The Model Train Show Volunteers and more
We are in need of information from club members who are available to volunteer during the annual Model Train Show at the Cobb Galleria.
We are in need of information from club members who are available to volunteer during the annual Model Train Show at the Cobb Galleria on March 14th and 15th. Like last year our booth is going to be big enough to display multiple locomotives and more. Please respond to this email and let us know what your availability is and what you are interested in bringing. Final details about our space will be coming from the show organizers in the next couple of weeks. Also note the show will be in a different hall at the Cobb Galleria which will change the load in and load out process.
Event Dates: March 14 -15, 2020
Show Hours: Saturday hours 10a - 5p and Sunday hours 10a-4p
Setup: Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. (time subject to change)
Please respond by Thursday, February 13th
Trains! Trains! Trains! 2020 Recap
Thank you to all the club members who participated in the 10th Annual Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.
Thank you to all the club members who participated in the 10th Annual Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. This was the first time in several years that NGLS has participated in this event. From what I’m told the last time we participated we still had the portable track, which is has been a while for sure. Wayne brought his American and Dan brought his GP9 showing off two different eras of the railroad industry. As is typical with the events we do both days are full of kids of all ages bouncing from all the different representations of scale trains.
Club Meeting will be on Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m.
Our 2nd club meeting of the 2020 season is planned for Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held across the street from the railroad at Hawthorn Suites. Anyone interested in learning more about North Georgia Live Steamers is encouraged to come to our meeting.
Our 2nd club meeting of the 2020 season is planned for Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held across the street from the railroad at Hawthorn Suites. Anyone interested in learning more about North Georgia Live Steamers is encouraged to come to our meeting.
For existing members if you haven’t already done so 2020 dues are past due and can be paid to the club treasurer at the meeting.
Depending on the weather we may also have a small workday prior to the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. Stay tune for more information.
Come visit North Georgia Live Steamers at Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the 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 this Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM each day. The museum will be filled with model train layouts and more.
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
Reminder Update: 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.
If you are planning on attending the Southern Museum event this weekend please confirm by replying to this email.
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
Wayne Lass
Event Help
David Eisman (Saturday)
Dave Levy (Saturday/Sunday)
Rick Kight (Saturday)
Gene & Joan Lurwig (Sunday)
Scott & Sherry Moore
Frequently Asked Questions
Please take a moment to read the following – Thank you!
The Southern Museum staff would like to thank everyone for their time and resources. Trains, Trains, Trains! is our biggest event of the year and we could not do it without you. We hope everyone enjoys the weekend but please feel free to communicate any issues to Dr. Richard Banz, Executive Director, or Mr. Jeffrey Richardson, Director of Operations. Also, we’d love to hear any comments from either your group, volunteers, or overheard from visitors. All feedback is welcome.
SCHEDULE
A reminder that the event is both Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The back entrance door facing Shirley Drive will open on Saturday, January 25, at 7:30 a.m. and on Sunday, January 26, at 8:30 a.m. Please do not enter through the front lobby doors or let anyone into the building at the front. The lobby doors will open to the public at 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast (coffee, water, and light pastries) will be served in the volunteer corridor from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Please be set-up, prepared, and ready to go by 9 a.m.
A meet and greet will take place in the Cobb Energy Gallery at 9:00am. Please be present. We will answer any last questions at this time.
A reminder that the event is both Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We are happy to provide lunch for you at this event. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please evenly break up your groups for lunch. We recommend that at least two individuals stay with a layout at all times due to visitor volume.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please do not take food or drinks (including coffee) into gallery spaces. Water in a closed container is permitted.
Recruiting new members and promoting your group is great! However, we ask that no monetary collections boxes of any type be displayed and no financial transactions of any kind take place.
Please do not hand out candy or any type of food to visitors.
Please understand that we are trying our best to cover for many people based on the numbers provided, and lunch will only be provided for those volunteers who assist all day. Tickets good for one meal will be passed out at the beginning of each day. A ticket is required to receive a free lunch.
Event t-shirts will be handed out by Nichole Alexander on Friday during set-up or first thing Saturday morning. Sizes are based on the information given by each group. Exchanges are based on availability.
