CONYERS & HIGHTOWER TRAIL LOCOMOTIVES
Diesel Locomotives
Steam Engines
At the end of January 2024 one of our members took delivery this beautiful UP switcher built by Backyard Train Company out of Denver Colorado. During the February 3,2024 club meeting this locomotive operated on the railroad for the first time. Looking forward to seeing this railroad around the railroad for years to come.
A few years ago, a small two axel electric switcher was donated to the club. In December 2023 a plan was developed, and work has begun on restoring and upgrading the electric switcher so it can be used for light duty service around the railroad. Dave Levy is taking this project on and look forward to updates from him in 2024.
On Saturday, December 4, 2021 this little gasser began its journey to a new life as one of our club members purchased this from its long time owner. This locomotive was originally provided by Cannonball Limited out of Arcadia, Oklahoma.
Box cab locomotive. This locomotive has been rehomed to another railroad in the fall of 2023. We look forward to seeing this locomotive around the country.
This locomotive is modeled after a 2-axle, 30-ton Davenport diesel (battery powered), was the only narrow gauge diesel locomotive that the Rio Grande actually owned.
This locomotive was introduced to the railroad during the September 14, 2024, boiler inspection day. The Invicta was built by Jim Zealer in 1990 as the second of a batch of 30 locomotives to plans by British designer LBSC. It was sold to an unknown buyer who displayed it on a shelf until 2024 when it was acquired by Scott Bitner, who built the tender and got the locomotive into a steam-worthy condition.
The Nickel Plate Road #688 (Mikado) was built by Gene Lurwig, and made its initial appears on the Conyers & High Tower Trail Railroad on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after completing its first boiler inspection. The initial run was with #757 also built by Gene as a test run around the railroad to see how everything tracks. The locomotive did fantastic and once the final details are completed, she will be ready for years of service.
The #701 is prototyped after the real #701 located in Covington, Virginia which was built by Alco in 1911 and originally operated as #171 for Hocking Valley Railway. The following information is from rgusrail.com which highlights the history of this locomotive.
This is a Tom Bee electric outline steam engine.
This locomotive arrived at the railroad in the Fall of 2021. At the time of posting the road name and number had not been decided on. More information about this locomotive can be found on Allen Models: Fitchburg Northern 2-6-0
This is a Gene Allen Consolidation (2-8-0). The casting kit were purchased from a former NGLS member who never got to build it. It was purchased in August of 2020 and completed in June of 2021. It burns diesel fuel and operates on 120 lbs. of steam pressure. The tender was extended to make room for two riders. The locomotive now belongs to another NGLS club member who splits his time between North Georgia Live Steamers and his other home club in Florida.
Great Northern #936 is an Allen Models 10 Wheeler. It is unknown when it was built but is believed to have been built sometime in the 1980’s. The locomotive spent most of its life in Washington State before moving with its owner to Atlanta around 2014. In 2018 it was sold to its current owner.
Visiting Locomotives
This is a Gene Allen Consolidation (2-8-0). The casting kit were purchased from a former NGLS member who never got to build it. It was purchased in August of 2020 and completed in June of 2021. It burns diesel fuel and operates on 120 lbs. of steam pressure. The tender was extended to make room for two riders. The locomotive now belongs to another NGLS club member who splits his time between North Georgia Live Steamers and his other home club in Florida.
Great Northern #936 is an Allen Models 10 Wheeler. It is unknown when it was built but is believed to have been built sometime in the 1980’s. The locomotive spent most of its life in Washington State before moving with its owner to Atlanta around 2014. In 2018 it was sold to its current owner.
Model A Ford Rail Truck
Hit-and-miss Engine
Railroading comes in all shapes and sizes. One of our members has a unique vehicle which is modeled after a Model A Ford rail inspection truck. The truck is made of all steel with oak wood interior with plenty of leg room and comfortable seat for those long drives around the railroad. Just about everyone works including the lights.