Reminder: 2024 Printed Calendar for Sale
The 2024 North Georgia Live Steamers printed calendar is almost ready to go to print and we are looking to see who wants a calendar. As in years past the cost of the calendars depends on how many are ordered. The expected cost is going to be between $18 - $20 which is more than last year.
Please submit your order by Saturday, November 25th. The calendars will be available during our January meeting.
The 2024 North Georgia Live Steamers printed calendar is almost ready to go to print and we are looking to see who wants a calendar. As in years past the cost of the calendars depends on how many are ordered. The expected cost is going to be between $18 - $20 which is more than last year.
Please submit your order by Saturday, November 25th. The calendars will be available during our January meeting.
#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 28, 2023
North Georgia Live Steamers has a number of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During the year we participate in a number of fund-raising events with our primary being giving rides to the public several times a year. We also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday event which happens the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Our all-volunteer crew has made a lot of progress, but much work still needs to be done. Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To make a donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia. We are tax exempt as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
North Georgia Live Steamers has a number of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During the year we participate in a number of fund-raising events with our primary being giving rides to the public several times a year. We also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday event which happens the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Our all-volunteer crew has made a lot of progress, but much work still needs to be done. Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To make a donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. North Georgia Live Steamers is a not-for-profit, educational organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia. We are tax exempt as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Leftover Turkey Fun Day 2023 - Saturday, November 25th (Private Event)
The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 25th. Come at any time with friends and family and enjoy the day riding trains, visiting, and working off some of that leftover turkey you had on Thanksgiving.
The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 25th. Come at any time with friends and family and enjoy the day riding trains, visiting, and working off some of that leftover turkey you had on Thanksgiving.
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.
Next Club Fun Days Scheduled
2024 Printed Calendar for Sale
The 2024 North Georgia Live Steamers printed calendar is almost ready to go to print and we are looking to see who wants a calendar. As in years past the cost of the calendars depends on how many are ordered. The expected cost is going to be between $18 - $20 which is more than last year.
Please submit your order by Saturday, November 25th. The calendars will be available during our January meeting.
The 2024 North Georgia Live Steamers printed calendar is almost ready to go to print and we are looking to see who wants a calendar. As in years past the cost of the calendars depends on how many are ordered. The expected cost is going to be between $18 - $20 which is more than last year.
Please submit your order by Saturday, November 25th. The calendars will be available during our January meeting.
Submit your 2024 Board Nominees for those not able to attend our December 2nd meeting
It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2024 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. For those able to attend the Saturday, December 2nd nominations will be taken electronical until Friday, December 1st at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 2nd club meeting at 1 p.m. for those submitting nominees in-person. Please review our bylaws to understand what the requirements are for nominees for the various positions. Nominees will be approved at the close of the nomination process on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. during our regularly scheduled meeting. Remember that anyone being nominated must be a Full Member and in good standing with the club at the time of nomination and voting. All voting members must be Full Members prior to vote being taken on Saturday, January 6, 2024, with dues paid for the 2024 year.
All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 2nd meeting to insure they are wanting to be nominated.
To submit a nominee please Click or use the form below to submit your nominees electronically.
It is that time of year again to submit nominations for the 2024 board. All nominees must currently be a Full Member. For those able to attend the Saturday, December 2nd nominations will be taken electronical until Friday, December 1st at 8 p.m. Nominees will also be taken during our regularly scheduled December 2nd club meeting at 1 p.m. for those submitting nominees in-person. Please review our bylaws to understand what the requirements are for nominees for the various positions. Nominees will be approved at the close of the nomination process on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with voting to take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. during our regularly scheduled meeting. Remember that anyone being nominated must be a Full Member and in good standing with the club at the time of nomination and voting. All voting members must be Full Members prior to vote being taken on Saturday, January 6, 2024, with dues paid for the 2024 year.
All nominees submitted electronically will be contact ahead of our December 2nd meeting to insure they are wanting to be nominated.
To submit a nominee please Click or use the form below to submit your nominees electronically.
What an incredible end to the 2023 public run season
What an incredible end of the 2023 public run season we had on Saturday. The weather was perfect, and the railroad saw the most steam engines in operation during a run day in recent memories. The day would not have been a success without each member, volunteer, and guest who came out.
