Update regarding our club meeting on Saturday, December 3rd
As you know our December club meeting is this Saturday and traditionally this was also our club Christmas Party. I know it is last minute but Joan Lurwig and a few others have gotten together and would like to bring back our traditional Christmas Party this year. We are encouraged to bring a dish or dessert to share with others, don’t forget to bring some drinks for yourself, and “gift” or “white elephant gift” that can be used for the raffle. Have fun with the “gift” and remember it doesn’t have to be a new item, it could be something you are simply wanting to get out of the house. Don’t forget to bring some cash to buy a few raffle tickets. I believe $20 gets you a sleeve worth of tickets and plenty of chances to take home one of the many exciting gifts.
The fun and excitement start at 1 p.m. at the railroad. If you plan to run trains before or after the party, please make sure you walk the railroad and clear any debris that may be on the railroad from the latest storms. You may also want to bring a leaf blower.
For more information regarding what to bring or do for the party please reach out to Joan Lurwig.
As you know our December club meeting is this Saturday and traditionally this was also our club Christmas Party. I know it is last minute but Joan Lurwig and a few others have gotten together and would like to bring back our traditional Christmas Party this year. We are encouraged to bring a dish or dessert to share with others, don’t forget to bring some drinks for yourself, and “gift” or “white elephant gift” that can be used for the raffle. Have fun with the “gift” and remember it doesn’t have to be a new item, it could be something you are simply wanting to get out of the house. Don’t forget to bring some cash to buy a few raffle tickets. I believe $20 gets you a sleeve worth of tickets and plenty of chances to take home one of the many exciting gifts.
The fun and excitement starts at 1 p.m. at the railroad. If you plan to run trains before or after the party please make sure you walk the railroad and clear any debris that may be on the railroad from the latest storms. You may also want to bring a leaf blower.
For more information regarding what to bring or do for the party please reach out to Joan Lurwig.
Final Reminder - Submit your 2023 Board Nominees
This will serve as a final reminder that it is time 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. Nominations 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.
This will serve as a final reminder that it is time 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. Nominations 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.
For those that purchased calendars they are available for pick up at our December meeting with a cost of $16 each. We will have a few extras if anyone who did not order one can purchase at that time. Norm will be handling the collection of money for the calendars and distribution.
#GivingTuesday is Today. Please consider a donation.
Today is the day that many pause and make an end of year donation to a charitable organization. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia and has been identified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.
If you’d like to make a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers please click the link or the image below to make a donation.
Today is the day that many pause and make an end of year donation to a charitable organization. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia and has been identified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.
If you’d like to make a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers please click the link or the image below to make a donation.
Happy Thanksgiving from North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you. This year we are extra thankful for hours of time our members and volunteers have provided.
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you. This year we are extra thankful for hours of time our members and volunteers have provided.
#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Each year for the past 10 years the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been identified as a day to encourage individuals to donate to a non-profit organization that you believe in. This year #GivingTuesday will be on Tuesday, November 29th and we invite you to consider making a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers as a way to continue supporting the efforts of our non-profit organization. For more details, please click the link the image below.
Each year for the past 10 years the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been identified as a day to encourage individuals to donate to a non-profit organization that you believe in. This year #GivingTuesday will be on Tuesday, November 29th and we invite you to consider making a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers as a way to continue supporting the efforts of our non-profit organization. For more details, please click the link the image below.
Leftover Turkey Fun Day 2022 - Saturday, November 26th (Private Event)
The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 26th. 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 26th. 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.
Don’t forget to tell you friends and family that the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is #GivingTuesday. This is an opportunity for non-profit organizations like ours to encourage others to consider an end of year donation to North Georgia Live Steamers. For more details, please click the link or image below for more details.
Next Club Fun Days Scheduled
Accu-Tie Machined #7 - 60' Radius Frogs
Accu-Tie has confirmed the machined frogs will work with the rail we use on our railroad. They currently offer #5 (32’ radius), #7 (60’ radius), and #9 (102’ radius) frogs. The picture below shows #7 frog being aligned with our rail. For the latest information here is a link to Accu-Tie: https://accu-tierailsystem.com/product/7-frog/
Accu-Tie has confirmed the machined frogs will work with the rail we use on our railroad. They currently offer #5 (32’ radius), #7 (60’ radius), and #9 (102’ radius) frogs. The picture below shows #7 frog being aligned with our rail. For the latest information here is a link to Accu-Tie: https://accu-tierailsystem.com/product/7-frog/
Club Meeting and Holiday Club Fun Day this Saturday, December 3rd
Our December Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd at 1 p.m. We will cover normal business items along with take nominees for the 2023 board. Depending on the weather we are thinking about making the day a Club Fun Day with everyone bringing a sharable dish and playing with trains. Nothing has been finalized but we are still looking for someone to take charge of planning this event as it would be our Club Christmas Party.
