#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 28, 2023
North Georgia Live Steamers has a number of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During the year we participate in a number of fund-raising events with our primary being giving rides to the public several times a year. We also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday event which happens the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Our all-volunteer crew has made a lot of progress, but much work still needs to be done. Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To make a donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia. We are tax exempt as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
North Georgia Live Steamers has a number of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During the year we participate in a number of fund-raising events with our primary being giving rides to the public several times a year. We also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday event which happens the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Our all-volunteer crew has made a lot of progress, but much work still needs to be done. Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To make a donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia. We are tax exempt as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Leftover Turkey Fun Day 2023 - Saturday, November 25th (Private Event)
The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 25th. 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 25th. 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.
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.
Next Club Fun Days Scheduled
2024 Printed Calendar for Sale
The 2024 North Georgia Live Steamers printed calendar is almost ready to go to print and we are looking to see who wants a calendar. As in years past the cost of the calendars depends on how many are ordered. The expected cost is going to be between $18 - $20 which is more than last year.
Please submit your order by Saturday, November 25th. The calendars will be available during our January meeting.
The 2024 North Georgia Live Steamers printed calendar is almost ready to go to print and we are looking to see who wants a calendar. As in years past the cost of the calendars depends on how many are ordered. The expected cost is going to be between $18 - $20 which is more than last year.
Please submit your order by Saturday, November 25th. The calendars will be available during our January meeting.
Submit your 2024 Board Nominees for those not able to attend our December 2nd meeting
It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2024 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. For those able to attend the Saturday, December 2nd nominations will be taken electronical until Friday, December 1st at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 2nd 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 2, 2023, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, 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 6, 2024, with dues paid for the 2024 year.
All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 2nd 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.
It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2024 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. For those able to attend the Saturday, December 2nd nominations will be taken electronical until Friday, December 1st at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 2nd 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 2, 2023, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, 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 6, 2024, with dues paid for the 2024 year.
All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 2nd 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.
Get involved in the "Grandma Line" project this winter
Are you looking for a winter project around the railroad you can get involved in? The “Grandma Line” project team is looking for volunteers to come out and help make some major progress on the long talked about “Grandma Line.” If you are interested in help please contact John T. for more information regarding the workday schedule. The crew will need help with everything from building track panels, switches, moving dirt, and building a retaining wall. Opportunities for everyone to get involved.
This is just one of several projects going on around the railroad this winter so don’t hesitate to get involved.
Are you looking for a winter project around the railroad you can get involved in? The “Grandma Line” project team is looking for volunteers to come out and help make some major progress on the long talked about “Grandma Line.” If you are interested in help please contact John T. for more information regarding the workday schedule. The crew will need help with everything from building track panels, switches, moving dirt, and building a retaining wall. Opportunities for everyone to get involved.
This is just one of several projects going on around the railroad this winter so don’t hesitate to get involved.
What an incredible end to the 2023 public run season
What an incredible end of the 2023 public run season we had on Saturday. The weather was perfect, and the railroad saw the most steam engines in operation during a run day in recent memories. The day would not have been a success without each member and volunteer who came out. As we begin to transition to the offseason a few things on the calendar includes a club fun day the Saturday after Thanksgiving and our December 2nd club meeting which is when we take nominations for the 2024 board. Be on the lookout for an email regarding board nominations and how you can submit a nomination online if you are NOT going to be at the December meeting. A few have asked about a Christmas party as part of our December meeting, and we hope to have information on that soon.
What an incredible end of the 2023 public run season we had on Saturday. The weather was perfect, and the railroad saw the most steam engines in operation during a run day in recent memories. The day would not have been a success without each member and volunteer who came out. As we begin to transition to the offseason a few things on the calendar includes a club fun day the Saturday after Thanksgiving and our December 2nd club meeting which is when we take nominations for the 2024 board. Be on the lookout for an email regarding board nominations and how you can submit a nomination online if you are NOT going to be at the December meeting. A few have asked about a Christmas party as part of our December meeting, and we hope to have information on that soon. If you are interested in helping to organize a Christmas Party, please contact Robby or Norm.
For those who like to know how we did here are some of the details:
Rides Given: 553 ($1,106.00)
Total Donations: $92.00
Merchandise; $341.00
Concessions: $222.00
Total income: $1,761.00
Be on the lookout for a workday in the coming weeks before the weather turns to cold. One thing we will need to work on is doing repair of about 30-feet of track on the west side of the railroad. As part of the repair, we will need about 50 ties cut so we have enough for this repair and a few others. Speaking of workdays, the “Grandma Line” continues to make progress thanks to John and Wes. Finally, the shop project is finally getting restarted. Be on the lookout for more on this. We have two immediate items we need to work on including moving the blue container and getting power into the first shop container. More information to follow.
Saturday, November 4th is our last big public run event of the season
This year has flown by, and it is hard to believe we will be wrapping up our 2023 Public Run season this Saturday. We have some work to do Saturday morning to get the railroad ready so please come out as early as possible to prepare the railroad. We will need to clear the railroad of leaves and other debris along with our normal setup including tents, tables, and more. We are expecting another great turnout including another birthday party to enjoy the day with us.
