Successful day during the annual boiler inspections for our steam engines
Our annual boiler inspection is in the books and what a crowd we had today. We had 9 steam engines at the inspection along with lots of other members on hand to help. Here are a few pictures of the day.
Our annual boiler inspection is in the books and what a crowd we had today. We had 9 steam engines at the inspection along with lots of other members on hand to help. Here are a few pictures of the day.
Reminder: The Georgia Garden Railway Society will be providing lunch during our October run day, and we need to know who is coming.
Our friends from the Georgia Garden Railway Society will be visiting us again this year and have offered to provide us lunch before our October 7th public run day event. In order for GGRS to prepare enough food we need to know who will be working the run day and coming for lunch. As a reminder our regularly scheduled club meeting is also on October 7th and will be held at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. Please complete the form below and let us know how many they should prepare for.
Respond by Thursday, September 21st
If the form below does not appear or work please use this link instead - https://tinyurl.com/GGRSOCT23
Our friends from the Georgia Garden Railway Society will be visiting us again this year and have offered to provide us lunch before our October 7th public run day event. In order for GGRS to prepare enough food we need to know who will be working the run day and coming for lunch. As a reminder our regularly scheduled club meeting is also on October 7th and will be held at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. Please complete the form below and let us know how many they should prepare for.
Respond by Thursday, September 21st
If the form below does not appear or work please use this link instead - https://tinyurl.com/GGRSOCT23
We invite you to take a virtual ride on our railroad and then come out and ride with us this fall.
During our hot summer night event on August 26, 2023, we took a video to show off our railroad from start to finish. The railroad comes alive again this fall for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendar and come out on Saturday, October 7th and Saturday, November 4th from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Cash Only. For more information about our train ride events visit https://northgeorgialivesteamers.org/trainrideinfo
During our hot summer night event on August 26, 2023, we took a video to show off our railroad from start to finish. The railroad comes alive again this fall for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendar and come out on Saturday, October 7th and Saturday, November 4th from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Cash Only. For more information about our train ride events visit https://northgeorgialivesteamers.org/trainrideinfo
Traffic Notice: Boiler Inspection and Workday THIS Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.
Our next workday and annual boiler inspection will be on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of only two workdays scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 7th. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. We need to make sure all club equipment is operational before our next public run day. If you plan on having a boiler inspection, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. so the inspector doesn’t have to wait to long for us to get things unloaded and ready.
Please note that this Saturday an event will be taking place at the Steeplechase from 8 a.m. to Noon so give yourself a little extra time getting into our area. We will let the traffic detail know that our group will be arriving so just let them know you are heading to the railroad when you arrive.
Our next workday and annual boiler inspection will be on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of only two workdays scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 7th. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. We need to make sure all club equipment is operational before our next public run day. If you plan on having a boiler inspection, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. so the inspector doesn’t have to wait to long for us to get things unloaded and ready.
Please note that this Saturday an event will be taking place at the Steeplechase from 8 a.m. to Noon so give yourself a little extra time getting into our area. We will let the traffic detail know that our group will be arriving so just let them know you are heading to the railroad when you arrive.
Work on the Grandma Line resumed this past Saturday, September 9th
Work has begun again on what we call the Grandma Line. For those that are not familiar with this project the Grandma Line will eventually allows us to shift part of the mainline through the woods and away from the yard as trains travel West to East on the inner loop near the yard. When complete it will also allow trains traveling East to West to stay out of the yard as well.
This project started as a conversation a few years ago and John T. has taken the conversation and made it a personal project to work on during his many weekend trips to the railroad when we don’t normally have an official workday scheduled. This past Saturday was no different as he and Wes worked on moving the old retaining wall so the Grandma Line can be installed where the current retaining wall is today in the future. John and Wes spent the day pulling some of the rotten ties out, salvaging what they could and adding five new ties that John donated. Here are a few pictures from today’s work. If you would like to help John with this project or help by donating replacement railroad ties for the retaining wall let us know. At this time John is estimating another 25 - 30 ties needed.
Work has begun again on what we call the Grandma Line. For those that are not familiar with this project the Grandma Line will eventually allows us to shift part of the mainline through the woods and away from the yard as trains travel West to East on the inner loop near the yard. When complete it will also allow trains traveling East to West to stay out of the yard as well.