What an incredible end of the 2023 public run season we had on Saturday. The weather was perfect, and the railroad saw the most steam engines in operation during a run day in recent memories. The day would not have been a success without each member, volunteer, and guest who came out.
Get involved in the "Grandma Line" project this winter
Are you looking for a winter project around the railroad you can get involved in? The “Grandma Line” project team is looking for volunteers to come out and help make some major progress on the long talked about “Grandma Line.” If you are interested in help please contact John T. for more information regarding the workday schedule. The crew will need help with everything from building track panels, switches, moving dirt, and building a retaining wall. Opportunities for everyone to get involved.
This is just one of several projects going on around the railroad this winter so don’t hesitate to get involved.
Are you looking for a winter project around the railroad you can get involved in? The “Grandma Line” project team is looking for volunteers to come out and help make some major progress on the long talked about “Grandma Line.” If you are interested in help please contact John T. for more information regarding the workday schedule. The crew will need help with everything from building track panels, switches, moving dirt, and building a retaining wall. Opportunities for everyone to get involved.
This is just one of several projects going on around the railroad this winter so don’t hesitate to get involved.
The Board of Directors want to thank our members, volunteers, and visitors for making our 2023 season a success.
The Board of Directors want to thank our members, volunteers, and visitors for making our 2023 season a success. Without each one of you our not-for-profit educational organization would not be possible. Our all-volunteer team work hard year-round on projects including performing maintenance on both our steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, track work, and other railroad related projects. Our NGLS members also work on personal trains, scale structures, and more which are used during our train ride events and without those items the railroad would not operate. If you or someone you know are interested in becoming a member, please visit our website for more information.
The money raised during our train ride day event goes right back into the railroad which then helps us fund projects such as performing maintenance, building structures, and expanding the railroad. If you are interested in donating to North Georgia Live Steamers, please visit our donation page for more information about our not-for-profit organization. We look forward to seeing you during our 2024 season. Our schedule for the 2024 season will be announced in January. Again, thank you for coming out and supporting the railroad.
The Board of Directors want to thank our members, volunteers, and visitors for making our 2023 season a success. Without each one of you our not-for-profit educational organization would not be possible. Our all-volunteer team work hard year-round on projects including performing maintenance on both our steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, track work, and other railroad related projects. Our NGLS members also work on personal trains, scale structures, and more which are used during our train ride events and without those items the railroad would not operate. If you or someone you know are interested in becoming a member, please visit our website for more information.
The money raised during our train ride days goes right back into the railroad which then helps us fund projects such as performing maintenance, building structures, expanding the railroad, and more. If you are interested in donating to North Georgia Live Steamers, please visit our donation page for more information about our not-for-profit organization. We look forward to seeing you during our 2024 season. Our schedule for the 2024 season will be announced in January. Again, thank you for coming out and supporting the railroad.
What an incredible end to the 2023 public run season
What an incredible end of the 2023 public run season we had on Saturday. The weather was perfect, and the railroad saw the most steam engines in operation during a run day in recent memories. The day would not have been a success without each member and volunteer who came out. As we begin to transition to the offseason a few things on the calendar includes a club fun day the Saturday after Thanksgiving and our December 2nd club meeting which is when we take nominations for the 2024 board. Be on the lookout for an email regarding board nominations and how you can submit a nomination online if you are NOT going to be at the December meeting. A few have asked about a Christmas party as part of our December meeting, and we hope to have information on that soon.
What an incredible end of the 2023 public run season we had on Saturday. The weather was perfect, and the railroad saw the most steam engines in operation during a run day in recent memories. The day would not have been a success without each member and volunteer who came out. As we begin to transition to the offseason a few things on the calendar includes a club fun day the Saturday after Thanksgiving and our December 2nd club meeting which is when we take nominations for the 2024 board. Be on the lookout for an email regarding board nominations and how you can submit a nomination online if you are NOT going to be at the December meeting. A few have asked about a Christmas party as part of our December meeting, and we hope to have information on that soon. If you are interested in helping to organize a Christmas Party, please contact Robby or Norm.