Speaking of people turning out in doing some research it was discovered that we have given more than 17,000 rides in the past 10 years on our railroad during our public run events. That would not have been possible if it wasn’t for our members and volunteers who have worked hard over the years to build and maintain the railroad along with those who come out and volunteer during our public run days.
Again, come out this Saturday and share our passion for this hobby and make some memories with our visitors that will last a lifetime. If all goes well, we should have a full showing of steam engines as well as a few diesels running throughout the day which was a great combination during our last run day.
See everyone on Saturday around 8:30 a.m. to help get things up and running.
This year has flown by, and it is hard to believe we will be wrapping up our 2023 Public Run season this Saturday. We have some work to do Saturday morning to get the railroad ready so please come out as early as possible to prepare the railroad. We will need to clear the railroad of leaves and other debris along with our normal setup including tents, tables, and more. We are expecting another great turnout including another birthday party to enjoy the day with us.
Speaking of people turning out in doing some research it was discovered that we have given more than 17,000 rides in the past 10 years on our railroad during our public run events. That would not have been possible if it wasn’t for our members and volunteers who have worked hard over the years to build and maintain the railroad along with those who come out and volunteer during our public run days.
Again, come out this Saturday and share our passion for this hobby and make some memories with our visitors that will last a lifetime. If all goes well, we should have a full showing of steam engines as well as a few diesels running throughout the day which was a great combination during our last run day.
See everyone on Saturday around 8:30 a.m. to help get things up and running.
2023 Fall Meet is a wrap
The weekend weather was just as great as our 3rd Annual Fall Meet. A thank you to our Fall Meet crew who helped make the event run without a hitch. The crew took care of setup, onsite security, parking, Saturday lunch, and more. The crew consisted of Dave L, Wes, Scott, Sherry, Norm, Susan and others.
Starting next year, we are making some adjustments to the NGLS fall meet starting with shifting our meet to the 4th weekend in October. This is being done in order to reduce conflicts with other established meets going on in October. This should allow both NGLS members and others in the hobby an opportunity to attend more fall meets going on in our region. Our 2024 Fall Meet dates will be Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th. Mark your calendar and start spreading the word.
Speaking of the calendar our last Public Run Day of the 2023 season will be Saturday, November 4th. We are expecting another great turnout from our visitors, members, and locomotives. While the public run day season is coming to a close, we still have other club activities on the calendar for this year including our annual Leftover Turkey Fun Run, December Club Meeting, and more.
The weekend weather was just as great as our 3rd Annual Fall Meet. A thank you to our Fall Meet crew who helped make the event run without a hitch. The crew took care of setup, onsite security, parking, Saturday lunch, and more. The crew consisted of Dave L, Wes, Scott, Sherry, Norm, Susan and others.
Starting next year, we are making some adjustments to the NGLS fall meet starting with shifting our meet to the 4th weekend in October. This is being done in order to reduce conflicts with other established meets going on in October. This should allow both NGLS members and others in the hobby an opportunity to attend more fall meets going on in our region. Our 2024 Fall Meet dates will be Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th. Mark your calendar and start spreading the word.
Speaking of the calendar our last Public Run Day of the 2023 season will be Saturday, November 4th. We are expecting another great turnout from our visitors, members, and locomotives. While the public run day season is coming to a close, we still have other club activities on the calendar for this year including our annual Leftover Turkey Fun Run, December Club Meeting, and more.
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 4th from 1 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The railroad comes alive one last time on Saturday, November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards or Debit Cards.
The railroad is located at 1632 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30012 next to the Steeplechase Grounds at the Georgia International Horse Park. For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage
The railroad comes alive one last time on Saturday, November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards or Debit Cards.
The railroad is located at 1632 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30012 next to the Steeplechase Grounds at the Georgia International Horse Park. For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage
2023 NGLS Fall Meet Saturday Morning Traffic
For those that will be arriving on Saturday morning please note that a high school event is going on in the morning adjacent to the railroad. Upon arrival simply let the traffic detail know you are going to the railroad, and they will let you through. Most of the traffic will be school buses pulling into the parking lot and people walking towards the event.
Looking forward to seeing everyone around the railroad soon.
Note: Club Fun Days are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, others in the hobby and invited guests. If you have any questions, please contact us.
For those that will be arriving on Saturday morning please note that a high school event is going on in the morning adjacent to the railroad. Upon arrival simply let the traffic detail know you are going to the railroad, and they will let you through. Most of the traffic will be school buses pulling into the parking lot and people walking towards the event.
Looking forward to seeing everyone around the railroad soon.
Note: Club Fun Days are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, others in the hobby and invited guests. If you have any questions, please contact us.
URGENT PLEASE READ- Our Fall 2023 Meet is days away and we need to here from you
Attention NGLS members our 3rd annual Fall Meet is days away. We need to know who is coming so we can make sure we have enough food for Saturday’s lunch. Please click the link below and let us know if you are coming or NOT coming. If you don’t let us know we may not have enough food for everyone.
