Workday Recap for Saturday, May 23, 2020- Work continues on ash pit line and container project
Another great workday at the railroad as we get another day closer to getting the long awaited 20-foot container installed. Today we completed a retaining wall nearly 80-feet in length and prepared the area for a 20-foot container to be installed in the coming days.
Another great workday at the railroad as we get another day closer to getting the long awaited 20-foot container installed. Today we completed a retaining wall nearly 80-feet in length and prepared the area for a 20-foot container to be installed in the coming days. The crew today included Joe, Elijah, Ben, “Bob”, Robby, Norm, Calvin, and Bob C. Wayne also stopped by to drop off a part for the club steamers and visit with everyone before the heat rolled in. Next step is to schedule the container to be delivered and then the next round of fun begins. Be on the lookout for future workday to get the container set and attached.
Georgia International Horse Park Re-Opening Procedures (Covid-19 Update)
The Georgia International Horse Park released the following update to the re-opening of the complex. See details below.
As part of the Georgia International Horse Park commitment of the continued well-being of our guests, team members, clients and participants, and in an ongoing effort to assist the community in preventing the spread of COVID-19, the Horse Park has implemented enhanced protocols and procedures. Please find the reopening procedures attached to this email. The reopening procedures are also listed on the Horse Park’s website for public viewing.
The planning process on identifying a reopening date for the Georgia International Horse Park is one that has been ongoing for several weeks. The City of Conyers City Council, City Officials and Park Management have been in contact with state and local health officials and fellow industry associations for guidance for a safe reopening. It was of utmost importance to have protocols in place for the safety of our team members and all those that visit the Horse Park.
We hope the attached guidelines are helpful to you as you begin to plan for your upcoming events and make plans to visit the Horse Park. We also understand that each show will have guidelines and protocols that are specific to their event for participants and guests. We will be happy to add any additional links or information that you wish on your upcoming event listing on the Horse Park’s website. We will be encouraging participants and guests to visit the online Calendar of Events on our website to view event details and direct links.
Direct Links:
GIHP Reopening Procedures: https://www.georgiahorsepark.com/p/calendar-of-events/covid-19-update
GIHP Online Calendar of Events: https://www.georgiahorsepark.com/p/calendar-of-events
The rebuilding of Pikes Peak has started
For those that have traveled west and visited Pikes Peak you may remember that it closed a couple of years ago with an uncertain future. Good news is the construction on the new Cog Railway has started and a year from now should be up and running. Here is an article that was posted recently which goes into details regarding the construction plans.
For those that have traveled west and visited Pikes Peak you may remember that it closed a couple of years ago with an uncertain future. Good news is the construction on the new Cog Railway has started and a year from now should be up and running. Here is an article that was posted recently which goes into details regarding the construction plans.
Photo courtesy of Colorado.com
Workday Scheduled - Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
We have a workday planned for Saturday, May 23rd starting at 8:30 a.m. The plan is to build a retaining wall for the container and container track. If you are able coming make sure you bring a lunch, water, and a good sense of humor.
We have a workday planned for Saturday, May 23rd starting at 8:30 a.m. The plan is to build a retaining wall for the container and container track. If you are able coming make sure you bring a lunch, water, and a good sense of humor.
May 16, 2020 Workday Recap
We had a last minute workday come up this past Saturday. The workday crew focused on repairing a yard switch, east loop siding, mowed the grass, got the club riding mower running, and mapped out how the 20-foot container is going to be placed. Be on the lookout for a workday to be scheduled soon which will be focused on building a retaining wall and preparing the ground for the container.
We had a last-minute workday come up this past Saturday. This past Saturday’s crew included Elijah, Dan C, Joe, Ben, “Bob”, Gene, Norm, and Robby. The crew focused on repairing a yard switch, east loop siding, mowed the grass, got the club riding mower running, and mapped out how the 20-foot container is going to be placed. One of the highlights of the day was when “Bob” helped move the container a whopping 4 inches in order to better align things for the 20-foot container extension. Be on the lookout for a workday to be scheduled soon which will be focused on building a retaining wall and preparing the ground for the container.
Workday Recap for Saturday, May 9, 2020
It was a big day for the railroad. We completed the ash pit track providing an easy access for our coal fired steam engines to clean out and a second way off the turn table.
It was a big day for the railroad. We completed the ash pit track providing an easy access for our coal fired steam engines to clean out and a second way off the turn table. Working hard today included Wes, Scott, Ben, “Bob”, Elijah, Robby, Norm, Calvin, David E, and more. Dan C. also stopped by to do a little work on his locomotive and went around the railroad a couple of times. The next thing on our radar is to install the new 20-foot storage container, grade crossing, and a few more track panels. Be on the lookout for more details on our next workday.
