Railfan tired of foamers Wrote:
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> So by your logic, every person that practices the
> Christian faith is the same as those of the
> Westboro Baptist Church? Ridiclous! Just as most
> Christians aren’t going to picket solders
> funerals, not every railfan is a rabid foamer that
> breaks traffic laws, trespasses on railroad
> property, thinks they know better than the crews
> running the trains, ect.
> These videos are examples of the worst, not the
> majority of railfans.
> [youtu.be]
>
> [youtu.be]

"Railfan" and "foamer" are often used interchangably. That said, I agree with crmeatball in that in 40 years of railfanning (or foaming) I've encountered many railfans who lacked social skills.

I nearly always opt to ride steam excursions rather than chase them by car. On the few occasions when I just want take photos, I pick one spot, enjoy the train coming through, get my photos and leave to do something else.

There is no connection between my quoting a satirist/and comedy movie actor than my views on the Westboro Baptist "Church" and the Christian community at alrge. It's really bizarre that you would even make such a connection.