Special member rolling stock maintenance day and workday planned for Saturday, July 9th at 8:30 a.m.
The dog days of summer are upon us and with that we do have a few projects in the works during the month of July. The first is to help Dan with some maintenance on his train to help him get prepared for our August Summer Nights run day and other opportunity to run his train. On Saturday, July 9th we will be unloading much of Dan’s train and working on trucks, couplers, air brakes, and more. If you can volunteer and looking for an opportunity to learn how all this stuff works then come out on Saturday.
While this is going on we will also have a crew working on preparing the site for the next member container. This will require removing some track panels going to the red container and preparing the ground for gravel to be delivered on a separate date.
Plenty of opportunities to come out and help around the railroad and learn what it takes to do train maintenance.
As a special request for anyone that is good with electronics and wiring will also need some assistance re-wiring Dan’s control box on his locomotive as it broke again during our last run day.
One more thing. We are also working on scheduling time to weld the shop containers together. This will require a lot of help and anyone who knows how to weld or has a welder that could be used are encouraged to contact Robby and let him know. As for scheduling we are looking at both weekday and weekend availability.
The dog days of summer are upon us and with that we do have a few projects in the works during the month of July. The first is to help Dan with some maintenance on his train to help him get prepared for our August Summer Nights run day and other opportunity to run his train. On Saturday, July 9th we will be unloading much of Dan’s train and working on trucks, couplers, air brakes, and more. If you can volunteer and looking for an opportunity to learn how all this stuff works then come out on Saturday.
While this is going on we will also have a crew working on preparing the site for the next member container. This will require removing some track panels going to the red container and preparing the ground for gravel to be delivered on a separate date.
Plenty of opportunities to come out and help around the railroad and learn what it takes to do train maintenance.
As a special request for anyone that is good with electronics and wiring will also need some assistance re-wiring Dan’s control box on his locomotive as it broke again during our last run day.
One more thing. We are also working on scheduling time to weld the shop containers together. This will require a lot of help and anyone who knows how to weld or has a welder that could be used are encouraged to contact Robby and let him know. As for scheduling we are looking at both weekday and weekend availability.
Special member rolling stock maintenance day and workday planned for Saturday, July 9th at 8:30 a.m.
The dog days of summer are upon us and with that we do have a few projects in the works during the month of July. The first is to help Dan with some maintenance on his train to help him get prepared for our August Summer Nights run day and other opportunity to run his train. On Saturday, July 9th we will be unloading much of Dan’s train and working on trucks, couplers, air brakes, and more. If you can volunteer and looking for an opportunity to learn how all this stuff works then come out on Saturday.
While this is going on we will also have a crew working on preparing the site for the next member container. This will require removing some track panels going to the red container and preparing the ground for gravel to be delivered on a separate date.
The dog days of summer are upon us and with that we do have a few projects in the works during the month of July. The first is to help Dan with some maintenance on his train to help him get prepared for our August Summer Nights run day and other opportunity to run his train. On Saturday, July 9th we will be unloading much of Dan’s train and working on trucks, couplers, air brakes, and more. If you can volunteer and looking for an opportunity to learn how all this stuff works then come out on Saturday.
While this is going on we will also have a crew working on preparing the site for the next member container. This will require removing some track panels going to the red container and preparing the ground for gravel to be delivered on a separate date.
Plenty of opportunities to come out and help around the railroad and learn what it takes to do train maintenance.
As a special request for anyone that is good with electronics and wiring will also need some assistance re-wiring Dan’s control box on his locomotive as it broke again during our last run day.
One more thing. We are also working on scheduling time to weld the shop containers together. This will require a lot of help and anyone who knows how to weld or has a welder that could be used are encouraged to contact Robby and let him know. As for scheduling we are looking at both weekday and weekend availability.
For Sale: TitanTrain Switcher and Engineer Car
Bill Leahy has decided to sell his Titan Train switcher and engineer car for $5,000. Anyone interested should reach out to Bill directly.
Locomotive Details
Building: Titan Trains
Year Built: 2016
Road name: C&O Chessie System
Details: 5.5HP Gas Engine, Hydrostatic Drive, three (3) powered axles, Manual Control, Headlight, Horn, 12V Battery, Electric Starter, Train Brakes - Air
New Battery: May 2022
Bill’s phone & email: 404-232-5011 / bleahy@gatech.edu
Pictures of Switcher and Gondola below. Engineer car not pictured.
Bill Leahy has decided to sell his Titan Train switcher and engineer car for $5,000. Anyone interested should reach out to Bill directly.