Speaking of our next workday we are in need of having the grass cut again soon. If you are able to get get to the site with a riding lawnmower the property could use a good haircut.
#GivingTuesdayNow - Help support North Georgia Live Steamers today
If you have enjoyed bringing your kids out for a train ride (and inside aren’t we all kids?) won’t you consider donating whatever you can afford to assist us in bringing our model railroading to you. Today we are participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving as a response to the crisis. This has stressed our financial situation while we work on ongoing maintenance, keeping the equipment ready to run and the track safe to ride on. Please help us keep the railroad running by donating today. We are a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization.
Help support North Georgia Live Steamers
We’re just a model railroad club. Why do we need your help? Well, by now you may have noticed that we have had to cancel 3 of our 5 Public Run Days this year. And we don’t know yet what will happen later in the year. But we will be back someday even if we don’t know exactly when.
In the meantime, we are going to keep on improving our railroad with a primary goal of giving you the public a terrific experience riding the rails. We have plans to make the ride longer and even more interesting. We want to improve our passenger station to make it safer, more efficient and more comfortable. But all this takes money. Our member dues already go to defray part of our operating cost, but it isn’t enough. We have to buy insurance, fuel and other supplies to keep the trains running. We are constantly maintaining our track and switches and as we mentioned above, we can’t stop trying to make the railroad better for you. Without the money we make from Public Run Days all this improvement activity and even some maintenance will be put on hold.
So, if you have enjoyed bringing your kids out for a train ride (and inside aren’t we all kids?) won’t you consider donating whatever you can afford to assist us in bringing our model railroading to you. Today we are participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving as a response to the crisis. This has stressed our financial situation while we work on ongoing maintenance, keeping the equipment ready to run and the track safe to ride on. Please help us keep the railroad running by donating today. Remember we are a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization. Checks can be mailed to:
North Georgia Live Steamers
P.O. Box 1809
Conyers, GA 30012
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates.
Update: Club Meeting & Club Fun Day scheduled for Saturday, June 6th
Our June club meeting and club fun day will be on Saturday, June 6th. Club fun day starts at 8:30 a.m. with meeting is at 1 p.m.
Our June club meeting and club fun day will be on Saturday, June 6th. Club fun day starts at 8:30 a.m. with meeting is at 1 p.m. Make sure you bring plenty of water, sunscreen, trains, and a smile. If you are coming for the day make sure you bring your own lunch as we will not be cooking out.
Workday Recap Saturday, May 2, 2020
This past Saturday six club members (Wes, Gene, Norm, Calvin, Ben, and Robby) went to the site and worked on installing two switches and nearly 70 feet of track. The new track is for the ash pit line and storage container project.
This past Saturday six club members (Wes, Gene, Norm, Calvin, Ben, and Robby) went to the site and worked on installing two switches and nearly 70 feet of track. The new track is for the ash pit line and storage container project. The ash pit line will also give us a second route on and off the turn table. Over the next couple of workdays, the plan is to complete the ash pit line and begin to prepare the area for the 20-foot container extension. Be on the lookout for details around our next workday. We also will need to get the grass cut again in the next couple of weeks. If you have a riding lawn mower and can transport it to the site, it would help reduce the amount of time to cut the grass. Repairs to the club riding lawn mower will be completed soon.
Club Member Activity Survey
Things have been a little crazy over the past two months. With things slowly getting back to normal we are looking to get feedback to slowly get back to club related activities. Please click the link and fill out the three simple questions regarding future club activities at the railroad. If you are not comfortable or don’t want to fill out the survey simply reply to this email let us know your thoughts.
Things have been a little crazy over the past two months. With things slowly getting back to normal we are looking to get feedback to slowly get back to club related activities. Please click the link and fill out the three simple questions regarding future club activities at the railroad. If you are not comfortable or don’t want to fill out the survey simply reply to this email let us know your thoughts.
Question 1: Do you feel comfortable going out to the site for either a workday or club fun day in May?
Question 2: Are you interested in a club fun day in May?
Question 3: Are you available for a possible workday at the site in May?
2020 Boiler Inspection Date Confirmed for Saturday, October 3rd at 8:30 a.m.
I know it seems like it is so far out but our annual Boiler Inspection date has been confirmed with the inspector. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd for our annual inspection. This is the same day as our prep day for our October 10th public run day.
I know it seems like it is so far out but our annual Boiler Inspection date has been confirmed with the inspector. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd at 8:30 a.m. for our annual inspection. This is the same day as our prep day for our October 10th public run day.
