Here is a list of current workdays and projects on the calendar for the month and beyond.
Over the course of the month, we plan on working on a project or two around the railroad. In order to give everyone a chance to find a project they are interested in helping with we are sending out monthly emails listing projects and other activities going on around the railroad. Don’t forget to invite family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you know who likes trains. For more details about some of the projects we are working on click on the “Railroad Project List” button below for a complete list. Don’t forget to bring tools, lunch, plenty to drink, and a good sense of humor. Don’t forget we have other fun days planned throughout the month and year as well so don’t forget to visit our calendar page for a complete list of everything going on around the railroad.
Over the course of the month, we plan on working on a project or two around the railroad. In order to give everyone a chance to find a project they are interested in helping with we are sending out monthly emails listing projects and other activities going on around the railroad. Don’t forget to invite family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you know who likes trains. For more details about some of the projects we are working on click on the “Railroad Project List” button below for a complete list. Don’t forget to bring tools, lunch, plenty to drink, and a good sense of humor. Don’t forget we have other fun days planned throughout the month and year as well so don’t forget to visit our calendar page for a complete list of everything going on around the railroad.
All Dates are subject to change and weather conditions
Club meeting and workday this Saturday, August 3rd.
Our next club meeting and workday is this Saturday, August 3rd. We will start the day at 8:30 a.m. doing work around the railroad and pause for our meeting at 1 p.m. and then get back to finishing up the workday. We will use the day to make sure the railroad is operational for our Annual Summer Nights Club Fun Day - August 24, 2024. The day will also be spent working on finishing up the first clubhouse and shop container project along with cleaning up around the property. Make sure you bring lunch and plenty to drink.
Our next club meeting and workday is this Saturday, August 3rd. We will start the day at 8:30 a.m. doing work around the railroad and pause for our meeting at 1 p.m. and then get back to finishing up the workday. We will use the day to make sure the railroad is operational for our Annual Summer Nights Club Fun Day - August 24, 2024. The day will also be spent working on finishing up the first clubhouse and shop container project along with cleaning up around the property. Make sure you bring lunch and plenty to drink.
Annual Fall Meet - October 24 - 27, 2024
The dog days of summer are in full swing which means our annual Fall meet is just around the corner. You and your friends who love trains are invited to join us during our fall meet which is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th. We will be providing lunch on Saturday, October 26th so make sure you register and let us know you are coming so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone. If you are coming from out of town or just want to stay local while you are enjoying the meet we have created a list of great hotels in the area for you to pick from below. If you have an RV or camper and would like to stay on site let us know so we can reserve a space for you.
The dog days of summer are in full swing which means our annual Fall meet is just around the corner. You and your friends who love trains are invited to join us during our fall meet which is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th. We will be providing lunch on Saturday, October 26th so make sure you register and let us know you are coming so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone. If you are coming from out of town or just want to stay local while you are enjoying the meet we have created a list of great hotels in the area for you to pick from below. If you have an RV or camper and would like to stay on site let us know so we can reserve a space for you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Robby Mossman, Peter Craymer or visit our website for the latest information. We also want to make sure you are aware this is NOT part of our normal public run day event. The weekend is reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 24 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
Railroad Gauge(s): 7 1/2 & Gauge 1
Accommodations:
We have limited room for RV’s and trailers onsite however overflow space will be available at the RV parking area located at the Georgia International Horse Park facility which is about a mile down the road. For those wishing to stay in a hotel please visit our website for the latest list of area hotels. Most hotels are within 3 to 5 miles of the railroad along with a lot of great restaurant options.
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a recent hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS.
Loading / Unloading
North Georgia Live Steamers has a hydraulic car lift that has three 20-foot sections of track that can be used at one time.
Dog days of summer around the railroad
The summer heat and humidity have been a little more than we’d like but that doesn’t mean things aren’t getting done around the railroad. Work on the clubhouse and workshop continues as well as the grandma line. Weather permitting, we have workdays planned for Saturday, July 27th, August 3rd, and August 10th starting at 8:30 a.m. The plan for each workday includes finishing installing insulation, plywood, and paint inside the clubhouse container along with building track panels for both the clubhouse and grandma line.
