The Georgia Garden Railway Society will be providing lunch during our October run day, and we need to know who is coming.
Our friends from the Georgia Garden Railway Society will be visiting us again this year and have offered to provide us lunch before our October 7th public run day event. In order for GGRS to prepare enough food we need to know who will be working the run day and coming for lunch. As a reminder our regularly scheduled club meeting is also on October 7th and will be held at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. Please complete the form below and let us know how many they should prepare for.
Respond by Thursday, September 21st
If the form below does not appear or work please use this link instead - https://tinyurl.com/GGRSOCT23
Our friends from the Georgia Garden Railway Society will be visiting us again this year and have offered to provide us lunch before our October 7th public run day event. In order for GGRS to prepare enough food we need to know who will be working the run day and coming for lunch. As a reminder our regularly scheduled club meeting is also on October 7th and will be held at 11 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. Please complete the form below and let us know how many they should prepare for.
Respond by Thursday, September 21st
If the form below does not appear or work please use this link instead - https://tinyurl.com/GGRSOCT23
Mid-South Live Steamers Hotel Detail Update
Fall meets are around the corner and a few NGLS members are considering going to Mid-South Live Steamers for their fall meet Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th. If you are interested in attending, please register with Mid-South using the link below and don’t forget to let others in our club know you are going.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/register
Here is a link to additional details regarding the railroad including loading/unloading, RV and trailer parking, hotel, and other details.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/travel
Possible hotel option
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Maury
715 South James M Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 34801
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/columbia-tennessee/baymont-inn-columbia-maury/overview
Fall meets are around the corner and a few NGLS members are considering going to Mid-South Live Steamers for their fall meet Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th. If you are interested in attending, please register with Mid-South using the link below and don’t forget to let others in our club know you are going so we can coordinate a NGLS showing.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/register
Here is a link to additional details including loading/unloading, RV and trailer parking, hotel, and more.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/travel
Possible hotel option
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Maury
715 South James M Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 34801
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/columbia-tennessee/baymont-inn-columbia-maury/overview
Richland Inn
2405 Pulaski Highway
Columbia, TN 38401
Special Room Rate available. Contact Ms. Rachel at Richland Inn to get the $75/night + tax rate. Reservations must be made by phone Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. CST. Make sure you ask for the Mid-South Live Steamers rate. Rooms are first come first serve and are limited.
The arrival of 701 on Saturday, August 12, 2023
The big day has finally come as C&O 701 arrives to the railroad for the first time. Check out some of the videos and pictures from the day.
The big day has finally come as C&O 701 arrives to the railroad for the first time. Check out some of the videos and pictures from the day.
Register for the 2023 NGLS Fall Meet October 19th - 22nd
The Fall Meet is fast approaching. Make sure you mark your calendar and register a spot for our annual Fall meet, which is scheduled for 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.
La Quinta Inn & Suites (5.2 miles) - 1184 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by October 5th)
Courtyard Atlanta Conyers (5 miles) -1337 Old Covington Highway SE, Conyers, GA, 30013 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by September 19th)
Hampton Inn (5 miles) - 1340 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, GA 30013 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by October 5, 2023)
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
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.
The Fall Meet is fast approaching. Make sure you mark your calendar and register a spot for our annual Fall meet, which is scheduled for 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.
La Quinta Inn & Suites (5.2 miles) - 1184 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by October 5th)
Courtyard Atlanta Conyers (5 miles) -1337 Old Covington Highway SE, Conyers, GA, 30013 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by September 19th)
Hampton Inn (5 miles) - 1340 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, GA 30013 (Click the hotel link for group rate. Reservations must be made by October 5, 2023)
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
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.
Correction: Boiler Inspection and Workday on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.
Our next workday and annual boiler inspection will be on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of only two workdays scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 7th. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. We need to make sure all club equipment is operational before our next public run day. If you plan on having a boiler inspection, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. so the inspector doesn’t have to wait to long for us to get things unloaded and ready.
