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

Discusses the meaning and derivation of the term anorak as applied to a person.

Personal history of becoming a trainspotter, with poetic opus.

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

Contains history, different areas of interest, and personal experiences.

Examines the reasons why people plane spot and how it reflects underlying British eccentricity. By Stephen Moss.

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

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.

Defines and considers the appeal of birdwatching and twitching.

Contains classification of groups of birders and birder ethics.

Glossary of trainspotters' words and phrases.

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.

Martin Stott's interviews with train spotters and railway enthusiasts in York. Text and audio.