What Is a Foamer Train?

The most die-hard are known as foamers -- a term believed to have originated as an insult, used to describe people who get so excited at the sight of a train that they foam at the mouth. ... Many speak of trains with reverence, not as a means of transit but as a rolling metaphor.

What is train foaming?

"Foamer" is used to describe someone who is obsessed with trains. Not just a railfan, but beyond that. Some people think that all railfans are foamers, but I think there is a distinct difference. A railfan is a normal person who shows an intrest in trains and railroading.

What is the definition of a foamer?

Filters. (slang) An obsessive railfan. noun. A device which foams or froths liquid.