For those who like to know how we did here are some of the details:
Rides Given: 553 ($1,106.00)
Total Donations: $92.00
Merchandise; $341.00
Concessions: $222.00
Total income: $1,761.00
Be on the lookout for a workday in the coming weeks before the weather turns to cold. One thing we will need to work on is doing repair of about 30-feet of track on the west side of the railroad. As part of the repair, we will need about 50 ties cut so we have enough for this repair and a few others. Speaking of workdays, the “Grandma Line” continues to make progress thanks to John and Wes. Finally, the shop project is finally getting restarted. Be on the lookout for more on this. We have two immediate items we need to work on including moving the blue container and getting power into the first shop container. More information to follow.
Saturday, November 4th is our last big public run event of the season
This year has flown by, and it is hard to believe we will be wrapping up our 2023 Public Run season this Saturday. We have some work to do Saturday morning to get the railroad ready so please come out as early as possible to prepare the railroad. We will need to clear the railroad of leaves and other debris along with our normal setup including tents, tables, and more. We are expecting another great turnout including another birthday party to enjoy the day with us.
Speaking of people turning out in doing some research it was discovered that we have given more than 17,000 rides in the past 10 years on our railroad during our public run events. That would not have been possible if it wasn’t for our members and volunteers who have worked hard over the years to build and maintain the railroad along with those who come out and volunteer during our public run days.
Again, come out this Saturday and share our passion for this hobby and make some memories with our visitors that will last a lifetime. If all goes well, we should have a full showing of steam engines as well as a few diesels running throughout the day which was a great combination during our last run day.
See everyone on Saturday around 8:30 a.m. to help get things up and running.
This year has flown by, and it is hard to believe we will be wrapping up our 2023 Public Run season this Saturday. We have some work to do Saturday morning to get the railroad ready so please come out as early as possible to prepare the railroad. We will need to clear the railroad of leaves and other debris along with our normal setup including tents, tables, and more. We are expecting another great turnout including another birthday party to enjoy the day with us.
Speaking of people turning out in doing some research it was discovered that we have given more than 17,000 rides in the past 10 years on our railroad during our public run events. That would not have been possible if it wasn’t for our members and volunteers who have worked hard over the years to build and maintain the railroad along with those who come out and volunteer during our public run days.
Again, come out this Saturday and share our passion for this hobby and make some memories with our visitors that will last a lifetime. If all goes well, we should have a full showing of steam engines as well as a few diesels running throughout the day which was a great combination during our last run day.
See everyone on Saturday around 8:30 a.m. to help get things up and running.
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The railroad comes alive one last time on Saturday, November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards 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
The railroad comes alive one last time on Saturday, November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards 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
2023 Fall Meet is a wrap
The weekend weather was just as great as our 3rd Annual Fall Meet. A thank you to our Fall Meet crew who helped make the event run without a hitch. The crew took care of setup, onsite security, parking, Saturday lunch, and more. The crew consisted of Dave L, Wes, Scott, Sherry, Norm, Susan and others.
Starting next year, we are making some adjustments to the NGLS fall meet starting with shifting our meet to the 4th weekend in October. This is being done in order to reduce conflicts with other established meets going on in October. This should allow both NGLS members and others in the hobby an opportunity to attend more fall meets going on in our region. Our 2024 Fall Meet dates will be Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th. Mark your calendar and start spreading the word.
Speaking of the calendar our last Public Run Day of the 2023 season will be Saturday, November 4th. We are expecting another great turnout from our visitors, members, and locomotives. While the public run day season is coming to a close, we still have other club activities on the calendar for this year including our annual Leftover Turkey Fun Run, December Club Meeting, and more.
The weekend weather was just as great as our 3rd Annual Fall Meet. A thank you to our Fall Meet crew who helped make the event run without a hitch. The crew took care of setup, onsite security, parking, Saturday lunch, and more. The crew consisted of Dave L, Wes, Scott, Sherry, Norm, Susan and others.
Starting next year, we are making some adjustments to the NGLS fall meet starting with shifting our meet to the 4th weekend in October. This is being done in order to reduce conflicts with other established meets going on in October. This should allow both NGLS members and others in the hobby an opportunity to attend more fall meets going on in our region. Our 2024 Fall Meet dates will be Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th. Mark your calendar and start spreading the word.
Speaking of the calendar our last Public Run Day of the 2023 season will be Saturday, November 4th. We are expecting another great turnout from our visitors, members, and locomotives. While the public run day season is coming to a close, we still have other club activities on the calendar for this year including our annual Leftover Turkey Fun Run, December Club Meeting, and more.
