Wet weekend still produced progress on container project
Weekend rain didn’t slow progress on container #4 project. John T. spent time preparing the roadbed for track panels to be placed in the coming weeks not only for the container but also a storage track to the right of the container. Eventually a storage track will exist on both sides of container #4 which will provide more places for our visiting trains to park and recharge electric locomotives after a day of playing.
Weekend rain didn’t slow progress on container #4 project. John T. spent time preparing the roadbed for track panels to be placed in the coming weeks not only for the container but also a storage track to the right of the container. Eventually a storage track will exist on both sides of container #4 which will provide more places for our visiting trains to park and recharge electric locomotives after a day of playing.
The crew for container 4 is looking for help building track panels this coming Saturday, February 18th. The plan is to build 15 to 20 straight panels and prepare the pieces to build about 5 switches. For those considering coming this Saturday work will begin around 8:30 a.m. and will need one or two chop saws to cut nearly 400 ties for the panels being constructed. Other work around the railroad will also take place to prepare the railroad for our next club fun day in March.
First official workday of the 2023 season will be Saturday, February 18th at 8:30 a.m.
The first official workday of the 2023 season is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th. Activity starts up around 8:30 a.m. Make sure you bring your lunch, water, tools, and a good sense of humor. The plan is to check the railroad for needed repairs and clean off any debris on the railroad.
The first official workday of the 2023 season is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th. Activity starts up around 8:30 a.m. Make sure you bring your lunch, water, tools, and a good sense of humor. The plan is to check the railroad for needed repairs and clean off any debris on the railroad.
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.
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
Our Rescheduled Club Meeting will be on Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m.
Our next club meeting will be on Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m. The board of directors will also conduct a board meeting following the regularly scheduled meeting.
Our next club meeting will be on Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m. The board of directors will also conduct a board meeting following the regularly scheduled meeting.
Reminder: Club Meeting Rescheduled for Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m.
Because of availability of nearly the entire board the next club meeting is being moved to Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m. The board of directors will also conduct a board meeting following the regularly scheduled meeting.
Because of availability of nearly the entire board the next club meeting is being moved to Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m. The board of directors will also conduct a board meeting following the regularly scheduled meeting.
Trains! Trains! Trains! 2023 Recap
What an incredible weekend we had at The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw. Our location in the museum was unbelievable as more than 3,000 visitors coming through the museum passed by our display area. This year we displayed the club steamer, Coca-Cola modern tank car, 40ft Chick-fil-A box car, and a C&O end cupola caboose. The weekend would not have been possible without our North Georgia Live Steamers volunteers. On Friday, we had Norm, Thomas, Bob, Scott, and Robby go to the museum to setup our space in the museum.
What an incredible weekend we had at The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw. Our location in the museum was unbelievable as more than 3,000 visitors coming through the museum passed by our display area. This year we displayed the club steamer, Coca-Cola modern tank car, 40ft Chick-fil-A box car, and a C&O end cupola caboose. The weekend would not have been possible without our North Georgia Live Steamers volunteers. On Friday, we had Norm, Thomas, Bob, Scott, and Robby go to the museum to setup our space in the museum.
On Saturday, we had Scott, Sherry, David E., Joe, Norm, and Robby greet about 2,000 visitors to the museum. We enjoyed the surprise most had when they came around the corner and saw our displays with pictures taken of and with each item on display. It was a close race between the Chick-fil-A box car and the club steam engine as to which was the most popular to get a picture of.
On Sunday, we had Scott, Norm, Susan, Bob, and Robby taking care of answering questions and taking more pictures of our display. We also wondered through the museum and got to see many of the other railroad and museum items on display.
We are just hours away from Trains, Trains, Trains! at The Southern Museum in Kennesaw
Join North Georgia Live Steamers this weekend as we participate in this unbelievable event at The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The Trains, Trains, Trains! event is a great place to bring family and friends and enjoy trains of all sizes but also enjoy history along the way. Our display of trains will be a site you don’t want to miss as we bring some railroad favorites this year to the event. The doors open are Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 2829 Cherokee St NW Kennesaw, GA 30144. Click the image or here for ticket information.
Join North Georgia Live Steamers this weekend as we participate in this unbelievable event at The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The Trains, Trains, Trains! event is a great place to bring family and friends and enjoy trains of all sizes but also enjoy history along the way. Our display of trains will be a site you don’t want to miss as we bring some railroad favorites this year to the event. The doors open are Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 2829 Cherokee St NW Kennesaw, GA 30144. Click the image or here for ticket information.
Join us this weekend for Trains, Trains, Trains! at The Southern Museum in Kennesaw
North Georgia Live Steamers will once again be participating in the Trains, Trains, Trains! event at The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The event is this Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year will be the museum’s biggest model train display to date along with train-themed activities and historic trains. The museum is located at 2829 Cherokee St NW Kennesaw, GA 30144. Click the image or here for ticket information.
North Georgia Live Steamers will once again be participating in the Trains, Trains, Trains! event at The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The event is this Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year will be the museum’s biggest model train display to date along with train-themed activities and historic trains. The museum is located at 2829 Cherokee St NW Kennesaw, GA 30144. Click the image or here for ticket information.
