An Introduction to Trainspotting
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.
BBC News: Plane-spotters knew the risks
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.
Going Native
Describes trainspotter stereotypes, use of the term as an insult, and how spotting culture has changed over time.
Guardian Unlimited - Net Notes: Trainspotters
Mark Oliver's hyperlinked guide to the best sites on those who spot trains.
Guardian Unlimited - Notes and Queries: Anorak
Discusses the meaning and derivation of the term anorak as applied to a person.
Siliconmom - Trainspotting
Personal view of reasons for a change in opinion towards trainspotting.
The Joys of Birdwatching
Defines and considers the appeal of birdwatching and twitching.
The Savvy Traveller: Trainspotting
Martin Stott's interviews with train spotters and railway enthusiasts in York. Text and audio.
Zest for Birds - Twitching: Birders, Rarities and Ethics
Contains classification of groups of birders and birder ethics.