This project started as a conversation a few years ago and John T. has taken the conversation and made it a personal project to work on during his many weekend trips to the railroad when we don’t normally have an official workday scheduled. This past Saturday was no different as he and Wes worked on moving the old retaining wall so the Grandma Line can be installed where the current retaining wall is today in the future. John and Wes spent the day pulling some of the rotten ties out, salvaging what they could and adding five new ties that John donated. Here are a few pictures from today’s work. If you would like to help John with this project or help by donating replacement railroad ties for the retaining wall let us know. At this time John is estimating another 25 - 30 ties needed.
The Georgia Garden Railway Society will be providing lunch during our October run day, and we need to know who is coming.
Our friends from the Georgia Garden Railway Society will be visiting us again this year and have offered to provide us lunch before our October 7th public run day event. In order for GGRS to prepare enough food we need to know who will be working the run day and coming for lunch. As a reminder our regularly scheduled club meeting is also on October 7th and will be held at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. Please complete the form below and let us know how many they should prepare for.
Respond by Thursday, September 21st
If the form below does not appear or work please use this link instead - https://tinyurl.com/GGRSOCT23
Our friends from the Georgia Garden Railway Society will be visiting us again this year and have offered to provide us lunch before our October 7th public run day event. In order for GGRS to prepare enough food we need to know who will be working the run day and coming for lunch. As a reminder our regularly scheduled club meeting is also on October 7th and will be held at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. Please complete the form below and let us know how many they should prepare for.
Respond by Thursday, September 21st
If the form below does not appear or work please use this link instead - https://tinyurl.com/GGRSOCT23
Mid-South Live Steamers Hotel Detail Update
Fall meets are around the corner and a few NGLS members are considering going to Mid-South Live Steamers for their fall meet Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th. If you are interested in attending, please register with Mid-South using the link below and don’t forget to let others in our club know you are going.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/register
Here is a link to additional details regarding the railroad including loading/unloading, RV and trailer parking, hotel, and other details.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/travel
Possible hotel option
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Maury
715 South James M Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 34801
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/columbia-tennessee/baymont-inn-columbia-maury/overview
Fall meets are around the corner and a few NGLS members are considering going to Mid-South Live Steamers for their fall meet Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th. If you are interested in attending, please register with Mid-South using the link below and don’t forget to let others in our club know you are going so we can coordinate a NGLS showing.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/register
Here is a link to additional details including loading/unloading, RV and trailer parking, hotel, and more.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/travel
Possible hotel option
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Maury
715 South James M Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 34801
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/columbia-tennessee/baymont-inn-columbia-maury/overview
Richland Inn
2405 Pulaski Highway
Columbia, TN 38401
Special Room Rate available. Contact Ms. Rachel at Richland Inn to get the $75/night + tax rate. Reservations must be made by phone Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. CST. Make sure you ask for the Mid-South Live Steamers rate. Rooms are first come first serve and are limited.
Correction: Boiler Inspection and Workday on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.
Our next workday and annual boiler inspection will be on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of only two workdays scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 7th. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. We need to make sure all club equipment is operational before our next public run day. If you plan on having a boiler inspection, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. so the inspector doesn’t have to wait to long for us to get things unloaded and ready.
Our next workday and annual boiler inspection will be on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of only two workdays scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 7th. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. We need to make sure all club equipment is operational before our next public run day. If you plan on having a boiler inspection, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. so the inspector doesn’t have to wait to long for us to get things unloaded and ready.
Opportunity to visit Mid-South Live Steamers
Fall meets are around the corner and a few NGLS members are considering going to Mid-South Live Steamers for their fall meet Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th. If you are interested in attending, please register with Mid-South using the link below and don’t forget to let others in our club know you are going.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/register
Here is a link to additional details regarding the railroad including loading/unloading, RV and trailer parking, hotel, and other details.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/travel
Possible hotel option
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Maury
715 South James M Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 34801
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/columbia-tennessee/baymont-inn-columbia-maury/overview
Fall meets are around the corner and a few NGLS members are considering going to Mid-South Live Steamers for their fall meet Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th. If you are interested in attending, please register with Mid-South using the link below and don’t forget to let others in our club know you are going so we can coordinate a NGLS showing.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/register
Here is a link to additional details including loading/unloading, RV and trailer parking, hotel, and more.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/travel
Possible hotel option
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Maury
715 South James M Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 34801
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/columbia-tennessee/baymont-inn-columbia-maury/overview
PLEASE READ!!!! - Fall 2023 Meet Planning - Your Help Needed
We have less than 50 days until our 3rd annual Fall Meet. We are already starting to receive registrations from people outside the club and can’t operate a meet without your help. We need to know how you plan on helping out during this year meet and how many people you’ll be bringing for our Saturday lunch. Please click on the link below to let us know what your plans are for the fall meet and what areas you are available to help with.
