Do you shop on Amazon? You could be raising money for North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers has an opportunity to receive donations from Amazon based on your everyday purchases. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support North Georgia Live Steamers every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices and products with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase to NGLS.
North Georgia Live Steamers has an opportunity to receive donations from Amazon based on your everyday purchases. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support North Georgia Live Steamers every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices and products with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase to NGLS.
How do you select NGLS when you shop on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) you need to select NGLS to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will then remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
Have you visited our new website recently?
Have you visited our website recently? Over the past several weeks we’ve added hundreds of photos and other information.
Have you visited our website recently? Over the past several weeks we’ve added hundreds of photos and other information. Some of the items added include details about our first railroad the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway, photos from the early days of the club, and even more recent details. When you are visiting the website let us know what maybe missing or needs to be fixed. If you have something you would like us to add send the information to Robby. Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of the website for even more links to information like the Members Only page, Historical by decades, and more.
First workday recap of the 2020 season - Saturday, January 18, 2020
Our first official workday of the 2020 season took place this past Saturday as we gathered at an offsite location near the railroad. The group of about a dozen built more than 200 feet of track panels, finished pieces for 6 switches, cut railroad ties, dropped everything off at the railroad and lunch at our favorite Subway location.
Our first official workday of the 2020 season took place this past Saturday as we gathered at an offsite location near the railroad. The group of about a dozen built more than 200 feet of track panels, finished pieces for 6 switches, cut railroad ties, dropped everything off at the railroad and lunch at our favorite Subway location.
Our next club activity will be on Saturday, January 25th and 26th as we travel to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History museum for Trains! Trains! Trains! event. Then our next club member meeting will be on Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m.
First workday recap of the 2020 season - Saturday, January 18, 2020
Our first official workday of the 2020 season took place this past Saturday as we gathered at an offsite location near the railroad. The group of about a dozen built more than 200 feet of track panels, finished pieces for 6 switches, cut railroad ties, dropped everything off at the railroad and lunch at our favorite Subway location.
Our first official workday of the 2020 season took place this past Saturday as we gathered at an offsite location near the railroad. The group of about a dozen built more than 200 feet of track panels, finished pieces for 6 switches, cut railroad ties, dropped everything off at the railroad and lunch at our favorite Subway location.
Our next club activity will be on Saturday, January 25th and 26th as we travel to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History museum for Trains! Trains! Trains! event. Then our next club member meeting will be on Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m.
Frog Guard Modification Video
The video s hows how we are modifying the frog guard. The purpose of the modification is so the foot of the grog guard doesn’t get in the way rail.
The video shows how we are modifying the frog guard. The purpose of the modification is so the foot of the frog guard doesn’t get in the way of the rail.
Reminder: Workday Scheduled Saturday, January 18th at 9:00 a.m. (Rain or Shine)
As a reminder we have a track building session tomorrow at an offsite location in Conyers. Bring electric screw guns with 5/16" drivers for the track screws. The weather looks a little wet but not until the afternoon plus we will be inside anyway, so it won’t matter. The crews needed will be sorters of ties, chop saw cutting of ties, track panel builders, and panel stacking. We have 2 fixtures so we can complete panels quickly. Coffee, water and maybe donuts will be available.
As a reminder we have a track building session tomorrow at an offsite location in Conyers. Bring electric screw guns with 5/16" drivers for the track screws. The weather looks a little wet but not until the afternoon plus we will be inside anyway, so it won’t matter. The crews needed will be sorters of ties, chop saw cutting of ties, track panel builders, and panel stacking. We have 2 fixtures so we can complete panels quickly. Coffee, water and maybe donuts will be available.
For more information on how to get to our offsite location contact us..
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
Workday Scheduled - Saturday, January 18th at 9:00 a.m. (Rain or Shine)
A track building session is being planned at an offsite location in Conyers. Bring electric screw guns with 5/16" drivers for the track screws. The weather looks a little rainy, but we will be inside.
A track building session is being planned at an offsite location in Conyers. Bring electric screw guns with 5/16" drivers for the track screws. The weather looks a little rainy, but we will be inside. The crews needed will be sorters of ties, chop saw cutting of ties, track panel builders, and panel stacking. We have 2 fixtures so we can complete panels quickly. Coffee, water and maybe donuts will be available.
For more information on how to get to our offsite location contact Norm.
Long Radius Switch Repair
When the weather is in the 60’s in January what do some of our members do? They go to the site and rebuild a long radius switch and handles. Our next official workday is Saturday, January 18th at 9 a.m. at an offsite location rain or shine.
When the weather is in the 60’s in January what do some of our members do? They go to the site and rebuild a long radius switch and handles. Our next official workday is Saturday, January 18th at 9 a.m. at an offsite location rain or shine. If you are interested in coming out and helping us with additional track panel construction and repairs, contact Norm for details on how to get to the alternate location.
