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NGLS Articulating Riding Car Diagram as of November 7, 2020

NGLS Articulating Riding Car Diagram as of November 7, 2020

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Reminder: 2021 Member Dues

Time to renew your membership for 2021.

Time to renew your membership for 2021. You can send  your renewal to:   

North Georgia Live Steamers

North Georgia Live Steamers

PO Box 1809

Conyers, GA  30012

Membership Renewals

Full - $75 per year

Associate- $50 per year (Must live outside a 100-mile radius from Conyers, Georgia)

Junior - $25 per year (must be 12-18 years of age and sponsored by parent who is a member)

If you have any questions regard dues visit our membership page or contact Norm.  


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A look back at 2020 - What an unusually busy year around the railroad.

This year has been an interesting year in so many ways. For our club and railroad, it has been an extra busy year which has produced more than 30 weekend workdays. This past July marked 10 years since the first sections of track where laid along with some of that very track being modified almost 10 years to the day later.

This year has been an interesting year in so many ways. For our club and railroad, it has been an extra busy year which has produced more than 30 weekend workdays. This past July marked 10 years since the first sections of track where laid along with some of that very track being modified almost 10 years to the day later. Here is a short list of some of the items that took place this year:

  1. Track panel construction for container extension project

  2. Installation of 20’ container to the end of the existing 40’ gray container

  3. Ash pit line completed

  4. Removal of part of the mainline coming up from the Nicol bridge in preparation of the “Grandma” line

  5. Work began on the “Passenger” line

  6. Sheppard Trucking delivered loads of dirt that was used to fill in near the green containers

  7. Donation of two 40’ containers to be turned into a shop

    …and a lot more

We hope to be able to share our railroad again with others in 2021 until then here are some pictures taken over the the course of 2020 to show just some of the work done.


January

The crew spent time building track panels for the 20’ container extension project and also displayed at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.

February

Work on the ash pit line and prep work for the 20’ container project took place in February along with some much needed track maintenance.

March

Just as the world was about to take an interesting twist the crew spent time working on the water hydrant, clearing trees for more fill dirt and next storage container.

May

With the ash pit line complete work began on the 20’ container extension project. The track work included installing a switch off the ash pit line and one additional switch to provide two tracks into the container for storage.

June

The 20’ container was placed and now work began to cut the ends out of the container and finish the track work up the hill to the container.

July

Track work going into the new 20’ container extension was completed and things began to shift to other projects including landscaping and making adjustments to the mainline for the “Grandma” line project.

August

Another busy month with building a new railroad tie wall coming out of the woods on the west end of the railroad heading towards the east loop. More work continued on the container and with the added momentum things started happening on the passenger line project which will add an additional 900’ of track to the railroad.

September

This month saw a great deal of work on the new passenger line expansion project which calls for more than 600 feet of track plus sidings to be installed. This project also introduced our first diamond on the railroad. The month however started off with the delivery of the completely rebuilt “Doe” bridge. This bridge has a long history which includes being used at our original location nearly 30 years ago. The container extension project also received some additional electrical work and the club steamer had a few adjustments made.

October

By the time the end of October happened the club had worked more than 30 days around the railroad. Things continue to move forward on the passenger line project with nearly 300 feet of track laid and nearing the halfway point. More than 500 railroad ties cut, nearly two dozen track panels built, and countless loads of gravel. Work was done on two switches that will be built in November for the next container project. As October ended the members of North Georgia Live Steamers had put in nearly 1,500 volunteer hours.

November

November marked the last official / unofficial workday of the 2020 season. The passenger line siding was completed and work continued on preparing for the “Grandma” line.

December

As the year began to come to a close 120’ of straight panels where built and two 40’ containers have been donated by Norm W. to eventually make a 16 x 40’ shop in the east loop.

What’s next?

It is anyone’s guess but most likely finish up the passenger line, install the next member storage container, build three new passenger cars, continue working on the “Grandma” line, start construction on the shop, and whatever else we can think of.

Even with all that has been going on around us it has been great to get out and enjoy the company of so many in the club this year and have a sense of accomplishment all at the same time. For those that could not get out with us this year we thank you for your continued to support and encouragement throughout the year. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2021 with a goal of having so much fun we won’t be able to stand it.


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Delivery of 2 x 40' containers to be converted into our NGLS Shop

On December 17th Norm and Susan W. donated and delivered two 40’ containers to the site. The final resting place of the containers will be in the east loop area of the railroad and will eventually represent a 16 x 40 shop facility for the club.

