Happy Valentines Day 2020!
For all those train lovers Happy Valentine’s Day 2020. Don’t forget to give your train valentine a special gift today.
For all those train lovers Happy Valentine’s Day 2020. Don’t forget to give your train valentine a special gift today.
Archive photos of steam engines that visited Duluth & Tabor Railway
From the archives are more than 100 photos of steam engines that operated at our original railroad called the Duluth & Tabor Railway back in the 1990’s.
From the archives are more than 100 photos of steam engines that operated at our original railroad called the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway back in the 1990’s.
Did someone say move the dirt? That apparently was the plan for today's activity at the railroad
A small group of club members went out to the site to move the dirt we piled up last fall and have now relocated the pile into multiple areas around the railroad property.
A small group of club members went out to the site to move the dirt we piled up last fall and have now relocated the pile into multiple areas around the railroad property. From the looks of it we had a little extra muscle with “Bob” and “Bob Jr” helping with the heavy lifting with Ben, Gene, Scott, Wes, Susan, Norm, and some that probably didn’t make the pictures. It was a good thing the extra muscle arrived because they pulled chicken wire and fence post from around Bridge, straightened the retaining wall at ash pit line, scooped dirt at yard head (real term?) from where the dirt ran downhill from rain into the station mainline, graded yard end of retaining wall for culvert between tie wall and bridge, added gravel in culvert to help prevent washout, added extra drain tube to LaVay Bridge culvert area, spread seed and straw just in time for the rain to come tomorrow.
As you may know we are recapturing some land near the bridges so we can one day double track an area for a passenger station along with fill in some dips in the ground near the lift station which will one day be part of the passenger line path. As for the rest of the dirt only mother nature knows the real answer. Next step will be to plant grass and finish the installation of the ash pit line and grey container extension.
Keep an eye out for our next scheduled workday.
Here is a look at what's going on around the railroad as of February 1st
Here is a look at what we have on the calendar over the next couple of months. For a more complete look visit our Calendar page on our website.
Club Meeting will be on Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m.
Our 2nd club meeting of the 2020 season is planned for Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held across the street from the railroad at Hawthorn Suites. Anyone interested in learning more about North Georgia Live Steamers is encouraged to come to our meeting.
Our 2nd club meeting of the 2020 season is planned for Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held across the street from the railroad at Hawthorn Suites. Anyone interested in learning more about North Georgia Live Steamers is encouraged to come to our meeting.
For existing members if you haven’t already done so 2020 dues are past due and can be paid to the club treasurer at the meeting.
Depending on the weather we may also have a small workday prior to the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. Stay tune for more information.
Come visit North Georgia Live Steamers at Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.
Come visit North Georgia Live Steamers at Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The event is this Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM each day. The museum will be filled with model train layouts and more.
Come visit North Georgia Live Steamers at Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM each day. The museum will be filled with model train layouts, many which you will be able to operate yourself.
For ticket information visit the museum website: https://www.southernmuseum.org/event-info/trains-trains-trains
1990's workday at the Duluth & Tabor Railway
Here is a look back at some photos from the NGLS archive. These photos are from workdays that occurred at our original location in Duluth. Our railroad in those days was called the Duluth & Tabor Railway.
Here is a look back at some photos from the NGLS archive. These photos are from workdays that occurred at our original location in Duluth. Our railroad in those days was called the Duluth & Tabor Railway.
2020 North Georgia Live Steamers Board Announced
Our first club meeting of the new year was on Saturday, January 4th. During our meeting the 2020 board was voted on and approved.
Our first club meeting of the new year was on Saturday, January 4th. During our meeting the 2020 board was voted on and approved. The follow represents the 2020 North Georgia Live Steamers board.
Board of Directors
President- Bill Leahy
Vice President- Peter Craymer
Treasurer (2020 - 2023)- Norm Wizner
Secretary- Robby Mossman
Board Members
Joe Fabregas
Rick Kight
Scott Moore
The next club meeting is Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m. If you are an existing club member dues are do. For existing full members, the amount is $75 and for existing associate members the amount is $50. For those that are interested in becoming a new member visit our website for details.
Be on the lookout for a workday in the next few weeks Rain or Shine. We are planning on building track panels, switches, and doing work around the railroad in the coming weeks.
Don’t forget to visit our calendar for the latest information on what is planned around the club.
From the North Georgia Live Steamers archives the DMTRR Doe Bridge
From the archives of NGLS we find the Doe Bridge which was originally built and installed for our original railroad the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railways. The bridge was removed when the DMTRR was dismantled and is currently being restored in preparation of its new home on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
From the archives of NGLS we find the Doe Bridge which was originally built and installed for our original railroad the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railways. The bridge was removed when the DMTRR was dismantled and is currently being restored in preparation of its new home on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The Doe Bridge will be used as part of the passenger line and will be the last bridge before passenger trains enter the station. Here is a look back at the bridges when it was part of the DMTRR.
From the NGLS archives the 1995 Guide Book
From the NGLS archives going way back to 1995 when NGLS was at its original location in Duluth, Georgia the club produced a Guide Book. The purpose of the book was to identify operational procedures, history, and a lot more.
From the NGLS archives going way back to 1995 when NGLS was at its original location in Duluth, Georgia the club produced a Guide Book. The purpose of the book was to identify operational procedures, history, and a lot more.
