Workday Recap for Saturday, March 27, 2021
Our last workday of the month is in the books. The work crew built more track panels, cut more than 500 ties, repaired the railroad, dreamed a lot, and had fun. The crew consisted of Scott, Calvin, Robby, Norm, Elijah, Tyler, Dave E., John, a lizard, and a snake. Joe also stopped by to check on the new riding car frames and from what many of us could tell he loaded his van with some additional supplies to make additional progress on the cars.
The railroad is about 99% operational for our club fun day next Saturday, April 3rd. We need some help with getting the grass cut and getting the club lawnmower running. If you are available to go out and cut grass or work on the club lawnmower let us know. Please note that the motorized switches are still in need of repair and Robby hopes to have them running by Saturday.
As a reminder Saturday, April 3rd is also our next club meeting which is scheduled for 1 p.m. We are expecting a visitor or two from within the hobby along with family and friends. Let us make sure we welcome them. As a reminder this is not a public run day.
Our last workday of the month is in the books. The work crew built more track panels, cut more than 500 ties, repaired the railroad, dreamed a lot, and had fun. The crew consisted of Scott, Calvin, Robby, Norm, Elijah, Tyler, Dave E., John, a lizard, and a snake. Joe also stopped by to check on the new riding car frames and from what many of us could tell he loaded his van with some additional supplies to make additional progress on the cars.
The railroad is about 99% operational for our club fun day next Saturday, April 3rd. We need some help with getting the grass cut and getting the club lawnmower running. If you are available to go out and cut grass or work on the club lawnmower let us know. Please note that the motorized switches are still in need of repair and Robby hopes to have them running by Saturday.
As a reminder Saturday, April 3rd is also our next club meeting which is scheduled for 1 p.m. We are expecting a visitor or two from within the hobby along with family and friends. Let us make sure we welcome them. As a reminder this is not a public run day.
Speaking of our public run day plans. We hope to have an update for everyone at the club meeting.
Reminder: Club Fun Day and Meeting - Saturday, April 3, 2021
Our spring club fun day will be Saturday, April 3rd. Come out as early as you would like and stay as long as you want. We will take a brief break at 1 p.m. for a quick club meeting and then hit the rails again.
If you know someone who would like to visit the railroad and bring a train, please have them visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Our spring club fun day will be Saturday, April 3rd. Come out as early as you would like and stay as long as you want. We will take a brief break at 1 p.m. for a quick club meeting and then hit the rails again.
If you know someone who would like to visit the railroad and even bring a train, please have them visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Club Fun Day Schedule
Update: Palmetto Live Steamers Spring Meet (April 28th - May 3rd)
The 2021 season is about to get on track. For those that are interested in attending the Palmetto Live Steamers spring meet April 28th through May 3rd here is some updated information.
Running Scheduling
Wednesday, April 28th through Friday, April 30th - All trains are welcome to run
Saturday, May 1st - Steam Only Trains from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 2nd - Monday, May 3rd- All trains are welcome to run
The 2021 season is about to get on track. For those that are interested in attending the Palmetto Live Steamers spring meet April 28th through May 3rd here is some updated information.
Running Scheduling
Wednesday, April 28th through Friday, April 30th - All trains are welcome to run
Saturday, May 1st - Steam ONLY Trains from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 2nd - Monday, May 3rd- All trains are welcome to run
Palmetto has requested that we provide information regarding what type of equipment people are bringing. Please fill out the form below by Friday, April 9 so we can let them know. If you have any questions please contact Robby Mossman.
Directions and hotel suggestions are at the bottom.
Address
4300 Hopewell Road, Williamston, SC 29697
Directions
85 north to exit 27
Right off ramp then 2.8 miles (Food Lion and shopping strip on left. )
Left on Hopewell Road then 1.7 miles
White farm house on right go through the gate.
Hotel Information (Partial List)
Hotels are located on Exit 19A & 19B or Exit 21 and are all about 15 miles from railroad. Looks like Exit 19A/B & 21 has a lot of food options.
