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2025 Fall Meet will be October 16 - 19, 2025

The 2025 North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 19th. You and your friends who love trains are invited to join us for our 5th annual fall meet.

The 2025 North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 19th. You and your friends who love trains are invited to join us for our 5th annual fall meet. We will be providing lunch on Saturday, October 19th so make sure you register and let us know you are coming so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone. If you are coming from out of town or just want to stay local while you are enjoying the meet we have created a list of great hotels in the area for you to pick from below. If you have an RV or camper and would like to stay on site let us know so we can reserve a space for you.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Robby Mossman, Peter Craymer or visit our website for the latest information. We also want to make sure you are aware this is NOT part of our normal public run day event. The weekend is reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.

Time and date:

When: Thursday, October 16 - Sunday, October 19, 2025

Railroad Gauge(s): 7 1/2 & Gauge 1

Accommodations:

We have limited room for RV’s and trailers onsite however overflow space will be available at the RV parking area located at the Georgia International Horse Park facility which is about a mile down the road. For those wishing to stay in a hotel please visit our website for the latest list of area hotels. Most hotels are within 3 to 5 miles of the railroad along with a lot of great restaurant options.

Visiting Trains:

All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a recent hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS.

Loading / Unloading

North Georgia Live Steamers has a hydraulic car lift that has three 20-foot sections of track that can be used at one time.

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Train Ride Schedule announced for the 2025 Season

Our 2025 train ride schedule has been set and we look forward to seeing everyone around the railroad this season. The schedule for the 2025 season will be Saturday, April 5th, May 17th, October 4th, and November 1st from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards or Debit Cards accepted.

For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage

Our 2025 train ride schedule has been set and we look forward to seeing everyone around the railroad this season. The schedule for the 2025 season will be Saturday, April 5th, May 17th, October 4th, and November 1st from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards or Debit Cards accepted.

For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage

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2025 Board Announced

The members of North Georgia Live Steamers selected the 2025 Board of Directors during the January 4th meeting. We would like to thank all members for their participation in the process. Here is who will be on the board during this year.

The members of North Georgia Live Steamers selected the 2025 Board of Directors during the January 4th meeting. We would like to thank all members for their participation in the process. Here is who will be on the board during this year.

2025 Officers

President: Robby Mossman

Vice President: Peter Craymer

Treasurer (2023 - 2025): Norm Wizner

Secretary: Dave Levy

Board Members

Calvin Abernathy

Wes Rogers

John Tuten

Other items covered during the meeting included winter maintenance around the railroad as well as ongoing projects like the Clubhouse & Workshop project along with the Grandma Line. Stay tuned for more information on workdays along with other club fun days throughout the year.

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Reminder: 2025 NGLS Online Voting closes on Friday, January 3rd at 6 p.m. and meeting on Saturday, January 4th

Voting for the 2025 board is now open to all FULL Members who are NOT planning on attending the January 4, 2025 meeting. The nominees for the 2025 board were voted on during our December 7, 2024, meeting and because some positions only had a single nominee those individuals automatically are elected to the 2025 board in accordance with our bylaws.

As a reminder only members that have FULL membership status are eligible to vote and must have paid dues prior to the vote being taken during our January 4, 2025 meeting.

Voting for the 2025 board is now open to all FULL Members who are NOT planning on attending the January 4, 2025 meeting. The nominees for the 2025 board were voted on during our December 7, 2024, meeting and because some positions only had a single nominee those individuals automatically are elected to the 2025 board in accordance with our bylaws.

As a reminder only members that have FULL membership status are eligible to vote and must have paid dues prior to the vote being taken during our January 4, 2025 meeting. Dues can be mailed to:

North Georgia Live Steamers

P.O. Box 1809

Conyers, GA 30012

Dues for the 2025 season will also be taken for all members at the beginning of our January 4th meeting.

Yearly Dues

Full Membership: $75

Associate Membership: $50

Junior Membership: $25

To cast your vote, click the link and complete the online ballot. (https://tinyurl.com/ngls2025voting). All online votes must be received by 6 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025.

2025 Nominees

President: Robby Mossman

Vice President: Peter Craymer

Secretary: Dave Levy

Board Member Nominees (Pick 3)

Calvin Abernathy, Scott Moore, Wes Rogers, George Seal, John Tuten

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Club Fun Day - New Year's Day, January 1, 2025 (Private Event)

New Years Day Club Fun Day

Start the New Year off right and blow of a little left-over steam on Wednesday, January 1st at any time. The day is for family, friends, and other invited guests.

Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.

New Years Day Club Fun Day

Start the New Year off right and blow of a little left-over steam on Wednesday, January 1st at any time. The day is for family, friends, and other invited guests.

Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.

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2024 brought a lot of fun, progress, and smiles around the railroad. Check out our year in review.

It is hard to believe 2024 is about to come to an end. The year started off with New Years Day club fun day with workdays and other activities around the railroad to follow. Our members and volunteers worked more than 40 days and more than 2,000 volunteer hours throughout the year. We could not have done it without the help of “Bob Jr” and other special equipment to get so much done throughout the year. They helped trench, move dirt, gravel, and more on a variety of projects including the Clubhouse and Grandma line. Let’s take a look back at some of the photos highlighting what all happened around the railroad.

It is hard to believe 2024 is about to come to an end. The year started off with New Years Day club fun day with workdays and other activities around the railroad to follow. Our members and volunteers worked more than 40 days and more than 2,000 volunteer hours throughout the year. We could not have done it without the help of “Bob Jr” and other special equipment to get so much done throughout the year. They helped trench, move dirt, gravel, and more on a variety of projects including the Clubhouse and Grandma line. Let’s take a look back at some of the photos highlighting what all happened around the railroad.

January

The year started off with our annual New Years Day club fun day and then transitioned right into bringing power to the Clubhouse and Workshop containers with the help of a lot of people including a special trencher and operator. We couldn’t have gotten this done without everyone’s help.

Towards the end of January, we traveled over to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw and setup a display showing off our club steamer and more. The two-day event brought more than 3,000 people by with many of them stopping and learning more about our scale, railroad, and public run day schedule.

February

As the year continued to pick up steam we shift work to some track repair and re-configuration near the Nicol bridge on the west end of the railroad. The crew shifted a switch down towards the Nicol bridge and reconnected the siding track. This helped repair some zig zag in the track that had developed over the years. We also installed a curved switch that would eventually connect to the water line and become our mainline for a while. Meanwhile a lot of fill dirt was being brought in manually to help backfill against the retaining wall that had been moved in for the “Grandma Line” project.

March

This was probably one of the busiest months we’ve had this early in the year in a long time starting off with a club fun day and then transitioning to several workdays throughout the month. Work was done on the Grandma Line, retaining wall and safety fence installed near the Nicol bridge, water line extension, rebuilt passenger car, and more.

April

The month brought a great deal of work in the Clubhouse & Workshop containers as the crew installed insulation and built out wall and ceiling panels to make the container more comfortable to work in once things become operational. We also made a lot of progress on the Grandma Line as dirt was brought in and track panels set. Can’t forget about the container mural project also saw some great progress as the first two painted container stacks were completed. The steaming bays and other items got a fresh coat of paint as well.

May

Our members and volunteers spent the month working on the clubhouse and workshop, Grandma Line, tree removal, and more. By the end of the month a lot of progress had been made on so many projects really setting us to complete a number of projects throughout the year.

June

The year wasn’t all work and no play. We spent several Saturdays throughout the year just playing trains with family and friends. June brought two such days with our club fun day at the beginning of the month plus our annual Father’s Day club fun day. Really great to see so many enjoying the railroad.

July

The summer heat was in full swing which slowed progress on a number of projects but didn’t slow progress on the “Grandma Line” since much of the work was in the shade. With the help of “Bob Jr.” and a crew of people a lot of fill dirt and track panels where set allowing everyone to really see what the “Grandma Line” will look like once completed. A few more containers were completed on the container mural which is also taking shape to add some nice scenery for the railroad.

August

The summer heat really kicked in throughout the month of August which put a damper on projects and getting trains out to play. That however didn’t stop us from making plans as we prepared for work on a number of projects in September as the weather began to cool.

September

As the weather began to cool things picked up again on the clubhouse and workshop project, “Grandma Line”, moving a container to a different location on the property, and some tree limb removal as we have had a few intense summer storms blow through the area.

October

With all of the rain we’ve had this summer and early fall we had a sink whole develop on the east end of the railroad. The crew came in with help from “Bob Jr.” to perform the necessary repair. Additional work will be needed to finalize the repair which will be done during the off season.

With the sink hole repaired trains began to run throughout the month with our October public run day, fall meet, and more. Certainly, was a busy month of running trains around the railroad.

