Inner West Loop & LaVay Bridge Project
LaVay Bridge on the East side of the railroad when it was being used for loading and unloading.
As many of you know we've been working on completing the inner west loop of the railroad which includes installing a bridge that had originally been located at our old home nearly 20 years ago. When our current railroad was being built one of the bridges from the old railroad was repurposed to get trains on and off the railroad. As the story goes one of our members LaVay was looking to be one of the first to run his train on our new railroad but needed a way to get his train from a trailer to the track. Here is LaVay's account of the events that ultimately created the "LaVay Bridge".
"As I looked around the track, I saw a potential to use a trestle from Duluth, a couple of used track sections, some blocks, a metal ramp and a siding to create a stationary loading ramp. As the time for running trains approached, I wanted to run one of the first trains. So, using my truck and trailer as heights limits, I dragged the old trestle over. Built a ramp with blocks and dirt. With help from club members and grandkids the ramp was ready to go."
Since then our railroad has grown but LaVay continued to use the bridge to load and unload his train each time he came to the railroad instead of using our new loader. A few years ago, onsite storage became available for his train which meant the bridge use was no longer needed. That was until a few weeks ago when the project to complete the Inner West Loop began.
LaVay recently shared some pictures of what the bridges looked like when it was at the old railroad site. The bridge will soon be installed in its new home on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad as part of the inner west loop. Come help us reposition this “historic” bridge in its new home this Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Pictured (Top Row): James C., Peter C., Gene L., Rick K., Bob C., Scott M.
On Train: LaVay S.
Front Row: Ben K., John T., Joe F., Bill L.
Not Pictured: Norm W., Wayne L., and Robby M.
Gauge 1 Railroad Comes Alive
At our club fun day on Saturday, August 3, 2019 the Gauge 1 guys brought the new railroad to life. The inner loop is complete with just a little bit left to make the elevated railroad complete.
Charlie Glass Operating on CHTRR for First Time
At our club fun day on Saturday, August 3, 2018, our very own Charlie G. got a chance to operate his steam engine on the railroad for the first time. This was a surprise for his and many others.
Construction of Gauge 1 Railroad 2019
In 2018 an elevated Gauge 1 railroad was donated to NGLS. In the Spring of 2019 the elevated Gauge 1 railroad construction began.
MOW Car Construction
A new MOW car was construction in April 2018. Special thanks to Norm W. and Bill L. for putting this car together.
Siding Construction Time Lapse from Spring 2019
In March of 2019 work began on a new siding on the west side of the railroad. The siding is just down from the passenger station area as you travel down towards the grade crossing. Here is a time lapse video of one of our workdays.
In March of 2019 work began on a new siding on the west side of the railroad. The siding is just down from the passenger station area as you travel down towards the grade crossing. Here is a time lapse video of one of our workdays.
The Model Train Show Mach 2019
Each year NGLS sets up at The Model Train Show held at the Cobb Galleria Centre. This year we went big and brought in some great show pieces.
March 9, 2019 Work Day
This was a lite work day as we checked on the club diesel, riding cars, and a little track work.
January 19, 2019 Work Day
Track panel construction has begun as part of the container expansion and ash pit line.
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