Exit 19 B
9.1 miles from Palmetto
116 Interstate Blvd
Anderson, SC 29621
9.2 miles from Palmetto
120 Interstate Blvd
Anderson, SC 29621
Exit 27 (4.3 Miles from Palmetto)
411 Alliance Parkway
Anderson, SC, 29621
Holiday Inn Express (864-231-0231)
410 Alliance Pkwy
Anderson, SC 29621
Exit 19A or 21
7.3 miles from Palmetto
3302 Cinema Avenue
Anderson, SC 29621
7.4 miles from Palmetto
3430 Clemson Blvd
Anderson, SC 29621
7.9 miles from Palmetto
3025 N Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
7.4 miles from Palmetto
4020 Clemson Blvd
Anderson, SC 29621
Holiday Inn Anderson (864-226-1000)
3509 Clemson Blvd
Anderson, SC 29621
1/3 Scale B-17 Bomber
This video was shared with me via Gene this week and I thought it was something the group would appreciate. Check out this 1/3 scale B-17 bomber that was built. I am always amazed at the skill, dedication, and result of projects like this. This is another great example while note trains but how scale modeling of any size is truly an active of passion.
This video was shared with me via Gene this week and I thought it was something the group would appreciate. Check out this 1/3 scale B-17 bomber that was built. I am always amazed at the skill, dedication, and result of projects like this. This is another great example while note trains but how scale modeling of any size is truly an active of passion.
Workday planned for Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 a.m.
Our next planned workday is on Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 a.m. The goal of the day is to complete any maintenance related items on the railroad as well as work on the passenger line project, member container and do a maintenance check on all club equipment. Club equipment check includes making sure the club diesel, riding cars (check the brakes), battery operated switch motors, and more are all in good working order. This is an important workday as we officially open the 2021 season with our next club fun day scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd. It will be important to make sure the railroad is in operational order. Come out and help us get the railroad operational for what should be an exciting season. Make sure you bring power tools, lunch, drinks, and a good sense of humor.
See you around the railroad.
Our next planned workday is on Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 a.m. The goal of the day is to complete any maintenance related items on the railroad as well as work on the passenger line project, member container and do a maintenance check on all club equipment. Club equipment check includes making sure the club diesel, riding cars (check the brakes), battery operated switch motors, and more are all in good working order. This is an important workday as we officially open the 2021 season with our next club fun day scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd. It will be important to make sure the railroad is in operational order. Come out and help us get the railroad operational for what should be an exciting season. Make sure you bring power tools, lunch, drinks, and a good sense of humor.
See you around the railroad.
Club Fun Day and Meeting - Saturday, April 3, 2021
Our spring club fun day will be Saturday, April 3rd. Come out as early as you would like and stay as long as you want. We will take a brief break at 1 p.m. for a quick club meeting and then hit the rails again.
If you know someone who would like to visit the railroad and bring a train, please have them visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Our spring club fun day will be Saturday, April 3rd. Come out as early as you would like and stay as long as you want. We will take a brief break at 1 p.m. for a quick club meeting and then hit the rails again.
If you know someone who would like to visit the railroad and even bring a train, please have them visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Club Fun Day Schedule
Workday recap for Saturday, March 12, 2021
What an incredible day we had this past Saturday, March 12th. The crew arrived early, like before 8:30 a.m., ready to go and take advantage of a beautiful day. The crew included the dynamic duo of Ben and “Bob”, Wes, Scott, Peter, Norm, Gene, Robby, Calvin, Bob C, David E., Rick, John T., John H., and others. The team split up into several crews and took care of repairing track sections in the yard, modifying our diamond to ensure a smoother ride, cut more than 500 railroad ties, constructed 27 track panels totaling 270 feet of track for the passenger line, moved dirt, and dreamed about current and future projects.
If you are wondering what is next. We are working on arranging equipment to dig the grade crossing and grade the passenger line area heading towards the station in the coming weeks. We also have some additional track repair that is needed before we can have our club fun day the first weekend in April. If you have a free weekday that you are interested in doing some work at the railroad let Norm or Robby know.