Club Meeting and Election Day is on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1 p.m.
It’s hard to believe the New Year is here. Our first club meeting is on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Hawthorn Suites, which is across the street from the railroad
It’s hard to believe the new year is here. Our first club meeting is on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Hawthorn Suites, which is across the street from the railroad. This is also the meeting we elect new board members based on nominations from our December meeting. The 2020 nominees are:
President- Bill Leahy
Vice President- Peter Craymer
Treasurer (2020-2023)- Norm Wizner
Secretary- Robby Mossman
Board Nomination (3 Positions Available)
Bob Cumming
Joe Fabregas
Rick Kight
Scott Moore
According to the bylaws if only one candidate is offered for an Office, the Office may be declared filled once the nomination process has been approved. This means the 2020 Officers have been filled leaving us with voting on Board nominees.
As a reminder in order to vote or be on the board you must be in good standing. All dues are due by January 4, 2020 prior to being able to vote. Existing Full membership dues are $75, and Associate is $50.
For more information visit our website or you can mail 2020 dues to: P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, GA 30012
Train Rides in 3 Months. Who's excited? We are!
It is hard to believe the holiday season is ending and about to start the New Year. As you begin to think of a New Year’s resolution don’t forget we open a little earlier this year.
It is hard to believe the holiday season is ending and about to start 2020. As you begin to think of a New Year’s resolution don’t forget we open a little earlier this year. In fact, our first train ride day of the season is just 90 days away. Mark the calendar for Saturday, March 28th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad comes alive. For more information about our Train Ride Days click here.
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 at this time. We also do NOT accept debit/credit cards.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
North Georgia Live Steamers wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you around the railroad in 2020.
North Georgia Live Steamers wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you around the railroad in 2020.
Update: New Riding and Engineer Cars Fundraiser
As 2019 begins to wind down North Georgia Live Steamers would like to thank everyone who has made a donation to help us purchase new riding and Engineer cars.
As 2019 begins to wind down North Georgia Live Steamers would like to thank everyone who has donated to help us purchase new riding and Engineer cars. As of December 14, 2019, we have reached 30.7% of our goal. If you are looking for an end of year charity to place your donation, please consider us. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. For more information or to make a donation visit our donation page at http://www.nglsrr.org/donations
NGLS 2019 Year in Review
It is hard to believe that 2019 is coming to an end. The year brought more steam engines operating on a regular basis around the railroad, new members, friends, installation of a bridge, construction of a Gauge 1 railroad, and a whole lot more.
It is hard to believe that 2019 is coming to an end. The year brought more steam engines operating on a regular basis around the railroad, new members, friends, installation of a bridge, construction of a Gauge 1 railroad, and a whole lot more. Here are a few highlights from 2019 plus don’t forget our 2020 public run day schedule has also been set so save the dates. For other scheduled activities visit our club calendar.
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The quest to document the history of NGLS 1328
The live steam hobby is full of history. Recently, Bill Leahy, NGLS President, has taken up the challenge to try and not only document the history of the club steamer but also try and clear up some confusion in the story.
The live steam hobby is full of history. Recently, Bill Leahy, NGLS President, has taken up the challenge to try and not only document the history of the club steamer but also try and clear up some confusion in the story. While we may know the complete history of the club steamer one thing is for sure it has been a passion of love for so many over the years and seeing it operate full time on the railroad this year is a testament to keeping the memories alive with this great example of a steam locomotive. Here are a few pictures from about 15 years ago when it went through another rebuild.
New Website Launched - Wednesday, November 27, 2019
North Georgia Live Steamers is excited to announce the launch of our new website. We hope you enjoy all the great content we’ve been able to compile. If you have any questions or would you like to contribute to the information on our website, please visit our Contact Us page on the website and let us know.
North Georgia Live Steamers is excited to announce the launch of our new website. We hope you enjoy all the great content we’ve been able to compile. If you have any questions or would you like to contribute to the information on our website, please visit our Contact Us page on the website and let us know.
Work Day - November 16, 2019
The day was full of activity with two bobcats, multiple chainsaws, and a work crew. The work crew first cut down trees near the container and steaming bay area while the bobcats started digging and preparing the area around the steaming bay area for new track and container.
The day was full of activity with two bobcats, multiple chainsaws, and a work crew. The work crew first cut down trees near the container and steaming bay area while the bobcats started digging and preparing the area around the steaming bay area for new track and container.
Construction Video of the Ash Pit & New 20-foot Shipping Container Project - November 16, 2019
This is day one of a project that will allow us to extend what we call the Ash Pit line down to the main part of the railroad and add an additional 20-foot container that will attach to an existing 40-foot container. This will provided a central place of storage for club locomotives and rolling stock.
This is day one of a project that will allow us to extend what we call the Ash Pit line down to the main part of the railroad and add an additional 20-foot container that will attach to an existing 40-foot container. This will provided a central place of storage for club locomotives and rolling stock.
November 2, 2019 Public Run Day Photos
Our 5th public run day of the season was on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Check out a few of the pictures from the day.
Our 5th run day of the year was on Saturday, November 2, 2019. It was a great fall day and saw 5 steam engines and two diesel locomotives running all afternoon.