https://tinyurl.com/2023fallmeetmembers
We have less than 50 days until our 3rd annual Fall Meet. We are already starting to receive registrations from people outside the club and can’t operate a meet without your help. We need to know how you plan on helping out during this year meet and how many people you’ll be bringing for our Saturday lunch. Please click on the link below to let us know what your plans are for the fall meet and what areas you are available to help with.
https://tinyurl.com/2023fallmeetmembers
Countdown To Fall Meet
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 19 - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Railroad Gauge(s): 7 1/2 & Gauge 1
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a hydro-static test. A test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS member.
This is NOT a public run day event
Labor Day Weekend - Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be Saturday, September 2nd (Private Event)
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be Saturday, September 2nd which is Labor Day weekend. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be Saturday, September 2nd which is Labor Day weekend. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Annual Summer Nights Club Fun Run is Saturday, August 26th (Private Event)
Our annual Summer Night Club Fun Run is the evening of Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our regularly scheduled Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, live steam hobbyist, and invited guests. Unlike past years this year will actually be an evening event not a day/evening event. Come late afternoon and stay until after dark. Bring your dinner, friends, family, trains, and a great sense of humor for the evening activities. The grill will be available for those wishing to grill something for dinner. Club will not be providing any food or drinks. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day for more information.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Our annual Summer Night Club Fun Run is the evening of Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our regularly scheduled Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, live steam hobbyist, and invited guests. Unlike past years this year will actually be an evening event not a day/evening event. Come late afternoon and stay until after dark. Bring your dinner, friends, family, trains, and a great sense of humor for the evening activities. The grill will be available for those wishing to grill something for dinner. Club will not be providing any food or drinks. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day for more information.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Reminder: Time to order your NGLS T-Shirt - Order by Monday, August 21st (Members Only)
Thank you to every member who provided feedback regarding NGLS t-shirts that we can sell during our public run events and members. Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. The plan is to order a small amount of both youth and adult sizes and as we reorder shirts int he future we will pick from one of the other popular colors you voted on. Depending on the number of members interested in buying shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members $12 per shirt. Our run day price for shirts will most likely be around $16 for non-members and general public. If you would like to order a shirt, please fill out the form below by Monday, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
Thank you to every member who provided feedback regarding NGLS t-shirts that we can sell during our public run events and members. Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. The plan is to order a small amount of both youth and adult sizes and as we reorder shirts int he future we will pick from one of the other popular colors you voted on. Depending on the number of members interested in buying shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members $12 per shirt. Our run day price for shirts will most likely be around $16 for non-members and general public. If you would like to order a shirt, please fill out the form below by Monday, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
Canceled - Workday scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2023
The workday scheduled for Saturday August 19th has been canceled. However, members are still encouraged to go out and take on a special project that you’ve been wanting to do. Our next regularly scheduled will be Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.
The workday scheduled for Saturday August 19th has been canceled. However, members are still encouraged to go out and take on a special project that you’ve been wanting to do. Our next regularly scheduled will be Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.
North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet is Thursday, October 19th - Sunday, October 22nd (Private Event)
The annual North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet is less than 70 days away. This year the meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also coordinated group rate discounts at area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. Registration is encouraged.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
The annual North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet is less than 70 days away. This year the meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also coordinated group rate discounts at area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. Registration is encouraged.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
The unveiling of C&O 701 will be on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m.
Come out and welcome a new steam engine to the railroad on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m. Join Wayne Godshall, of Godshall’s Custom Machining & Live Steam, as he unveils the 19th H10 consolidation locomotive to one of our NGLS members. The weather is looking good for Saturday but as with just about every other day this summer HOT. Make sure you bring plenty of water, a lunch, and take a ride behind C&O 701.
