Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
North Georgia Live Steamers wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you around the railroad in 2020.
North Georgia Live Steamers wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you around the railroad in 2020.
Update: New Riding and Engineer Cars Fundraiser
As 2019 begins to wind down North Georgia Live Steamers would like to thank everyone who has made a donation to help us purchase new riding and Engineer cars.
As 2019 begins to wind down North Georgia Live Steamers would like to thank everyone who has donated to help us purchase new riding and Engineer cars. As of December 14, 2019, we have reached 30.7% of our goal. If you are looking for an end of year charity to place your donation, please consider us. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. For more information or to make a donation visit our donation page at http://www.nglsrr.org/donations
NGLS 2019 Year in Review
It is hard to believe that 2019 is coming to an end. The year brought more steam engines operating on a regular basis around the railroad, new members, friends, installation of a bridge, construction of a Gauge 1 railroad, and a whole lot more.
It is hard to believe that 2019 is coming to an end. The year brought more steam engines operating on a regular basis around the railroad, new members, friends, installation of a bridge, construction of a Gauge 1 railroad, and a whole lot more. Here are a few highlights from 2019 plus don’t forget our 2020 public run day schedule has also been set so save the dates. For other scheduled activities visit our club calendar.
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The quest to document the history of NGLS 1328
The live steam hobby is full of history. Recently, Bill Leahy, NGLS President, has taken up the challenge to try and not only document the history of the club steamer but also try and clear up some confusion in the story.
The live steam hobby is full of history. Recently, Bill Leahy, NGLS President, has taken up the challenge to try and not only document the history of the club steamer but also try and clear up some confusion in the story. While we may know the complete history of the club steamer one thing is for sure it has been a passion of love for so many over the years and seeing it operate full time on the railroad this year is a testament to keeping the memories alive with this great example of a steam locomotive. Here are a few pictures from about 15 years ago when it went through another rebuild.
New Website Launched - Wednesday, November 27, 2019
North Georgia Live Steamers is excited to announce the launch of our new website. We hope you enjoy all the great content we’ve been able to compile. If you have any questions or would you like to contribute to the information on our website, please visit our Contact Us page on the website and let us know.
North Georgia Live Steamers is excited to announce the launch of our new website. We hope you enjoy all the great content we’ve been able to compile. If you have any questions or would you like to contribute to the information on our website, please visit our Contact Us page on the website and let us know.
Work Day - November 16, 2019
The day was full of activity with two bobcats, multiple chainsaws, and a work crew. The work crew first cut down trees near the container and steaming bay area while the bobcats started digging and preparing the area around the steaming bay area for new track and container.
The day was full of activity with two bobcats, multiple chainsaws, and a work crew. The work crew first cut down trees near the container and steaming bay area while the bobcats started digging and preparing the area around the steaming bay area for new track and container.
Construction Video of the Ash Pit & New 20-foot Shipping Container Project - November 16, 2019
This is day one of a project that will allow us to extend what we call the Ash Pit line down to the main part of the railroad and add an additional 20-foot container that will attach to an existing 40-foot container. This will provided a central place of storage for club locomotives and rolling stock.
This is day one of a project that will allow us to extend what we call the Ash Pit line down to the main part of the railroad and add an additional 20-foot container that will attach to an existing 40-foot container. This will provided a central place of storage for club locomotives and rolling stock.
November 2, 2019 Public Run Day Photos
Our 5th public run day of the season was on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Check out a few of the pictures from the day.
Our 5th run day of the year was on Saturday, November 2, 2019. It was a great fall day and saw 5 steam engines and two diesel locomotives running all afternoon.
2020 Train Ride Schedule
North Georgia Live Steamers is proud to announce the 2020 train ride schedule. This year we will be operating on the following dates: March 28, April 25, May 16, October 10, and November 7. The cost of train rides are $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Cash Only. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. Expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. This year we will also be featuring our new Gauge 1 railroad which is an elevated smaller scale railroad located within the east loop of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
Thank You for a great 2019 Train Ride Season
This past Saturday, November 2nd, marked the end of another great public ride season. As you know these ride days help us reach out into the community to share our hobby and attract new members.