What an incredible day we had this past Saturday, March 12th. The crew arrived early, like before 8:30 a.m., ready to go and take advantage of a beautiful day. The crew included the dynamic duo of Ben and “Bob”, Wes, Scott, Peter, Norm, Gene, Robby, Calvin, Bob C, David E., Rick, John T., John H., and others. The team split up into several crews and took care of repairing track sections in the yard, modifying our diamond to ensure a smoother ride, cut more than 500 railroad ties, constructed 27 track panels totaling 270 feet of track for the passenger line, moved dirt, and dreamed about current and future projects.
If you are wondering what is next. We are working on arranging equipment to dig the grade crossing and grade the passenger line area heading towards the station in the coming weeks. We also have some additional track repair that is needed before we can have our club fun day the first weekend in April. If you have a free weekday that you are interested in doing some work at the railroad let Norm or Robby know.
Workday & Board meeting planned for this Saturday, March 13th
The weather is looking incredible for this coming Saturday, March 13th. A workday has been planned starting at 8:30 a.m. with a focus around building about 20 track panels, track maintenance, perform groundwork for next member container, lunch, and have fun. At board meeting is also planned at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you at the railroad and don’t forget to bring your lunch and a sense of humor.
The weather is looking incredible for this coming Saturday, March 13th. A workday has been planned starting at 8:30 a.m. with a focus around building about 20 track panels, track maintenance, perform groundwork for next member container, lunch, and have fun. At board meeting is also planned at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you at the railroad and don’t forget to bring your lunch and a sense of humor.
Up next…
Workday planned for this Saturday, March 13th starting at 8:30 a.m.
The weather is looking incredible for this coming Saturday, March 13th. The goal of the day is to build about 20 straight panels, track maintenance, perform groundwork for next member container, lunch, and have fun. We look forward to seeing you at the railroad and don’t forget to bring your lunch and a sense of humor.
The weather is looking incredible for this coming Saturday, March 13th. The goal of the day is to build about 20 straight panels, track maintenance, perform groundwork for next member container, lunch, and have fun. We look forward to seeing you at the railroad and don’t forget to bring your lunch and a sense of humor.
Up next…
NGLS Board Meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 13th at 10 a.m.
The NGLS Board will be holding a board meeting on Saturday, March 13th at 10 a.m. This is different than our regularly scheduled Club Meetings. The meeting is open to anyone but is meant for the board to deal with club business.
The NGLS Board will be holding a board meeting on Saturday, March 13th at 10 a.m. This is different than our regularly scheduled Club Meetings. The meeting is open to anyone but is meant for the board to deal with club business.
Extra Workday planned for Saturday, March 13th starting at 8:30 a.m.
An extra workday for March has been scheduled for Saturday, March 13th starting at 8:30 a.m. The goal of the day is to build about 20 straight panels, perform track maintenance, perform groundwork for next member container, lunch, and have fun. We look forward to seeing you at the railroad and don’t forget to bring your lunch and a sense of humor.
An extra workday for March has been scheduled for Saturday, March 13th starting at 8:30 a.m. The goal of the day is to build about 20 straight panels, perform track maintenance, perform groundwork for next member container, lunch, and have fun. We look forward to seeing you at the railroad and don’t forget to bring your lunch and a sense of humor.
What’s coming up next on the calendar
Workday recap for Saturday, February 27th - Track building day
Our 2nd club workday of the year was this past Saturday, February 27th. We had a good size crew with Calvin, Wes, Elijah, Tyler, Norm, Robby, Scott, and Bob helping out throughout the day. The crew built 200 feet of track panels, work on the club steamers and caught up since the last time we got together. The crew also sorted most of the old rail and talked about plans for the passenger line, member container and workshop project.
As we move into March our next official workday is planned for Saturday, March 27th but based on conversations yesterday we are going to try and have another workday sooner than that. Be on the lookout for communications around our next workday.
Our 2nd club workday of the year was this past Saturday, February 27th. We had a good size crew with Calvin, Wes, Elijah, Tyler, Norm, Robby, Scott, and Bob helping out throughout the day. The crew built 200 feet of track panels, work on the club steamers and caught up since the last time we got together. The crew also sorted most of the old rail and talked about plans for the passenger line, member container and workshop project.
