There are various categories of railfans. ‘Tori-tetsu’ is a railroad photography enthusiast, ‘Nori-Tetsu’ is a ride lover, ‘Nomi-tetsu’ is a person who rides and drinks, ‘Mama-Tetsu’ is a mother who enjoy railway with her children, etc. By the way, there was a railway study group in every high school. Japanese people really like railways.
Steam Locomotive connected to Niigata revived only on Saturdays and Sundays one round trip a day. If you are ‘Tori-Tetsu’, find a suitable crossing point !