Time to order your NGLS T-Shirt - Order by Monday, August 21st (Members Only)
Thank you to every member who provided feedback regarding NGLS t-shirts that we can sell during our public run events and members. Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. The plan is to order a small amount of both youth and adult sizes and as we reorder shirts int he future we will pick from one of the other popular colors you voted on. Depending on the number of members interested in buying shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members $12 per shirt. Our run day price for shirts will most likely be around $16 for non-members and general public. If you would like to order a shirt, please fill out the form below by Monday, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
Thank you to every member who provided feedback regarding NGLS t-shirts that we can sell during our public run events and members. Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. The plan is to order a small amount of both youth and adult sizes and as we reorder shirts int he future we will pick from one of the other popular colors you voted on. Depending on the number of members interested in buying shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members $12 per shirt. Our run day price for shirts will most likely be around $16 for non-members and general public. If you would like to order a shirt, please fill out the form below by Monday, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
Annual Summer Nights Club Fun Run is Saturday, August 26th (Private Event)
Our annual Summer Night Club Fun Run is the evening of Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our regularly scheduled Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, live steam hobbyist, and invited guests. Unlike past years this year will actually be an evening event not a day/evening event. Come late afternoon and stay until after dark. Bring your dinner, friends, family, trains, and a great sense of humor for the evening activities. The grill will be available for those wishing to grill something for dinner. Club will not be providing any food or drinks. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day for more information.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Our annual Summer Night Club Fun Run is the evening of Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our regularly scheduled Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, live steam hobbyist, and invited guests. Unlike past years this year will actually be an evening event not a day/evening event. Come late afternoon and stay until after dark. Bring your dinner, friends, family, trains, and a great sense of humor for the evening activities. The grill will be available for those wishing to grill something for dinner. Club will not be providing any food or drinks. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day for more information.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Silicone Grease
Danco Silicone Grease #88693
Note: This is what is used on C&O 701 to help with cylinder cock lubrication after being cleaned.
Danco Silicone Grease #88693
Note: This is what is used on C&O 701 to help with cylinder cock lubrication after being cleaned.
Steam Boiler Treatment
Boiler Treatment can be purchase through Godshall Customer Machining & Live Steam or Steam Boiler Specialties
Our August Club Meeting and Workday is this Saturday at 1 p.m.
We have a workday scheduled for this Saturday, August 5th starting at 8:30 a.m. with a club meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. The plan is to clean up around the property and take care of any railroad items that are needed ahead of our next club fun run day on Saturday, August 26th as we have our annual Hot Summer Night Club Fun Run. Before you ask yes, this year’s Hot Summer Night run will actually be at night especially with the heat we’ve been having this summer. Plans are still coming together but we are encouraging everyone to bring their own dinner and if you want to grill the grill will also be available. If you plan on using the grill, make sure you bring necessary utensils for the grill. Make sure you invite friends and family to join you at the railroad during this event.
We have a workday scheduled for this Saturday, August 5th starting at 8:30 a.m. with a club meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. The plan is to clean up around the property and take care of any railroad items that are needed ahead of our next club fun run day on Saturday, August 26th as we have our annual Hot Summer Night Club Fun Run. Before you ask yes, this year’s Hot Summer Night run will actually be at night especially with the heat we’ve been having this summer. Plans are still coming together but we are encouraging everyone to bring their own dinner and if you want to grill the grill will also be available. If you plan on using the grill, make sure you bring necessary utensils for the grill. Make sure you invite friends and family to join you at the railroad during this event.
Final Chance to provide feedback possible New Color T-Shirt samples- Complete by Friday, August 4th
Based on the feedback we have received some additional colors have been added for everyone to consider. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here. We will stop accepting any feedback after Friday, August 4th. Make sure you let us know soon.
Based on the feedback we have received some additional colors have been added for everyone to consider. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here. We will stop accepting any feedback after Friday, August 4th. Make sure you let us know soon.