Fall Meet 2024

With each year our Fall meet grows a with more visitors, trains, and fun times had by all. This fairly new tradition of closing out the month of October is becoming a club favorite. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our 2025 Fall Meet.

November

We opened the month by closing out our final public run day of the year. The railroad operated more steam engines at one time than ever before along with a couple of diesel locomotives hauling passengers throughout the afternoon. This November ended up being our best November on record which really helped us close out the run day season strong. Our 2025 run day season schedule will be announced soon. Stay up to date with activities around the railroad by signing up for our email announcements.

As we transitioned to offseason a great deal of work on the “Grandma Line” took place along with more containers painted on the container mural. Hopefully by the end of March 2025 the “Grandma Line” may be finished. We will see what next year brings.

December

The last official workday of 2024 is now in the books ending with more progress on the “Grandma Line” and repair of a leak with the gray container extension. The crew working on the “Grandma Line” consisted of John T., Wes, Norm, and Robby. Together they finished nearly 70 feet of track leaving a switch and nearly 100 feet of track until the long awaited “Grandma Line” is finished. The next step for the project includes installing a retaining wall and a curved switch on the mainline with the hope of finishing the project by the end of March.

Our members and volunteers are preparing for 2025 projects and more. If you would like to get involved check out some of the projects going on around railroad by, click on the Railroad Projects button below. As you might expect while we are a 100% volunteer organization that doesn’t mean we still don’t have financial needs. If you would like to make a donation to our non-profit organization, you can make your contribution by clicking on the “Support the Railroad” button below. We look forward to seeing you around the railroad in 2025.

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Merry Christmas from North Georgia Live Steamers

The board of directors and the members of North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The board of directors and the members of North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Help reduce railroad crossing accidents with awareness and call for help

Every three hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train. If you are ever stuck at a railroad crossing, or there’s and accident or any other situation where the railroad tracks are blocked find the blue sign and call.

Every three hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train. If you are ever stuck at a railroad crossing, or there’s and accident or any other situation where the railroad tracks are blocked find the blue sign and call.

Every crossing in the US has a blue sign like the one in picture.

1) Call the phone number on the blue sign.

2) Give the person answering the unique crossing identification number.

3) Tell them the tracks are blocked, and they need to stop all trains.

If there is enough warning time, making that phone call can save lives. Visit Operation Lifesaver website for more information about railroad crossing safety.

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2025 NGLS Online Voting closes on Friday, January 3rd at 6 p.m. and meeting on Saturday, January 4th

Voting for the 2025 board is now open to all FULL Members who are NOT planning on attending the January 4, 2025 meeting. The nominees for the 2025 board were voted on during our December 7, 2024, meeting and because some positions only had a single nominee those individuals automatically are elected to the 2025 board in accordance with our bylaws.

As a reminder only members that have FULL membership status are eligible to vote and must have paid dues prior to the vote being taken during our January 4, 2025 meeting.

Voting for the 2025 board is now open to all FULL Members who are NOT planning on attending the January 4, 2025 meeting. The nominees for the 2025 board were voted on during our December 7, 2024, meeting and because some positions only had a single nominee those individuals automatically are elected to the 2025 board in accordance with our bylaws.

As a reminder only members that have FULL membership status are eligible to vote and must have paid dues prior to the vote being taken during our January 4, 2025 meeting. Dues can be mailed to:

North Georgia Live Steamers

P.O. Box 1809

Conyers, GA 30012

Dues for the 2025 season will also be taken for all members at the beginning of our January 4th meeting.

Yearly Dues

Full Membership: $75

Associate Membership: $50

Junior Membership: $25

To cast your vote, click the link and complete the online ballot. (https://tinyurl.com/ngls2025voting). All online votes must be received by 6 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025.

2025 Nominees

President: Robby Mossman

Vice President: Peter Craymer

Secretary: Dave Levy

Board Member Nominees (Pick 3)

Calvin Abernathy, Scott Moore, Wes Rogers, George Seal, John Tuten

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Last workday of 2024 is in the books

The last official workday of 2024 is now in the books ending with more progress on the “Grandma Line” and repair of a leak with the gray container extension. The crew working on the “Grandma Line” consisted of John T., Wes, Norm, and Robby. Together they finished nearly 70 feet of track leaving a switch and nearly 100 feet of track until the long awaited “Grandma Line” is finished. The next step for the project includes installing a retaining wall and a curved switch on the mainline with the hope of finishing the project by the end of March.

