also: のりテツ
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
He's a train-riding enthusiast and often goes to ride local lines on his days off.
For train-riding fans, the debut of a new train model is an irresistible event.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Abbreviated spelling; less common but still used.
Variant with katakana テツ, often used in casual or playful contexts.
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.