T-Shirt Color: Red
T-Shirt Color: Purple
T-Shirt Color: Orange
T-Shirt Color: Irish Green
T-Shirt Color: Heather Sapphire
T-Shirt Color: Ash
T-Shirt Color: Light Blue
T-Shirt Color: Light Pink
Save the date for the unveiling of the C&O 701 on Saturday, August 12th
Plans are in the works to bring to life a new steam engine on Saturday, August 12th at the railroad. Join Wayne Godshall, of Godshall’s Custom Machining & Live Steam, as he unveils the 19th H10 consolidation locomotive to one of our NGLS members. The locomotive has been modeled after the C&O 701 which maybe the last known surviving consolidation locomotive of the C&O railroad. The prototype was originally built in 1911 for the Hocking Valley Railways and later merged with the C&O railroad. To read up on the prototype and see some of the build pictures click here. More details about the unveiling to follow.
Plans are in the works to bring to life a new steam engine on Saturday, August 12th at the railroad. Join Wayne Godshall, of Godshall’s Custom Machining & Live Steam, as he unveils the 19th H10 consolidation locomotive to one of our NGLS members. The locomotive has been modeled after the C&O 701 which maybe the last known surviving consolidation locomotive of the C&O railroad. The prototype was originally built in 1911 for the Hocking Valley Railways and later merged with the C&O railroad. To read up on the prototype and see some of the build pictures click here. More details about the unveiling to follow.
New Color Samples: NGLS T-Shirt Survey - Complete by Friday, August 4th
Based on the feedback we have received some additional colors have been added for everyone to consider. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here. We will stop accepting any feedback after Friday, August 4th. Make sure you let us know soon.
Based on the feedback we have received some additional colors have been added for everyone to consider. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here. We will stop accepting any feedback after Friday, August 4th. Make sure you let us know soon.
T-Shirt Color: Red
T-Shirt Color: Purple
T-Shirt Color: Orange
T-Shirt Color: Irish Green
T-Shirt Color: Heather Sapphire
T-Shirt Color: Ash
T-Shirt Color: Light Blue
T-Shirt Color: Light Pink
Support through Give with Microsoft Bing
North Georgia Live Steamers is a non-profit educational organization, and our all-volunteer staff rely on our public run day events and donations from individuals like you to make it all happen. We recently partnered up with Microsoft Rewards which lets you support North Georgia Live Steamers through its Give with Bing program. After signing up and selecting our organization, you can earn rewards points just for searching the web with Bing. Microsoft then turns those points into cash donations to us.
The program is free--you just need to sign up with a Microsoft account.
North Georgia Live Steamers is a non-profit educational organization, and our all-volunteer staff rely on our public run day events and donations from individuals like you to make it all happen. We recently partnered up with Microsoft Rewards which lets you support North Georgia Live Steamers through its Give with Bing program. After signing up and selecting our organization, you can earn rewards points just for searching the web with Bing. Microsoft then turns those points into cash donations to us.
The program is free--you just need to sign up with a Microsoft account.
Reminder: NGLS T-Shirt Survey
If you have NOT already responded to the survey, please read the information below and give us some feedback regarding the t-shirt design.
The board is looking for your feedback regarding the possibility of a new t-shirts design we are considering selling at our public run days. The shirts would be available in both adult and youth sizes. The colors are simply examples at this time. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here.
If you have NOT already responded to the survey, please read the information below and give us some feedback regarding the t-shirt design.
The board is looking for your feedback regarding the possibility of a new t-shirts design we are considering selling at our public run days. The shirts would be available in both adult and youth sizes. The colors are simply examples at this time. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here.
