Reminder: Sailing Trip Silent Auction Benefitting North Georgia Live Steamers
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
Additional Details
Passengers: Up to three guests (life jackets required for guests 10 years of age)
Length of Sailing Trip: 4 hours and conducted by a Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Sailing Location: Lake Lanier, Lanier Sailing Academy, Holiday Marina, Buford GA
Food: Lunch on board included
Bidding: Open now until Saturday, January 7th at our club meeting
To bid on this auction item visit our Silent Auction Form (https://forms.gle/S4DqkZjKbQBEuRtG7) to submit your bid.
Reminder: Sailing Trip Silent Auction Benefitting North Georgia Live Steamers
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
Additional Details
Passengers: Up to three guests (life jackets required for guests 10 years of age)
Length of Sailing Trip: 4 hours and conducted by a Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Sailing Location: Lake Lanier, Lanier Sailing Academy, Holiday Marina, Buford GA
Food: Lunch on board included
Bidding: Open now until Saturday, January 7th at our club meeting
To bid on this auction item visit our Silent Auction Form (https://forms.gle/S4DqkZjKbQBEuRtG7) to submit your bid.
2022 A year in review
What an incredible year. This year was a little more relaxing than the past couple of years as we took a break from large projects and enjoyed the railroad. The year saw a few new pieces of rolling stock around the railroad along with many new faces. Here is a month-by-month snapshot of just some of the things the club did.
What an incredible year. This year was a little more relaxing than the past couple of years as we took a break from large projects and enjoyed the railroad. The year saw a few new pieces of rolling stock around the railroad along with many new faces. Here is a month-by-month snapshot of just some of the things the club did.
January
The year started off with our annual New Year’s Day Club Fun Day. The weather was beautiful and a little cold but was a great way to start 2022. A few weeks later we participated in the annual Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw with plenty of items on display to share with the visitors.
February
Our third member container began to take shape with the installation of track heading into the container. The crew installed all the necessary panels in a single day making it one of the quickest installations in recent memories.
March
March was a little quieter for us as we did some basic spring cleaning around the property when the weather permitted.
April
The beginning of our first full season since 2019 began with a public run day which saw many smiles, smoke, and fun by so many members and visitors. If you look closely, you will also see a special observer in a railroad tie watching trains go by.
May
May brought our second public run day of the season which also brought out more familiar faces and a new locomotive around the railroad. It was beginning to feel like old times.
June
As the year continued to warm up and in between some of the rain we had the next member container project kicked off with the clearing of some trees and planning on how to get the container positioned into its new home.
July
Work continued on the next member container with leveling off the ground and building switch templates that we can use to identify what radius switches we need. These will come in handy with future projects. We also installed a drain for the driveway and gravel for the container.
August
With all of the rain we had the grass grew tall, but we still got the container delivered. We learned that we had more ways to move a container than we thought which was great since dropping the container didn’t quite land at the right angle. Training on the club steamer was full steam ahead and the driveway drain installation was set in concrete. August also brought our annual Hot Summer Nights club fun day. Sorry I don’t have any pictures, but I understand it was great.
September
Just like old times the annual boiler inspection came and went with all the locomotives on hand passing with flying colors and then taking time to run around the railroad. In case you are wondering our 2023 boiler inspection will be September 16, 2023. More work was also done in preparation of track being installed for the next member container.
October
Wow what an October. This year saw an incredible turnout for our October public run day which made for an exciting day and lots of smiles by so many. The day would not have been successful without each one of our members. Once we got beyond our public run day work continued on the member container with progress being made on the area for track. The month also brought our 2nd annual Fall Meet where we welcomed visitors and visiting trains during our four-day event. Looking forward to 2023. Don’t forget to start sharing with others you know in the hobby that our 2023 Fall meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22, 2023.
November
We closed out our 2022 public run day in early November with a great turnout early in the day. The interesting part of the day was how the second half of the day was pretty relaxing as many visitors left to go watch an exciting UGA game. We still gave 600 rides for the day allowing us to close out our public run day schedule with 2,481 rides given during our 2022 season.
December
With the year coming to an end, we take a moment to also remember those we lost. Our railroad family lost loved ones that will forever have a special place in the hearts of their families, North Georgia Live Steamers, and others that can say they knew them.