The summer heat and humidity have been a little more than we’d like but that doesn’t mean things aren’t getting done around the railroad. Work on the clubhouse and workshop continues as well as the grandma line. Weather permitting, we have workdays planned for Saturday, July 27th, August 3rd, and August 10th starting at 8:30 a.m. The plan for each workday includes finishing installing insulation, plywood, and paint inside the clubhouse container along with building track panels for both the clubhouse and grandma line. If that wasn’t enough, we also need to cut grass and perform routine track maintenance in order to ensure the railroad is read for our annual Hot Summer Nights Club Fun Run on Saturday, August 24th. With all that is going on around the railroad we also need to make sure we do a better job of signing the activity logbook located in the grey railroad box just outside the grey container. Don’t forget to also have visitors who are not members sign the waiver book located in the same box.
One final item our next club meeting will be on Saturday, August 3rd at 1 p.m. We will start the morning doing work around the railroad and pause for our meeting and then get back to finishing up the workday. As with everything we do the more who are available the quicker we can get things done so make plans and come out to the railroad.
Grandma line workday recap for Saturday, July 13, 2024
What an incredibly hot day unless you were working on the “Grandma” line in the shade. A small crew consisting of John, Brandon, and Robby spent the day working on adding 50 feet to the “Grandma” line as work continues from east to west. The crew took a divide and conquered strategy with each focusing on a certain task of the day’s work. John prepared the forms and delt with the crusher run and gravel that Brandon was bringing over from the gravel pit while Robby worked on installing the track panels. We also had two visitors stop by and joined the club. We look forward to getting to know Bryan and Brooke. Norm also stopped by for lunch and was excited about all of the progress.
What an incredibly hot day unless you were working on the “Grandma” line in the shade. A small crew consisting of John, Brandon, and Robby spent the day working on adding 50 feet to the “Grandma” line as work continues from east to west. The crew took a divide and conquered strategy with each focusing on a certain task of the day’s work. John prepared the forms and delt with the crusher run and gravel that Brandon was bringing over from the gravel pit while Robby worked on installing the track panels. We also had two visitors stop by and joined the club. We look forward to getting to know Bryan and Brooke. Norm also stopped by for lunch and was excited about all of the progress.
Some of you may also remember that earlier in the week a bee’s nest was discovered by the workbench. With help from Wes and John we believe the nest is gone but will continue to monitor over the next week or two to make sure. We will need to clean up the workbench area by clearing all ground debris and other items in order to prevent another ground nest being created.
Our next workday, which is planned for Saturday, July 27th. The plan at this point is to build track panels for the “Grandma” line project and workshop project which will require some help cutting ties, bending rail, and more. We also plan on working on the clubhouse and workshop project. The last few pieces of plywood and insulation needs to be installed and painted. Once completed we can then begin working on the second container, installing the lift, track, and more. More details on this project to follow in the coming days as well.
A few items on the calendar to be aware of includes our August club meeting, Dog Days of Summer Club Fun Day, and various workdays between now and our next public run day in October.
Reminder we have a workday planned for Saturday, July 13th
Our next official workday is planned for this Saturday, July 13th. The workday is scheduled to be focused on the ”Grandma” line and if we get enough helpers build some track panels for the “Grandma” line and shop line. We are looking to start at 8:30 a.m. ahead of the heat and humidity. Most of the work will be in the woods and shade which should make the day manageable.
Make sure you bring plenty of water, lunch, and tools. If you are available to help out please fill out the form and let us know you are coming. Everyone is welcome to come out and help out and see what we are working on.
Our next official workday is planned for this Saturday, July 13th. The workday is scheduled to be focused on the ”Grandma” line and if we get enough helpers build some track panels for the “Grandma” line and shop line. We are looking to start at 8:30 a.m. ahead of the heat and humidity. Most of the work will be in the woods and shade which should make the day manageable.