T-Shirt Color: Ash
T-Shirt Color: Light Blue
T-Shirt Color: Heather Sapphire
T-Shirt Color: Light Mint Green
T-Shirt Color: Light Cornsilk
T-Shirt Color: Light Pink
Come visit North Georgia Live Steamers this October for our annual Fall meet
The 2023 season is full steam ahead which means Fall Meet plans are starting to take shape. Make sure you mark your calendar and visit North Georgia Live Steamers this October. The meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also coordinated group rate discounts at area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. You do don’t want to wait and would like to stop by the railroad before October we have several club fun days throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
The 2023 season is full steam ahead which means Fall Meet plans are starting to take shape. Make sure you mark your calendar and visit North Georgia Live Steamers this October. The meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also coordinated group rate discounts at area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. You do don’t want to wait and would like to stop by the railroad before October we have several club fun days throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days and Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
NGLS T-Shirt Survey
The board is looking for feedback from you regarding the possibility of a new t-shirts design we are considering selling at our public run days. The shirts would be available in both adult and youth sizes. The colors are simply examples at this time.
The board is looking for your feedback regarding the possibility of a new t-shirts design we are considering selling at our public run days. The shirts would be available in both adult and youth sizes. The colors are simply examples at this time. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here.
T-Shirt Color: Ash
T-Shirt Color: Light Blue
T-Shirt Color: Heather Sapphire
T-Shirt Color: Light Mint Green
T-Shirt Color: Light Cornsilk
T-Shirt Color: Light Pink
Bridge Rebuilt Recap for Saturday, July 15, 2023
What an incredibly productive and hot day. We had a large turnout including three new volunteers who showed up to help us rebuild one of our bridges. We started off strong but ran into a small bump along with way. The team went into action to identify a solution, and everyone sprang into action. By the time we broke for lunch the bridge was about 90% complete and shortly after lunch was complete. Efforts will be made to identify if any of our other bridges need work and will address those overtime.
What an incredibly productive and hot day. We had a large turnout including three new volunteers who showed up to help us rebuild one of our bridges. We started off strong but ran into a small bump along with way. The team went into action to identify a solution, and everyone sprang into action. By the time we broke for lunch the bridge was about 90% complete and shortly after lunch was complete. Efforts will be made to identify if any of our other bridges need work and will address those overtime.
Saturday is the big day to come out and volunteer to rebuild a bridge starting at 8:30 a.m.
Our big volunteer day is this Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. as we work on rebuilding one of our four bridges that has a long history with NGLS. Help us preserve this bridge and put the railroad back in operation quickly. All of our bridges were installed more than 30 years ago when the railroad was in a different location but has been operating in our current home for more than 10 years. The plan is to do in place repairs of the bridge pictured in a single day. Most of the prep work has been done which should allow us to get things apart and put back together hopefully by lunch time. The more volunteers we have the quicker we can put things back together and reopen the railroad. If you aren’t sure what you can do the first thing is to simply show up. Make sure you bring plenty of water, a lunch, cordless drills, sunscreen, and a good sense of humor. If you have any questions about volunteering, click on the button below and contact our volunteer coordinator.
Our big volunteer day is this Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. as we work on rebuilding one of our four bridges that has a long history with NGLS. Help us preserve this bridge and put the railroad back in operation quickly. All of our bridges were installed more than 30 years ago when the railroad was in a different location but has been operating in our current home for more than 10 years. The plan is to do in place repairs of the bridge pictured in a single day. Most of the prep work has been done which should allow us to get things apart and put back together hopefully by lunch time. The more volunteers we have the quicker we can put things back together and reopen the railroad. If you aren’t sure what you can do the first thing is to simply show up. Make sure you bring plenty of water, a lunch, cordless drills, sunscreen, and a good sense of humor. If you have any questions about volunteering, click on the button below and contact our volunteer coordinator.
In other news plans are finally in place to start construction on the shop. Many of you know that we have been delayed on this project for a variety of reasons including the discover that one of the containers was built differently and not usable in the way we had planned. The good news is a plan has been put in place so we can now get started. Phase one of the project will include running power in to container one, which is closest to the street, and water. This will require trenching from the grey container to the shop containers so we can get electricity into the shop. We will also be running a water line to the containers from the water line near the Breezeway. We are finalizing our supply list and equipment availability and then will announce our workday plans.
Reminder: Next Workday scheduled for Saturday, July 15th at 8:30 a.m.
