Submit your 2023 Board Nominees
It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2023 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. Nominations will be taken electronic until Friday, December 2nd at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 3rd 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 3, 2022, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023, 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 7, 2023, with dues paid for the 2023 year.
All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 3rd 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 2023 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. Nominations will be taken electronic until Friday, December 2nd at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 3rd 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 3, 2022, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023, 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 7, 2023, with dues paid for the 2023 year.
All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 3rd 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.
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 5th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our railroad comes alive one final time on Saturday, November 5th for the 2022 season. Trains run continuously between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Bring 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.
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
Our railroad comes alive one final time on Saturday, November 5th for the 2022 season. Trains run continuously between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Bring 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.
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
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 5th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our railroad comes alive one final time on Saturday, November 5th for the 2022 season. Trains run continuously between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Bring 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.
Our railroad comes alive one final time on Saturday, November 5th for the 2022 season. Trains run continuously between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Bring 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.
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
Help with a Membership Management Tool
We are currently testing a possible new way we keep track of our membership information. We need your participation and feedback. If the new resource works for us, we will also be able to offer a few new ways to accept dues for annual membership and more. In the next couple of days, you’ll be receiving an email that will walk you through completing setup of your login information to the membership website. After you activate your account, you will be able to access the on-line North Georgia Live Steamers club roster and edit your own profile including adding your picture and ensuring your address and emergency contact information is accurate. If any information in your profile needs to be updated, you can update it yourself.
We are currently testing a possible new way we keep track of our membership information. We need your participation and feedback. If the new resource works for us, we will also be able to offer a few new ways to accept dues for annual membership and more. In the next couple of days, you’ll be receiving an email that will walk you through completing setup of your login information to the membership website. After you activate your account, you will be able to access the on-line North Georgia Live Steamers club roster and edit your own profile including adding your picture and ensuring your address and emergency contact information is accurate. If any information in your profile needs to be updated, you can update it yourself.
The email will come from info@livesteam.club and will look something like the example below.
NOTE: Make sure to check your SPAM or Junk folder if you do not see it in your Inbox.
Sample Email Below
Note: No payments for 2022/2023 memberships are being taken online at this time. This is only a test. Here is a copy of the email you will receive to activate your account.
North Georgia Live Steamers has invited you to create an account on LiveSteam.club
info@livesteam.club
To:{member name}
Wed 7/6/2022 11:16 AM
Hello {member name},
{your club admin name} from North Georgia Live Steamers has invited you to create an account on Livesteam.club.
Once you are signed into your account, you can Manage your profile for North Georgia Live Steamers Securely pay your North Georgia Live Steamers membership fees using multiple options.
Please go to the link below to create the account:
Setup my account
We know that you will have an excellent experience with our new membership management system Livesteam.club
Best regards,
{club admin name} Powered by Livesteam.club
You will receive your first emailed invoice on {invoice date Month DD, YYYY}. You can follow the email's instructions to securely pay your invoice, or you can log in to https://app.livesteam.club , and from your profile page click "Fee Details" to pay your invoice.
Note: No payments for 2022/2023 memberships are being taken online at this time. This is only a test. Here is a copy of the email you will receive to activate your account.
That’s A Wrap for the 2022 Fall Meet
Our 2nd Annual Fall meet is in the books with visitors from Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. We want to thank all our visitors and NGLS club members for such a great event. On Friday night we had pizza delivered by one of our members employers, then on Saturday the club provided lunch for all in attendance. The railroad was busy day and night along with lots of stories being shared around the campfire each night. We look forward to seeing you next year during our 3rd Annual Fall Meet which is scheduled Thursday, October 19th - Sunday, October 22nd.
Our 2nd Annual Fall meet is in the books with visitors from Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. We want to thank all our visitors and NGLS club members for such a great event. On Friday night we had pizza delivered by one of our members employers, then on Saturday the club provided lunch for all in attendance. The railroad was busy day and night along with lots of stories being shared around the campfire each night. We look forward to seeing you next year during our 3rd Annual Fall Meet which is scheduled Thursday, October 19th - Sunday, October 22nd.
The start of our 2nd Annual Fall Meet is tomorrow Thursday, October 19th
The time has finally come for our 2022 Fall Meet and look forward to seeing everyone. We have received word from groups from Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia that they will be making their way to the railroad for our event. For those that are wondering this is private event and is NOT part of our regular public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
Upon arrival a few things to note.