Our next workday and annual boiler inspection will be on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of only two workdays scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 7th. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. We need to make sure all club equipment is operational before our next public run day. If you plan on having a boiler inspection, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. so the inspector doesn’t have to wait to long for us to get things unloaded and ready.
Opportunity to visit Mid-South Live Steamers
Fall meets are around the corner and a few NGLS members are considering going to Mid-South Live Steamers for their fall meet Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th. If you are interested in attending, please register with Mid-South using the link below and don’t forget to let others in our club know you are going.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/register
Here is a link to additional details regarding the railroad including loading/unloading, RV and trailer parking, hotel, and other details.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/travel
Possible hotel option
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Maury
715 South James M Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 34801
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/columbia-tennessee/baymont-inn-columbia-maury/overview
Fall meets are around the corner and a few NGLS members are considering going to Mid-South Live Steamers for their fall meet Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th. If you are interested in attending, please register with Mid-South using the link below and don’t forget to let others in our club know you are going so we can coordinate a NGLS showing.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/register
Here is a link to additional details including loading/unloading, RV and trailer parking, hotel, and more.
https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/travel
Possible hotel option
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Maury
715 South James M Campbell Blvd
Columbia, TN 34801
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/columbia-tennessee/baymont-inn-columbia-maury/overview
Boiler Inspection and Workday on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.
Our next workday and annual boiler inspection will be on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of only two workdays scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 7th. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. We need to make sure all club equipment is operational before our next public run day. If you plan on having a boiler inspection, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. so the inspector doesn’t have to wait to long for us to get things unloaded and ready.
Our next workday and annual boiler inspection will be on Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of only two workdays scheduled before our next public run day, which is on Saturday, October 7th. We will need help with track maintenance, property maintenance (grass cutting), railroad equipment maintenance, and more. We need to make sure all club equipment is operational before our next public run day. If you plan on having a boiler inspection, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. so the inspector doesn’t have to wait to long for us to get things unloaded and ready.
PLEASE READ!!!! - Fall 2023 Meet Planning - Your Help Needed
We have less than 50 days until our 3rd annual Fall Meet. We are already starting to receive registrations from people outside the club and can’t operate a meet without your help. We need to know how you plan on helping out during this year meet and how many people you’ll be bringing for our Saturday lunch. Please click on the link below to let us know what your plans are for the fall meet and what areas you are available to help with.
https://tinyurl.com/2023fallmeetmembers
We have less than 50 days until our 3rd annual Fall Meet. We are already starting to receive registrations from people outside the club and can’t operate a meet without your help. We need to know how you plan on helping out during this year meet and how many people you’ll be bringing for our Saturday lunch. Please click on the link below to let us know what your plans are for the fall meet and what areas you are available to help with.
https://tinyurl.com/2023fallmeetmembers
Countdown To Fall Meet
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 19 - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Railroad Gauge(s): 7 1/2 & Gauge 1
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a hydro-static test. A test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS member.
This is NOT a public run day event
New NGLS T-Shirts have been ordered and will be available Saturday, September 16th (Members Only)
The new NGLS t-shirts have been ordered and will be available for pickup during our annual boiler inspection on Saturday, September 16th. For our NGLS members t-shirt price is $12 per shirt. All payments should be given to Norm at the time of picking up t-shirts. A follow up email will be sent to everyone to show what you ordered and balance due.
The new NGLS t-shirts have been ordered and will be available for pickup during our annual boiler inspection on Saturday, September 16th. For our NGLS members t-shirt price is $12 per shirt. All payments should be given to Norm at the time of picking up t-shirts. A follow up email will be sent to everyone to show what you ordered and balance due.
C&O 701 running during annual Hot Summer Night Run on August 26, 2023
Multiple video’s showing C&O 701 operate for only the 4th time since coming a live in late July 2023.
Multiple video’s showing C&O 701 operate for only the 4th time since coming a live in late July 2023.
Hot Summer Nights Run and Final Notice on NGLS T-Shirt Order
This Saturday, August 26th is our Hot Summer Nights Club Fun Day. This year is going to be extra hot so make sure you pack extra drinks to stay hydrated. Don’t forget to bring food for dinner and the grill will be available for those wanting to use the grill. Make sure you bring your own utensils. It looks like most will start arriving around 4 p.m. unload, have dinner and play trains into the evening as it hopefully starts to cool off. We also need to make sure we walk the railroad and make sure we don’t have track issues with the excessive heat we’ve had. We could find a few areas that railroad has buckled at a few joints. Make sure you bring some tools just in case we need to do some minor track work to make the railroad operate.
We have also extended the deadline to order NGLS t-shirts to this Sunday, August 27th. If you haven’t already placed your order please do so by Sunday. For those that have already placed your order thank you.
Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. Depending on the final number of t-shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members to be between $12 and $14 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 Sunday, August 27th, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
This Saturday, August 26th is our Hot Summer Nights Club Fun Day. This year is going to be extra hot so make sure you pack extra drinks to stay hydrated. Don’t forget to bring food for dinner and the grill will be available for those wanting to use the grill. Make sure you bring your own utensils. It looks like most will start arriving around 4 p.m. unload, have dinner and play trains into the evening as it hopefully starts to cool off. We also need to make sure we walk the railroad and make sure we don’t have track issues with the excessive heat we’ve had. We could find a few areas that railroad has buckled at a few joints. Make sure you bring some tools just in case we need to do some minor track work to make the railroad operate.
We have also extended the deadline to order NGLS t-shirts to this Sunday, August 27th. If you haven’t already placed your order please do so by Sunday. For those that have already placed your order thank you.
Based on the feedback our 2023 Fall T-Shirts will be Ash Grey. Depending on the final number of t-shirts will determine final pricing of the shirts. Based some estimates we are expecting the shirts to cost NGLS members to be between $12 and $14 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 Sunday, August 27th, August 21st. If you have any questions, please let Robby know.
Labor Day Weekend - Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be Saturday, September 2nd (Private Event)
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be Saturday, September 2nd which is Labor Day weekend. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad.
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 next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be Saturday, September 2nd which is Labor Day weekend. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad.
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.
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
Mark your calendar for our Fall Train Ride events on Saturday, October 7th and November 4th
Back to school is in full swing and as the fall activities get underway don’t forget to come out to the railroad on Saturday, October 7th or Saturday, November 4th and ride the railroad from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This fall brings an exciting new steam locomotive to the railroad giving you more reasons to come out and spend the afternoon with us. Don’t forget to bring family and friends with you. 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 or Debit 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
Back to school is in full swing and as the fall activities get underway don’t forget to come out to the railroad on Saturday, October 7th or Saturday, November 4th and ride the railroad from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This fall brings an exciting new steam locomotive to the railroad giving you more reasons to come out and spend the afternoon with us. Don’t forget to bring family and friends with you. 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 or Debit 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
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.
Reminder: 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.
Canceled - Workday scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2023
The workday scheduled for Saturday August 19th has been canceled. However, members are still encouraged to go out and take on a special project that you’ve been wanting to do. Our next regularly scheduled will be Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.
The workday scheduled for Saturday August 19th has been canceled. However, members are still encouraged to go out and take on a special project that you’ve been wanting to do. Our next regularly scheduled will be Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.
North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet is Thursday, October 19th - Sunday, October 22nd (Private Event)
The annual North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet is less than 70 days away. This year 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. Registration is encouraged.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
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.
The annual North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet is less than 70 days away. This year 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. Registration is encouraged.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
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.
The unveiling of C&O 701 will be on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m.
Come out and welcome a new steam engine to the railroad on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m. 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 weather is looking good for Saturday but as with just about every other day this summer HOT. Make sure you bring plenty of water, a lunch, and take a ride behind C&O 701.
Come out and welcome a new steam engine to the railroad on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m. 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 weather is looking good for Saturday but as with just about every other day this summer HOT. Make sure you bring plenty of water, a lunch, and take a ride behind C&O 701.
