Work Day - July 21, 2012
Here are a few pictures looking at the east loop construction progress.
Here are a few pictures looking at the east loop construction progress.
Work Day - June 16, 2012
Construction continues on the east loop.
Construction continues on the east loop.
Work Day - April 21, 2012
Work on the east loop is making some progress plus a great lunch.
Work on the east loop is making some progress plus a great lunch.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser - September 28, 2011
Golf Tournament Fundraiser - September 28, 2011
Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival August 27-28, 2011 at Georgia International Horse Park
As part of Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival held at Georgia International Horse Park. NGLS operated the portable track and gave rides to the general public. Below are some pictures from the event. Pictures taken August 27-28, 2011.
As part of Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival held at Georgia International Horse Park. NGLS operated the portable track and gave rides to the general public. Below are some pictures from the event. Pictures taken August 27th & 28th 2011
July 4, 2011 Public Run day at GIHP
As part of Conyers' July 4th celebration at GIHP, NGLS operated the portable track and gave rides to the general public. Below are some pictures from the event.
First Day of Track Laying - July 24, 2010 Video
Back on July 24, 2010 North Georgia Live Steamers began to build the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. What an amazing time for the club as we establish our newest home after not having a railroad for a number of years to operate. In 2019 the railroad had more than 2,000 visitors with lots of smiles along the way. Thank you to all of the members and volunteers who helped build this great railroad for the enjoyment of so many.
Before the first section of track was placed on the ground a lot of prep work was done including the main double track crossing.
Boiler Inspection Day - April 4, 2010
Here are some great photos taken from our 2010 boiler inspection. It is hard to believe it’s been 10 years ago.
Here are some great photos taken from our 2010 boiler inspection. It is hard to believe it’s been 10 years ago.
Early days of building the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad
Some early pictures from the archives. Pictures provided by Lavay Sheldon
Some early pictures from the archives. Pictures provided by Lavay Sheldon
Train Rides at Georgia International Horse Park on August 29th & 30th 2009
While NGLS was in between homes and building a new railroad. The club had a portable track that was used to continue to build awareness of the club and future railroad. Here are some pictures of us operating the portable track at the Georgia International Horse Park in August 2009.
While NGLS was in between homes and building a new railroad. The club had a portable track that was used to continue to build awareness of the club and future railroad. Here are some pictures of us operating the portable track at the Georgia International Horse Park in August 2009.
Take a look back with us to 2009 as NGLS operated with a portable track as a fundraiser to build our new railroad
Here are some photos from 2009 when NGLS was in the early stages of building a new railroad. In those days we operated with a portable track to continue to build awareness of the club and the hobby.
Here are some photos from 2009 when NGLS was in the early stages of building a new railroad. In those days we operated with a portable track to continue to build awareness of the club and the hobby.
Georgia International Horse Park- July 4, 2009
As part of Conyers' July 4th celebration at GIHP, NGLS operated the portable track and gave rides to the general public. Below are some pictures from the event.
New Railroad Construction Begins May 23, 2009
Construction begins on May 23, 2009 of what will become the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad..
Boiler Inspection Day - April 6, 2009
Boiler inspection day is always a great time for club members to come out get together and have a little fun after an inspection. Here are some great photos of the club steamer running at a member’s private track after getting the all clear.
Boiler inspection day is always a great time for club members to come out get together and have a little fun after an inspection. Here are some great photos of the club steamer running at a member’s private track after getting the all clear.
Track Radius Calculations
Rail Bending
In laying curved track, it is important to get a good arc for a continuous curve. A curve made by bending rail at the two ends results in a parabolic shape. Therefor, a rail bender is preferred. Details on how to properly bend rail and determine radius is listed in the this document.