Locomotive Details
Building: Titan Trains
Year Built: 2016
Road name: C&O Chessie System
Details: 5.5HP Gas Engine, Hydrostatic Drive, three (3) powered axles, Manual Control, Headlight, Horn, 12V Battery, Electric Starter, Train Brakes - Air
New Battery: May 2022
Bill’s phone & email: 404-232-5011 / bleahy@gatech.edu
Pictures of Switcher and Gondola below. Engineer car not pictured.
How about a new video of the 2022 Train Mountain Triennial
Now that you’ve seen what it was like in 2015. Here is a video posted on SteamAholic’s YouTube channel show us just some of what is going on this year at the Triennial.
Now that you’ve seen what it was like in 2015. Here is a video posted on SteamAholic’s YouTube channel show us just some of what is going on this year at the Triennial.
A look back at some of the structures at the 2015 Triennial at Train Mountain in Chiloquin, Oregon
Closing out our trip down memory late to the 2015 Train Mountain Triennial here are some great pictures of some of the structures can be found around the railroad. Hope to catch a ride out to Train Mountain in 2025 for the next Triennial.
Closing out our trip down memory late to the 2015 Train Mountain Triennial here are some great pictures of some of the structures can be found around the railroad. Hope to catch a ride out to Train Mountain in 2025 for the next Triennial.
A look back at some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial at Train Mountain in Chiloquin, Oregon
Here is a look at some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial as we look back while the 2022 Triennial is in full swing. Many of our members couldn’t make it out this year but wanted to still share some of the great pictures from this unbelievable railroad.
Here are a few pictures of some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial.
Here is a look at some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial as we look back while the 2022 Triennial is in full swing. Many of our members couldn’t make it out this year but wanted to still share some of the great pictures from this unbelievable railroad.
Here are a few pictures of some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial.
Reminder: Father's Day Club Fun Day scheduled for Saturday, June 18th
Summer is in full swing and who is looking for an excuse to go out and play trains? Here is the perfect excuse to come out with our Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 18th. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family out to the railroad. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sun screen, and a good sense of humor.
Summer is in full swing and who is looking for an excuse to go out and play trains? Here is the perfect excuse to come out with our Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 18th. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family out to the railroad. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sun screen, and a good sense of humor.
Big Week for the Live Steam Hobby with the Train Mountain Triennial work week in full swing
Every three years hundreds of people in the live steam hobby make a journey out to Chiloquin, Oregon for the Train Mountain Triennial. This is a two week event which encompasses working the railroad and playing at the same time. The fellowship and friends created across the hobby is an amazing experience for sure. One of the other things that makes this railroad so unique is the nearly 40 miles of track with one route taking nearly 4 hours round trip. This week marks the first week of the Triennial with a focus on working the railroad during the day and playing in the evening while the second week is pretty much all play. Here are some pictures taken back in 2015 when many of our members went out to the Triennial.
Every three years hundreds of people in the live steam hobby make a journey out to Chiloquin, Oregon for the Train Mountain Triennial. This is a two week event which encompasses working the railroad and playing at the same time. The fellowship and friends created across the hobby is an amazing experience for sure. One of the other things that makes this railroad so unique is the nearly 40 miles of track with one route taking nearly 4 hours round trip. This week marks the first week of the Triennial with a focus on working the railroad during the day and playing in the evening while the second week is pretty much all play. Here are some pictures taken back in 2015 during week one of the event when many of our members went out to the Triennial.
Pictures from 2015
Reminder: Special member rolling stock maintenance day planned for Saturday, July 9th at 8:30 a.m.
One of our very own needs help performing maintenance on his trains. As many of you know Dan loves to haul the public with his train and many passenger cars and other rolling stock and because of this some required maintenance is needed before he can continue to share what he enjoys with everyone in a safe manner. We are organizing a couple of workdays between now and the fall to help get his train back on track and fully operational. This will also provide a great opportunity for those that haven’t had a chance to work on equipment an opportunity to learn and get dirty in the process.
One of our very own needs help performing maintenance on his trains. As many of you know Dan loves to haul the public with his train and many passenger cars and other rolling stock and because of this some required maintenance is needed before he can continue to share what he enjoys with everyone in a safe manner. We are organizing a couple of workdays between now and the fall to help get his train back on track and fully operational. This will also provide a great opportunity for those that haven’t had a chance to work on equipment an opportunity to learn and get dirty in the process.
Just so we know who is available please respond below so we can identify how many people are available so we can plan on what we can get accomplished during the workday.