On December 17th Norm and Susan W. donated and delivered two 40’ containers to the site. The final resting place of the containers will be in the east loop area of the railroad and will eventually represent a 16 x 40 shop facility for the club. The plan will be to also provide a couple of sidings to feed the shop area so it will be accessible to the railroad giving us a great deal of flexibility to bring equipment in and out of the space for repairs and more. Thank you to Norm and Susan for the donation and we look forward to enjoying this space for years to come.

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Do you shop on Amazon? You could be raising money for North Georgia Live Steamers

North Georgia Live Steamers has an opportunity to receive donations from Amazon based on your everyday purchases. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support North Georgia Live Steamers every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices and products with the bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase to NGLS.

North Georgia Live Steamers has an opportunity to receive donations from Amazon based on your everyday purchases. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support North Georgia Live Steamers every time you shop, at no cost to you.  When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices and products with the bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase to NGLS. 

How do you select NGLS when you shop on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) you need to select NGLS to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will then remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

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Club Meeting on Saturday, December 5th at 1 P.M.

Our December meeting will be this Saturday, December 5th at 1 p.m. The meeting agenda will include nominations for the 2021 board and a few 2021 calendar items. Speaking of calendar don’t forget the 2021 calendars are in and can be picked up at the meeting. The cost of the calendars is $13 for those that pre-ordered.

Our December club meeting will be this Saturday, December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site. The meeting agenda will include nominations for the 2021 board and a few 2021 calendar items. Speaking of calendar don’t forget the 2021 calendars are in and can be picked up at the meeting. The cost of the calendars is $13 for those that pre-ordered.

The annual Christmas Party and Raffle unfortunately will not take place this year instead many are planning on coming out early and riding the rails. The weather is expected to be around 53 and partly cloudy which should make for a nice cool day.

Speaking of running trains. If anyone has pictures from the “Leftover Turkey Run” please forward to Robby.

Time to Renew

Don’t forget it is also time to renew your membership. All membership renewals should be paid by our January meeting in order to eligible to vote for the 2021 board.

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Final Reminder: Submit your 2021 Board Nominees

With all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting on December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site. All confirmed nominees will then be voted on during our January 9th meeting. For more information regarding requirements to be on the board review the ByLaws for more information.

With all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting on December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site. All confirmed nominees will then be voted on during our January 9th meeting. For more information regarding requirements to be on the board review the ByLaws for more information.

We are also extending two questions regarding our 2021 public run day schedule for your consideration as well. One question is in regards to having a holiday themed public run day in December and the second question is in regards to a possible increase in ticket prices in 2021.

Also don’t forget that all dues are to be turned in by our January 9th meeting in order to be eligible to vote. Must be a Full Member to vote.


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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. This year we are extra thankful for the more than 1,200 hours our members and volunteers have provided.

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. This year we are extra thankful for the more than 1,200 hours our members and volunteers have provided.

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2021 Member Dues and more

We are now accepting dues for 2021.  You can send  your dues to:   

North Georgia Live Steamers

North Georgia Live Steamers

PO Box 1809

Conyers, GA  30012

Membership Renewals

Full - $75 per year

Associate- $50 per year (Must live outside a 100-mile radius from Conyers, Georgia)

Junior - $25 per year (must be 12-18 years of age and sponsored by parent who is a member)

If you have any questions regard dues visit our membership page or contact Norm.  

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Don’t forget to send in your payment for calendars. They are $13 each and if you haven’t reserved yours please contact Robby to see if we have any extras. Calendars will be available for pickup at our December 5th meeting.

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Eastside of the new passenger line now complete to the new grade crossing

Today the last 20 feet of the eastside new passenger line up to the new grade crossing is now complete. Norm, Robby, John, and Gator went to the site at the last minute to attach and ballast the last section of track for the passenger line siding along with a few other things.

Today the last 20 feet of the eastside new passenger line up to the new grade crossing is now complete. Norm, Robby, John, and Gator went to the site at the last minute to attach and ballast the last section of track for the passenger line siding along with a few other things. Over the next few months, the plan is to install the 60-foot grade crossing and more than 300-feet of track. While we wait on the installation of the grade crossing, we will need more than 30 panels built. Be on the lookout for a workday to build panels.

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Leftover Turkey Fun Day - Saturday, November 28th (Private Event)

The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 28th. Come at anytime with friends and family and enjoy the day riding trains and visiting.