Here is a list of what we are trying to accomplish:
Install about 40-feet of track on the “Grandma” line
Build 6 to 8 straight panels for “Grandma” line
Build 6 to 8 curved panels (60ft radius) for “Grandma” line
Build 6 to 8 straight panels for workshop line
Cut railroad ties for the track panels
Make sure you bring plenty of water, lunch, and tools. If you are available to help out please fill out the form below. Everyone is welcome to come out and help out and see what we are working on.
Workday planned for Saturday, July 13th
Our next official workday is planned for this Saturday, July 13th. The workday is scheduled to be focused on the ”Grandma” line and if we get enough helpers build some track panels for the “Grandma” line and shop line. We are looking to start at 8:30 a.m. ahead of the heat and humidity. Most of the work will be in the woods and shade which should make the day manageable.
Make sure you bring plenty of water, lunch, and tools. If you are available to help out please fill out the form and let us know you are coming. Everyone is welcome to come out and help out and see what we are working on.
Our next official workday is planned for this Saturday, July 13th. The workday is scheduled to be focused on the ”Grandma” line and if we get enough helpers build some track panels for the “Grandma” line and shop line. We are looking to start at 8:30 a.m. ahead of the heat and humidity. Most of the work will be in the woods and shade which should make the day manageable.
Here is a list of what we are trying to accomplish:
Install about 40-feet of track on the “Grandma” line
Build 6 to 8 straight panels for “Grandma” line
Build 6 to 8 curved panels (60ft radius) for “Grandma” line
Build 6 to 8 straight panels for workshop line
Cut railroad ties for the track panels
Make sure you bring plenty of water, lunch, and tools. If you are available to help out please fill out the form below. Everyone is welcome to come out and help out and see what we are working on.
Have a great 4th of July
The members of North Georgia Live Steamers wish you and your family a happy and safe 4th of July
The members of North Georgia Live Steamers wish you and your family a happy and safe 4th of July.
Here is a list of current workdays and projects on the calendar for the month and beyond.
Over the course of the month, we plan on working on a project or two around the railroad. In order to give everyone a chance to find a project they are interested in helping with we are sending out monthly emails listing projects and other activities going on around the railroad. Don’t forget to invite family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you know who likes trains. For more details about some of the projects we are working on click on the “Railroad Project List” button below for a complete list. Don’t forget to bring tools, lunch, plenty to drink, and a good sense of humor. Don’t forget we have other fun days planned throughout the month and year as well so don’t forget to visit our calendar page for a complete list of everything going on around the railroad.
Over the course of the month, we plan on working on a project or two around the railroad. In order to give everyone a chance to find a project they are interested in helping with we are sending out monthly emails listing projects and other activities going on around the railroad. Don’t forget to invite family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you know who likes trains. For more details about some of the projects we are working on click on the “Railroad Project List” button below for a complete list. Don’t forget to bring tools, lunch, plenty to drink, and a good sense of humor. Don’t forget we have other fun days planned throughout the month and year as well so don’t forget to visit our calendar page for a complete list of everything going on around the railroad.
All Dates are subject to change and weather conditions
Clubhouse and Workshop project workday planned for Saturday, June 29th
Our next official workday is planned for Saturday, June 29th. Weather permitting the plan is to finish insulating container and painting the walls in the first container of our soon to be club house and workshop. If you are available to help out on Saturday, June 29th please let us know. With the right amount of help we should be able to finish this phase of the project which will allow us to transition to begin planning and setting up the first container as a functional shop.
We are also seeking donations to help finish the clubhouse and workshop project if you know of individuals or companies that might be interested in making a donation please guide them to our project page for more information.
Our next official workday is planned for Saturday, June 29th. Weather permitting the plan is to finish insulating container and painting the walls in the first container of our soon to be club house and workshop. If you are available to help out on Saturday, June 29th please let us know. With the right amount of help we should be able to finish this phase of the project which will allow us to transition to begin planning and setting up the first container as a functional shop.
We are also seeking donations to help finish the clubhouse and workshop project if you know of individuals or companies that might be interested in making a donation please guide them to our project page for more information.