Kindly remember this is a family friendly event highlighting the joy of trains. Please do not present or include any item or messages that may be construed as political, religious, or controversial in nature. The Museum reserves the right to request that any such item(s) be removed. Please ask to speak with either the Executive Director or Director of Operations with any questions or concerns.
The Museum is not responsible or liable for any damage that may occur to model trains, layouts, or any other items brought on premises regardless of how the damage was caused.
If your group plans to bring additional volunteers beyond what you’ have given us, please let Joshua Trower, Education Program Coordinator, know by January 20th.
SET-UP and BREAKDOWN INFORMATION
Upon arriving please call 678-435-7800 or 404-423-4372 for entry because the museum will be closed to the public on January 24th.
We have a staff member assigned to each group. This staff member will give you direction on where to unload and show you to your setup location.
Each group is responsible for loading, unloading, and setting up their layout(s).
We ask you to please plan accordingly. Please bring your own carts and dollies, extension cords, etc. The Museum cannot guarantee supplies.
The event will end at 5 p.m. Please do not begin the breakdown process on Sunday prior to this time as we want all visitors to have the full experience.
For more information about the event visit https://www.southernmuseum.org/event-info/trains-trains-trains
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
Reminder: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Please take a moment to read the following – Thank you!
The Southern Museum staff would like to thank everyone for their time and resources. Trains, Trains, Trains! is our biggest event of the year and we could not do it without you. We hope everyone enjoys the weekend but please feel free to communicate any issues to Dr. Richard Banz, Executive Director, or Mr. Jeffrey Richardson, Director of Operations. Also, we’d love to hear any comments from either your group, volunteers, or overheard from visitors. All feedback is welcome.
SCHEDULE
A reminder that the event is both Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The back entrance door facing Shirley Drive will open on Saturday, January 25, at 7:30 a.m. and on Sunday, January 26, at 8:30 a.m. Please do not enter through the front lobby doors or let anyone into the building at the front. The lobby doors will open to the public at 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast (coffee, water, and light pastries) will be served in the volunteer corridor from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Please be set-up, prepared, and ready to go by 9 a.m.
A meet and greet will take place in the Cobb Energy Gallery at 9:00am. Please be present. We will answer any last questions at this time.
A reminder that the event is both Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We are happy to provide lunch for you at this event. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please evenly break up your groups for lunch. We recommend that at least two individuals stay with a layout at all times due to visitor volume.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please do not take food or drinks (including coffee) into gallery spaces. Water in a closed container is permitted.
Recruiting new members and promoting your group is great! However, we ask that no monetary collections boxes of any type be displayed and no financial transactions of any kind take place.
Please do not hand out candy or any type of food to visitors.
Please understand that we are trying our best to cover for many people based on the numbers provided, and lunch will only be provided for those volunteers who assist all day. Tickets good for one meal will be passed out at the beginning of each day. A ticket is required to receive a free lunch.
Event t-shirts will be handed out by Nichole Alexander on Friday during set-up or first thing Saturday morning. Sizes are based on the information given by each group. Exchanges are based on availability.
Kindly remember this is a family friendly event highlighting the joy of trains. Please do not present or include any item or messages that may be construed as political, religious, or controversial in nature. The Museum reserves the right to request that any such item(s) be removed. Please ask to speak with either the Executive Director or Director of Operations with any questions or concerns.
The Museum is not responsible or liable for any damage that may occur to model trains, layouts, or any other items brought on premises regardless of how the damage was caused.
If your group plans to bring additional volunteers beyond what you’ have given us, please let Joshua Trower, Education Program Coordinator, know by January 20th.
SET-UP and BREAKDOWN INFORMATION
Upon arriving please call 678-435-7800 or 404-423-4372 for entry because the museum will be closed to the public on January 24th.
We have a staff member assigned to each group. This staff member will give you direction on where to unload and show you to your setup location.
Each group is responsible for loading, unloading, and setting up their layout(s).
We ask you to please plan accordingly. Please bring your own carts and dollies, extension cords, etc. The Museum cannot guarantee supplies.
The event will end at 5 p.m. Please do not begin the breakdown process on Sunday prior to this time as we want all visitors to have the full experience.
For more information about the event visit https://www.southernmuseum.org/event-info/trains-trains-trains
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.