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
Attention NGLS members our 3rd annual Fall Meet is days away. We need to know who is coming so we can make sure we have enough food for Saturday’s lunch. Please click the link below and let us know if you are coming or NOT coming. If you don’t let us know we may not have enough food for everyone.
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
Public Run Day Recap for Saturday, October 7, 2023 (Members Recap)
What an incredible day we had this past Saturday. The day started out with beautiful weather and friends from Georgia Garden Railway Society (GGRS) stopping by not only to spend some time with us but to feed us lunch before our big day. We received some great pictures from our Gauge-1 setup from Dan Long, who visited with his family and shared some great photos of there stay. He shared on Facebook the following “We went to North Georgia Live Steamers today and Ezra had a blast. He asked if he could help and Mark showed him how to run an actual steam engine.” Moments like this is what allows the hobby to live on.
We had posts like this all over social media yesterday and the smiles are not possible without each of our members who came out to make the day such a success. For those wondering about the numbers we gave 722 rides plus about 50 rides for GGRS. Based on historical numbers Saturday was our largest public run day to date for our railroad.
In just a couple of weeks our Fall Meet will take place and we need to hear from you regarding your plans for the meet. This will also help us with making sure we have enough food for Saturday’s lunch. Please use the link below to let us know - https://tinyurl.com/2023fallmeetmembers
What an incredible day we had this past Saturday. The day started out with beautiful weather and friends from Georgia Garden Railway Society (GGRS) stopping by not only to spend some time with us but to feed us lunch before our big day. We received some great pictures from our Gauge-1 setup from Dan Long, who visited with his family and shared some great photos of there stay. He shared on Facebook the following “We went to North Georgia Live Steamers today and Ezra had a blast. He asked if he could help and Mark showed him how to run an actual steam engine.” Moments like this is what allows the hobby to live on.
We had posts like this all over social media yesterday and the smiles are not possible without each of our members who came out to make the day such a success. For those wondering about the numbers we gave 722 rides plus about 50 rides for GGRS. Based on historical numbers Saturday was our largest public run day to date for our railroad.
In just a couple of weeks our Fall Meet will take place and we need to hear from you regarding your plans for the meet. This will also help us with making sure we have enough food for Saturday’s lunch. Please use the link below to let us know - https://tinyurl.com/2023fallmeetmembers
Video provided by Mike Dreskell
Videos from Dan Long and family
Don't forget to register for the 2023 NGLS Fall Meet October 19th through 22nd
The Fall Meet is fast approaching. Make sure you mark your calendar and register a spot for our annual Fall meet, which is scheduled for 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.
La Quinta Inn & Suites (5.2 miles) - 1184 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by October 5th)
Courtyard Atlanta Conyers (5 miles) -1337 Old Covington Highway SE, Conyers, GA, 30013 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by September 19th. May need to call hotel to see if they will honor the rate past the date above.)
Hampton Inn (5 miles) - 1340 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, GA 30013 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by October 5, 2023)
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 Fall Meet is fast approaching. Make sure you mark your calendar and register a spot for our annual Fall meet, which is scheduled for 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.
La Quinta Inn & Suites (5.2 miles) - 1184 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by October 5th)
Courtyard Atlanta Conyers (5 miles) -1337 Old Covington Highway SE, Conyers, GA, 30013 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by September 19th. May need to call hotel to see if they will honor the rate past the date above.)
Hampton Inn (5 miles) - 1340 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, GA 30013 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by October 5, 2023)
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.
Progress on the "Grandma Line" was made today during an official workday
A small crew of two went out to the site on Saturday and took advantage of the cooler weather by working on moving a retaining wall which is part of the “Grandma Line” project. John and Wes started Friday evening by picking up sixteen railroad ties and spent Saturday installing eight of them while doing groundwork along the way. More of the old rotten ties have been removed and relocated in places that still makes them useful. John reports that approximately 10 feet of backfill leveled the sub roadbed in preparation for crush & run and a preliminary track plan was laced out. They had a drain that they couldn’t figure out how to extend so they made a 3 square foot holding tank filled with gravel to hold the water until it could be absorbed into the soil. If you are interested in getting involved in this project a schedule is being put together and will be shared soon.
A small crew of two went out to the site on Saturday and took advantage of the cooler weather by working on moving a retaining wall which is part of the “Grandma Line” project. John and Wes started Friday evening by picking up sixteen railroad ties and spent Saturday installing eight of them while doing groundwork along the way. More of the old rotten ties have been removed and relocated in places that still makes them useful. John reports that approximately 10 feet of backfill leveled the sub roadbed in preparation for crush & run and a preliminary track plan was laced out. They had a drain that they couldn’t figure out how to extend so they made a 3 square foot holding tank filled with gravel to hold the water until it could be absorbed into the soil. If you are interested in getting involved in this project a schedule is being put together and will be shared soon.
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