2023
As you prepare for a new year do not forget that we have 8 Club Fun Days this year with the first one being on January 1st. If you purchased a 2023 NGLS calendar the dates for our club fun days and many other dates are listed in the printed calendar. You can also visit our website for the latest calendar items as well. Speaking of the calendar do not forget about other items coming up just after the new year.
Saturday, January 7th - Club Meeting and 2023 Board Election
Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th - Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer for this fun event.
Thank you again for a wonderful year and looking forward to seeing what new things members have been working on over the winter as the railroad comes alive again in 2023.
North Georgia Live Steamers wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
From the members of North Georgia Live Steamers, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
From the members of North Georgia Live Steamers, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Reminder: Sailing Trip Silent Auction Benefitting North Georgia Live Steamers
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
Additional Details
Passengers: Up to three guests (life jackets required for guests 10 years of age)
Length of Sailing Trip: 4 hours and conducted by a Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Sailing Location: Lake Lanier, Lanier Sailing Academy, Holiday Marina, Buford GA
Food: Lunch on board included
Bidding: Open now until Saturday, January 7th at our club meeting
To bid on this auction item visit our Silent Auction Form (https://forms.gle/S4DqkZjKbQBEuRtG7) to submit your bid.
Thank You for a Great 2022 Season
The Board of Directors of North Georgia Live Steamers want to thank our members, volunteers, and visitors who made our 2022 season a success. This was our first full season since 2019 and as a non-profit organization our all-volunteer staff has worked hard to make this season one of the best yet. Our volunteers and members work hard year-round on projects including performing maintenance on both our steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, and other railroad related items. Our volunteers also work on personal trains, scale buildings, and more which are used during our train ride events.
The money raised during our train ride day event goes right back into the railroad and if you are interested in donating to North Georgia Live Steamers, please visit our donation page for more information. We look forward to seeing you during our 2023 season. Our schedule for the 2023 season will be announced in January. Again, thank you for coming out and supporting the railroad.
The Board of Directors of North Georgia Live Steamers want to thank our members, volunteers, and visitors who made our 2022 season a success. This was our first full season since 2019 and as a non-profit organization our all-volunteer staff has worked hard to make this season one of the best yet. Our volunteers and members work hard year-round on projects including performing maintenance on both our steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, and other railroad related items. Our volunteers also work on personal trains, scale buildings, and more which are used during our train ride events.
The money raised during our train ride day event goes right back into the railroad and if you are interested in donating to North Georgia Live Steamers, please visit our donation page for more information. We look forward to seeing you during our 2023 season. Our schedule for the 2023 season will be announced in January. Again, thank you for coming out and supporting the railroad.
Renaming of the East Loop is now official
In 2021 the club accepted a recommendation to rename the East Loop to the Adkins Loop in honor of Wayne and Berta Adkins. Most of the panels used in the east end of the railroad were built by Wayne and Berta. The Adkins Loop is one of the first things visitors see when they pull into the property and makes up such an important part of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
A plaque has been installed on the newly installed signal mast which Dave Levy is installing and also plans on installing two working signal heads making them our first permanently installed signals on the railroad drawing attention to the plaque each time trains pass by.
In 2021 the club accepted a recommendation to rename the East Loop to the Adkins Loop in honor of Wayne and Berta Adkins. Most of the panels used in the east end of the railroad were built by Wayne and Berta. The Adkins Loop is one of the first things visitors see when they pull into the property and makes up such an important part of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
A plaque has been installed on the newly installed signal mast which Dave Levy is installing and also plans on installing two working signal heads making them our first permanently installed signals on the railroad drawing attention to the plaque each time trains pass by.
Sailing Trip Silent Auction Benefitting North Georgia Live Steamers
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
Additional Details
Passengers: Up to three guests (life jackets required for guests 10 years of age)
Length of Sailing Trip: 4 hours and conducted by a Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Sailing Location: Lake Lanier, Lanier Sailing Academy, Holiday Marina, Buford GA
Food: Lunch on board included
Bidding: Open now until Saturday, January 7th at our club meeting
To bid on this auction item visit our Silent Auction Form (https://forms.gle/S4DqkZjKbQBEuRtG7) to submit your bid.
2023 NGLS Board Nominees have been set for a January vote
During the December 3, 2022 club meeting the nominees for the 2023 board were approved. The nominees will be voted on during our January 7, 2023 meeting. Based on the bylaws the following are automatically elected to the 2023 board.
