there is of course aspects I very much dislike about it.
This is very o...
In the absence of wizard Joe Peach some of our other team members have stepped up to provide some Grab Bag entertainment until he is able to return. While we ca...
In the absence of wizard Joe Peach some of our other team members have stepped up to provide some Grab Bag entertainment until he is able to return. While we cannot promise the regular schedule of previous releases we will do our best to post them regularly.
Our VRF Grab Bags (GB) videos are compiled from content from our cameras as Mods and fans spot something neat while watching our cameras. In the GB you will, of course, find a variety of TRAIN content, special trains, maintenance, steam, diesels, interesting rail cars, cool paint schemes and more. You will also find fun people, city events, boats, planes, cars (sometimes going wild) and nature. Thank you for taking the time to sit back and enjoy these highlight reels that we call "Grab Bags"!
ABOUT VIRTUAL RAILFAN:
For everything Virtual Railfan follow this link:
https://linktr.ee/virtualrailfan
Link to Virtual Railfan YouTube cameras: https://bit.ly/3FROxxw
In the absence of wizard Joe Peach some of our other team members have stepped up to provide some Grab Bag entertainment until he is able to return. While we cannot promise the regular schedule of previous releases we will do our best to post them regularly.
Our VRF Grab Bags (GB) videos are compiled from content from our cameras as Mods and fans spot something neat while watching our cameras. In the GB you will, of course, find a variety of TRAIN content, special trains, maintenance, steam, diesels, interesting rail cars, cool paint schemes and more. You will also find fun people, city events, boats, planes, cars (sometimes going wild) and nature. Thank you for taking the time to sit back and enjoy these highlight reels that we call "Grab Bags"!
ABOUT VIRTUAL RAILFAN:
For everything Virtual Railfan follow this link:
https://linktr.ee/virtualrailfan
Link to Virtual Railfan YouTube cameras: https://bit.ly/3FROxxw
I didn't record this btw
in this video we see someone standing on the tracks till the train is a few feet away from be before bailing
the account was called C...
I didn't record this btw
in this video we see someone standing on the tracks till the train is a few feet away from be before bailing
the account was called CSXLifee on Tiktok
if he has a YouTube Channel Let Me Know
Please Share This To Spare Awareness to stuff like this
#fyp #transyoutuber #transrailfanner #tiktok #trains
#transyoutuber #transrailfanner #ijgamesproductionsstudios #trains #csx_trains #csxtransportation #shorts #fyp #tiktokvideo
#tiktokvideos #viralshorts #virtualrailfan #trending #youtube #trendingshorts #trend #trendingvideo #trespasser #recommendations #foryourpage #youtuber
I didn't record this btw
in this video we see someone standing on the tracks till the train is a few feet away from be before bailing
the account was called CSXLifee on Tiktok
if he has a YouTube Channel Let Me Know
Please Share This To Spare Awareness to stuff like this
#fyp #transyoutuber #transrailfanner #tiktok #trains
#transyoutuber #transrailfanner #ijgamesproductionsstudios #trains #csx_trains #csxtransportation #shorts #fyp #tiktokvideo
#tiktokvideos #viralshorts #virtualrailfan #trending #youtube #trendingshorts #trend #trendingvideo #trespasser #recommendations #foryourpage #youtuber
YouTube age restricted the last one so here's a re-upload
a kid derailed a bnsf coal train in bennet, ne
Join this channel to support my work and get exclusiv...
YouTube age restricted the last one so here's a re-upload
a kid derailed a bnsf coal train in bennet, ne
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YouTube age restricted the last one so here's a re-upload
a kid derailed a bnsf coal train in bennet, ne
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AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE KC AREA. ENJOY ALL! LIKE COMMENT SUPER THANKS SUPER CHAT AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS OF TRAINS AND THANKS FOR WATCHING FRIENDS...
AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE KC AREA. ENJOY ALL! LIKE COMMENT SUPER THANKS SUPER CHAT AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS OF TRAINS AND THANKS FOR WATCHING FRIENDS AND DON'T FORGET TO JOIN AND BECOME A MEMBER OF THIS CHANNEL!
DOUBLE TRAINS(ALL): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFlixJLTAbpYp7OvUxCpmT6FLwLoazIP
AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE KC AREA. ENJOY ALL! LIKE COMMENT SUPER THANKS SUPER CHAT AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS OF TRAINS AND THANKS FOR WATCHING FRIENDS AND DON'T FORGET TO JOIN AND BECOME A MEMBER OF THIS CHANNEL!
DOUBLE TRAINS(ALL): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFlixJLTAbpYp7OvUxCpmT6FLwLoazIP
Yapping about the BNSF Train Derailment !
Recently, information on a fairly minor derailment re-surfaced and the railfan who managed to catch the accident on ...
La Plata PTZ: https://youtube.com/live/iz9IQhp_fu0
La Plata West: https://youtube.com/live/flEBdsoP4o0
La Plata East (Chat): https://youtube.com/live/X-ir2KfXMX0
Actual start date: May 19, 2017
This is a live stream of La Plata, Missouri, USA, for people who enjoy watching trains.
Help us raise funds for the exhibits that The American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation operates in LaPlata, MO: http://www.aprhf.org/join/
APRHF homepage: http://www.aprhf.org/
This location is sponsored by Duane & Curt Lundgren, in memory of their hometown Great Northern Railroad. Thank you both for your continued support
Informational Maps (Courtesy of Curt Lundgren, thanks Curt!)
