Number taker on a platform (12)

I believe the answer is:

trainspotter

(Other definitions for trainspotter that I've seen before include "One interested in engines" , "Gricer" , "Nerd" , "Boring person" , "anorak" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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