This past Saturday, November 2nd, marked the end of another great public ride season. As you know these ride days help us reach out into the community to share our hobby and attract new members. This year marked another great year of reaching both. For members that have been part of the club for a little while Thank You. For our new members Welcome Aboard. Looking forward to other club activities scheduled over the next few months with details to follow.
A few reminders until then:
November 16th- Plans for heavy machinery are being finalized to prep the site for the 20ft container and the new mainline grade crossing. Weather and man power permitting the goal is to get the concreted for the grade crossing poured during the week of November 18th.
November 30th- Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day- Club members bring family and friends out and enjoy the railroad and work off some of that extra turkey you had on Thanksgiving. This is for club members and invited guests.
December Club Meeting and Club Member Party- During our club meeting we will be taking nominations for 2020 board positions. Nominees must be Full members and in good standing in order to serve on the board.
January 25th & 26th - Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.
https://www.southernmuseum.org/event-info/trains-trains-trains
Big Build Saturday, November 16th Planned Starting at 8:30 a.m.
Now that the weather is cooler and we have access to some heavy machinery we are planning on a major work day on Saturday, November 16th.
Now that the weather is cooler and we have access to some heavy machinery we are planning on a major work day on Saturday, November 16th. The plan is to prep a space for a new 20ft container and the new mainline grade crossing. We are looking to see who is available on Saturday. We are also looking for bobcats, dump trucks or dump trailers, chainsaws, and other tools. If you are available or have equipment you can bring please let Norm know.
Boiler Inspection Day - October 26, 2019
The annual boiler inspection day was today. We had 6 steam engines inspected today making them all ready for our next run day and lots of fun.
Inner West Loop & LaVay Bridge Project
LaVay Bridge on the East side of the railroad when it was being used for loading and unloading.
As many of you know we've been working on completing the inner west loop of the railroad which includes installing a bridge that had originally been located at our old home nearly 20 years ago. When our current railroad was being built one of the bridges from the old railroad was repurposed to get trains on and off the railroad. As the story goes one of our members LaVay was looking to be one of the first to run his train on our new railroad but needed a way to get his train from a trailer to the track. Here is LaVay's account of the events that ultimately created the "LaVay Bridge".
"As I looked around the track, I saw a potential to use a trestle from Duluth, a couple of used track sections, some blocks, a metal ramp and a siding to create a stationary loading ramp. As the time for running trains approached, I wanted to run one of the first trains. So, using my truck and trailer as heights limits, I dragged the old trestle over. Built a ramp with blocks and dirt. With help from club members and grandkids the ramp was ready to go."
Since then our railroad has grown but LaVay continued to use the bridge to load and unload his train each time he came to the railroad instead of using our new loader. A few years ago, onsite storage became available for his train which meant the bridge use was no longer needed. That was until a few weeks ago when the project to complete the Inner West Loop began.
LaVay recently shared some pictures of what the bridges looked like when it was at the old railroad site. The bridge will soon be installed in its new home on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad as part of the inner west loop. Come help us reposition this “historic” bridge in its new home this Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Pictured (Top Row): James C., Peter C., Gene L., Rick K., Bob C., Scott M.
On Train: LaVay S.
Front Row: Ben K., John T., Joe F., Bill L.
Not Pictured: Norm W., Wayne L., and Robby M.
Boiler Inspection Day - April 4, 2010
Here are some great photos taken from our 2010 boiler inspection. It is hard to believe it’s been 10 years ago.
Here are some great photos taken from our 2010 boiler inspection. It is hard to believe it’s been 10 years ago.
Take a look back with us to 2009 as NGLS operated with a portable track as a fundraiser to build our new railroad
Here are some photos from 2009 when NGLS was in the early stages of building a new railroad. In those days we operated with a portable track to continue to build awareness of the club and the hobby.
Here are some photos from 2009 when NGLS was in the early stages of building a new railroad. In those days we operated with a portable track to continue to build awareness of the club and the hobby.
Boiler Inspection March 2007
From the NGLS archives here is a look back at our annual boiler inspection from March 2007.
From the NGLS archives here is a look back at our annual boiler inspection from March 2007 at a members private railroad.