This event is closed to the general public.

The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 28th. Come at anytime with friends and family and enjoy the day riding trains and visiting.

This event is closed to the general public.

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A strange year has brought a lot of activity around the railroad

This year has been an interesting year in so many ways. For our club and railroad, it has been an extra busy year which has produced more than 30 workdays so far. This past July marked 10 years since the first sections of track where laid along with some of that very track being modified almost 10 years to the day later. By the end of October nearly 1,500 volunteer hours had also been logged.

This year has been an interesting year in so many ways. For our club and railroad, it has been an extra busy year which has produced more than 30 workdays so far. This past July marked 10 years since the first sections of track where laid along with some of that very track being modified almost 10 years to the day later. Here is a short list of some of the items that took place this year:

  1. Track panel construction for container extension project

  2. Installation of 20’ container to the end of the existing 40’ gray container

  3. Ash pit line completed

  4. Removal of part of the mainline coming up from the Nicol bridge in preparation of the “Grandma” line

  5. Sheppard Trucking delivered loads of dirt that was used to fill in near the green containers

  6. Work began on the “Passenger” line

    …and a lot more

We hope to be able to share our railroad again with you in 2021. In the meantime here are some pictures taken over the past year so you can see just what the club has been busy working on. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the club please have them contact us.

As a non-profit organization this year has been especially hard in raising the necessary funds to operate and expand the railroad. If you are able or know someone who is able to donate to North Georgia Live Steamers we would appreciate the consideration. For more information visit our website for details.


January

The crew spent time building track panels for the 20’ container extension project and also displayed at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.

February

Work on the ash pit line and prep work for the 20’ container project took place in February along with some much needed track maintenance.

March

Just as the world was about to take an interesting twist the crew spent time working on the water hydrant, clearing trees for more fill dirt and next storage container.

May

With the ash pit line complete work began on the 20’ container extension project. The track work included installing a switch off the ash pit line and one additional switch to provide two tracks into the container for storage.

June

The 20’ container was placed and now work began to cut the ends out of the container and finish the track work up the hill to the container.

July

Track work going into the new 20’ container extension was completed and things began to shift to other projects including landscaping and making adjustments to the mainline for the “Grandma” line project.

August

Another busy month with building a new railroad tie wall coming out of the woods on the west end of the railroad heading towards the east loop. More work continued on the container and with the added momentum things started happening on the passenger line project which will add an additional 900’ of track to the railroad.

September

This month saw a great deal of work on the new passenger line expansion project which calls for more than 600 feet of track plus sidings to be installed. This project also introduced our first diamond on the railroad. The month however started off with the delivery of the completely rebuilt “Doe” bridge. This bridge has a long history which includes being used at our original location nearly 30 years ago. The container extension project also received some additional electrical work and the club steamer had a few adjustments made.

October

By the time the end of October happened the club had worked more than 30 days around the railroad. Things continue to move forward on the passenger line project with nearly 300 feet of track laid and nearing the halfway point. More than 500 railroad ties cut, nearly two dozen track panels built, and countless loads of gravel. Work was done on two switches that will be built in November for the next container project. As October ended the members of North Georgia Live Steamers had put in nearly 1,500 volunteer hours.

What’s next?

It is anyone’s guess but most likely finish up some loose ends on the container extension project, work on the passenger line, start another container project, and whatever else we can think of. If you or someone you know are interested in getting involved or would like to make a donation to our club please contact us.

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Reminder: Submit your 2021 Board Nominees

This year with all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting in December. All nominees will be brought forward for consideration in December and placed on the ballot during our January meeting. For more information regarding requirements to be on the board review the ByLaws for more information.

With all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting on December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site (weather permitting). All nominees will be brought forward for consideration on December 5th at 1 p.m. during our regularly meeting with voting during our January meeting. For more information regarding requirements to be on the board review the ByLaws for more information.

We are also extending two questions regarding our 2021 public run day schedule for your consideration as well. One question is in regards to having a holiday themed public run day in December and the second question is in regards to a possible increase in ticket prices in 2021.

Also don’t forget that all dues are to be turned in by our January 9th meeting in order to be eligible to vote. Must be a Full Member to vote.


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Box Cab Locomotive

Box cab locomotive. This locomotive has been rehomed to another railroad in the fall of 2023. We look forward to seeing this locomotive around the country.

Box cab locomotive. This locomotive has been rehomed to another railroad in the fall of 2023. We look forward to seeing this locomotive around the country.

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