1990's workday at the Duluth & Tabor Railway
Here is a look back at some photos from the NGLS archive. These photos are from workdays that occurred at our original location in Duluth. Our railroad in those days was called the Duluth & Tabor Railway.
Here is a look back at some photos from the NGLS archive. These photos are from workdays that occurred at our original location in Duluth. Our railroad in those days was called the Duluth & Tabor Railway.
Wanted New YouTube Subscribers by February 1st
North Georgia Live Steamers is looking for a few subscribers. Check out our latest videos on YouTube and click the Subscribe button. We are trying to get to 100 subscribers by February 1st.
North Georgia Live Steamers is looking for a few new subscribers for our YouTube Channel. Check out our latest videos on YouTube and click the Subscribe button. We are trying to get to 100 subscribers by February 1st. We only need 46 more.
Southern Museum Train Show Setup Information
The Southern Museum has released the setup schedule for the show scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th. Our scheduled setup time is 2 p.m. on Friday, January 24th.
The Southern Museum has released the setup schedule for the show scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th. Our scheduled setup time is 2 p.m. on Friday, January 24th. Setup location is an area called Cobb Energy Gallery and will be entering from the Garage. Our point of contact will be Dustin. Because the museum is closed to the public on January 24th, please call 678-435-7800 when you arrive on Friday so the museum can have the appropriate staff member meet and guide you to our location.
The following NGLS Club members have expressed interest in helping with the show. Please confirm with Robby if this is still the case.
Displaying a locomotive
Dan Crumbley
Robby Mossman
Wayne Lass
Event Help
David Eisman (Saturday)
Dave Levy (Saturday/Sunday)
Rick Kight (Saturday)
Gene & Joan Lurwig (Sunday)
Scott & Sherry Moore
For more information about the event visit https://www.southernmuseum.org/event-info/trains-trains-trains
2020 North Georgia Live Steamers Board Announced
Our first club meeting of the new year was on Saturday, January 4th. During our meeting the 2020 board was voted on and approved.
Our first club meeting of the new year was on Saturday, January 4th. During our meeting the 2020 board was voted on and approved. The follow represents the 2020 North Georgia Live Steamers board.
Board of Directors
President- Bill Leahy
Vice President- Peter Craymer
Treasurer (2020 - 2023)- Norm Wizner
Secretary- Robby Mossman
Board Members
Joe Fabregas
Rick Kight
Scott Moore
The next club meeting is Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m. If you are an existing club member dues are do. For existing full members, the amount is $75 and for existing associate members the amount is $50. For those that are interested in becoming a new member visit our website for details.
Be on the lookout for a workday in the next few weeks Rain or Shine. We are planning on building track panels, switches, and doing work around the railroad in the coming weeks.
Don’t forget to visit our calendar for the latest information on what is planned around the club.
The dismantling of the DMTRR Railways (circa 1998)
Sometime around 1998 the Southern Railway Museum sold its property and moved to a new home. With the move North Georgia Live Steamers packed up the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railways and prepared to build out a new railroad on Conyers, Georgia. Here are some pictures of the DMTRR being dismantled.
The railroad was eventually dismantled around 1998 after the museum sold the property and moved to a new location. This began the search for a new home for a new railroad. Today North Georgia Live Steamers operates at a new home in Conyers, which is 30 miles east of Atlanta, at the Georgia International Horse Park. Construction began on the new railroad, the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad, in 2010 and today has around 2 miles of track on the track with more than 30 acres of land to grow into. Here are some pictures after the track panels where pulled up off the road bed.
From the archives the building of the DMTRR Railroad
From the North Georgia Live Steamers archive here are a few photos from the early years of the club at its original home in Duluth, Georgia. The pictures show a variety of projects the club took on to build the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway.
From the North Georgia Live Steamers archive here are a few photos from the early years of the club at its original home in Duluth, Georgia. The pictures show a variety of projects the club took on to build the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway.
North Georgia Live Steamers Steam Locomotive Archive
The history of the NGLS steam engine is a little fuzzy but one thing is for sure it has created many smiles for those who have operated or ridden on this great locomotive. Here are some early pictures of the locomotive when the club acquired it many years ago.
The history of the NGLS steam engine is a little fuzzy but one thing is for sure it has created many smiles for those who have operated or ridden on this great locomotive. Here are some early pictures of the locomotive when the club acquired it many years ago.
From the North Georgia Live Steamers archives the DMTRR Doe Bridge
From the archives of NGLS we find the Doe Bridge which was originally built and installed for our original railroad the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railways. The bridge was removed when the DMTRR was dismantled and is currently being restored in preparation of its new home on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
From the archives of NGLS we find the Doe Bridge which was originally built and installed for our original railroad the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railways. The bridge was removed when the DMTRR was dismantled and is currently being restored in preparation of its new home on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The Doe Bridge will be used as part of the passenger line and will be the last bridge before passenger trains enter the station. Here is a look back at the bridges when it was part of the DMTRR.
