Club News from January 1, 2010 through April 14, 2014
April 12, 2014 - This will be our first "regular" public run day since we officially opened the track in November 2013. We have no idea how many people will attend but we are looking forward to having a good time playing trains in any case. Come and join us!
July 26, 2013 - Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Wildlife Festival at GIHP in August and the 3rd annual Full Steam Ahead golf tournament in September. The combination of those events and work on the track and grounds is keeping everyone pretty busy.
July 18, 2013 - The club hosted a bus load of railroad enthusiasts that were attending the national NMRA convention held in Atlanta. The tour bus of railroaders arrived at about 8:45am and were treated to train rides, snacks, and all the railroad chatter they could stand. It looked like everyone had a great time. Besides the club diesel locomotive, there was another diesel loco and a steamer running.
September 30, 2012 - The Second Annual Full Steam Ahead Golf Tournament hosted by the North Georgia Live Steamers was a rousing success. Forty golfers vied for the right to claim the coveted first place plaques and prizes. The weather was perfect and Cherokee Run Golf course was in excellent shape. No one was able to conquer the Hole in One sponsored by Premier Building Systems. An outstanding barbecue lunch prepared and served by the Cherokee Run staff preceded the awards ceremony and give away prizes. The winning team representing the City of Conyers consisting of David Spann, Brad Sutton, Mike Leathers and Tony Lucas won with a score of -15. The second place team representing Mechanical Services finished at -13. The team from Premier Building Systems walked away with both the long drive and closest to the pin prizes. Twenty plus other prizes were awarded and all who attended had a great time. Look for the Third Annual Full Steam Ahead Golf Tournament the last week of September, 2013. More information will follow as the date and time is finalized.
April 9, 2011 - Club members met at the new track to continue construction. Due to a recent storm, the first order of business was clearing a number of trees that had fallen. No damage to the track was found. About 150' of new track was laid and ballasted.
January 8, 2011 - NGLS club members met to discuss a variety of business items and elect club officers for the 2011 calendar year. Many interesting issues were discussed. Approval was given to add the ability for NGLS web site users to make monetary donations to the club online.
March 13-14, 2010 - NGLS was once again "on the road" attending the NMRA-sponsored train show at Cobb Galleria. We again had a display with several locomotive samples.
March 6-7, 2010 - NGLS hosted a display table at the Great Train Show at the North Atlanta Trade Center. Lots of railfans of all sizes stopped by the displays to see the locomotives and other display materials. Fun was had by all!
January 9, 2010, Conyers, GA - The annual club meeting was held at Hawthorne Suites next to the new track. Officer and director elections were held. A revised set of by-laws was also approved.
January 1, 2010, Conyers, GA - The New Year's Day run at the Lass home was a big success. The weather cooperated with a sunny but cool day. There was one guest locomotive and about 60 people in total. Three steam locomotives were run at various times during the day.
Grand Opening of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad - November 2, 2013
Grand opening and golden spike moment.
Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad Grand Opening Video 2
Grand Opening was on Saturday, November 2, 2013.
Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad Grand Opening Video 1
Grand opening was on Saturday, November 2, 2013.
Nickel Plate 757
A quick look at the beautiful 7 1/2” gauge Nickel Plate 757. Video taken during our grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 3, 2013
Boiler Inspection Day - October 26, 2013
Boiler inspection always seems like a big group effort. Here are some photos from our inspection on October 26, 2013.
Boiler inspection always seems like a big group effort. Here are some photos from our inspection on October 26, 2013.
Construction of lift work day - October 12, 2013
Work continues on the lift and construction of the retaining wall around the steaming bay area.
Work continues on the lift and construction of the retaining wall around the steaming bay area.
"Through The Camera" by Darrell Everidge
Darrell stopped by and took this great video of our railroad. (Published November 3, 2013)
Pouring concrete for lift - October 3, 2013
Concrete is being mixed to hold the track for the lift. The lift will support 60-feet of equipment which will help unload and load trailers quickly.
Concrete is being mixed to hold the track for the lift. The lift will support 60-feet of equipment which will help unload and load trailers quickly.
National Model Railroad Convention Booth - July 21, 2013
National Model Railroad Convention Booth - July 21, 2013
NMRA Convention Run Day- July 18, 2013
National Model Railroad Convention was hosted in Atlanta and a chartered bus of railroad enthusiasts came out and checked out our railroad.
Club visit to Canton - February 2, 2013
Visit to Canton by some of NGLS Members on Saturday, February 2, 2013
