Re: Derivation of Gunzel

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Steve Zvillis wrote:

> John Kerley <deaftech@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> D7mk6.2268$v4.96079@ozemail.com.au">news:D7mk6.2268$v4.96079@ozemail.com.au...
> >
> > Is not the term "gricer" the British equivalent of gunzel?
>
> I seem to recall that "Gricer" was a non insulting term referring to British
> fans who were principally interested in particular locomotives (diesels)
> either by chasing them down around the country (Hard work if you like '08's
> or '47's [or now even '66's!!]) or riding behind them.

Every time I hear the term "Gricer" I am reminded of an article in "Picture"
magazine which was about buffs in the buff.  These "Gricers" were running around
railway yards taking photos of themselves in front of locos wearing only a
safety vest!

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David Johnson
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