Train Ride Schedule announced for the 2023 Season
Our 2023 train ride schedule has been set and we look forward to seeing everyone around the railroad this season. The schedule for the 2023 season will be Saturday, April 29th, May 20th, October 7th, and November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards or Debit Cards accepted.
For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage
Our 2023 train ride schedule has been set and we look forward to seeing everyone around the railroad this season. The schedule for the 2023 season will be Saturday, April 29th, May 20th, October 7th, and November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards or Debit Cards accepted.
For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage
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
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.
1st Meeting of 2023 will this Saturday, January 7th at 1 p.m.
Our first club meeting of the new year will be this Saturday, January 7th at 1 p.m. The agenda for the meeting will including the voting of our 2023 board along with other club related business. The meeting will be held at the site and the weather is looking sunny and may reach 60 degrees. Don’t forget to bring money to pay your dues and if you ordered calendars remember to pay Norm for those as well.
Our first club meeting of 2023 will be this Saturday, January 7th at 1 p.m. The agenda for the meeting will including the voting of our 2023 board along with other club related business. The meeting will be held at the site and the weather is looking sunny and may reach 55 degrees. Don’t forget to bring money to pay your dues and if you ordered calendars remember to pay Norm for those as well.
Reminder: Sailing Trip Silent Auction Benefitting North Georgia Live Steamers
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
Additional Details
Passengers: Up to three guests (life jackets required for guests 10 years of age)
Length of Sailing Trip: 4 hours and conducted by a Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Sailing Location: Lake Lanier, Lanier Sailing Academy, Holiday Marina, Buford GA
Food: Lunch on board included
Bidding: Open now until Saturday, January 7th at our club meeting
To bid on this auction item visit our Silent Auction Form (https://forms.gle/S4DqkZjKbQBEuRtG7) to submit your bid.
2023 NGLS Online Voting
Voting for the 2023 board is now open to all FULL Members who are NOT planning on attending the January 7, 2023, meeting. The nominees for the 2023 board were voted on during our December 3, 2022, meeting and because some positions only had a single nominee those individuals automatically are elected to the 2023 board in accordance with our bylaws.
Voting for the 2023 board is now open to all FULL Members who are NOT planning on attending the January 7, 2023, meeting. The nominees for the 2023 board were voted on during our December 3, 2022, meeting and because some positions only had a single nominee those individuals automatically are elected to the 2023 board in accordance with our bylaws.
As a reminder only members that have FULL membership status are eligible to vote and must have paid dues prior to the vote being taken during our January 7, 2023 meeting. Dues can be mailed to:
North Georgia Live Steamers
P.O. Box 1809
Conyers, GA 30012
Dues for the 2023 season will also be taken during our January meeting.
Yearly Dues
Full Membership: $75
Associate Membership: $50
Junior Membership: $25
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.
2022 A year in review
What an incredible year. This year was a little more relaxing than the past couple of years as we took a break from large projects and enjoyed the railroad. The year saw a few new pieces of rolling stock around the railroad along with many new faces. Here is a month-by-month snapshot of just some of the things the club did.
What an incredible year. This year was a little more relaxing than the past couple of years as we took a break from large projects and enjoyed the railroad. The year saw a few new pieces of rolling stock around the railroad along with many new faces. Here is a month-by-month snapshot of just some of the things the club did.
January
The year started off with our annual New Year’s Day Club Fun Day. The weather was beautiful and a little cold but was a great way to start 2022. A few weeks later we participated in the annual Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw with plenty of items on display to share with the visitors.
February
Our third member container began to take shape with the installation of track heading into the container. The crew installed all the necessary panels in a single day making it one of the quickest installations in recent memories.
March
March was a little quieter for us as we did some basic spring cleaning around the property when the weather permitted.
April
The beginning of our first full season since 2019 began with a public run day which saw many smiles, smoke, and fun by so many members and visitors. If you look closely, you will also see a special observer in a railroad tie watching trains go by.
May
May brought our second public run day of the season which also brought out more familiar faces and a new locomotive around the railroad. It was beginning to feel like old times.
June
As the year continued to warm up and in between some of the rain we had the next member container project kicked off with the clearing of some trees and planning on how to get the container positioned into its new home.
July
Work continued on the next member container with leveling off the ground and building switch templates that we can use to identify what radius switches we need. These will come in handy with future projects. We also installed a drain for the driveway and gravel for the container.
August
With all of the rain we had the grass grew tall, but we still got the container delivered. We learned that we had more ways to move a container than we thought which was great since dropping the container didn’t quite land at the right angle. Training on the club steamer was full steam ahead and the driveway drain installation was set in concrete. August also brought our annual Hot Summer Nights club fun day. Sorry I don’t have any pictures, but I understand it was great.
