That describes the late 40s through the 70s UK train spotters.Ahhh, short trousers (impatient for 11yrs old), marbles, conkers and cuff from local cop. Then off to watch and take number of troop trains etc..."got any gum chum"
Right now, we have no snow on the ground. In January and February, we are usually buried under several inches or more, but this year has been extremely dry and warm, well relatively warm. With no snow and warm weather, I would've been out on my bike and off train-watching at any chance I could get. Today, my internet access is slow even with high-speed broadband.