Our next regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, July 15th. The day will be focused on performing necessary maintenance on one of our bridges which was originally installed when the railroad was in Duluth more than 30 years ago before being installed at our current location. The repairs will require a near in place rebuild which means the more volunteers we have the quicker we can get the railroad back in operation. We are already picking up supplies for the repair and will be cutting tie material ahead of our workday in order to make the repairs go quicker.
Our next regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, July 15th. The day will be focused on performing necessary maintenance on one of our bridges which was originally installed when the railroad was in Duluth more than 30 years ago before being installed at our current location. The repairs will require a near in place rebuild which means the more volunteers we have the quicker we can get the railroad back in operation. We are already picking up supplies for the repair and will be cutting tie material ahead of our workday in order to make the repairs go quicker.
In other news plans are finally in place to start construction on the shop. Many of you know that we have been delayed on this project for a variety of reasons including the discover that one of the containers was built differently and not usable in the way we had planned. The good news is a plan has been put in place so we can now get started. Phase one of the project will include running power in to container one, which is closest to the street, and water. This will require trenching from the grey container to the shop containers so we can get electricity into the shop. We will also be running a water line to the containers from the water line near the Breezeway. We are finalizing our supply list and equipment availability and then will announce our workday plans.
Upcoming workday plans announced and shop project update
Our next regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, July 15th with additional workdays to be announced soon. The July 15th workday will be focused on performing necessary maintenance on one of our bridges which was originally installed when the railroad was in Duluth more than 30 years ago. The repairs will require a near in place rebuild which means the more volunteers we have the quicker we can get the railroad back in operation.
Our next regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, July 15th with additional workdays to be announced soon. The July 15th workday will be focused on performing necessary maintenance on one of our bridges which was originally installed when the railroad was in Duluth more than 30 years ago before being installed at our current location. The repairs will require a near in place rebuild which means the more volunteers we have the quicker we can get the railroad back in operation. We are already picking up supplies for the repair and will be cutting tie material ahead of our workday in order to make the repairs go quicker.
In other news plans are finally in place to start construction on the shop. Many of you know that we have been delayed on this project for a variety of reasons including the discover that one of the containers was built differently and not usable in the way we had planned. The good news is a plan has been put in place so we can now get started. Phase one of the project will include running power in to container one, which is closest to the street, and water. This will require trenching from the grey container to the shop containers so we can get electricity into the shop. We will also be running a water line to the containers from the water line near the Breezeway. We are finalizing our supply list and equipment availability and then will announce our workday plans.
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 Kroger Rewards card? Simply click on the link below and login to your account and follow the steps provided by Kroger to register North Georgia Live Steamers with your account.
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.
Our organization number is: NX755
Father's Day Club Fun Day Recap for Saturday, June 17, 2023
Saturday marked our annual Father’s Day club fun day. We had a great crowd throughout the day with everyone grinning ear to ear as they played with trains. Here are just a few pictures and videos of the day.
The day also marked a big milestone for member container #4 as the track work is now complete going into the container. The bridge and receiver were welded earlier in the week and installed on Friday allowing the last 100’ of track to be installed Friday evening and Saturday. With the completion of container #4 track the crew was able to get the red container track back in service as well. In the coming weeks and months some additional work will take place to complete two additional storage tracks on either side of Member Container #4 which when complete will provide more than 100’ of additional track for visiting trains to park and even recharge. Be on the lookout for a request for help to finish these items so we are ready for our Fall Meet in October.
Saturday marked our annual Father’s Day club fun day. We had a great crowd throughout the day with everyone grinning ear to ear as they played with trains. Here are just a few pictures and videos of the day.
The day also marked a big milestone for member container #4 as the track work is now complete going into the container. The bridge and receiver were welded earlier in the week and installed on Friday allowing the last 100’ of track to be installed Friday evening and Saturday. With the completion of container #4 track the crew was able to get the red container track back in service as well. In the coming weeks and months some additional work will take place to complete two additional storage tracks on either side of Member Container #4 which when complete will provide more than 100’ of additional track for visiting trains to park and even recharge. Be on the lookout for a request for help to finish these items so we are ready for our Fall Meet in October.