North Georgia Live Steamers Member News Update for April 24, 2020
What a crazy 2020 we have all had and often it has felt like ground hog day since mid-March. As everyone continues to watch everything related to COVID-19 our season to get out and visit with one another, play trains, and more continues to be at a distance.
As you might expect we have officially cancelled the May 16th public ride day. During this time, the grass continues to grow, the ants continue to walk the rails, any work around the railroad has obviously come to a halt. If you do decide to go out to the site for any reason please make sure you communicate this will Bill Leahy so he can make sure the horse park is aware and remember be safe when at the site.
What a crazy 2020 we have all had and often it has felt like ground hog day since mid-March. As everyone continues to watch everything related to COVID-19 our season to get out and visit with one another, play trains, and more continues to be at a distance.
As you might expect we have officially cancelled the May 16th public ride day. During this time, the grass continues to grow, the ants continue to walk the rails, any work around the railroad has obviously come to a halt. If you do decide to go out to the site for any reason please make sure you communicate this will Bill Leahy so he can make sure the horse park is aware and remember be safe when at the site.
While we sit around and find other things to do here are a few pictures cabooses that have traveled around the railroad over the past several seasons. If you have some pictures of your rolling stock and are interested in having those posted on our website please forward them to Robby.
We don't often have run days in the summer but back on August 26, 2017 we had one of our largest ridership days
This was a historic day for NGLS as we gave 700 rides on our railroad in just 3 1/2 hours. So many smiling faces and appreciate all our volunteers who made the day such a success.
This was a historic day for NGLS as we gave 700 rides on our railroad in just 3 1/2 hours. So many smiling faces and appreciate all our volunteers who made the day such a success.
Sure wish we could go out and play with trains today.
As many of us take time to reflect on everything going on around the world here are some videos of our railroad in action from years past. Don’t forget to visit our YouTube channel for more great videos.
As many of us take time to reflect on everything going on around the world here are some videos of our railroad in action from years past. Don’t forget to visit our YouTube channel for more great videos.
Take a step back in time and check out our public run day from Saturday, June 6, 2015
It’s hard to believe it has been 5 years. A little bit has changes since then and we’ve added a couple fallen flags but the beauty of our hobby is we have new people come into the hobby throughout the years. Hope you enjoy this look back.
It’s hard to believe it has been 5 years. A little bit has changes since then and we’ve added a couple fallen flags but the beauty of our hobby is we have new people come into the hobby throughout the years. Hope you enjoy this look back.
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Reminder: Train Rides for Saturday, March 28th is Cancelled
As a reminder our scheduled run day for Saturday, March 28th has been cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
As a reminder our scheduled run day for Saturday, March 28th has been cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
Cancelled: Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - April 4th
Cancelled: Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - April 4th. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bill Leahy.
Our April club meeting and club fun day have been cancelled. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bill Leahy
Step back in time to 2010. Do you remember what was going on around North Georgia Live Steamers?
Do you remember what you may have been doing 10 years ago? Here is a look at a few events that took place about 10 years ago around North Georgia Live Steamers.
Do you remember what you where doing 10 years ago? Here is a quick look at some of the things going around North Georgia Live Steamers about 10 years ago.
City of Conyers - State of Emergency Declared
The Conyers Mayor and City Council met in an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20 and unanimously passed an ordinance restricting restaurants to take out or delivery of food only, closing certain entertainment businesses in which public health could be compromised, and allowing restaurants licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises.
Notice from City of Conyers
The Conyers Mayor and City Council met in an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20 and unanimously passed an ordinance restricting restaurants to take out or delivery of food only, closing certain entertainment businesses in which public health could be compromised, and allowing restaurants licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises.
The Conyers City Council approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 18. Based on information provided from the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and local authorities, the council is taking further action in the hopes of reducing the spread of COVID-19.
The city’s state of emergency and new restrictions call for the following:
All bars, restaurants, or businesses who sell food or beverages for consumption on premises or who provide entertainment on premises shall be closed to in-person dining, consumption of alcohol, or entertainment until the expiration of the ordinance on April 13, 2020.
Bars, restaurants and other businesses who sell food may offer food for customers to eat somewhere other than at the establishment, i.e. curbside service or delivery.
If a restaurant is licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption, such business for the duration of the ordinance only (through April 13, 2020) shall be authorized to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises with the purchase of food.
The following businesses shall be closed through April 13, 2020: bars and nightclubs, gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, live performance venues, bowling alleys, arcades and private social clubs.
The City Council and all other boards, commissions or agencies of the city shall have the authority to conduct meetings and take votes by teleconference.
The restrictions enacted in the ordinance will take effect beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020 and end on April 13, 2020, unless terminated or extended by the Conyers City Council. For more information, visit conyersga.com, Facebook, or follow the city’s social media accounts.