September
Just like old times the annual boiler inspection came and went with all the locomotives on hand passing with flying colors and then taking time to run around the railroad. In case you are wondering our 2023 boiler inspection will be September 16, 2023. More work was also done in preparation of track being installed for the next member container.
October
Wow what an October. This year saw an incredible turnout for our October public run day which made for an exciting day and lots of smiles by so many. The day would not have been successful without each one of our members. Once we got beyond our public run day work continued on the member container with progress being made on the area for track. The month also brought our 2nd annual Fall Meet where we welcomed visitors and visiting trains during our four-day event. Looking forward to 2023. Don’t forget to start sharing with others you know in the hobby that our 2023 Fall meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22, 2023.
November
We closed out our 2022 public run day in early November with a great turnout early in the day. The interesting part of the day was how the second half of the day was pretty relaxing as many visitors left to go watch an exciting UGA game. We still gave 600 rides for the day allowing us to close out our public run day schedule with 2,481 rides given during our 2022 season.
December
With the year coming to an end, we take a moment to also remember those we lost. Our railroad family lost loved ones that will forever have a special place in the hearts of their families, North Georgia Live Steamers, and others that can say they knew them.
2023
As you prepare for a new year do not forget that we have 8 Club Fun Days this year with the first one being on January 1st. If you purchased a 2023 NGLS calendar the dates for our club fun days and many other dates are listed in the printed calendar. You can also visit our website for the latest calendar items as well. Speaking of the calendar do not forget about other items coming up just after the new year.
Saturday, January 7th - Club Meeting and 2023 Board Election
Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th - Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer for this fun event.
Thank you again for a wonderful year and looking forward to seeing what new things members have been working on over the winter as the railroad comes alive again in 2023.
North Georgia Live Steamers wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
From the members of North Georgia Live Steamers, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
From the members of North Georgia Live Steamers, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Club Fun Day - New Year's Day, January 1, 2023 (Weather Permitting / Private Event)
New Year’s Day Club Fun Day
Start the New Year off right and blow of a little left-over steam on Sunday, January 1st at any time. The day is for family, friends, and other invited guests.
New Year’s Day Club Fun Day
Start the New Year off right and blow of a little left-over steam on Sunday, January 1st at any time. The day is for family, friends, and other invited guests.
Reminder: Sailing Trip Silent Auction Benefitting North Georgia Live Steamers
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
Additional Details
Passengers: Up to three guests (life jackets required for guests 10 years of age)
Length of Sailing Trip: 4 hours and conducted by a Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Sailing Location: Lake Lanier, Lanier Sailing Academy, Holiday Marina, Buford GA
Food: Lunch on board included
Bidding: Open now until Saturday, January 7th at our club meeting
To bid on this auction item visit our Silent Auction Form (https://forms.gle/S4DqkZjKbQBEuRtG7) to submit your bid.
Thank You for a Great 2022 Season
The Board of Directors of North Georgia Live Steamers want to thank our members, volunteers, and visitors who made our 2022 season a success. This was our first full season since 2019 and as a non-profit organization our all-volunteer staff has worked hard to make this season one of the best yet. Our volunteers and members work hard year-round on projects including performing maintenance on both our steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, and other railroad related items. Our volunteers also work on personal trains, scale buildings, and more which are used during our train ride events.
The money raised during our train ride day event goes right back into the railroad and if you are interested in donating to North Georgia Live Steamers, please visit our donation page for more information. We look forward to seeing you during our 2023 season. Our schedule for the 2023 season will be announced in January. Again, thank you for coming out and supporting the railroad.
The Board of Directors of North Georgia Live Steamers want to thank our members, volunteers, and visitors who made our 2022 season a success. This was our first full season since 2019 and as a non-profit organization our all-volunteer staff has worked hard to make this season one of the best yet. Our volunteers and members work hard year-round on projects including performing maintenance on both our steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, and other railroad related items. Our volunteers also work on personal trains, scale buildings, and more which are used during our train ride events.
The money raised during our train ride day event goes right back into the railroad and if you are interested in donating to North Georgia Live Steamers, please visit our donation page for more information. We look forward to seeing you during our 2023 season. Our schedule for the 2023 season will be announced in January. Again, thank you for coming out and supporting the railroad.
2023 NGLS Online Voting
Voting for the 2023 board is now open to all FULL Members who are NOT planning on attending the January 7, 2023, meeting. The nominees for the 2023 board were voted on during our December 3, 2022, meeting and because some positions only had a single nominee those individuals automatically are elected to the 2023 board in accordance with our bylaws.