Workday planned for Saturday, June 29th
Our next workday is planned on for Saturday, June 29th at 8:30 a.m. We are planning on working on a few projects around the railroad including the clubhouse and workshop project, Grandma Line, and whatever other projects club members are working on around the property. Please come out and help with any of these projects or other projects going on. Don’t forget to check out our project page to see what is either currently in progress or in planning stage. A lot of opportunities to get involved.
Make sure you bring tools, lunch, and plenty to drink. See you around the railroad.
Our next workday is planned on for Saturday, June 29th at 8:30 a.m. We are planning on working on a few projects around the railroad including the clubhouse and workshop project, Grandma Line, and whatever other projects club members are working on around the property. Please come out and help with any of these projects or other projects going on. Don’t forget to check out our project page to see what is either currently in progress or in planning stage. A lot of opportunities to get involved.
Make sure you bring tools, lunch, and plenty to drink. See you around the railroad.
Latest club fun day celebrating father got a little hot.
This past Saturday was our annual Father’s Day club fun day and even with the heat we had a great turnout. We even had visitors both locally and from out of the country stop by and enjoy the railroad. Here are a few pictures from Saturday’s fun day. If you have more pictures, you’d like to share, please send them to newsletter@northgeorgialivesteamers.org
This past Saturday was our annual Father’s Day club fun day and even with the heat we had a great turnout. We even had visitors both locally and from out of the country stop by and enjoy the railroad. Here are a few pictures from Saturday’s fun day. If you have more pictures, you’d like to share, please send them to newsletter@northgeorgialivesteamers.org
Father’s Day Weekend Event on Saturday, June 15th
Our annual Father’s Day weekend club fun day will be on Saturday, June 15th. We are expecting a great turnout by the club and will have some visitors stopping by to check out our railroad. The day starts and ends on your schedule, but most will arrive in the morning and stay until they’ve had so much fun, they can’t handle it anymore. We are also expecting to see a brand-new steam engine come alive for the first time, so you won’t want to miss the big event. Make sure you invite friends and family to come out and enjoy the railroad with you.
Please note this day is NOT part of our regularly scheduled Train Ride Day. This day is intended for our club members, friends, family, and other invited guests.
Our annual Father’s Day weekend club fun day will be on Saturday, June 15th. We are expecting a great turnout by the club and will have some visitors stopping by to check out our railroad. The day starts and ends on your schedule, but most will arrive in the morning and stay until they’ve had so much fun, they can’t handle it anymore. We are also expecting to see a brand-new steam engine come alive for the first time, so you won’t want to miss the big event. Make sure you invite friends and family to come out and enjoy the railroad with you.
Please note this day is NOT part of our regularly scheduled Train Ride Day. This day is intended for our club members, friends, family, and other invited guests.
Annual Fall Meet - October 24 - 27, 2024
It may be summer, but our annual fall meet is just around the corner. You and your friends who love trains are invited to stop by during our fall meet which is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th. We will be providing lunch on Saturday, October 26th so make sure you register and let us know you are coming so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone. If you are coming from out of town or just want to stay local while you are enjoying the meet we have created a list of great hotels in the area for you to pick from below. If you have an RV or camper and would like to stay on site let us know so we can reserve a space for you.
It may be summer, but our annual fall meet is just around the corner. You and your friends who love trains are invited to stop by during our fall meet which is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th. We will be providing lunch on Saturday, October 26th so make sure you register and let us know you are coming so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone. If you are coming from out of town or just want to stay local while you are enjoying the meet we have created a list of great hotels in the area for you to pick from below. If you have an RV or camper and would like to stay on site let us know so we can reserve a space for you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Robby Mossman, Peter Craymer or visit our website for the latest information. We also want to make sure you are aware this is NOT part of our normal public run day event. The weekend is reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 24 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
Railroad Gauge(s): 7 1/2 & Gauge 1
Accommodations:
We have limited room for RV’s and trailers onsite however overflow space will be available at the RV parking area located at the Georgia International Horse Park facility which is about a mile down the road. For those wishing to stay in a hotel please visit our website for the latest list of area hotels. Most hotels are within 3 to 5 miles of the railroad along with a lot of great restaurant options.