During the December 3, 2022 club meeting the nominees for the 2023 board were approved. The nominees will be voted on during our January 7, 2023 meeting. Based on the bylaws the following are automatically elected to the 2023 board.
President: Peter Craymer
Vice President: Scott Moore
Treasurer (2023-2025): Norm Wizner
Secretary: Robby Mossman
The remaining three remaining board positions will be filled during a vote scheduled for January 7, 2023, during our regularly scheduled club meeting which starts at 1 p.m. The nominees are listed below, and the top three will fill the position as board member.
Board Members (3 Open Positions)
Calvin Abernathy
Bob Cummings
Tyler Griffin
Joan Lurwig
Wes Rogers
John Tuten
Update regarding our club meeting on Saturday, December 3rd
As you know our December club meeting is this Saturday and traditionally this was also our club Christmas Party. I know it is last minute but Joan Lurwig and a few others have gotten together and would like to bring back our traditional Christmas Party this year. We are encouraged to bring a dish or dessert to share with others, don’t forget to bring some drinks for yourself, and “gift” or “white elephant gift” that can be used for the raffle. Have fun with the “gift” and remember it doesn’t have to be a new item, it could be something you are simply wanting to get out of the house. Don’t forget to bring some cash to buy a few raffle tickets. I believe $20 gets you a sleeve worth of tickets and plenty of chances to take home one of the many exciting gifts.
The fun and excitement start at 1 p.m. at the railroad. If you plan to run trains before or after the party, please make sure you walk the railroad and clear any debris that may be on the railroad from the latest storms. You may also want to bring a leaf blower.
For more information regarding what to bring or do for the party please reach out to Joan Lurwig.
As you know our December club meeting is this Saturday and traditionally this was also our club Christmas Party. I know it is last minute but Joan Lurwig and a few others have gotten together and would like to bring back our traditional Christmas Party this year. We are encouraged to bring a dish or dessert to share with others, don’t forget to bring some drinks for yourself, and “gift” or “white elephant gift” that can be used for the raffle. Have fun with the “gift” and remember it doesn’t have to be a new item, it could be something you are simply wanting to get out of the house. Don’t forget to bring some cash to buy a few raffle tickets. I believe $20 gets you a sleeve worth of tickets and plenty of chances to take home one of the many exciting gifts.
The fun and excitement starts at 1 p.m. at the railroad. If you plan to run trains before or after the party please make sure you walk the railroad and clear any debris that may be on the railroad from the latest storms. You may also want to bring a leaf blower.
For more information regarding what to bring or do for the party please reach out to Joan Lurwig.
Final Reminder - Submit your 2023 Board Nominees
This will serve as a final reminder that it is time to submit nominations for the 2023 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. Nominations will be taken electronic until Friday, December 2nd at 8 p.m. Nominations will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 3rd 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 3, 2022, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023, 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 7, 2023, with dues paid for the 2023 year.
All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 3rd 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.
This will serve as a final reminder that it is time to submit nominations for the 2023 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. Nominations will be taken electronic until Friday, December 2nd at 8 p.m. Nominations will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 3rd 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 3, 2022, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023, 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 7, 2023, with dues paid for the 2023 year.
All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 3rd 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.
For those that purchased calendars they are available for pick up at our December meeting with a cost of $16 each. We will have a few extras if anyone who did not order one can purchase at that time. Norm will be handling the collection of money for the calendars and distribution.
#GivingTuesday is Today. Please consider a donation.
Today is the day that many pause and make an end of year donation to a charitable organization. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia and has been identified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.
If you’d like to make a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers please click the link or the image below to make a donation.
Today is the day that many pause and make an end of year donation to a charitable organization. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia and has been identified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.
If you’d like to make a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers please click the link or the image below to make a donation.
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 hours of time 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 hours of time our members and volunteers have provided.
#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Each year for the past 10 years the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been identified as a day to encourage individuals to donate to a non-profit organization that you believe in. This year #GivingTuesday will be on Tuesday, November 29th and we invite you to consider making a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers as a way to continue supporting the efforts of our non-profit organization. For more details, please click the link the image below.
