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Our public run days is how North Georgia Live Steamers funds the railroad. Because we have had to cancel our first few run days of the seasons we currently do not have any funds coming in during this time. Thankfully we are an all volunteers non-profit and with that said, the funds we collect during our run days goes directly back into the railroad to help us with locomotive repairs, insurance, track expansion, and other items.
Our public run days is how North Georgia Live Steamers funds the railroad. Because we have had to cancel our first few run days of the seasons, we currently do not have any funds coming in during this time. Thankfully we are an all volunteers non-profit and with that said, the funds we collect during our run days goes directly back into the railroad to help us with locomotive repairs, insurance, track expansion, and other items.
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Sure wish we could go out and play with trains today.
As many of us take time to reflect on everything going on around the world here are some videos of our railroad in action from years past. Don’t forget to visit our YouTube channel for more great videos.
As many of us take time to reflect on everything going on around the world here are some videos of our railroad in action from years past. Don’t forget to visit our YouTube channel for more great videos.
Take a step back in time and check out our public run day from Saturday, June 6, 2015
It’s hard to believe it has been 5 years. A little bit has changes since then and we’ve added a couple fallen flags but the beauty of our hobby is we have new people come into the hobby throughout the years. Hope you enjoy this look back.
It’s hard to believe it has been 5 years. A little bit has changes since then and we’ve added a couple fallen flags but the beauty of our hobby is we have new people come into the hobby throughout the years. Hope you enjoy this look back.
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Cancellation Notice: Train Rides for Saturday, April 25th is Cancelled
Our scheduled run day for Saturday, April 25th has been Cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
Our scheduled run day for Saturday, April 25th has been Cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
Do you shop on Amazon? You could be raising money for North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers has an opportunity to receive donations from Amazon based on your everyday purchases. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support North Georgia Live Steamers every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices and products with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase to NGLS.
North Georgia Live Steamers has an opportunity to receive donations from Amazon based on your everyday purchases. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support North Georgia Live Steamers every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices and products with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase to NGLS.
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Reminder: Train Rides for Saturday, March 28th is Cancelled
As a reminder our scheduled run day for Saturday, March 28th has been cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
As a reminder our scheduled run day for Saturday, March 28th has been cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
Cancelled: Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - April 4th
Cancelled: Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - April 4th. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bill Leahy.
Our April club meeting and club fun day have been cancelled. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bill Leahy
Step back in time to 2010. Do you remember what was going on around North Georgia Live Steamers?
Do you remember what you may have been doing 10 years ago? Here is a look at a few events that took place about 10 years ago around North Georgia Live Steamers.
Do you remember what you where doing 10 years ago? Here is a quick look at some of the things going around North Georgia Live Steamers about 10 years ago.
Update: Train Ride Schedule for 2020
The board of directors at North Georgia Live Steamers has been carefully monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and after thoughtful consideration we have reached a decision to cancel our run day scheduled for March 28, 2020.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
The board of directors at North Georgia Live Steamers has been carefully monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and after thoughtful consideration we have reached a decision to cancel our run day scheduled for March 28, 2020.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
March 14, 2020 Workday Recap
A group of ambitious members went out on Saturday to do some work around the railroad. Work included track repair, tree cutting, and passenger line debate. A great day and appreciate all who was able to come out and take care of a few items around the railroad.
A group of ambitious members went out on Saturday to do some work around the railroad. Work included track repair, tree cutting, and passenger line debate. A great day and appreciate all who was able to come out and take care of a few items around the railroad.
Club Equipment Maintenance Policy
The board of directors of NGLS has decided on the following policy with respect to the club owned locomotives…
Effective as of March 11, 2020
The board of directors of NGLS has decided on the following policy with respect to the club owned locomotives:
Each locomotive shall have two superintendents.
Effective immediately the superintendents are:
Club Diesel: Scott Moore and Joe Fabregas
Club Steamer: Bob Cummings and Gene Lurwig
These appointments will be updated as need by the Club President with the advice and counsel of the board.
