A weekday workday has been scheduled for Thursday, December 15th at 9 a.m.
A weekday workday has been scheduled for Thursday, December 15th at 9 a.m. The plan is to work on electrical in the next container and prep flat bar for installation into the container as track. if you are planning on coming, please check with Robby to make sure of any last-minute changes.
Make sure you bring plenty to drink, tools, and a good sense of humor.
A weekday workday has been scheduled for Thursday, December 15th at 9 a.m. The plan is to work on electrical in the next container and prep flat bar for installation into the container as track. if you are planning on coming, please check with Robby to make sure of any last-minute changes.
Make sure you bring plenty to drink, tools, and a good sense of humor.
2022 North Georgia Live Steamers Board Nominees
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, North Georgia Live Steamers nominated individuals for the 2022 board with voting to take place on Saturday, January 8, 2022, during the regularly scheduled meeting. The nominees are:
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, North Georgia Live Steamers nominated individuals for the 2022 board with voting to take place on Saturday, January 8, 2022, during the regularly scheduled meeting. The nominees are:
President: Peter Craymer
Vice President: Scott Moore
Secretary: Robby Mossman
Board Members nominees:
Calvin Abernathy
Dan Crumbly
Bob Cummings
David Eisman
Joe Fabregas
Rick Kight
John Tuten
The treasurer’s position is a three-year term and Norm Wizner will continue in this role through 2022. Also note that because only one individual for President, Vice President, and Secretary were nominated those individuals will automatically server in those positions through 2022. On Saturday, January 8, 2022, will select three individuals to full fill the board member positions that are available.
If you have any questions regarding the nomination or voting process, please contact Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
A weekday workday has been scheduled for Thursday, December 9th at 9 a.m.
A weekday workday has been scheduled for Thursday, December 9th at 9 a.m. The plan is to work on electrical work in the next container and prep flat bar for installation into the container as track. if you are planning on coming, please check with Robby to make sure of any last-minute changes.
Make sure you bring plenty to drink, tools, and a good sense of humor.
A weekday workday has been scheduled for Thursday, December 9th at 9 a.m. The plan is to work on electrical work in the next container and prep flat bar for installation into the container as track. if you are planning on coming, please check with Robby to make sure of any last-minute changes.
Make sure you bring plenty to drink, tools, and a good sense of humor.
Impromptu workday recap for Thursday, December 2, 2021
On Thursday an impromptu workday developed with a focus on getting a couple of items completed on the next member container project. Norm, Wes, and Robby worked on cleaning the container out, filling holes, and mixing up ten 80lbs bags of concreate for the form. Not a lot of pictures other than the finished product of the day.
On Thursday an impromptu workday developed with a focus on getting a couple of items completed on the next member container project. Norm, Wes, and Robby worked on cleaning the container out, filling holes, and mixing up ten 80lbs bags of concreate for the form. Not a lot of pictures other than the finished product of the day.
Do you know someone who might be interested in donating to NGLS? We can accept donations online.
Many of you may know that yesterday was GivingTuesday which provides a focus on giving to not-for-profit organizations like ours. If you know of someone who might be interested in donating to our organization, they can do so by either sending us a donation in the mail or through our online donation (https://tinyurl.com/nglsrrdonate) option. Donations can also be received via a text message by texting NGLSRR to 44-321 which will take you to the same donation website online.
Many of you may know that Tuesday was GivingTuesday which provides a focus on giving to not-for-profit organizations like ours. If you know of someone who might be interested in donating to our organization, they can do so by either sending us a donation in the mail or through our online donation (https://tinyurl.com/nglsrrdonate) option. Donations can also be received via a text message by texting NGLSRR to 44-321 which will take you to the same donation website online.
Individuals can also learn more about how a donation would benefit our railroad by visiting our website - https://www.nglsrr.org/donations
Club Meeting and Holiday Club Fun Day this Saturday, December 4th
Our December meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, December 4th at 1 p.m. We will cover normal business items along with take board nominees for the 2022 board. The weather is also suppose to be very nice and have decided to make the day a Holiday Club Fun Day as well which starts when ever you arrive.
Our December meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, December 4th at 1 p.m. We will cover normal business items along with take board nominees for the 2022 board. The weather is also suppose to be very nice and have decided to make the day a Holiday Club Fun Day as well which starts when ever you arrive. Please feel free to bring cookies and snacks to share.
If you NOT going to be in attendance for the meeting and would like to submit nominees for the 2022 board please use the link below to submit your nominees. Otherwise nominations will be taken during the meeting. Voting on the 2022 board will take place during our January meeting.
https://us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=22f5b9585e7729d6e90c345de&id=a90aab8cdd&e=*|UNIQID|*
Volunteer Request for Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History event
We have been contacted by the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History to see if we are interested in participating in the “Trains! Trains! Trains!” event on Saturday, January 29th through Sunday, January 30th. We are asking for feedback from the club to see who is available to volunteer for this event.
