After years of work the Grandma Line nears completion
A small crew went to the site this past Saturday and worked on a variety of projects. The crew consisted of John T, Calvin, Kenneth, and the Howards. John T reports that he thought that Kenneth worked the hardest picking up limbs and debris along the track most of the day, while John H and Calvin braved the direct sun to work on locomotives. Meanwhile, in the shade, John T lifted track panels and set the crush and run forms on the remainder of the Grandma line (except for the grade crossing).
We are almost done with the Grandma Line. Be on the lookout for a big work day push to finish the Grandma Line in the coming weeks. If all goes well and we have enough volunteers, we could finish the project in a single workday.
A workday is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th starting at 8:30 a.m. Bring cordless tools, knee pads, lunch, plenty to drink, and a great sense of humor.
A workday is scheduled for Saturday,July 26th starting at 8:30 a.m. Bring cordless tools, knee pads, lunch, plenty to drink, and a great sense of humor. Details about workday to be announced.
Our August club meeting will be on Saturday, August 2nd along with a regularly scheduled workday. The workday starts at 8:30 a.m. with club meeting planned for 1 p.m.
Our annual summer night run will be on Saturday, August 23rd. This is part of our Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, and live steam hobbyist. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Note this is not a Public Ride Day.
Annual Boiler Inspection as well as a club fun day is planned for Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Mid-South Live Steamers annual spring meet will be Thursday, September 25th through Saturday, September 27th.
Meet Details
Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Public Run Details
Trains run 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Location
Mid-South Live Steamers
1018 Maury County Park Drive
Columbia, TN, 38401 (map).
For more details visit - https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/public
A workday is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th starting at 8:30 a.m. Bring cordless tools, knee pads, lunch, plenty to drink, and a great sense of humor. We will spend the time preparing the railroad for our October public run day as well as working on other projects.
North Georgia Live Steamers invite you and all those who love trains to come out and ride trains with us on Saturday, October 4th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. We will be opening for our third public train ride day of the 2025 season and look forward to seeing you and all the different types of trains that will be operating on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Must be at least 18 months old or older. Sorry expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. We do NOT accept debit/credit cards.
Our 4th Annual NGLS Fall Meet will be held Thursday, October 16th through Sunday October 19th. Additional details about the event will follow but for now here is what we have so far. This event is NOT part of our Public Train Ride events and not open to the general public.
North Georgia Live Steamers invite you and all those who love trains to come out and ride trains with us on Saturday, November 1st from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. We will be opening for our final public train ride day of the 2025 season and look forward to seeing you and all the different types of trains that will be operating on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Must be at least 18 months old or older. Sorry expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. We do NOT accept debit/credit cards.
NGLS club members are you looking to get rid of the leftover turkey and trimmings on Saturday, November 29th. Come out for a club fun run day at the railroad. Bring friends, family, and bring the leftovers to share.
Our last Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, December 6th along with our Christmas Party and Club Meeting all packed into a single day. The club meeting will be at 1 p.m. with all other festivities happening throughout the day. Plan on bringing a white elephant gift, a shareable dish, and friends and family to join in the holiday season. Additional details will be provided as we get closer.
Continue the tradition of starting out the New Year with getting the family, friends, and don’t forget the train out and play for the day.
This event is open to club members, others in the live steam hobby, and invited guests.