As we move into March our next official workday is planned for Saturday, March 27th but based on conversations yesterday we are going to try and have another workday sooner than that. Be on the lookout for communications around our next workday. The plans for the next workday include:
Member Container - Work on preparing the ground assuming it dries out soon.
Passenger line - Build about 20 straight track panels and some curves which includes cut more than 400 railroad ties ahead of next track panel construction day.
Track maintenance - we have some gaps to address on the east side of the railroad before we can start running.
As a reminder our next official club fun day and club meeting is coming up on Saturday, April 3rd and as I mentioned earlier we need to perform some track maintenance before we can operate the railroad so if you can come out during the week let Norm know and a work crew can be assembled to take care of those winter gaps that have appeared.
Workday Schedule (Dates subject to change)
Club Meeting & Fun Day Schedule
Don’t forget that we are encouraging members to invite others in the hobby to come out during our club fun days and enjoy the railroad with us. For more information visit out Club Fun Day webpage.
Workday planned for this Saturday, February 27th at 8:30 a.m.
A workday is planned for this Saturday, February 27th at 8:30 a.m. The weather is looking great and warmer than it has been over the past few weeks. The goal is to build about 12 curved track panels and straight panels. If you are able to come please make sure you bring power tools, lunch, drinks, and a good sense of humor. We will need a couple of people cutting railroad ties, with the bulk of the people building track panels. We have the space to build two or three panels at the same time with social distancing. Depending on how many are able to come we will also need a couple of people to walk the railroad and look for areas that need repair or attention as we get closer to operating the railroad in 2021.
See you around the railroad.
A workday is planned for this Saturday, February 27th at 8:30 a.m. The weather is looking great and warmer than it has been over the past few weeks. The goal is to build about 12 curved track panels and straight panels. If you are able to come please make sure you bring power tools, lunch, drinks, and a good sense of humor. We will need a couple of people cutting railroad ties, with the bulk of the people building track panels. We have the space to build two or three panels at the same time with social distancing. Depending on how many are able to come we will also need a couple of people to walk the railroad and look for areas that need repair or attention as we get closer to operating the railroad in 2021.
See you around the railroad.
Workday re-scheduled for Saturday, February 27th at 8:30 a.m. (New Date)
Because of the weather we have moved our workday to Saturday, February 27th at 8:30 a.m. (New Date). The goal is to build about 12 curved track panels along with some straights as well. If you can come out, we are looking for teams of people to build panels, cut railroad ties, and have lots of fun.
Make sure to bring lunch, something to drink, and a good sense of humor.
Because of the weather we have moved our workday to Saturday, February 27th at 8:30 a.m. (New Date). The goal is to build about 12 curved track panels along with some straights as well. If you can come out, we are looking for teams of people to build panels, cut railroad ties, and have lots of fun.
Make sure to bring lunch, something to drink, and a good sense of humor.
2021 Board Member Election Results
Thank you for everyone’s patience over the past month and participating in the election of the 2021 board members.
Thank you for everyone’s patience over the past month and participating in the election of the 2021 board members. The 2021 board members will be:
Calvin Abernathy
Bob Cummings
John Tuten
Upcoming Calendar Events
NGLS Update: Board Member Election Redo
Because of weather conditions on Saturday, February 6th the board has decided to cancel the February meeting and in person voting. Because of this cancellation board member voting will be done electronically ONLY. You can submit your votes electronically using the form below or by email. To submit your votes by email please forward to Robby Mossman.
If you are unsure if you have already voted or are having problems submitting your vote electronically please contact Robby Mossman. Please forward questions to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
Because of weather conditions on Saturday, February 6th the board has decided to cancel the February meeting and in person voting. Because of this cancellation board member voting will be done electronically ONLY. You can submit your votes electronically using the form below or by email. To submit your votes by email please forward to Robby Mossman.