Come out and welcome a new steam engine to the railroad on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m. Join Wayne Godshall, of Godshall’s Custom Machining & Live Steam, as he unveils the 19th H10 consolidation locomotive to one of our NGLS members. The weather is looking good for Saturday but as with just about every other day this summer HOT. Make sure you bring plenty of water, a lunch, and take a ride behind C&O 701.
Time to order your NGLS T-Shirt - Order by Monday, August 21st (Members Only)
Thank you to every member who provided feedback regarding NGLS t-shirts that we can sell during our public run events and members. Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. The plan is to order a small amount of both youth and adult sizes and as we reorder shirts int he future we will pick from one of the other popular colors you voted on. Depending on the number of members interested in buying shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members $12 per shirt. Our run day price for shirts will most likely be around $16 for non-members and general public. If you would like to order a shirt, please fill out the form below by Monday, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
Thank you to every member who provided feedback regarding NGLS t-shirts that we can sell during our public run events and members. Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. The plan is to order a small amount of both youth and adult sizes and as we reorder shirts int he future we will pick from one of the other popular colors you voted on. Depending on the number of members interested in buying shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members $12 per shirt. Our run day price for shirts will most likely be around $16 for non-members and general public. If you would like to order a shirt, please fill out the form below by Monday, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
Annual Summer Nights Club Fun Run is Saturday, August 26th (Private Event)
Our annual Summer Night Club Fun Run is the evening of Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our regularly scheduled Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, live steam hobbyist, and invited guests. Unlike past years this year will actually be an evening event not a day/evening event. Come late afternoon and stay until after dark. Bring your dinner, friends, family, trains, and a great sense of humor for the evening activities. The grill will be available for those wishing to grill something for dinner. Club will not be providing any food or drinks. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day for more information.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Our annual Summer Night Club Fun Run is the evening of Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our regularly scheduled Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, live steam hobbyist, and invited guests. Unlike past years this year will actually be an evening event not a day/evening event. Come late afternoon and stay until after dark. Bring your dinner, friends, family, trains, and a great sense of humor for the evening activities. The grill will be available for those wishing to grill something for dinner. Club will not be providing any food or drinks. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day for more information.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Our August Club Meeting and Workday is this Saturday at 1 p.m.
We have a workday scheduled for this Saturday, August 5th starting at 8:30 a.m. with a club meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. The plan is to clean up around the property and take care of any railroad items that are needed ahead of our next club fun run day on Saturday, August 26th as we have our annual Hot Summer Night Club Fun Run. Before you ask yes, this year’s Hot Summer Night run will actually be at night especially with the heat we’ve been having this summer. Plans are still coming together but we are encouraging everyone to bring their own dinner and if you want to grill the grill will also be available. If you plan on using the grill, make sure you bring necessary utensils for the grill. Make sure you invite friends and family to join you at the railroad during this event.
We have a workday scheduled for this Saturday, August 5th starting at 8:30 a.m. with a club meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. The plan is to clean up around the property and take care of any railroad items that are needed ahead of our next club fun run day on Saturday, August 26th as we have our annual Hot Summer Night Club Fun Run. Before you ask yes, this year’s Hot Summer Night run will actually be at night especially with the heat we’ve been having this summer. Plans are still coming together but we are encouraging everyone to bring their own dinner and if you want to grill the grill will also be available. If you plan on using the grill, make sure you bring necessary utensils for the grill. Make sure you invite friends and family to join you at the railroad during this event.
Final Chance to provide feedback possible New Color T-Shirt samples- Complete by Friday, August 4th
Based on the feedback we have received some additional colors have been added for everyone to consider. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here. We will stop accepting any feedback after Friday, August 4th. Make sure you let us know soon.
Based on the feedback we have received some additional colors have been added for everyone to consider. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here. We will stop accepting any feedback after Friday, August 4th. Make sure you let us know soon.
T-Shirt Color: Red
T-Shirt Color: Purple
T-Shirt Color: Orange
T-Shirt Color: Irish Green
T-Shirt Color: Heather Sapphire
T-Shirt Color: Ash
T-Shirt Color: Light Blue
T-Shirt Color: Light Pink