For those that are not planning on attending the meeting and would like to submit nominees for the 2023 board, please use the link below to submit your nominees. Otherwise, nominations will be taken during the meeting.
Our December Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd at 1 p.m. We will cover normal business items along with take nominees for the 2023 board. Depending on the weather we are thinking about making the day a Club Fun Day with everyone bringing a sharable dish and playing with trains. Nothing has been finalized but we are still looking for someone to take charge of planning this event as it would be our Club Christmas Party.
For those that are not planning on attending the meeting and would like to submit nominees for the 2023 board, please use the link below to submit your nominees. Otherwise, nominations will be taken during the meeting. Voting on the 2023 board will take place during our January 7th meeting.
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Don’t forget member dues are due by our January 7th meeting. For those that are full member or a nominee for a 2023 board position your dues are due before voting takes place during our January 7th meeting.
Midweek workday this past Wednesday, November 9th
This past Wednesday a small crew go together to install the signal mast that Dave Levy is working on restoring along with moving the mill that Ethel Nicol’s donated to the club. The group consisted of Ben, Rick, Norm, Wes, Gene, “Bob 2”, Dave L. and Robby. While Ben, Rick, and Norm loaded up the mill at Norm’s shop the crew waiting at the site, Wes, Dave L, Gene, and Robby, worked on the signal mast, and spreading some dirt and gravel for the member container project.
This past Wednesday a small crew go together to install the signal mast that Dave Levy is working on restoring along with moving the mill that Ethel Nicol’s donated to the club. The group consisted of Ben, Rick, Norm, Wes, Gene, “Bob 2”, Dave L. and Robby. While Ben, Rick, and Norm loaded up the mill at Norm’s shop the crew waiting at the site, Wes, Dave L, Gene, and Robby, worked on the signal mast, and spreading some dirt and gravel for the member container project.
Once the crew arrived with the mill it was time to get the mill off the trailer and set inside the shop container. The team made it look easy with the help of Rick, Ben, Gene, and “Bob 2”. Now that the mill is in place it’s time to start working on welding the containers together and convert the containers into shop space.
While Gene and “Bob 2” were at the site they took time to clean up the driveway and the new drain that was installed earlier this year. Now the water should flow nicely into the drain and into the east field and the member container has some needed dirt and crusher run. Next step is to start building switches and track panels so the container can get completed during the off season.
Did you know that your purchases on Amazon could also help raise money for North Georgia Live Steamers?
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.
November 5th Run Day Recap
What an incredible way to end the 2022 season with our last run day of the season on Saturday, November 5th. The railroad came alive with several steam engines, diesels, and battery-operated locomotives trains pulling passengers around the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The day would not have been possible without the all-volunteer staff of North Georgia Live Steamers and for that we thank each and every one of them. We look forward to seeing everyone next year as the railroad comes alive again in April. The list of dates for our 2023 run days will be announced in January.
What an incredible way to end the 2022 season with our last run day of the season on Saturday, November 5th. The railroad came alive with several steam engines, diesels, and battery-operated locomotives trains pulling passengers around the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The day would not have been possible without the all-volunteer staff of North Georgia Live Steamers and for that we thank each and every one of them. We look forward to seeing everyone next year as the railroad comes alive again in April. The list of dates for our 2023 run days will be announced in January.
Do You Shop at Kroger's? You Could Be Raising Money For North Georgia Live Steamers
If you shop at Kroger's, your everyday purchases could turn donations to the North Georgia Live Steamers. All you do is register and use your Kroger card every time you shop at Kroger's.
If you shop at Kroger's, your everyday purchases could turn donations to the North Georgia Live Steamers. All you do is register and use your Kroger card every time you shop at Kroger's.
How do you register your card? Simply click on the link below and login to your account. Under the Community Rewards program you will find a button that says, "re-Enroll Now". Type in North Georgia Live Steamers and you are in business. Make sure you tell all your friends about this great opportunity.
Here is the link to the reward program: Kroger Community Rewards program.
Remember spread the word to your friends and family and make sure they register North Georgia Live Steamers as a Kroger Community Reward recipient. If you have a hard time getting your Kroger Plus card associated with North Georgia Live Steamers you may also use this reference number which will also pull up North Georgia Live Steamers on the Kroger site.
If you have any questions regarding how the program works please visit Kroger Community Rewards for additional information.
Our organization number is: NX755
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
Did you know that your purchases on Amazon could also help raise money for North Georgia Live Steamers?
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.
