A British slang term that has crossed over to some North American crews, describing the act of extreme trainspotting. It implies a fanatic dedication to logging locomotive numbers, hunting down rare consists, and trespassing on railway property to get the perfect photograph.
Heard on the job
We had to blow the horn all the way through the curve because a dozen guys were out there gricing the heritage unit.
Insider tip
Operating crews usually find this behavior annoying and dangerous, especially when enthusiasts stand too close to the gauge.
Also heard as
- trainspot