North Georgia Live Steamers Member News Update for April 24, 2020
What a crazy 2020 we have all had and often it has felt like ground hog day since mid-March. As everyone continues to watch everything related to COVID-19 our season to get out and visit with one another, play trains, and more continues to be at a distance.
As you might expect we have officially cancelled the May 16th public ride day. During this time, the grass continues to grow, the ants continue to walk the rails, any work around the railroad has obviously come to a halt. If you do decide to go out to the site for any reason please make sure you communicate this will Bill Leahy so he can make sure the horse park is aware and remember be safe when at the site.
What a crazy 2020 we have all had and often it has felt like ground hog day since mid-March. As everyone continues to watch everything related to COVID-19 our season to get out and visit with one another, play trains, and more continues to be at a distance.
As you might expect we have officially cancelled the May 16th public ride day. During this time, the grass continues to grow, the ants continue to walk the rails, any work around the railroad has obviously come to a halt. If you do decide to go out to the site for any reason please make sure you communicate this will Bill Leahy so he can make sure the horse park is aware and remember be safe when at the site.
While we sit around and find other things to do here are a few pictures cabooses that have traveled around the railroad over the past several seasons. If you have some pictures of your rolling stock and are interested in having those posted on our website please forward them to Robby.
We don't often have run days in the summer but back on August 26, 2017 we had one of our largest ridership days
This was a historic day for NGLS as we gave 700 rides on our railroad in just 3 1/2 hours. So many smiling faces and appreciate all our volunteers who made the day such a success.
This was a historic day for NGLS as we gave 700 rides on our railroad in just 3 1/2 hours. So many smiling faces and appreciate all our volunteers who made the day such a success.
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
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.
City of Conyers - State of Emergency Declared
The Conyers Mayor and City Council met in an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20 and unanimously passed an ordinance restricting restaurants to take out or delivery of food only, closing certain entertainment businesses in which public health could be compromised, and allowing restaurants licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises.
Notice from City of Conyers
The Conyers Mayor and City Council met in an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20 and unanimously passed an ordinance restricting restaurants to take out or delivery of food only, closing certain entertainment businesses in which public health could be compromised, and allowing restaurants licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises.
The Conyers City Council approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 18. Based on information provided from the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and local authorities, the council is taking further action in the hopes of reducing the spread of COVID-19.
The city’s state of emergency and new restrictions call for the following:
All bars, restaurants, or businesses who sell food or beverages for consumption on premises or who provide entertainment on premises shall be closed to in-person dining, consumption of alcohol, or entertainment until the expiration of the ordinance on April 13, 2020.
Bars, restaurants and other businesses who sell food may offer food for customers to eat somewhere other than at the establishment, i.e. curbside service or delivery.
If a restaurant is licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption, such business for the duration of the ordinance only (through April 13, 2020) shall be authorized to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises with the purchase of food.
The following businesses shall be closed through April 13, 2020: bars and nightclubs, gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, live performance venues, bowling alleys, arcades and private social clubs.
The City Council and all other boards, commissions or agencies of the city shall have the authority to conduct meetings and take votes by teleconference.
The restrictions enacted in the ordinance will take effect beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020 and end on April 13, 2020, unless terminated or extended by the Conyers City Council. For more information, visit conyersga.com, Facebook, or follow the city’s social media accounts.
A look at the early days of North Georgia Live Steamers at our Duluth location
Take a look back at the early days of North Georgia Live Steamers.
As life as we know it takes a moment to pause because of the virus going around the world lets take a look back at some of the early days of the club.
Canceled: Workday Scheduled for Saturday, March 21st
Sorry for the earlier email on Monday stating we have a workday this Saturday. For obvious reasons things are being canceled along with wet weather. Everyone stays safe and look forward to getting back on the railroad for some fun very soon. As things progress throughout the week we will look towards a possible workday towards the end of the month. We also have our April Club Fun Day and Club Meeting coming up so stay tuned for details about that event as we all monitor what is going on.