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a recent hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS.
Loading / Unloading
North Georgia Live Steamers has a hydraulic car lift that has three 20-foot sections of track that can be used at one time.
Here is a list of current workdays and projects on the calendar for the month and beyond.
Over the course of the month, we plan on working on a project or two around the railroad. In order to give everyone a chance to find a project they are interested in helping with we are sending out monthly emails listing projects and other activities going on around the railroad. Don’t forget to invite family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you know who likes trains. For more details about some of the projects we are working on click on the “Railroad Project List” button below for a complete list. Don’t forget to bring tools, lunch, plenty to drink, and a good sense of humor. Don’t forget we have other fun days planned throughout the month and year as well so don’t forget to visit our calendar page for a complete list of everything going on around the railroad.
Over the course of the month, we plan on working on a project or two around the railroad. In order to give everyone a chance to find a project they are interested in helping with we are sending out monthly emails listing projects and other activities going on around the railroad. Don’t forget to invite family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you know who likes trains. For more details about some of the projects we are working on click on the “Railroad Project List” button below for a complete list. Don’t forget to bring tools, lunch, plenty to drink, and a good sense of humor. Don’t forget we have other fun days planned throughout the month and year as well so don’t forget to visit our calendar page for a complete list of everything going on around the railroad.
All Dates are subject to change and weather conditions
Rare Friday Workday Recap - Friday, May 31st
We had a rare Friday workday to close out the month of May. The focus of the day was to work on the clubhouse and workshop as well as the Grandma Line. The crew arrived early and helped get Rick and “Bob Jr” setup to start moving dirt to the Grandma Line area. Bob Jr complained about the dirt pile being hard to do dig, but Rick helped him out by putting Bob’s forks on and used them to break up the dirt pile. The rest of the crew included Gene, Wes, Norm, and Robby as they worked on the clubhouse and workshop project. They finished framing the outside wall and ceiling inside container one. Bob C. also stopped by and unloaded his recently finished caboose and helped out with the clubhouse project.
We had a rare Friday workday to close out the month of May. The focus of the day was to work on the clubhouse and workshop as well as the Grandma Line. The crew arrived early and helped get Rick and “Bob Jr” setup to start moving dirt to the Grandma Line area. Bob Jr complained about the dirt pile being hard to do dig, but Rick helped him out by putting Bob’s forks on and used them to break up the dirt pile. The rest of the crew included Gene, Wes, Norm, and Robby as they worked on the clubhouse and workshop project. They finished framing the outside wall and ceiling inside container one. Bob C. also stopped by and unloaded his recently finished caboose and helped out with the clubhouse project.
Rare Friday Workday Planned for this Friday, May 31st at 8:30 a.m.
A rare Friday workday has been planned for Friday, May 31st starting at 8:30 a.m. for anyone who is available to come out and help. The plan is to work on the clubhouse and workshop container project. We will be building out some interior walls and ceiling in container one. Depending on the weather throughout the week we may also be moving dirt for the Grandma Line project on Friday.
A rare Friday workday has been planned for Friday, May 31st starting at 8:30 a.m. for anyone who is available to come out and help. The plan is to work on the clubhouse and workshop container project. We will be building out some interior walls and ceiling in container one. Depending on the weather throughout the week we may also be moving dirt for the Grandma Line project on Friday.
Don’t forget we have our club fun day and meeting on Saturday, June 1st. The fun day portion of the day starts whenever you arrive, but we will take a short break at 1 p.m. for the June club meeting. Don’t forget to invite family and friends out and enjoy the railroad. The day is NOT part of our public run day events.
A big shout out to our membership for making Saturday’s run day a success
Thank you to every member who came out and made Saturday’s run day a success. The weather held off and people came and enjoyed the railroad and conversations with so many of our members throughout the afternoon making it a great way for us to share our hobby with so many. We gave nearly 500 rides throughout the afternoon which is consistent with our May run days over the past several years. As we move into the summer months, we have a couple of club fun days coming up in June along with some plans to get some projects done around the railroad.
