2006-09-28 05:13:02 · 7 answers · asked by Thomas C 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Rail
Correct spelling: ferroequinologist
Railfan or railbuff is an American English term for an enthusiast or hobbyist of railroads, usually including historic and modern trains. Some railfans like to use the term Ferroequinology (the study of the Iron Horse) in describing their hobby. They are also known as ferroequinologists or gunzels (in Australia). Railfans can be found worldwide.
2006-09-28 05:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by Zoila 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's another Term for Railroad engineer. Early steam engines were touted as "Iron Horses" and thus the people who ran them were Ferroequinologists, but that's more a modern term for an old profession..
2006-09-28 12:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by jeepguy_usa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ferroequinology is the study of the Iron Horse...(trains)
2006-09-28 12:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
someone who studies iron horses (aka trains).
ferro = iron
equine = horse shape
correct spelling is ferroequinologist.
2006-09-28 12:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Foamer" is another term for the same subject. No, I don't know why.
2006-09-28 20:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by MikieB 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gee. And all this time I thought I was just a hoghead....................
2006-09-28 12:33:36 · answer #6 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ferroequinologist
2006-09-28 12:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by Shawn_small 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