If you are unsure if you have already voted or are having problems submitting your vote electronically please contact Robby Mossman. Please forward questions to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
First Official Workday Of 2021
Another start to another great year. This past Saturday, January 23rd a small group came out to build a couple of switches and layout the track for the next storage container. The crew consisted of Calvin, Dave E., Scott, Norm, and Robby. Together they worked through remembering how to build switches and an occasional geometry lesson but by the end of the day progress was made. The crew identified the need to build an additional dozen or so curve panels, some ground work, and the never ending need to cut more railroad ties.
Another start to another great year. This past Saturday, January 23rd a small group came out to build a couple of switches and layout the track for the next storage container. The crew consisted of Calvin, Dave E., Scott, Norm, and Robby. Together they worked through remembering how to build switches and an occasional geometry lesson but by the end of the day progress was made. The crew identified the need to build an additional dozen curve panels, some ground work needs to be done, and the never ending need to cut more railroad ties. Be on the look out for a track panel construction day coming up in the coming weeks where we will build curves for the container and straights for the passenger line project.
NGLS: Board Member Election Redo
On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 8 p.m. electronic voting closed to approve the nomination for the three (3) board positions open during the 2021 term. A total of 26 Full members cast a unanimous vote to approve the nominees for the 2021 board positions. At this time, we have opened voting to vote for up to three people for the open board member positions. Voting will take place electronically between Monday, January 25, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 2021 at 8 p.m. Anyone who has not voted at that time can do so during our February club meeting on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. All persons voting must be Full members and have had paid the 2021 dues by the January 9, 2021 meeting.
If you have any questions, please forward them to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
In addition to the nominees being approved a vote was also taken electronically regarding what our 2021 ticket prices should be for riders. Out of the 26 Full members who voted on this matter 64.3% voted in favor of keeping the ticket prices at $2 per person per ride while 35.7% voted to raise the prices to $3 per person per ride. At this point the 2021 per person ride price will remain at $2.
At this time use the form below to cast your vote for the 2021 board member positions open.
On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 8 p.m. electronic voting closed to approve the nomination for the three (3) board positions open during the 2021 term. A total of 26 Full members cast a unanimous vote to approve the nominees for the 2021 board positions. At this time, we have opened voting to vote for up to three people for the open board member positions. Voting will take place electronically between Monday, January 25, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 2021 at 8 p.m. Anyone who has not voted at that time can do so during our February club meeting on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. All persons voting must be Full members and have had paid the 2021 dues by the January 9, 2021 meeting.
If you have any questions, please forward them to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
In addition to the nominees being approved a vote was also taken electronically regarding what our 2021 ticket prices should be for riders. Out of the 26 Full members who voted on this matter 64.3% voted in favor of keeping the ticket prices at $2 per person per ride while 35.7% voted to raise the prices to $3 per person per ride. At this point the 2021 per person ride price will remain at $2.
At this time use the form below to cast your vote for the 2021 board member positions open.
Club Meeting and Fun Day - Saturday, February 6, 2021
Our next club meeting will be on Saturday, February 6th at 1 p.m. at the site. Weather permitting this will also be a club fun day so arrive when you can and enjoy the railroad.
If you know someone who would like to visit the railroad and even bring a train, please have them visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Our next club meeting will be on Saturday, February 6th at 1 p.m. at the site. Weather permitting this will also be a club fun day so arrive when you can and enjoy the railroad.
If you know someone who would like to visit the railroad and even bring a train, please have them visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Club Fun Day Schedule
Workday on the calendar for this Saturday, January 23rd at 8:30 a.m.
Almost forgot that our first official workday is on the calendar for this Saturday, January 23rd. The weather is looking good, really I mean it, and we are planning on building switches for the next member container and depending on how many show up we do have a couple areas in the east loop that need some maintenance.
Almost forgot that our first official workday is on the calendar for this Saturday, January 23rd. The weather is looking good, really I mean it, and we are planning on building switches for the next member container and depending on how many show up we do have a couple areas in the east loop that need some maintenance.
Remember if you come bring plenty of water, a lunch, and don’t forget the bathrooms are current closed.