Thank you to every member who came out and made Saturday’s run day a success. The weather held off and people came and enjoyed the railroad and conversations with so many of our members throughout the afternoon making it a great way for us to share our hobby with so many. We gave nearly 500 rides throughout the afternoon which is consistent with our May run days over the past several years. As we move into the summer months, we have a couple of club fun days coming up in June along with some plans to get some projects done around the railroad. If you have availability to help out with a project this summer, please let us know. Here are a few examples of what we plan on working on over the next few months:
Grandma Line - Plans are underway to bring in more dirt which means we will be ready to install track during the summer months
Club House / Workshop Project - Plans are to install a couple more interior walls and ceiling sections in the first container. We are also looking to get the lift installed this summer.
Track & Equipment Maintenance - On going track and equipment maintenance
Signal System - As we get closer to completing the Grandma Line installation a permanent signal system for the main grade crossing can now move forward. More details on this project to follow.
For a list of all of the projects that are currently in progress, planned, or discussed visit our projects page on our website for more details. If you have a project, you would like to work on don’t hold back let everyone know and see if anyone else would like to help get started. Make it a group effort.
Speaking of taking on a project John is looking for some member recommendations on the container mural. He said he is running out of container brands to paint and is looking for recommendations and donations to help pay for the supplies. John recommends a $75 donation with $25 going towards supplies and $50 as a donation to the club. If you’d like to make a donation to the container mural project you can do so by either mailing a donation (North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012) or by making a donation online. We are also in the early stages of the next container mural and details about that mural can be found on the project page as well.
May 18th Run Day Recap Photos
Project 21: Container Mural and Fundraiser
As the railroad continues to see expansion and containers being placed on the property, we are working on improving the scenery around the railroad with a container mural being painted on one of our 40’ storage containers. If you are interested in helping complete this project, please considering a donation. The project leader suggests a $75 donation, but any size donation will help complete this project. Donations can be mailed to North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, GA 30012 or you can make a donation online.
As the railroad continues to see expansion and containers being placed on the property, we are working on improving the scenery around the railroad with container murals being painted on the side of our storage containers. If you are interested in helping complete this project, you can do so in a couple of different ways. The first is by donating your time to help with anything from preparation, buying supplies, or even a donation. The money raised will go towards the current container mural and future container murals already in the planning stage. Donations can be mailed to North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, GA 30012 or you can make a donation online.
Container Mural #2 Proposal
The second container mural being proposed is based on this NYC photo. The idea is to make a couple of small adjustments including replacing New York Central on the tender and replace it with North Georgia Live Steamers as the road name. More planning is still needed but this is what is currently being discussed.
Project Progress
The threat of rain didn’t put a damper on our latest run day.
The day started out with clouds and sprinkles throughout much of the Atlanta area but as the trains began to arrive the clouds lightened and the railroad stayed dry all day. Many thanks to our all-volunteer team making the day such a success. The railroad ran great, and everyone seems to be getting used to the new route that was finished during the winter months. The railroad ran mostly steam engines on Saturday but had help from the club diesel and members Davenport switcher to help all of the visitors experience the railroad. Our Gauge 1 crew also operated our elevated railroad providing many more memories and enjoyment for everyone in attendance. We look forward to seeing everyone around the railroad during our next run day this fall or if you’d like to come out during one of our workdays and learn more about what we do keep an eye out on our website or social media for the latest on our schedule.
The day started out with clouds and sprinkles throughout much of the Atlanta area but as the trains began to arrive the clouds lightened and the railroad stayed dry all day. Many thanks to our all-volunteer team making the day such a success. The railroad ran great, and everyone seems to be getting used to the new route that was finished during the winter months. The railroad ran mostly steam engines on Saturday but had help from the club diesel and members Davenport switcher to help all of the visitors experience the railroad. Our Gauge 1 crew also operated our elevated railroad providing many more memories and enjoyment for everyone in attendance. We look forward to seeing everyone around the railroad during our next run day this fall or if you’d like to come out during one of our workdays and learn more about what we do keep an eye out on our website or social media for the latest on our schedule.