Voting for the 2023 board is now open to all FULL Members who are NOT planning on attending the January 7, 2023, meeting. The nominees for the 2023 board were voted on during our December 3, 2022, meeting and because some positions only had a single nominee those individuals automatically are elected to the 2023 board in accordance with our bylaws.
As a reminder only members that have FULL membership status are eligible to vote and must have paid dues prior to the vote being taken during our January 7, 2023 meeting. Dues can be mailed to:
North Georgia Live Steamers
P.O. Box 1809
Conyers, GA 30012
Dues for the 2023 season will also be taken during our January meeting.
Yearly Dues
Full Membership: $75
Associate Membership: $50
Junior Membership: $25
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.
Renaming of the East Loop is now official
In 2021 the club accepted a recommendation to rename the East Loop to the Adkins Loop in honor of Wayne and Berta Adkins. Most of the panels used in the east end of the railroad were built by Wayne and Berta. The Adkins Loop is one of the first things visitors see when they pull into the property and makes up such an important part of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
A plaque has been installed on the newly installed signal mast which Dave Levy is installing and also plans on installing two working signal heads making them our first permanently installed signals on the railroad drawing attention to the plaque each time trains pass by.
In 2021 the club accepted a recommendation to rename the East Loop to the Adkins Loop in honor of Wayne and Berta Adkins. Most of the panels used in the east end of the railroad were built by Wayne and Berta. The Adkins Loop is one of the first things visitors see when they pull into the property and makes up such an important part of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
A plaque has been installed on the newly installed signal mast which Dave Levy is installing and also plans on installing two working signal heads making them our first permanently installed signals on the railroad drawing attention to the plaque each time trains pass by.
Bituminous Coal
Bituminous Coal
Buck Ice & Coal Company
2400 12th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
706-322-5451
Penn Keystone Coal Company
P.O. Box 5307
Johnstown, PA 15904
www.penncoal.com
sales@penncoal.com
Sailing Trip Silent Auction Benefitting North Georgia Live Steamers
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
We have a special opportunity to participate in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting North Georgia Live Steamers. You are bidding on a chance to experience sailing on Lake Lanier. You will receive a four-hour sail aboard a 32-foot sailboat with a licensed captain. The experience is being offered by Lanier Sailing Academy and hosted by Bob and Ann Cummings.
Additional Details
Passengers: Up to three guests (life jackets required for guests 10 years of age)
Length of Sailing Trip: 4 hours and conducted by a Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Sailing Location: Lake Lanier, Lanier Sailing Academy, Holiday Marina, Buford GA
Food: Lunch on board included
Bidding: Open now until Saturday, January 7th at our club meeting
To bid on this auction item visit our Silent Auction Form (https://forms.gle/S4DqkZjKbQBEuRtG7) to submit your bid.
2023 NGLS Board Nominees have been set for a January vote
During the December 3, 2022 club meeting the nominees for the 2023 board were approved. The nominees will be voted on during our January 7, 2023 meeting. Based on the bylaws the following are automatically elected to the 2023 board.
During the December 3, 2022 club meeting the nominees for the 2023 board were approved. The nominees will be voted on during our January 7, 2023 meeting. Based on the bylaws the following are automatically elected to the 2023 board.
President: Peter Craymer
Vice President: Scott Moore
Treasurer (2023-2025): Norm Wizner
Secretary: Robby Mossman
The remaining three remaining board positions will be filled during a vote scheduled for January 7, 2023, during our regularly scheduled club meeting which starts at 1 p.m. The nominees are listed below, and the top three will fill the position as board member.
Board Members (3 Open Positions)
Calvin Abernathy
Bob Cummings
Tyler Griffin
Joan Lurwig
Wes Rogers
John Tuten
MiniRailSolutions – Automatic Signals For Ride-on Railroads
The MiniRail Solutions signal system is designed to automatically control signals in response to trains detected on sections of track.
The system is specifically designed to fulfill the demands of automatic signaling required by “Full-Time Bi-Directional” railroads where engineers are able to go “anywhere at any time” (using turnout motors and multi-headed route signals) as opposed to the less demanding signaling required by uni-directional tracks for train separation only.
The MiniRail Solutions signal system is designed to automatically control signals in response to trains detected on sections of track.
The system is specifically designed to fulfill the demands of automatic signaling required by “Full-Time Bi-Directional” railroads where engineers are able to go “anywhere at any time” (using turnout motors and multi-headed route signals) as opposed to the less demanding signaling required by uni-directional tracks for train separation only.