Each year for the past 10 years the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been identified as a day to encourage individuals to donate to a non-profit organization that you believe in. This year #GivingTuesday will be on Tuesday, November 29th and we invite you to consider making a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers as a way to continue supporting the efforts of our non-profit organization. For more details, please click the link the image below.
Leftover Turkey Fun Day 2022 - Saturday, November 26th (Private Event)
The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 26th. Come at any time with friends and family and enjoy the day riding trains, visiting, and working off some of that leftover turkey you had on Thanksgiving.
The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 26th. Come at any time with friends and family and enjoy the day riding trains, visiting, and working off some of that leftover turkey you had on Thanksgiving.
Don’t forget to tell you friends and family that the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is #GivingTuesday. This is an opportunity for non-profit organizations like ours to encourage others to consider an end of year donation to North Georgia Live Steamers. For more details, please click the link or image below for more details.
Next Club Fun Days Scheduled
Accu-Tie Machined #7 - 60' Radius Frogs
Accu-Tie has confirmed the machined frogs will work with the rail we use on our railroad. They currently offer #5 (32’ radius), #7 (60’ radius), and #9 (102’ radius) frogs. The picture below shows #7 frog being aligned with our rail. For the latest information here is a link to Accu-Tie: https://accu-tierailsystem.com/product/7-frog/
Accu-Tie has confirmed the machined frogs will work with the rail we use on our railroad. They currently offer #5 (32’ radius), #7 (60’ radius), and #9 (102’ radius) frogs. The picture below shows #7 frog being aligned with our rail. For the latest information here is a link to Accu-Tie: https://accu-tierailsystem.com/product/7-frog/
Club Meeting and Holiday Club Fun Day this Saturday, December 3rd
Our December Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd at 1 p.m. We will cover normal business items along with take nominees for the 2023 board. Depending on the weather we are thinking about making the day a Club Fun Day with everyone bringing a sharable dish and playing with trains. Nothing has been finalized but we are still looking for someone to take charge of planning this event as it would be our Club Christmas Party.
For those that are not planning on attending the meeting and would like to submit nominees for the 2023 board, please use the link below to submit your nominees. Otherwise, nominations will be taken during the meeting.
Our December Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd at 1 p.m. We will cover normal business items along with take nominees for the 2023 board. Depending on the weather we are thinking about making the day a Club Fun Day with everyone bringing a sharable dish and playing with trains. Nothing has been finalized but we are still looking for someone to take charge of planning this event as it would be our Club Christmas Party.
For those that are not planning on attending the meeting and would like to submit nominees for the 2023 board, please use the link below to submit your nominees. Otherwise, nominations will be taken during the meeting. Voting on the 2023 board will take place during our January 7th meeting.
https://us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=22f5b9585e7729d6e90c345de&id=dea343dadb&attribution=false
Don’t forget member dues are due by our January 7th meeting. For those that are full member or a nominee for a 2023 board position your dues are due before voting takes place during our January 7th meeting.
Midweek workday this past Wednesday, November 9th
This past Wednesday a small crew go together to install the signal mast that Dave Levy is working on restoring along with moving the mill that Ethel Nicol’s donated to the club. The group consisted of Ben, Rick, Norm, Wes, Gene, “Bob 2”, Dave L. and Robby. While Ben, Rick, and Norm loaded up the mill at Norm’s shop the crew waiting at the site, Wes, Dave L, Gene, and Robby, worked on the signal mast, and spreading some dirt and gravel for the member container project.
This past Wednesday a small crew go together to install the signal mast that Dave Levy is working on restoring along with moving the mill that Ethel Nicol’s donated to the club. The group consisted of Ben, Rick, Norm, Wes, Gene, “Bob 2”, Dave L. and Robby. While Ben, Rick, and Norm loaded up the mill at Norm’s shop the crew waiting at the site, Wes, Dave L, Gene, and Robby, worked on the signal mast, and spreading some dirt and gravel for the member container project.
Once the crew arrived with the mill it was time to get the mill off the trailer and set inside the shop container. The team made it look easy with the help of Rick, Ben, Gene, and “Bob 2”. Now that the mill is in place it’s time to start working on welding the containers together and convert the containers into shop space.
While Gene and “Bob 2” were at the site they took time to clean up the driveway and the new drain that was installed earlier this year. Now the water should flow nicely into the drain and into the east field and the member container has some needed dirt and crusher run. Next step is to start building switches and track panels so the container can get completed during the off season.
