乗のり鉄てつ

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

• 彼かれは乗のり鉄てつで、休きゅう日じつにはよくローカル線せんに乗のりに行いく。

  He's a train-riding enthusiast and often goes to ride local lines on his days off.

• 乗のり鉄てつにとって、新しん型がた車しゃ両りょうのデビューはたまらないイベントだ。

  For train-riding fans, the debut of a new train model is an irresistible event.