Original: https://curtlundgren.com/la_plata.jpg
La Plata area railfan locations: https://curtlundgren.com/railfan/
You are welcome to join our family friendly chat, but keep in mind that there’s a community with rules already established. Please check them out below.
Duplication or distribution of our videos is STRICTLY prohibited without permission. Official policy here: https://virtualrailfan.com/recording
CHAT RULES:
• Be polite and respectful
• Please use English, we need a single language to be able to understand each other. If you’re not fluent, use a translator such as Google Translate: https://translate.google.com
• Don’t post in ALL CAPS or use excessive emojis, letters or characters.
• Don’t discuss politics, religion, race, sex, violence, disturbing details about train or vehicle accidents, or anything like that. We try to be mindful of any children who may be watching.
• Don't use the terms "foamer" or "foaming" in your comments or your username. Many railfans find them derogatory and offensive.
• The conversation here is trains, and please remember that it needs to come first.
• Please keep conversations of personal issues (medical, domestic, legal, etc.) out of the chat; take it to messaging or email. Remember, you are sharing information with hundreds of people, not just those directly involved in the chat.
• Don’t ask to become a moderator. It’s earned. If we’re interested in your assistance, we will contact you.
• Please don’t use our chats to seek attention, stand on your soapbox, or criticize other people’s presences or contributions
• Please do not demand movements of the camera. The moderators will pan the 360 cameras at their discretion and according to the guidelines they have been given. It's ok to alert the cam op to upcoming trains.
• Just be nice, it’s amazing what happens when we’re all nice to each other.
THINGS THAT WILL GET YOU BANNED:
• Inappropriate usernames or avatar
• Profanity
• Coming into chat for the sole purpose of asking for subscriptions (subs) or to blatantly promote your channel
• Being intentionally disruptive, creating arguments or any other jerk-like behavior
• Not following the moderators’ instructions
• Blocking a moderator (including Nightbot)
ABOUT THIS FEED:
La Plata, MO, in Northern Missouri, is located on BNSF Railway's Marceline Subdivision at milepost 312.7, part of their Southern Transcon, the former Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) mainline between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Amtrak’s "Southwest Chief" passenger train stops here twice a day , the eastbound train #4 in the morning and the westbound train #3 in the evening.
The typical BNSF freight train volume is between 50 and 70 trains per 24 hours.
ATCS is no longer available. There is a radio feed for the western part of the BNSF Marceline Sub (also includes the NS Kansas City District) https://bit.ly/2NbpuII
You will see many Amish and Mennonite folks at the station. Please be respectful of these communities in chat.
When’s the next train? Yeah, we get this a lot. There is no schedule for freight trains. You can figure out the next Amtrak passenger train with this handy link: https://asm.transitdocs.com/
ABOUT VIRTUAL RAILFAN:
For everything Virtual Railfan follow this link:
https://linktr.ee/virtualrailfan
Links to all VRF YouTube Cams: http://bit.ly/3FROxxw
Comments? Send them to [email protected]
In the absence of wizard Joe Peach some of our other team members have stepped up to provide some Grab Bag entertainment until he is able to return. While we cannot promise the regular schedule of previous releases we will do our best to post them regularly.
Our VRF Grab Bags (GB) videos are compiled from content from our cameras as Mods and fans spot something neat while watching our cameras. In the GB you will, of course, find a variety of TRAIN content, special trains, maintenance, steam, diesels, interesting rail cars, cool paint schemes and more. You will also find fun people, city events, boats, planes, cars (sometimes going wild) and nature. Thank you for taking the time to sit back and enjoy these highlight reels that we call "Grab Bags"!
ABOUT VIRTUAL RAILFAN:
For everything Virtual Railfan follow this link:
https://linktr.ee/virtualrailfan
Link to Virtual Railfan YouTube cameras: https://bit.ly/3FROxxw
I didn't record this btw
in this video we see someone standing on the tracks till the train is a few feet away from be before bailing
the account was called CSXLifee on Tiktok
if he has a YouTube Channel Let Me Know
Please Share This To Spare Awareness to stuff like this
#fyp #transyoutuber #transrailfanner #tiktok #trains
#transyoutuber #transrailfanner #ijgamesproductionsstudios #trains #csx_trains #csxtransportation #shorts #fyp #tiktokvideo
#tiktokvideos #viralshorts #virtualrailfan #trending #youtube #trendingshorts #trend #trendingvideo #trespasser #recommendations #foryourpage #youtuber
YouTube age restricted the last one so here's a re-upload
a kid derailed a bnsf coal train in bennet, ne
Join this channel to support my work and get exclusive perks:
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AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE KC AREA. ENJOY ALL! LIKE COMMENT SUPER THANKS SUPER CHAT AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS OF TRAINS AND THANKS FOR WATCHING FRIENDS AND DON'T FORGET TO JOIN AND BECOME A MEMBER OF THIS CHANNEL!
DOUBLE TRAINS(ALL): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFlixJLTAbpYp7OvUxCpmT6FLwLoazIP
The term metrophile is used by some to identify a railfan with a particular interest in metro (subway, underground) systems. The study of railways, or a general interest in them as a hobby, is sometimes jocularly known as "ferroequinology" (literally, "study of iron horses").
In the UK, railfans are sometimes called trainspotters or anoraks. The term gricer has been used in the UK since at least 1969, and is "Said to have been current in 1938 amongst members of the Manchester Locomotive Society", according to the Oxford English Dictionary. There has been speculation that the term derives from "grouser", one who collects dead grouse after a shoot, but other etymologies have also been suggested. In Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, however, the term Gricer has become increasingly popular within the Railway Enthusiast Community, with Griceling being used for younger enthusiasts.