"railwayac" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: railwayacs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of railway + maniac? Etymology templates: {{blend|en|railway|maniac}} Blend of railway + maniac Head templates: {{en-noun}} railwayac (plural railwayacs)
  1. (dated) A railway enthusiast. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: railfan

Inflected forms

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