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Gunzel vs Railfan - What's the difference?

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Railfan is a synonym of gunzel.



As nouns the difference between gunzel and railfan

is that gunzel is in Australia, a railway enthusiast. Originally derogatory, referring to overly enthusiastic or foolish rail fans. Now refers to railway enthusiasts in general, and the term is often used with pride while railfan is a railway enthusiast.

As a verb gunzel

is to engage in railway enthusiast activities.

gunzel

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • In Australia, a railway enthusiast. Originally derogatory, referring to overly enthusiastic or foolish rail fans. Now refers to railway enthusiasts in general, and the term is often used with pride.

    • Synonyms

    * trainspotter * foamer

    Verb

  • To engage in railway enthusiast activities.

    • Synonyms

    * train spotting

    Usage notes

    * There is an alternative meaning of the American slang gunsel (2) but this is not the meaning imported as gunzel. * see: [http://www.railpage.org.au/ausrail/99may/msg00403.html] for some background

    railfan

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A railway enthusiast.
  • * 1961 , Augustus Wolfman, Photo Methods for Industry
    • A previewing railfan pointed out a mistake in the animation showing articulation.
  • * 1975 , Paul B Cors, Railroads
    • From my own experience, I cannot say how one becomes a railfan ...
  • * 1989 , M Thomas Inge, Handbook of American Popular Culture
    • A number of US and Canadian book dealers regularly channel British titles to railfan collectors...

    Synonyms

    * ferroequinologist, gunzel (Australia), railbuff, trainiac (informal), trainspotter

    Derived terms

    * railfanning