The last official workday of 2024 is now in the books ending with more progress on the “Grandma Line” and repair of a leak with the gray container extension. The crew working on the “Grandma Line” consisted of John T., Wes, Norm, and Robby. Together they finished nearly 70 feet of track leaving a switch and nearly 100 feet of track until the long awaited “Grandma Line” is finished. The next step for the project includes installing a retaining wall and a curved switch on the mainline with the hope of finishing the project by the end of March.

Meanwhile Scott was onsite working on the leak in the gray container in the area of the 20-foot extension. Here is a quick summary from Scott:

There has been a roof leak in the gray container where the 40’ container meets the 20’.  It currently drips water on the club’s riding cars and pools on the floor when it rains.  When the 20’ gray container was added to the 40’ one, the roof height was about 2” shorter once the floor was leveled.  To help shed water, a small metal plate was tack welded between them at an angle which was then sealed over.

The old sealant had cracked over time and needed to be replaced.  The old sealant was wire wheel ground off. The new rubberized sealant was troweled over the seam and plate and then a fiberglass mesh pressed into the sealant.  A second layer of sealant was applied over the mesh to create a secure watertight seal along the whole seam.

As we close out 2024 a big thank you to all our members and volunteers who worked throughout the year on so many projects around the railroad. Looking forward to seeing what we complete in 2025.


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Reminder: Club Meeting & Christmas Party this Saturday, December 7th at 12:30 p.m.

Don’t forget our club meeting and Christmas Party is this Saturday, December 7th. The meeting and party will be hosted at The Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers. The plan is for everyone arrive around 12:30 p.m. and once we get settled and seated, we will order lunch. While lunch is being prepared, we will hold our club meeting where we will discuss club business and accept nominations for the 2025 board. Once we eat, we will then pick the festivities backup with our White Elephant Raffle Ticket event and social. For those that haven’t done this with us in the past the idea is you bring a wrapped white elephant gift buy a bunch of raffle tickets and when your number is called you get to pick or take a white elephant gift. The cost of the raffle tickets is $1 for those participating and don’t forget the more you buy the more chances you have to unwrap a white elephant gift.

Don’t forget our club meeting and Christmas Party is this Saturday, December 7th. The meeting and party will be hosted at The Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers. The plan is for everyone arrive around 12:30 p.m. and once we get settled and seated, we will order lunch. While lunch is being prepared, we will hold our club meeting where we will discuss club business and accept nominations for the 2025 board. Once we eat, we will then pick the festivities backup with our White Elephant Raffle Ticket event and social. For those that haven’t done this with us in the past the idea is you bring a wrapped white elephant gift buy a bunch of raffle tickets and when your number is called you get to pick or take a white elephant gift. The cost of the raffle tickets is $1 for those participating and don’t forget the more you buy the more chances you have to unwrap a white elephant gift.

Date: Saturday, December 7th

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Address: 935 Railroad Street, Conyers, GA 30012

Menu: Whistle Post Tavern Menu (as a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip)

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#GivingTuesday is Today

North Georgia Live Steamers has a number of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During the year we participate in a number of fund-raising events with our primary being giving rides to the public several times a year. We also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday event which happens the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Our all-volunteer crew has made a lot of progress, but much work still needs to be done.  Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To make a donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia. We are tax exempt as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

North Georgia Live Steamers has a number of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During the year we participate in a number of fund-raising events with our primary being giving rides to the public several times a year. We also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday event which happens the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Our all-volunteer crew has made a lot of progress, but much work still needs to be done.  Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To make a donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia. We are tax exempt as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Reminder: Submit your 2025 Board Nominees for those not able to attend our December 7th meeting

It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2024 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. For those able to attend the Saturday, December 7th nominations will be taken electronical until Friday, December 6th at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 2nd club meeting at 1 p.m. for those submitting nominees in-person. Please review our bylaws to understand what the requirements are for nominees for the various positions. Nominees will be approved at the close of the nomination process on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. during our regularly scheduled meeting. Remember that anyone being nominated must be a Full Member and in good standing with the club at the time of nomination and voting. All voting members must be Full Members prior to vote being taken on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with dues paid for the 2025 year.

All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 7th meeting to insure they are wanting to be nominated.

It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2024 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. For those able to attend the Saturday, December 7th nominations will be taken electronical until Friday, December 6th at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 2nd club meeting at 1 p.m. for those submitting nominees in-person. Please review our bylaws to understand what the requirements are for nominees for the various positions. Nominees will be approved at the close of the nomination process on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. during our regularly scheduled meeting. Remember that anyone being nominated must be a Full Member and in good standing with the club at the time of nomination and voting. All voting members must be Full Members prior to vote being taken on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with dues paid for the 2025 year.