Fill out form below or click on link to complete the survey. https://tinyurl.com/nglstrainstrainstrains
Happy Thanksgiving from North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you. This year we are extra thankful for hours of time our members and volunteers have provided.
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you. This year we are extra thankful for hours of time our members and volunteers have provided.
That is a wrap on the 2021 train ride season
A big thank you to everyone who came out and visited with us on our last ride day of the 2021 season. The day was full of so many special visitors including a large group from the Georgia Garden Railroad Society. A special thanks to each of the North Georgia Live Steamers members who volunteered and ran trains throughout the day. We look forward to seeing everyone next year as the railroad comes alive again in the spring of 2022. In the meantime, don’t forget to visit our website and social media pages for the latest on what’s going on during the offseason.
A big thank you to everyone who came out and visited with us on our last ride day of the 2021 season. The day was full of so many special visitors including a large group from the Georgia Garden Railroad Society. A special thanks to each of the North Georgia Live Steamers members who volunteered and ran trains throughout the day. We look forward to seeing everyone next year as the railroad comes alive again in the spring of 2022. In the meantime, don’t forget to visit our website and social media pages for the latest on what’s going on during the offseason.
Mark you calendar for our 2022 Train Ride Dates
Container delivery for new shop and member container delivered
Friday, November 19th marked another exciting day around the railroad as we took delivery of two more containers and placement of two existing containers. We now have placed three of the four containers in the spot of our new club workshop and the remaining container has been placed in the member container area. The work crew today consisted of Gene, “Bob2”, Rick, “Bob Jr.”, Norm, Wes, Calvin, and Scott. Next step is to begin working on the shop and member container which will most likely be our winter project.
Friday, November 19th marked another exciting day around the railroad as we took delivery of two more containers and placement of two existing containers. We now have placed three of the four containers in the spot of our new club workshop and the remaining container has been placed in the member container area. The work crew today consisted of Gene, “Bob2”, Rick, “Bob Jr.”, Norm, Wes, Calvin, John T. and Scott. Next step is to begin working on the shop and member container which will most likely be our winter project.
Big week ahead of our last public run day of the 2021 season
Our final and one of our latest public run days to date will happen this Saturday, November 20th. We had a great response from club members who said they will be able to volunteer on Saturday and is greatly appreciate. We expect to have a pretty good turnout of trains which loading and unloading trains will be a little busy. Our normal social media advertising is reaching more people than usual which could mean we will have another great turnout and make for a great end of season event. We are also expecting a group from the Georgia Garden Railroad Society to stop in and checkout the railroad so make sure you say hello.
Our final and one of our latest public run days to date will happen this Saturday, November 20th. We had a great response from club members who said they will be able to volunteer on Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. and is greatly appreciate. We expect to have a pretty good turnout of trains which loading and unloading trains will be a little busy. Our normal social media advertising is reaching more people than usual which could mean we will have another great turnout and make for a great end of season event. We are also expecting a group from the Georgia Garden Railroad Society to stop in and checkout the railroad so make sure you say hello.
We also have a big event happening on Friday, November 19th with the delivery and arranging of the containers for both the shop and member container. If you are free on Friday to help or can come out to the railroad and blow leaves off the track that would be help us, get a head start for getting things ready Saturday morning. As for the container delivery the time of the delivery has not been determined so be on the lookout for some additional communications.
Let’s close out our 2021 public run day season with lots of smiles. The forecast is looking great with a slight breeze. So, make sure you bring some warm clothes, a lunch, water, a great sense of humor, and don’t forget to have fun.
Impromptu workday recap for Monday, November 8th
On Monday, November 8th a small crew went to the site to complete the groundwork for the new club workshop containers and next member container. The crew, which consisted of Norm, Ben, “Bob”, Robby, Wes, and our favorite delivery guy Bill C., from Sheppard Trucking, who brought us about 18-tons of crusher run that was placed in between the forms where the shop containers are going. Rick also stopped by to jump into the story telling while Ben and “Bob” did a lot of the work. Next step is to take delivery and place the containers which is scheduled for Friday, November 19th. If you are looking for something to do on that Friday, come out and join in on the fun.