Sorry for the earlier email on Monday stating we have a workday this Saturday. For obvious reasons things are being canceled along with wet weather. Everyone stays safe and look forward to getting back on the railroad for some fun very soon. As things progress throughout the week we will look towards a possible workday towards the end of the month. We also have our April Club Fun Day and Club Meeting coming up so stay tuned for details about that event as we all monitor what is going on.
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.
Final Final Countdown: The Model Train Show and Volunteer Information
We are finalizing the list of who is going to be available for the train show this weekend. We have a group already scheduled for Friday setup but will need to confirm who is planning on helping out on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th during the show
We are finalizing the list of who is going to be available for the train show this weekend. We have a group already scheduled for Friday, March 13th setup but need to confirm who is planning on helping on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th. Like last year our booth is going to be big enough to display multiple locomotives and more. The following people have confirmed displaying locomotives at the event this year.
Wayne - American
Peter - 10-Wheeler
Robby - 10-Wheeler
If you are also interested in displaying equipment please complete the form below by Wednesday, March 11th in order to insure we have enough space for all of the equipment. If you don’t complete the form or confirm with Robby, we will not be able to guarantee space for your item.
Event Details
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre
Event Dates: March 14th -15th
Show Hours: Saturday hours 10a - 5p and Sunday hours 10a-4p
Setup: Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. (time subject to change)
If the form does not work for you here is a link (https://forms.gle/GM991PweBCMEkkPK7)
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.
Railroad equipment maintenance and more needed
As we get another day closer to the opening of our 2020 season, we have a lot of work to be completed prior to our March 28th run day. Our next official workday is Saturday, March 21st at 8:30 a.m. If you are interested in organizing a workday between now and then please let everyone know and tackle one or more projects.
As we get another day closer to the opening of our 2020 season, we have a lot of work to be completed prior to our March 28th run day. Here is a quick list of items that needs attention:
Diesel Locomotive- check fluids, battery, and wiring
Riding Cars- check brakes, couplers, trucks
Club Steamer- verify battery is charged, propane tanks, and other routine maintenance
East Loop- We have a few more spots that needs attention
Switches- All mainline switches will need to be lubricated and verify functionality
Container Clean Up
Our next official workday is Saturday, March 21st at 8:30 a.m. If you are interested in organizing a workday between now and then please let everyone know and tackle one or more projects.
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.
The Model Train Show Details
For those that are helping with The Model Train show on March 14th and March 15th here are the details about load-in and load-out.
For those that are helping with The Model Train show on March 14th and March 15th here are the details about load-in and load-out.
LOAD-IN
Set up will begin on Friday, March 13th. This year the Show will be in Ballroom B. To facilitate the load-in and load-out process, we will stagger the arrival/set up times for modular layouts with those away from the main unloading “thoroughfare” having earlier times than those in the path of the unloading. Your arrival time has been set at 12:30 p.m. Please inform your set-up volunteers and drivers that arriving earlier than the assigned time may result in unnecessary and unwanted delays. Vehicles will not be allowed to drive into the hall. We appreciate your cooperation on this.
PASSES
As in previous years we will be allocating a set number of passes to each modular group. As you are aware, this Train Show is the Piedmont Division’s principle fundraiser and so we are committed to maximizing entry receipts and minimizing free entry badges/passes. Please take the following into consideration:
Passes are not required for set up and take down on Friday and after 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Passes are transferable, i.e. if 10 people come in to run trains on Saturday with another 10 coming in on Sunday, those passes can be passed from one operating group to the next.
Passes/badges will be available on Saturday and Sunday morning at the volunteer desk at the front of the hall.
Given the size and number of modules for your layout, you will be allocated 6 free passes.
LOAD-OUT
Take down may commence at 4 p.m. and the load-out process will be the same as previous years. Once the layout is ready to load into a vehicle/trailer at the dock, a group member should contact Charlie for a ‘GREEN’ load-out pass(es) for driver(s) to bring the vehicle(s) to the dock. Without the pass, the driver will NOT be allowed be allowed down the driveway to the dock. We seek your cooperation on this to ensure a smooth and orderly load-out of layouts to make space for vendors at the dock.
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.