All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 7th meeting to insure they are wanting to be nominated.

To submit a nominee please Click or use the form below to submit your nominees electronically.


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An Almost Leftover Turkey Fun Run Day

The weather was beautiful but a little cold for most to come out and enjoy the railroad today but that didn’t stop John T. and a few others from bundling up and spending time at the railroad. John sent the following note and pictures showing the work he did on the container mural as well as installing some great looking signs at a few switches.

The weather was beautiful but a little cold for most to come out and enjoy the railroad today but that didn’t stop John T. and a few others from bundling up and spending time at the railroad. John sent the following note and pictures showing the work he did on the container mural as well as installing some great looking signs at a few switches.

New container paints include: “K” Line, Sea Land, 48-foot APL, and an almost complete Maersk. Zoom in on the remaining photos and you can read the “road signs” telling you which track you’re taking at the turnout.

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#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, December 3, 2024

North Georgia Live Steamers has a number of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During the year we participate in a number of fund-raising events with our primary being giving rides to the public several times a year. We also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday event which happens the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Our all-volunteer crew has made a lot of progress, but much work still needs to be done.  Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To make a donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia. We are tax exempt as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

North Georgia Live Steamers has a number of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During the year we participate in a number of fund-raising events with our primary being giving rides to the public several times a year. We also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday event which happens the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Our all-volunteer crew has made a lot of progress, but much work still needs to be done.  Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To make a donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia. We are tax exempt as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Happy Thanksgiving from North Georgia Live Steamers

North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you to make everything happen throughout the year. This year we are extra thankful for the hundreds of hours our members and volunteers have provided. Without each of them our railroad would not exists. Thank you.

North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you to make everything happen throughout the year. This year we are extra thankful for the hundreds of hours our members and volunteers have provided. Without each of them our railroad would not exists. Thank you.

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Update: December Club Meeting & Christmas Party

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 7th for our regularly scheduled Club Meeting and Christmas Party. Our plans have been finalized, and we will be meeting at The Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers. Based on availability of the facility we plan on gathering at 12:30 p.m., to get ahead of the crowd that will start coming into Olde Town Conyers for the Christmas Parade around 2 p.m. We will order lunch and while we are waiting on lunch to be served, we will conduct our club meeting and take 2025 board nominations. As a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip. Once we eat, we will then pick the festivities backup with our White Elephant Raffle Ticket event and social. For those that haven’t done this with us in the past the idea is you bring a wrapped white elephant gift buy a bunch of raffle tickets and when your number is called you get to pick or take a white elephant gift. The cost of the raffle tickets is $1 for those participating and don’t forget the more you buy the more chances you have to unwrap a white elephant gift.

Date: Saturday, December 7th

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Address: 935 Railroad Street, Conyers, GA 30012

Menu: Whistle Post Tavern Menu(as a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip)

Please RSVP by Monday, December 2nd

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 7th for our regularly scheduled Club Meeting and Christmas Party. Our plans have been finalized, and we will be meeting at The Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers. Based on availability of the facility we plan on gathering at 12:30 p.m., to get ahead of the crowd that will start coming into Olde Town Conyers for the Christmas Parade around 2 p.m. We will order lunch and while we are waiting on lunch to be served, we will conduct our club meeting and take 2025 board nominations. As a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip. Once we eat, we will then pick the festivities backup with our White Elephant Raffle Ticket event and social. For those that haven’t done this with us in the past the idea is you bring a wrapped white elephant gift buy a bunch of raffle tickets and when your number is called you get to pick or take a white elephant gift. The cost of the raffle tickets is $1 for those participating and don’t forget the more you buy the more chances you have to unwrap a white elephant gift.

Date: Saturday, December 7th

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Address: 935 Railroad Street, Conyers, GA 30012

Menu: Whistle Post Tavern Menu (as a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip)

Please RSVP by Monday, December 2nd

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Update: December Club Meeting & Christmas Party

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 7th for our regularly scheduled Club Meeting and Christmas Party. Our plans have been finalized, and we will be meeting at The Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers. Based on availability of the facility we plan on gathering at 12:30 p.m., to get ahead of the crowd that will start coming into Olde Town Conyers for the Christmas Parade around 2 p.m. We will order lunch and while we are waiting on lunch to be served, we will conduct our club meeting and take 2025 board nominations. As a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip. Once we eat, we will then pick the festivities backup with our White Elephant Raffle Ticket event and social. For those that haven’t done this with us in the past the idea is you bring a wrapped white elephant gift buy a bunch of raffle tickets and when your number is called you get to pick or take a white elephant gift. The cost of the raffle tickets is $1 for those participating and don’t forget the more you buy the more chances you have to unwrap a white elephant gift.