On Monday, November 8th a small crew went to the site to complete the groundwork for the new club workshop containers and next member container. The crew, which consisted of Norm, Ben, “Bob”, Robby, Wes, and our favorite delivery guy Bill C., from Sheppard Trucking, who brought us about 18-tons of crusher run that was placed in between the forms where the shop containers are going. Rick also stopped by to jump into the story telling while Ben and “Bob” did a lot of the work. Next step is to take delivery and place the containers which is scheduled for Friday, November 19th. If you are looking for something to do on that Friday, come out and join in on the fun.
The crew also pulled out a signal poll and trimmed it down to size in preparation for a restored signal head that Dave L. recently completed will be mounted on this poll. Looking forward to seeing more railroad structures around the railroad in the future.
Now Accepting Nominees for the 2022 Board
It is that time of year again where we start taking nominees for the 2022 board. This year we will be taking nominees online and during our regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, December 6th at 1 p.m. Please use the link below to submit your nominees or you can wait until the meeting to nominate.
https://tinyurl.com/nglsboard2022
Nominees must be a current 2021 member and in good standing and be categorized as a Full member.
It is that time of year again where we start taking nominees for the 2022 board. This year we will be taking nominees online and during our regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, December 6th at 1 p.m. Please use the link below to submit your nominees or you can wait until the meeting to nominate.
https://tinyurl.com/nglsboard2022
Nominees must be a current 2021 member and in good standing and be categorized as a Full member.
Workday & Club Meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 6th at 8:30 a.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
We also will have a club meeting at 1 p.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
We also will have a club meeting at 1 p.m.
Reminder: Workday scheduled for Saturday, November 6th at 8:30 a.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
Workday & Club Meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 6th at 8:30 a.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
We also will have a club meeting at 1 p.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
We also will have a club meeting at 1 p.m.
NGLS Members - Are you available to volunteer for the November 20th Public Run Day?
Our last public run day event of the 2021 season is on Saturday, November 20th. We need to know who is available to volunteer since it is the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Please fill out the form below so we can make the appropriate decision.
Click the link below or fill out the form below.
Our last public run day event of the 2021 season is on Saturday, November 20th. We need to know who is available to volunteer since it is the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Please fill out the form below so we can make the appropriate decision.
Click the link below or fill out the form below.
1st Fall Meet at the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad is now history
Our first fall meet is in the books. A big thanks to everyone who attended and while we don’t have a lot of pictures from the weekend here is quick video of just some of the action on Saturday. For those that are planners our 2022 Fall Meet dates have already been set so mark your calendar for Thursday, October 20th through Sunday, October 23rd. Click here for more details.
Our first fall meet is in the books. A big thanks to everyone who attended and while we don’t have a lot of pictures from the weekend here is quick video of just some of the action on Saturday. For those that are planners our 2022 Fall Meet dates have already been set so mark your calendar for Thursday, October 20th through Sunday, October 23rd. Click here for more details.
If you attended the sites and have some pictures you’d like to share please forward to newsletter@northgeorgialivesteamers.org
Video Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1cZDs1ilZQ
Video recorded by Scott Moore
1st Ever North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet - October 21st - 24th
The 1st EVER NGLS Fall Meet will be held Thursday, October 21st through Sunday October 24th. And you can be part of it! Additional details about the event will follow but for now here is what we have so far.
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 21 - Sunday, October 24, 2021
Railroad Gauge(s): 7 1/2 & Gauge 1
Accommodations:
We have limited room for RV’s and trailers onsite however overflow space will be available at the RV parking area located at the Georgia International Horse Park facility which is about a mile down the road. For those wishing to stay in a hotel the Hawthorn Suites is directly across the street from the site. Other hotels are available in the area about 3 to 5 miles away.
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS member.
We are days away from our first ever meet. Make sure you spread the word and let us know if you are coming to the meet.
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 21 - Sunday, October 24, 2021
Railroad Gauge(s): 7 1/2 & Gauge 1
Accommodations:
We have limited room for RV’s and trailers onsite however overflow space will be available at the RV parking area located at the Georgia International Horse Park facility which is about a mile down the road. For those wishing to stay in a hotel the Hawthorn Suites is directly across the street from the site. Other hotels are available in the area about 3 to 5 miles away.
Visiting Trains:
All locomotive types are welcome, but steam engines are required to have a hydro-static test. The test can be completed at the railroad with help from a NGLS member.
This is NOT a public run day event
Railroad Layout
Prep day for 1st ever Fall meet on Saturday, October 16th
We are just days away from our first ever fall meet. We will have a workday on Saturday, October 16th to cut grass, perform track maintenance, and more. Make sure you bring tools, lunch, water, and a good sense of humor.
We are just days away from our first ever fall meet. We will have a workday on Saturday, October 16th to cut grass, perform track maintenance, and more. Make sure you bring tools, lunch, water, and a good sense of humor.
For more information regarding our fall meet click the button below.
