also: のりテツ
noun
train-riding enthusiast; railfan who loves riding trains
A slang term from the railfan community, contrasting with 撮り鉄 (train photographers) and other types. Emphasizes the joy of riding trains themselves.
See also: 撮り鉄
彼は乗り鉄で、休日にはよくローカル線に乗りに行く。
He's a train-riding enthusiast and often goes to ride local lines on his days off.
乗り鉄にとって、新型車両のデビューはたまら
For train-riding fans, the debut of a new train model is an irresistible event.
A blend of 乗り (riding) and 鉄 (abbreviation of 鉄道, railway). The 鉄 part is a common slang suffix for enthusiasts, as in 撮り鉄 or 音鉄.