Date: Saturday, December 7th

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Address: 935 Railroad Street, Conyers, GA 30012

Menu: Whistle Post Tavern Menu(as a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip)

Please RSVP by Monday, December 2nd

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 7th for our regularly scheduled Club Meeting and Christmas Party. Our plans have been finalized, and we will be meeting at The Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town Conyers. Based on availability of the facility we plan on gathering at 12:30 p.m., to get ahead of the crowd that will start coming into Olde Town Conyers for the Christmas Parade around 2 p.m. We will order lunch and while we are waiting on lunch to be served, we will conduct our club meeting and take 2025 board nominations. As a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip. Once we eat, we will then pick the festivities backup with our White Elephant Raffle Ticket event and social. For those that haven’t done this with us in the past the idea is you bring a wrapped white elephant gift buy a bunch of raffle tickets and when your number is called you get to pick or take a white elephant gift. The cost of the raffle tickets is $1 for those participating and don’t forget the more you buy the more chances you have to unwrap a white elephant gift.

Date: Saturday, December 7th

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Address: 935 Railroad Street, Conyers, GA 30012

Menu: Whistle Post Tavern Menu (as a reminder everyone is responsible for paying for their own meal, drinks, and tip)

Please RSVP by Monday, December 2nd

https://tinyurl.com/2024christmasparty

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Unplanned workday produce progress on several projects

A small work crew, which consisted of John T., Wes, Kenneth, and Norm, came out on Saturday along with a few who stopped by to say hello. The work crew started work on building out the last switch needed to connect the east end of the “Grandma Line” to the railroad.

Once this switch is complete and installed the last 80 or 90 feet of the “Grandma Line” can be connected completing another change to our mainline traffic. However, before this can be done, we will need to build a retaining wall most likely out of the cut container panels we have similar to what we did earlier this year near the Nicol bridge. With the installation of a new retaining wall, we will also need to bring in more dirt reduce the drop off on the east end of the “Grandma Line”.

A small work crew, which consisted of John T., Wes, Kenneth, and Norm, came out on Saturday along with a few who stopped by to say hello. The work crew started work on building out the last switch needed to connect the east end of the “Grandma Line” to the railroad.

Once this switch is complete and installed the last 80 or 90 feet of the “Grandma Line” can be connected completing another change to our mainline traffic. However, before this can be done, we will need to build a retaining wall most likely out of the cut container panels we have similar to what we did earlier this year near the Nicol bridge. With the installation of a new retaining wall, we will also need to bring in more dirt reduce the drop off on the east end of the “Grandma Line”.

John T also worked on the container mural lettering a few more containers plus adding a new 48-foot container on the mural. If you would like to sponsor a container on the mural get with John T regarding what the cost is for the container you want to sponsor.

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Submit your 2025 Board Nominees for those not able to attend our December 7th meeting

It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2024 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. For those able to attend the Saturday, December 7th nominations will be taken electronical until Friday, December 6th at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 2nd club meeting at 1 p.m. for those submitting nominees in-person. Please review our bylaws to understand what the requirements are for nominees for the various positions. Nominees will be approved at the close of the nomination process on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. during our regularly scheduled meeting. Remember that anyone being nominated must be a Full Member and in good standing with the club at the time of nomination and voting. All voting members must be Full Members prior to vote being taken on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with dues paid for the 2025 year.

All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 7th meeting to insure they are wanting to be nominated.

It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2024 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. For those able to attend the Saturday, December 7th nominations will be taken electronical until Friday, December 6th at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 2nd club meeting at 1 p.m. for those submitting nominees in-person. Please review our bylaws to understand what the requirements are for nominees for the various positions. Nominees will be approved at the close of the nomination process on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. during our regularly scheduled meeting. Remember that anyone being nominated must be a Full Member and in good standing with the club at the time of nomination and voting. All voting members must be Full Members prior to vote being taken on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with dues paid for the 2025 year.

All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 7th meeting to insure they are wanting to be nominated.

To submit a nominee please Click or use the form below to submit your nominees electronically.


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