Come prepare the railroad this Saturday, September 30th starting at 8:30 a.m. as we prepare for our next run day
Come out and help prepare the property for our next public run day. Workday is this Saturday, September 30th starting at 8:30 a.m. The focus of the day will be to prepare the railroad and equipment for our next run day. The grass will need to be cut, fence line will need weed eating and more. Make sure you bring proper tools to do both yard work and railroad maintenance. Make sure you walk the railroad and look for any gaps in the railroad that need to be repaired and make sure you take care of it. Make sure the switches are also oiled so they work properly during our run day. Make sure you bring lunch, drinks, and a good sense of humor for the day.
Come out and help prepare the property for our next public run day. Workday is this Saturday, September 30th starting at 8:30 a.m. The focus of the day will be to prepare the railroad and equipment for our next run day. The grass will need to be cut, fence line will need weed eating and more. Make sure you bring proper tools to do both yard work and railroad maintenance. Make sure you walk the railroad and look for any gaps in the railroad that need to be repaired and make sure you take care of it. Make sure the switches are also oiled so they work properly during our run day. Make sure you bring lunch, drinks, and a good sense of humor for the day.
Come prepare the railroad on Saturday, September 30th as we prepare for our next run day
The third public run day of the season is just around the corner. Come out on Saturday, September 30th and let’s prepare the property and the railroad for our visitors. Workday will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the focus making sure the railroad and equipment are ready to operate. The grass will need to be cut, the switches will need to be oiled, and debris cleared from the track. Please make sure you walk the railroad and look for any repairs that are needed and make them. Don’t forget to bring the necessary tools you’ll need for the workday.
The third public run day of the season is just around the corner. Come out on Saturday, September 30th and let’s prepare the property and the railroad for our visitors. Workday will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the focus making sure the railroad and equipment are ready to operate. The grass will need to be cut, the switches will need to be oiled, and debris cleared from the track. Please make sure you walk the railroad and look for any repairs that are needed and make them. Don’t forget to bring the necessary tools you’ll need for the workday.
Wasps and tree down discovery ahead of our Saturday, September 16th workday
Thursday morning while Wes was at the site monitoring weed spraying and taking care of wasp’s nest, he discovered a tree that had fallen behind our red container where some of our rail is stored. He said that the switch templates didn’t get damaged, and the pile of rail seemed to cushion the fall of the tree. No real damaged just a little cleanup.
Speaking of clean up don’t forget our annual boiler inspection and workday is this Saturday, September 16th starting at 8:30 a.m. We are just three weeks away from our first fall run day which is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th. The weather on Saturday is going to be great with highs only reaching about 75. A big difference from our summer highs which prevented most of us from getting out to the railroad. Come and catchup with the crew and help make the railroad a beautiful place for us and our fall visitors.
Here is a short list of items you can help with this Saturday:
Thursday morning while Wes was at the site monitoring weed spraying and taking care of wasp’s nest, he discovered a tree that had fallen behind our red container where some of our rail is stored. He said that the switch templates didn’t get damaged, and the pile of rail seemed to cushion the fall of the tree. No real damaged just a little cleanup.
Speaking of clean up don’t forget our annual boiler inspection and workday is this Saturday, September 16th starting at 8:30 a.m. We are just three weeks away from our first fall run day which is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th. The weather on Saturday is going to be great with highs only reaching about 75. A big difference from our summer highs which prevented most of us from getting out to the railroad. Come and catchup with the crew and help make the railroad a beautiful place for us and our fall visitors.
Here is a short list of items you can help with this Saturday:
Check to make sure Club Diesel is in working order including train brakes
Check to make sure Club Steamer is in working order including train brakes.
Check to make sure brakes on riding cars are working.
Exercise and lubricate all mainline switches. Make sure the points clear the cut out when position changed.
Clear debris off railroad. Bring a leaf blower
Check to make sure rail joiners are properly positioned at each joint and make sure gap at joints are not larger than they should be. Be prepared to repair. Bring battery tools and kneepads.
Clean out and organize the grey container.
Apply ballast in areas that need a little attention. This means you can play with trains and fill buckets with ballast and dump and spread around the railroad.
Bring lots of bad jokes and a good sense of humor.
Don’t forget to bring a lunch and plenty to drink.
Let’s enjoy the day and prepare for a great fall of playing with trains.
GHIP marquee repaired and new NGLS sign
Some of you may not know but a couple of months ago someone ran into the Georgia International Horse Park marquee at the intersection of HWY 138 and Centennial Olympic Parkway. The marquee also housed signs promoting what could be found within the horse park complex including NGLS. Yesterday the final repairs were completed, and we now have a new sign. A big thank you to the horse park and those involved in the repairs.
Some of you may not know but a couple of months ago someone ran into the Georgia International Horse Park marquee at the intersection of HWY 138 and Centennial Olympic Parkway. The marquee also housed signs promoting what could be found within the horse park complex including NGLS. Yesterday the final repairs were completed, and we now have a new sign. A big thank you to the horse park and those involved in the repairs.
New NGLS T-Shirts have been ordered and will be available Saturday, September 16th (Members Only)
The new NGLS t-shirts have been ordered and will be available for pickup during our annual boiler inspection on Saturday, September 16th. For our NGLS members t-shirt price is $12 per shirt. All payments should be given to Norm at the time of picking up t-shirts. A follow up email will be sent to everyone to show what you ordered and balance due.
The new NGLS t-shirts have been ordered and will be available for pickup during our annual boiler inspection on Saturday, September 16th. For our NGLS members t-shirt price is $12 per shirt. All payments should be given to Norm at the time of picking up t-shirts. A follow up email will be sent to everyone to show what you ordered and balance due.
Hot Summer Nights Run and Final Notice on NGLS T-Shirt Order
This Saturday, August 26th is our Hot Summer Nights Club Fun Day. This year is going to be extra hot so make sure you pack extra drinks to stay hydrated. Don’t forget to bring food for dinner and the grill will be available for those wanting to use the grill. Make sure you bring your own utensils. It looks like most will start arriving around 4 p.m. unload, have dinner and play trains into the evening as it hopefully starts to cool off. We also need to make sure we walk the railroad and make sure we don’t have track issues with the excessive heat we’ve had. We could find a few areas that railroad has buckled at a few joints. Make sure you bring some tools just in case we need to do some minor track work to make the railroad operate.
We have also extended the deadline to order NGLS t-shirts to this Sunday, August 27th. If you haven’t already placed your order please do so by Sunday. For those that have already placed your order thank you.
Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. Depending on the final number of t-shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members to be between $12 and $14 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 Sunday, August 27th, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
This Saturday, August 26th is our Hot Summer Nights Club Fun Day. This year is going to be extra hot so make sure you pack extra drinks to stay hydrated. Don’t forget to bring food for dinner and the grill will be available for those wanting to use the grill. Make sure you bring your own utensils. It looks like most will start arriving around 4 p.m. unload, have dinner and play trains into the evening as it hopefully starts to cool off. We also need to make sure we walk the railroad and make sure we don’t have track issues with the excessive heat we’ve had. We could find a few areas that railroad has buckled at a few joints. Make sure you bring some tools just in case we need to do some minor track work to make the railroad operate.
We have also extended the deadline to order NGLS t-shirts to this Sunday, August 27th. If you haven’t already placed your order please do so by Sunday. For those that have already placed your order thank you.
Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. Depending on the final number of t-shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members to be between $12 and $14 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 Sunday, August 27th, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
Another Update: Regarding this Saturday, February 11th activities
Because of the weather the workday is canceled. However, we will still have a Club Meeting at 1 p.m.
Because of the weather the workday is canceled. However, we will still have a Club Meeting at 1 p.m. Our regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, February 18th.
Important Update: 2023 NGLS Board Nominees
A change to the 2023 nomination list has changed as of Monday, January 2, 2023. At this point Calvin Abernathy has withdrawn his nomination for the 2023 board. For anyone who had voted for Calvin electronically will be contacted to update your submission based on this change. As a reminder in person voting will take place this Saturday, January 7, 2023, during our normally scheduled January meeting. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. and will be held at the site. Voting members must have a Full member status and have paid there 2023 dues before voting takes place.
For those that are not going to be at the meeting and still wish to cast a vote you may use the information below to submit your ballot. Again, you must be a Full member and have paid your 2023 dues in order for ballot to be counted prior to the January 7, 2023 meeting. All online votes must be received by 6 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023.
To cast your vote, click the link and complete the online ballot. (https://tinyurl.com/2023nglsvoting). All online votes must be received by 6 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023.
A change to the 2023 nomination list has changed as of Monday, January 2, 2023. At this point Calvin Abernathy has withdrawn his nomination for the 2023 board. For anyone who had voted for Calvin electronically will be contacted to update your submission based on this change. As a reminder in person voting will take place this Saturday, January 7, 2023, during our normally scheduled January meeting. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. and will be held at the site. Voting members must have a Full member status and have paid there 2023 dues before voting takes place.
For those that are not going to be at the meeting and still wish to cast a vote you may use the information below to submit your ballot. Again, you must be a Full member and have paid your 2023 dues in order for ballot to be counted prior to the January 7, 2023 meeting. All online votes must be received by 6 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023.
To cast your vote, click the link and complete the online ballot. (https://tinyurl.com/2023nglsvoting). All online votes must be received by 6 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023.