As a special request for anyone that is good with electronics and wiring will also need some assistance re-wiring Dan’s control box on his locomotive as it broke again during our last run day.
Father's Day Club Fun Day scheduled for Saturday, June 18th
Summer is in full swing and who is looking for an excuse to go out and play trains? Here is the perfect excuse to come out with our Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 18th. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family out to the railroad.
Summer is in full swing and who is looking for an excuse to go out and play trains? Here is the perfect excuse to come out with our Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 18th. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family out to the railroad.
2nd Annual North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet - October 20th - 23rd
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Fall Meet with North Georgia Live Steamers. Spread the word and let all of your railroad friends know about our event. Please note this is NOT part of our public run day events.
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Fall Meet with North Georgia Live Steamers. Spread the word and let all of your railroad friends know about our event. Please note this is NOT part of our public run day events. All locomotive types are welcome and for those with steam engines we only require a hydrostatic test that is less than 12 months old to operate on the railroad. Hydro tests will be available during the meet.
Time and date:
When: Thursday, October 20 - Sunday, October 23, 2022
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
Reminder - Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - Saturday, June 4th
Our June club fun day and club meeting will be on Saturday, June 4th. The club fun day starts as early as you want with a brief club meeting at 1 p.m. Bring family and friends out for the day an enjoy the railroad and lost of playtime. Plus don’t forget our first official Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 21st.
As with all of our club fun days this is NOT a public run day.
Our June club fun day and club meeting will be on Saturday, June 4th. The club fun day starts as early as you want with a brief club meeting at 1 p.m. Bring family and friends out for the day an enjoy the railroad and lost of playtime. Plus don’t forget our first official Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 21st.
Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - Saturday, June 4th
Our June club fun day and club meeting will be on Saturday, June 4th. The club fun day starts as early as you want with a brief club meeting at 1 p.m. Bring family and friends out for the day an enjoy the railroad and lost of playtime. Plus don’t forget our first official Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 21st.
As with all of our club fun days this is NOT a public run day.
Our June club fun day and club meeting will be on Saturday, June 4th. The club fun day starts as early as you want with a brief club meeting at 1 p.m. Bring family and friends out for the day an enjoy the railroad and lost of playtime. Plus don’t forget our first official Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 21st.
Impromptu Workday recap for Saturday, May 28th
A small crew went to the site this past weekend to take out some trees in preparation of the next member container. The crew consisted of Wes, Brandon, Norm, Ben, and “Bob”. Some more work is still needed to finish preparing the site, but the guys are getting close. The crew will be looking for some help building track panels in the coming weeks along with figuring out exactly how the track will be laid out. More details to come.
A small crew went to the site this past weekend to take out some trees in preparation of the next member container. The crew consisted of Wes, Brandon, Norm, Ben, and “Bob”. Some more work is still needed to finish preparing the site, but the guys are getting close. The crew will be looking for some help building track panels in the coming weeks along with figuring out exactly how the track will be laid out. More details to come.
Special member rolling stock maintenance day planned for Saturday, July 9th at 8:30 a.m.
One of our very own needs help performing maintenance on his trains. As many of you know Dan loves to haul the public with his train and many passenger cars and other rolling stock and because of this some required maintenance is needed before he can continue to share what he enjoys with everyone in a safe manner. We are organizing a couple of workdays between now and the fall to help get his train back on track and fully operational. This will also provide a great opportunity for those that haven’t had a chance to work on equipment an opportunity to learn and get dirty in the process.
Just so we know who is available please respond below so we can identify how many people are available so we can plan on what we can get accomplished during the workday.
As a special request for anyone that is good with electronics and wiring will also need some assistance re-wiring Dan’s control box on his locomotive as it broke again during our last run day.
One of our very own needs help performing maintenance on his trains. As many of you know Dan loves to haul the public with his train and many passenger cars and other rolling stock and because of this some required maintenance is needed before he can continue to share what he enjoys with everyone in a safe manner. We are organizing a couple of workdays between now and the fall to help get his train back on track and fully operational. This will also provide a great opportunity for those that haven’t had a chance to work on equipment an opportunity to learn and get dirty in the process.
Just so we know who is available please respond below so we can identify how many people are available so we can plan on what we can get accomplished during the workday.
As a special request for anyone that is good with electronics and wiring will also need some assistance re-wiring Dan’s control box on his locomotive as it broke again during our last run day.
Members encourage fellow railroaders to mark their calendars for our 2022 club fun days
As the 2022 season continues to move along don’t forget to mark your calendar for scheduled club fun days on the calendar. Don’t forget that you don’t have to wait for a specific club fun day to head out to the railroad and have fun.