The time has finally come for our 2022 Fall Meet and look forward to seeing everyone. We have received word from groups from Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia that they will be making their way to the railroad for our event. For those that are wondering this is private event and is NOT part of our regular public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
Upon arrival a few things to note. We will have a “Blue” tent setup at the entrance to the property and members from NGLS will greet you and provide you some direction on answer any questions you may have upon arrival. For anyone traveling in and out of the property Saturday morning please note that a high school cross country meet is taking place next to our property, so you’ll see a lot of school buses in the parking lot adjacent to our property as you get close to our entrance. The entrance to our property will towards the end of the line of school buses and note that our entrance is directly across the street from Hawthorn Suites. Often a police officer is stationed at or near the driveway entrance and will direct you towards our gate entrance.
We look forward to meeting everyone and if you don’t mind let us know you are coming by using the Registration button below.
Countdown To Fall Meet
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 20 - Sunday, October 23, 2022
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 here are two options with others within a 5 mile radius of the railroad.
Hawthorn Suites (Across street from railroad)- 1659 Centennial Olympic Prkway, Conyers, Georgia 30013
La Quinta Inn & Suites (3.86 miles) - 1184 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012. We have a special room rate available. For details click here - NGLS La Quinta Inn Rate Special
Room with 1 King Bed - $99 per night
Room with 2 Double Beds - $105 per night
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a current hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS member.
This is NOT a public run day event
Railroad Layout
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North Georgia Live Steamers has an opportunity to receive donations from Amazon based on your everyday purchases. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support North Georgia Live Steamers every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices and products with the bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase to NGLS.
North Georgia Live Steamers has an opportunity to receive donations from Amazon based on your everyday purchases. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support North Georgia Live Steamers every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices and products with the bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase to NGLS.
How do you select NGLS when you shop on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) you need to select NGLS to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will then remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
Long Lost Workday and Project News from August through October
Over the past month or so we’ve had a lot of activity around the railroad. From working on our next member container, driveway drain, run day preparation and even preparing for the installation of a restored railroad signal head. Here are a few pictures to highlight some of the activities.
A special thanks to all of the club members who have volunteered to make these project happen.
Over the past couple of months, we’ve had a lot of activity around the railroad. From working on our next member container, driveway drain, run day preparation and even preparing for the installation of a restored railroad signal head. Here are a few pictures to highlight some of the activities.
A special thanks to all of the club members who have volunteered to make these project happen.
August brought tall grass, really tall grass, more work on the member container, installation of drain in driveway, and more.
On Wednesday, September 28th the forms were put in and concrete poured for the pier what will be used to bridge the gap between the container and the railroad for member container #4.
On Saturday, October 8th “Bob” brought in some extra help with his buddy the Yellow Truck to move some dirt and rocks around while the crew continued work on the member container project.
On Tuesday, October 11th we are now a step closer to a full-size signal head as Dave Levy mixed and poured the concrete for the foundation.
2nd Annual North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet - October 20th - 23rd
The number of days until our Fall Meet is getting smaller and smaller. We are just a week away and are excited to share our railroad with others in this great hobby. We have received word from groups from Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia are going to be making their way to the railroad. For those that are wondering this is private event and is NOT part of our regular public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
For those arriving on Saturday please note that a high school cross country meet will be taking place next to our property so don’t get scared with all of the school buses and people. Our entrance will be towards the end of the line of school buses and a police officer is typically patrolling our entrance giving us and others a hand during days like this.
The number of days until our Fall Meet is getting smaller and smaller. We are just a week away and are excited to share our railroad with others in this great hobby. We have received word from groups from Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia are going to be making their way to the railroad. For those that are wondering this is private event and is NOT part of our regular public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
For those arriving on Saturday please note that a high school cross country meet will be taking place next to our property so don’t get scared with all of the school buses and people. Our entrance will be towards the end of the line of school buses and a police officer is typically patrolling our entrance giving us and others a hand during days like this. The entrance to the railroad is directly across the screen from Hawthorn Suite so if you pass it, you’ve gone too far.
We look forward to meeting everyone and if you don’t mind let us know you are coming by using the Registration button below.
Countdown To Fall Meet
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 20 - Sunday, October 23, 2022
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 here are two options with others within a 5 mile radius of the railroad.