Start spreading the word about the 2023 Club Fun Days
Mark your calendar for the 2023 club fun days happening with North Georgia Live Steamers. These days are for club members, invited, guests, and those in the live steam hobby. The current club fun day events are scheduled on Saturday, March 4th, April 1st, June 17th, August 26th, September 2nd, and November 25th. Don’t forget our Fall meet scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. For the latest on what’s going on with our club fun days visit our website site or contact Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Mark your calendar for the 2023 club fun days happening with North Georgia Live Steamers. These days are for club members, invited, guests, and those in the live steam hobby. The current club fun day events are scheduled on Saturday, March 4th, April 1st, June 17th, August 26th, September 2nd, and November 25th. Don’t forget our Fall meet scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. For the latest on what’s going on with our club fun days visit our website site or contact Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
Need Volunteers for the Trains, Trains, Trains Event
We are down to just a few more days until the event at the museum. We are still looking for volunteers to help with the event. Setup for the event will be on Friday, January 27th at 2 p.m. Anyone who is planning on displaying equipment will need to be able to be at the museum by 2 p.m. to unload and transport equipment into the museum. We will also need help with setting up our space. Please submit your availability by click on the button below.
We are down to just a few more days until the event at the museum. We are still looking for volunteers to help with the event. Setup for the event will be on Friday, January 27th at 2 p.m. Anyone who is planning on displaying equipment will need to be able to be at the museum by 2 p.m. to unload and transport equipment into the museum. We will also need help with setting up our space. Please submit your availability by click on the button below.
Pictures for our 2022 display
Amazon Smile Donation Program Canceled
We received word that the AmazonSmile program which allows customers of Amazon the ability to have a donation made to a not-for-profit organization like ours based on purchases they made through smile.amazon.com website. Since joining the program, a couple of years ago, we have received nearly $1,000 in donations through this program and want to say thank you to all who participated.
We received word that the AmazonSmile program which allows customers of Amazon the ability to have a donation made to a not-for-profit organization like ours based on purchases they made through smile.amazon.com website. Since joining the program, a couple of years ago, we have received nearly $1,000 in donations through this program and want to say thank you to all who participated. Your everyday purchases made an impact.
We will continue to look for programs like this and let you know how your everyday purchases can turn into a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers. In the meantime, don’t forget you still have a couple of other ways to support the railroad through a donation. The first is by making a direct donation online or via mail while the second is through the Kroger Community Rewards program which takes a portion of your everyday purchases at Kroger and turns them into a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers. Here is some additional information regarding the Kroger Community Rewards program and how to link your Kroger Plus card to the program.
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 Kroger account and follow the steps Kroger provides.
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 any questions regarding how the program works, please visit Kroger Community Rewards for additional information.
Club Meeting Rescheduled for Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m.
Because of availability of nearly the entire board the next club meeting is being moved to Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m. The board of directors will also conduct a board meeting following the regularly scheduled meeting.
Because of availability of nearly the entire board the next club meeting is being moved to Saturday, February 11th at 1 p.m. The board of directors will also conduct a board meeting following the regularly scheduled meeting.
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 Member Dues Reminder
Just as a reminder that 2023 member dues are due. For those that have not paid please do so by our February 4th meeting. You can either bring payment to our February meeting or drop it in the mail. Details below.
North Georgia Live Steamers
P.O. Box 1809
Conyers, GA 30012
Yearly Dues
Full Membership: $75
Associate Membership: $50
Junior Membership: $25
Just as a reminder that 2023 member dues are due. For those that have not paid please do so by our February 4th meeting. You can either bring payment to our February meeting or drop it in the mail. Details below.
North Georgia Live Steamers
P.O. Box 1809
Conyers, GA 30012
Yearly Dues
Full Membership: $75
Associate Membership: $50
Junior Membership: $25
Update: Volunteer for the Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
We have received word that setup for the event will be on Friday, January 27th at 2 p.m. Anyone who is planning on displaying equipment will need to be able to be at the museum by 2 p.m. to unload and transport equipment into the museum. We will also need help with setting up our space. Please submit your availability by click on the button below.
We have received word that setup for the event will be on Friday, January 27th at 2 p.m. Anyone who is planning on displaying equipment will need to be able to be at the museum by 2 p.m. to unload and transport equipment into the museum. We will also need help with setting up our space. Please submit your availability by click on the button below.
Pictures for our 2022 display
Volunteer for the Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
It is that time of year again where we head to Kennesaw for the Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The event will be on Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th. Setup for the event will be on Friday, January 27. As you recall this event replaces the train show event we use to do before it was moved to Cartersville a couple of years ago. We need to know who is available to volunteer for the event please click on the button below and let us know.
It is that time of year again where we head to Kennesaw for the Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The event will be on Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th. Setup for the event will be on Friday, January 27. As you recall this event replaces the train show event we use to do before it was moved to Cartersville a couple of years ago. We need to know who is available to volunteer for the event please click on the button below and let us know.
Palmetto Live Steamers Spring Meet May 3rd - 8th
The dates for Palmetto Live Steamers spring meet have been set. The spring meet which will be May 3rd through May 8th and is open to North Georgia Live Steamers club members. For additional details please contact Robby Mossman for additional details.
The dates for Palmetto Live Steamers spring meet have been set. The spring meet which will be May 3rd through May 8th and is open to North Georgia Live Steamers club members. For additional details please contact Robby Mossman for additional details.
Announcing the 2023 Board of Directors
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, during our regularly scheduled meeting the members of North Georgia Live Steamers voted on the 2023 Board of Directors. The results are as follows:
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, during our regularly scheduled meeting the members of North Georgia Live Steamers voted on the 2023 Board of Directors. The results are as follows:
Board of Directors
President - Peter Craymer
Vice President- Scott Moore
Treasurer (2023 - 2025)- Norm Wizner
Secretary - Robby Mossman
Board Members
Bob Cummings
Wes Rogers
John Tuten
We thank each member and nominee who participating in the 2023 Board of Director election. We would also like to thank departing board member Calvin Abernathy for his service as a board member on the 2022 board.