Absolutely NO repairs or maintenance (other than refueling) shall be performed on a club locomotive without the express approval of one of the superintendents.
This does not mean in writing and, of course, members are expected to use common sense. If a locomotive catches fire you may extinguish it.
Other individuals may work on the locomotives provided that one of the superintendents has given prior approval.
All problems observed while operating a locomotive should be reported to at least one of the co-superintendents.
The superintendents for each locomotive will certify which club members are authorized to operate their locomotive.
Workday Recap - March 7, 2020
March is turning out to be a busy month around the club. On Saturday, March 7th we had “Bob” and “Bob 2” on hand along with Ben, Gene, Calvin, Elijah, Bill, Joe, and Scott taking care of some necessary maintenance around the railroad as we get ready for the 2020 season.
March is turning out to be a busy month around the club. On Saturday, March 7th we had “Bob” and “Bob 2” on hand along with Ben, Gene, Calvin, Elijah, Bill, Joe, and Scott taking care of some necessary maintenance around the railroad as we get ready for the 2020 season.
Here is a quick list of just some of the work performed:
Club Diesel had an oil change, air filter, and new spark plugs.
Club Diesel was cleaned and polished with riding cars also getting cleaned up.
The “Bob’s” (Ben and Gene) moved rock pile and removed a tree stump
Some gravel was added near the red container to help with drainage
Removed some trees and limbs from around the railroad
Clean up pile of switches and track panels
Finally chased leaves around the railroad in hopes of getting them moved into the wood.
A shout out to the crew for getting many of these projects completed. We still have a few more outstanding projects that need to be completed before our opening on Saturday, March 28th. Our next official workday is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st. During this time, we will finish track work, signal and equipment maintenance.
Impromptu Workday Planned for Saturday, March 7th at 8:30 a.m.
With a break in the weather we are putting together a workday for this Saturday, March 7th. The plan is to do some track work on the east loop, remove a few stumps, trim some trees, and perform some equipment maintenance. If you are able to come let everyone know.
With a break in the weather we are putting together a workday for this Saturday, March 7th. The plan is to do some track work on the east loop, remove a few stumps, trim some trees, and perform some equipment maintenance. If you are able to come let everyone know.
Here is a look at what's going on around the railroad as of March 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.
Workday Recap for February 29, 2020
A great group came out today and performed hundreds of feet of track maintenance as we prepare of our 2020 season. A few debates where had, lunch at our normal place, and dreams of building and operating trains this year where had by all.
A great group came out today and performed hundreds of feet of track maintenance as we prepare of our 2020 season. Work was done on the mainline through the yard, the east loop, and points in between. A few debates where had, lunch at our normal place, and dreams of building and operating trains this year were had by all. Don’t forget that March is a busy month for the club. Don’t forget to check out our calendar for the last list of activities.
Workday Scheduled for Saturday, February 29th at 8:30 A.M.
We are planning a workday on Saturday, February 29th starting at 8:30 a.m. We will be do track maintenance, ashpit line, and prep work for the new container or at least that is what we are thinking at this point. Make sure you bring power drill, knee pads, water, and a sense of humor for the day. Additional details will follow as we get closer. If you have any questions let us know.
We are planning a workday on Saturday, February 29th starting at 8:30 a.m. We will be do track maintenance, ashpit line, and prep work for the new container or at least that is what we are thinking at this point. Make sure you bring power drill, knee pads, water, and a sense of humor for the day. Additional details will follow as we get closer. If you have any questions let us know.
As a final note we are less than a month away from our first public run day of the 2020 season. So any track maintenance and equipment maintenance needs to be done as soon as possible.
Check out our latest videos found on our YouTube Channel
From the North Georgia Live Steamers archives we’ve uncovered some new videos and have posted them on our YouTube channel. Check out the latest videos. While you are watching the videos don’t forget to subscribe.
From the North Georgia Live Steamers archives we’ve uncovered some new videos and have posted them on our YouTube channel. Check out the latest videos. While you are watching the videos don’t forget to subscribe.
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.