Make sure you invite friends, family, and others in the hobby to our club fun days. Let’s share our railroad with others.
As the 2022 season continues to move along don’t forget to mark your calendar for scheduled club fun days on the calendar. Don’t forget that you don’t have to wait for a specific club fun day to head out to the railroad and have fun.
Make sure you invite friends, family, and others in the hobby to our club fun days. Let’s share our railroad with others.
Club Fun Days are NOT part of our Public Run Day schedule
May 21st Run Day Recap - What an incredible day sharing our hobby with others
What an incredible day as our second public run day of the 2022 season is in the books. We had a great turnout by membership and the public to enjoy trains on such a warm day. It was also great to bring back the potluck and sharing all the great food with each other. It did apparently take bringing back the potluck for our grill master to come back after moving what seems like a decade ago. Bill thanks for firing up the grill and getting the hot dogs ready for everyone. A big thank you to everyone who volunteered throughout the day as we can’t do it without you.
Our next club fun day and meeting is also coming up on Saturday, June 4th. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and come out and enjoy the railroad with friends and family. We will stop for a brief meeting at 1 p.m. and then back to the fun. We will have some special workdays coming up doing something a little different. More details to follow on that.
What an incredible day as our second public run day of the 2022 season is in the books. We had a great turnout by membership and the public to enjoy trains on such a warm day. It was also great to bring back the potluck and sharing all the great food with each other. It did apparently take bringing back the potluck for our grill master to come back after moving what seems like a decade ago. Bill thanks for firing up the grill and getting the hot dogs ready for everyone. A big thank you to everyone who volunteered throughout the day as we can’t do it without you. Make sure you review the pictures and scroll to the bottom for a great video that Brandon recorded on Saturday.
Our next club fun day and meeting is also coming up on Saturday, June 4th. Don’t forget to mark your calendar and come out and enjoy the railroad with friends and family. We will stop for a brief meeting at 1 p.m. and then back to the fun. We will have some special workdays coming up doing something a little different. More details to follow on that.
Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - Saturday, June 4th
Our June club fun day and club meeting will be on Saturday, June 4th. The club fun day starts as early as you want with a brief club meeting at 1 p.m. Bring family and friends out for the day an enjoy the railroad and lost of playtime. Plus don’t forget our first official Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 21st.
As with all of our club fun days this is NOT a public run day.
Our June club fun day and club meeting will be on Saturday, June 4th. The club fun day starts as early as you want with a brief club meeting at 1 p.m. Bring family and friends out for the day an enjoy the railroad and lost of playtime. Plus don’t forget our first official Father’s Day Club Fun Day on Saturday, June 21st.
Reminder: Public Run Day Special Update - Reinstating run day hotdogs and more
Back by popular demand we will be cooking out for lunch at our May 21st public run day. Just like before COVID everyone will bring a dish or side that can be shared with everyone. We will also be digging out the grill to cook hotdogs.
For those that are asking what can they bring here are a few ideas:
Salads like Potato or Macaroni
Chips
Cookies
Anything you think others would like
Don’t forget to bring your own drinks especially since it will be warm on Saturday, May 21st.
We are looking for one or more volunteers to check out the grill, clean it, and make sure we have enough propane on Saturday, May 14th during our work day. For those wondering where the grill is its in the red container.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
Back by popular demand we will be cooking out for lunch at our May 21st public run day. Just like before COVID everyone will bring a dish or side that can be shared with everyone. We will also be digging out the grill to cook hotdogs.
For those that are asking what can they bring here are a few ideas:
Salads like Potato or Macaroni
Chips
Cookies
Anything you think others would like
Don’t forget to bring your own drinks especially since it will be warm on Saturday, May 21st during the run day.
We are looking for one or more volunteers to check out the grill, clean it, and make sure we have enough propane on Saturday, May 14th during our work day. For those wondering where the grill is its in the red container.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
Come ride trains on Saturday, May 21st from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The railroad comes alive again on Saturday, May 21st from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The volunteers have been hard at work over during the winter months making improvements to the railroad and working on a few rail cars along. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards.
The railroad is located at 1632 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30012 next to the Steeplechase Grounds at the Georgia International Horse Park. For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage
The railroad comes alive again on Saturday, May 21st from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The volunteers have been hard at work over during the winter months making improvements to the railroad and working on a few rail cars along. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards.
The railroad is located at 1632 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30012 next to the Steeplechase Grounds at the Georgia International Horse Park. For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage
