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As a former "train spotting anorak", (and now a railway photographer (amongst other things)), I am interested in "what turns people on". Is it simply the act of collecting numbers to complete a "set", collecting depot/garage codes, the colour scheme, type, design etc...what is it that is interesting? I also hear that in order to improve social skills, Aspies should join together in a particular activity that they like (such as train/bus spotting, or whatever), but many prefer to do this in solitude. When I go out with my camera to photograph railways, I prefer to do this alone because it helps me stay focused and free from distraction. I'm a bit of a perfectionist so need to get the shot right first time especially if I want to see it in print. I'm sure many train/bus spotters are "Aspies". What really does annoy me (and I apologise for generalising here) is when people involved in the same interest get in the way without showing consideration. For example, if I am expecting to photograph a specific train of special interest (and other "spotters" are there too to see the same thing), often a shot has been spoilt because of an inconsiderate person getting excited and running to get "their shot" without realising the consequences of their actions. Is this an Aspie trait...i.e. only thinking of themselves? Comments/opinions would be most welcome