Trains! Trains! Trains! at 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 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.
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
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.
2020 Train Ride Schedule
North Georgia Live Steamers is proud to announce the 2020 train ride schedule. This year we will be operating on the following dates: March 28, April 25, May 16, October 10, and November 7. The cost of train rides are $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Cash Only. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. Expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. This year we will also be featuring our new Gauge 1 railroad which is an elevated smaller scale railroad located within the east loop of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
Thank You for a great 2019 Train Ride Season
This past Saturday, November 2nd, marked the end of another great public ride season. As you know these ride days help us reach out into the community to share our hobby and attract new members.
This past Saturday, November 2nd, marked the end of another great public ride season. As you know these ride days help us reach out into the community to share our hobby and attract new members. This year marked another great year of reaching both. For members that have been part of the club for a little while Thank You. For our new members Welcome Aboard. Looking forward to other club activities scheduled over the next few months with details to follow.
A few reminders until then:
November 16th- Plans for heavy machinery are being finalized to prep the site for the 20ft container and the new mainline grade crossing. Weather and man power permitting the goal is to get the concreted for the grade crossing poured during the week of November 18th.
November 30th- Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day- Club members bring family and friends out and enjoy the railroad and work off some of that extra turkey you had on Thanksgiving. This is for club members and invited guests.
December Club Meeting and Club Member Party- During our club meeting we will be taking nominations for 2020 board positions. Nominees must be Full members and in good standing in order to serve on the board.
January 25th & 26th - Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.
https://www.southernmuseum.org/event-info/trains-trains-trains
October 12, 2019 Public Run Day Photos
Our 4th run day of the year was on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We had three steam engines and two diesel locomotives pulling passengers most of the afternoon.
Our 4th run day of the year was on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We had three steam engines and two diesel locomotives pulling passengers most of the afternoon. Our new Gauge 1 Railroad also operated all day showing off what has been built this year. Here is a look at this beautiful day.
Train Rides on Saturday, November 2, 2019
Our 2019 season will come to an end on Saturday, November 2nd from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as the railroad comes alive one last time. 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. Cash ONLY.
Train Rides Today from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The weather is looking great for our next Train Ride Day which is this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. Cash ONLY.
Train Rides this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The weather is looking great for our next Train Ride Day which is this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. Cash ONLY.