Running C&O 701 at the NGLS Fall Meet October 2023
C&O 701 ran at the 2023 NGLS Fall meet for the first time on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She ran great and without any issues.
C&O 701 ran at the 2023 NGLS Fall meet for the first time on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She ran great and without any issues.
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 4th from 1 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The railroad comes alive one last time on Saturday, November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards 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
The railroad comes alive one last time on Saturday, November 4th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards 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
2023 NGLS Fall Meet Saturday Morning Traffic
For those that will be arriving on Saturday morning please note that a high school event is going on in the morning adjacent to the railroad. Upon arrival simply let the traffic detail know you are going to the railroad, and they will let you through. Most of the traffic will be school buses pulling into the parking lot and people walking towards the event.
Looking forward to seeing everyone around the railroad soon.
Note: Club Fun Days are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, others in the hobby and invited guests. If you have any questions, please contact us.
For those that will be arriving on Saturday morning please note that a high school event is going on in the morning adjacent to the railroad. Upon arrival simply let the traffic detail know you are going to the railroad, and they will let you through. Most of the traffic will be school buses pulling into the parking lot and people walking towards the event.
Looking forward to seeing everyone around the railroad soon.
Note: Club Fun Days are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, others in the hobby and invited guests. If you have any questions, please contact us.
URGENT PLEASE READ- Our Fall 2023 Meet is days away and we need to here from you
Attention NGLS members our 3rd annual Fall Meet is days away. We need to know who is coming so we can make sure we have enough food for Saturday’s lunch. Please click the link below and let us know if you are coming or NOT coming. If you don’t let us know we may not have enough food for everyone.
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
Attention NGLS members our 3rd annual Fall Meet is days away. We need to know who is coming so we can make sure we have enough food for Saturday’s lunch. Please click the link below and let us know if you are coming or NOT coming. If you don’t let us know we may not have enough food for everyone.
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
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
Train For Sale
A great locomotive and a couple of cars have come up for sale within our group. John H. has put his equipment up for sale as he prepares to bring to life another steam engine. Details included below.
For more information contact John H.
A great locomotive and a couple of cars have come up for sale within our group. John H. has put his equipment up for sale as he prepares to bring to life another steam engine. Details included below.
For more information contact John H.
$8,795 Complete Train and Mini-Camper
$2,200 Engine with extra cab, including Batteries
$1,000 Engineer Car with matching folding seats
$1,800 Passenger/conductor car with folding seat
NOTE: Mini-Camper not sold separately.
Our Gauge 1 group had a great showing during our October 7, 2023 public run event
What an incredible day we had this past Saturday. The day started out with beautiful weather and friends from Georgia Garden Railway Society (GGRS) stopping by before all the festivities began. The Gauge 1 railroad ran at full steam with many locomotive and visitors checking it all out.
What an incredible day we had this past Saturday. The day started out with beautiful weather and friends from Georgia Garden Railway Society (GGRS) stopping by before all the festivities began. The Gauge 1 railroad ran at full steam with many locomotive and visitors checking it all out.
Videos from Dan Long and family
Public Run Day Recap for Saturday, October 7, 2023
What an incredible day we had this past Saturday. The day started out with beautiful weather and friends from Georgia Garden Railway Society (GGRS) stopping by before all the festivities began. We had three steam engines and a two diesels running the rails providing a lot of variety for everyone to ride.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our last run day on Saturday, November 4th from 1 to 4:30 p.m. - Train Ride Info.
What an incredible day we had this past Saturday. The day started out with beautiful weather and friends from Georgia Garden Railway Society (GGRS) stopping by before all the festivities began. We had three steam engines and a two diesels running the rails providing a lot of variety for everyone to ride.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our last run day on Saturday, November 4th from 1 to 4:30 p.m. - Train Ride Info.
Did you know that the railroad was built by an all-volunteer group using donations and income earned during events like our run days. North Georgia Live Steamers is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization which means donation are tax deductible. Your donation will help keep the railroad alive and support current and future projects. You can make a donation by mail to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, GA 30012 or online by click the donate button below. Thank you for your consideration.
Video provided by Mike Driskell
Videos provided by Dan Long