Hawthorn Suites (Across street from railroad)- 1659 Centennial Olympic Prkway, Conyers, Georgia 30013
La Quinta Inn & Suites (3.86 miles) - 1184 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012. We have a special room rate available. For details click here - NGLS La Quinta Inn Rate Special
Room with 1 King Bed - $99 per night
Room with 2 Double Beds - $105 per night
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a current hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS member.
This is NOT a public run day event
Railroad Layout
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 5th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our railroad comes alive one final time on Saturday, November 5th for the 2022 season. Trains run continuously between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Bring 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.
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
Our railroad comes alive one final time on Saturday, November 5th for the 2022 season. Trains run continuously between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Bring 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.
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
2nd Annual North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet - October 20th - 23rd
We are just days away from our 2nd annual fall meet. Spread the word and let all of your railroad friends know about our event. Please note this is NOT part of our public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
We are just days away from our 2nd annual fall meet. Spread the word and let all of your railroad friends know about our event. Please note this is NOT part of our public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
Countdown To Fall Meet
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 20 - Sunday, October 23, 2022
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 here are two options with others within a 5 mile radius of the railroad.
Hawthorn Suites (Across street from railroad)- 1659 Centennial Olympic Prkway, Conyers, Georgia 30013
La Quinta Inn & Suites (3.86 miles) - 1184 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012. We have a special room rate available. For details click here - NGLS La Quinta Inn Rate Special
Room with 1 King Bed - $99 per night
Room with 2 Double Beds - $105 per night
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a current hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS member.
This is NOT a public run day event
Railroad Layout
Recap of our Public Run Day On Saturday, October 1st
We are so thankful so many came out to enjoy our railroad this past Saturday. The day was well attended and provided everyone a chance to see several different types of trains running. At some points of the day, we ran seven trains at the same time hauling more than 200 passengers an hour. We also want to thank our volunteer staff who came out and helped make the day a success as well. As many of you know we are non-profit organization and the proceeds generated during our run day help pay for all aspects of the railroad and more. Without our volunteers and those who came out to enjoy the railroad none of this is possible.
We are so thankful so many came out to enjoy our railroad this past Saturday. The day was well attended and provided everyone a chance to see several different types of trains running. At some points of the day, we ran seven trains at the same time hauling more than 200 passengers an hour. We also want to thank our volunteer staff who came out and helped make the day a success as well. As many of you know we are non-profit organization and the proceeds generated during our run day help pay for all aspects of the railroad and more. Without our volunteers and those who came out to enjoy the railroad none of this is possible.
Here are a few pictures from the day and look forward to seeing everyone around the railroad again on Saturday, November 5th as we close out the 2022 season with our last run day of the year.
Click here for the latest on our train ride events.
Fall 2022 Meet Volunteer Details (October 20-23)
We are just a few weeks away from our big event and this year we have several visitors that have already notified that they will be attending. To be prepared to handle our visitors and members we are looking for help in several areas to make this year a success. Below you will find what we are looking for help with and a way to sign up.
Check-In Coordinator & Staff - The plan at this point is to use the blue tent as the check-in / registration location. This will be where people sign waivers and given direction on parking and unloading. The idea is to setup the blue tent by the main gate and catch people before they get completely into the property. We may also want to setup the Yellow Train Ride flag to give another visibility for our visitors especially on Saturday when the cross-country meet is going on in the morning.
Unloading / Loading Coordinator / Staff- We will need someone who will be responsible for coordinating the unloading and loading of trailers.
Yard Master Coordinator & Staff - Need someone to help shuttle trains being unloaded / loaded to the yard or siding that trains will be stored on. This will require the use of a locomotive (i.e., club diesel).
Link to volunteer & Saturday lunch form
We are just a few weeks away from our big event and this year we have several visitors that have already notified that they will be attending. To be prepared to handle our visitors and members we are looking for help in several areas to make this year a success. Below you will find what we are looking for help with and a way to sign up.
Check-In Coordinator & Staff - The plan at this point is to use the blue tent as the check-in / registration location. This will be where people sign waivers and given direction on parking and unloading. The idea is to setup the blue tent by the main gate and catch people before they get completely into the property. We may also want to setup the Yellow Train Ride flag to give another visibility for our visitors especially on Saturday when the cross-country meet is going on in the morning.
Unloading / Loading Coordinator / Staff- We will need someone who will be responsible for coordinating the unloading and loading of trailers.
Yard Master Coordinator & Staff - Need someone to help shuttle trains being unloaded / loaded to the yard or siding that trains will be stored on. This will require the use of a locomotive (i.e., club diesel).
Steam Engine Hydrostatic Test Coordinator & Staff - Need someone to be responsible for coordinating the hydrostatic testing of steam engines that don’t have a current test.
Parking Coordinator & Staff - Need someone to coordinate the parking of vehicles and trailers during the event. For those arriving early we may want to place trailers on the west side of the railroad inside the fence area to save space elsewhere for those arriving on Saturday. We may also want to mark areas that people should not park like hazards, drainpipes, etc. Please remember that Saturday morning all vehicles must be parked within the fence because of a cross country event going on until about 1 p.m.
Security & Overnight Camping Coordinator & Staff - Need someone to coordinate overnight camping and security detail of the site.
If anyone has flood lights that are either on a stand or can be clipped to a structure that could be used to provide lighting around the property during the meet would be greatly appreciated as well.
To sign up to help please either the button or the form below.
Update- Trains will be running this Saturday, October 1st from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
!!!!UPDATE!!! Trains will be running this Saturday, October 1st
The fall colors are out, and the railroad is alive. Come out and ride the rails on Saturday, October 1st 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.
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
!!!!UPDATE!!! Trains will be running this Saturday, October 1st
The fall colors are out, and the railroad is alive. Come out and ride the rails on Saturday, October 1st 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.
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
Come ride trains on Saturday, October 1st from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The fall colors are out, and the railroad is alive. Come out and ride the rails on Saturday, October 1st 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.
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 fall colors are out, and the railroad is alive. Come out and ride the rails on Saturday, October 1st 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.
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
Our Next Public Run Day Is Fast Approaching
Our next public run day is Saturday, October 1st and we are expecting a large turnout for the day. We are also looking to decorate the railroad with our traditional Fall and Halloween items. If you can bring items to decorate the railroad, please bring what you can and arrive as early as possible to make sure everything gets setup before 11 a.m. Our next regularly scheduled October Club Meeting is currently scheduled for 11 a.m.
Our next public run day is Saturday, October 1st and we are expecting a large turnout for the day. We are also looking to decorate the railroad with our traditional Fall and Halloween items. If you can bring items to decorate the railroad, please bring what you can and arrive as early as possible to make sure everything gets setup before 11 a.m. Our next regularly scheduled October Club Meeting is currently scheduled for 11 a.m.
Come ride trains on Saturday, October 1st from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The fall colors are out, and the railroad is alive. Come out and ride the rails on Saturday, October 1st 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.
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 fall colors are out, and the railroad is alive. Come out and ride the rails on Saturday, October 1st 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.
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
2nd Annual North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet - October 20th - 23rd
We are a month away from our 2nd annual fall meet. Spread the word and let all of your railroad friends know about our event. Please note this is NOT part of our public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
We are a month away from our 2nd annual fall meet. Spread the word and let all of your railroad friends know about our event. Please note this is NOT part of our public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
Countdown To Fall Meet
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 20 - Sunday, October 23, 2022
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 here are two options with others within a 5 mile radius of the railroad.
Hawthorn Suites (Across street from railroad)- 1659 Centennial Olympic Prkway, Conyers, Georgia 30013
La Quinta Inn & Suites (3.86 miles) - 1184 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012. We have a special room rate available. For details click here - NGLS La Quinta Inn Rate Special
Room with 1 King Bed - $99 per night
Room with 2 Double Beds - $105 per night
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a current hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS member.
This is NOT a public run day event
Railroad Layout
Reminder: Boiler Inspection and Workday on Saturday, September 17th at 8:30 a.m.
Another reminder that our next workday and annual boiler inspection is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th at 8:30 a.m. This is our only workday scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 1st. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. 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.
As a side note let’s plan on decorating the railroad on Saturday, October 1st with a Fall and Halloween theme to give our visitors a little something special to look at around the railroad.
Another reminder that our next workday and annual boiler inspection is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th at 8:30 a.m. This is our only workday scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 1st. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. 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.
As a side note let’s plan on decorating the railroad on Saturday, October 1st with a Fall and Halloween theme to give our visitors a little something special to look at around the railroad.
