Take a step back in time and check out our public run day from Saturday, June 6, 2015
It’s hard to believe it has been 5 years. A little bit has changes since then and we’ve added a couple fallen flags but the beauty of our hobby is we have new people come into the hobby throughout the years. Hope you enjoy this look back.
It’s hard to believe it has been 5 years. A little bit has changes since then and we’ve added a couple fallen flags but the beauty of our hobby is we have new people come into the hobby throughout the years. Hope you enjoy this look back.
Do You Shop at Kroger's? You Could Be Raising Money For North Georgia Live Steamers
If you shop at Kroger's, your everyday purchases could turn donations to the North Georgia Live Steamers. All you do is register and use your Kroger card every time you shop at Kroger's.
If you shop at Kroger's, your everyday purchases could turn donations to the North Georgia Live Steamers. All you do is register and use your Kroger card every time you shop at Kroger's.
How do you register your card? Simply click on the link below and login to your account. Under the Community Rewards program you will find a button that says, "re-Enroll Now". Type in North Georgia Live Steamers and you are in business. Make sure you tell all your friends about this great opportunity.
Here is the link to the reward program: Kroger Community Rewards program.
Remember spread the word to your friends and family and make sure they register North Georgia Live Steamers as a Kroger Community Reward recipient. If you have a hard time getting your Kroger Plus card associated with North Georgia Live Steamers you may also use this reference number which will also pull up North Georgia Live Steamers on the Kroger site. Our Kroger Community reference number is 45942.
If you have any questions regarding how the program works please visit Kroger Community Rewards for additional information.
Ridge Locomotive Works
Ridge Locomotive Works
Ridge Locomotive Works - http://www.ridgeboiler.com/
Design · Build · Inspect · Repair
Phone: (989) 714-4671
Email: marty@ridgeboiler.com
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Flash back to the original railroad North Georgia Live Steamers built the Duluth & Mount Tabor Railway
Cancellation Notice: Train Rides for Saturday, April 25th is Cancelled
Our scheduled run day for Saturday, April 25th has been Cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
Our scheduled run day for Saturday, April 25th has been Cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
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.
Reminder: Train Rides for Saturday, March 28th is Cancelled
As a reminder our scheduled run day for Saturday, March 28th has been cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
As a reminder our scheduled run day for Saturday, March 28th has been cancelled.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
Cancelled: Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - April 4th
Cancelled: Club Meeting and Club Fun Day - April 4th. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bill Leahy.
Our April club meeting and club fun day have been cancelled. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bill Leahy
Step back in time to 2010. Do you remember what was going on around North Georgia Live Steamers?
Do you remember what you may have been doing 10 years ago? Here is a look at a few events that took place about 10 years ago around North Georgia Live Steamers.
Do you remember what you where doing 10 years ago? Here is a quick look at some of the things going around North Georgia Live Steamers about 10 years ago.
City of Conyers - State of Emergency Declared
The Conyers Mayor and City Council met in an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20 and unanimously passed an ordinance restricting restaurants to take out or delivery of food only, closing certain entertainment businesses in which public health could be compromised, and allowing restaurants licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises.
Notice from City of Conyers
The Conyers Mayor and City Council met in an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20 and unanimously passed an ordinance restricting restaurants to take out or delivery of food only, closing certain entertainment businesses in which public health could be compromised, and allowing restaurants licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises.
The Conyers City Council approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 18. Based on information provided from the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and local authorities, the council is taking further action in the hopes of reducing the spread of COVID-19.
The city’s state of emergency and new restrictions call for the following:
All bars, restaurants, or businesses who sell food or beverages for consumption on premises or who provide entertainment on premises shall be closed to in-person dining, consumption of alcohol, or entertainment until the expiration of the ordinance on April 13, 2020.
Bars, restaurants and other businesses who sell food may offer food for customers to eat somewhere other than at the establishment, i.e. curbside service or delivery.
If a restaurant is licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption, such business for the duration of the ordinance only (through April 13, 2020) shall be authorized to sell beer or wine for take-out consumption off-premises with the purchase of food.
The following businesses shall be closed through April 13, 2020: bars and nightclubs, gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, live performance venues, bowling alleys, arcades and private social clubs.
The City Council and all other boards, commissions or agencies of the city shall have the authority to conduct meetings and take votes by teleconference.
The restrictions enacted in the ordinance will take effect beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020 and end on April 13, 2020, unless terminated or extended by the Conyers City Council. For more information, visit conyersga.com, Facebook, or follow the city’s social media accounts.
A look at the early days of North Georgia Live Steamers at our Duluth location
Take a look back at the early days of North Georgia Live Steamers.
As life as we know it takes a moment to pause because of the virus going around the world lets take a look back at some of the early days of the club.
Canceled: Workday Scheduled for Saturday, March 21st
Sorry for the earlier email on Monday stating we have a workday this Saturday. For obvious reasons things are being canceled along with wet weather. Everyone stays safe and look forward to getting back on the railroad for some fun very soon. As things progress throughout the week we will look towards a possible workday towards the end of the month. We also have our April Club Fun Day and Club Meeting coming up so stay tuned for details about that event as we all monitor what is going on.
Sorry for the earlier email on Monday stating we have a workday this Saturday. For obvious reasons things are being canceled along with wet weather. Everyone stays safe and look forward to getting back on the railroad for some fun very soon. As things progress throughout the week we will look towards a possible workday towards the end of the month. We also have our April Club Fun Day and Club Meeting coming up so stay tuned for details about that event as we all monitor what is going on.
Update: Train Ride Schedule for 2020
The board of directors at North Georgia Live Steamers has been carefully monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and after thoughtful consideration we have reached a decision to cancel our run day scheduled for March 28, 2020.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
The board of directors at North Georgia Live Steamers has been carefully monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and after thoughtful consideration we have reached a decision to cancel our run day scheduled for March 28, 2020.
As a nonprofit organization we look forward to sharing our hobby with the public and hope the need for cancellations will be short in duration. Watch our Facebook page and our website for information about future Public Ride dates at North Georgia Live Steamers.
Workday Scheduled - Saturday, March 21st at 8:30 a.m.
We have a workday scheduled to get ready for our first public run day of the season will be on Saturday, March 21st at 8:30 a.m. We will be putting the finishing touches on our winter projects, railroad repairs, and equipment maintenance.
If you are not a member but are interested in learning more about what we do a work day is a great opportunity to meet club members and ask lots of questions. See you around the railroad.
We have a workday scheduled to get ready for our first public run day of the season will be on Saturday, March 21st at 8:30 a.m. We will be putting the finishing touches on our winter projects, railroad repairs, and equipment maintenance.
If you are not a member but are interested in learning more about what we do a work day is a great opportunity to meet club members and ask lots of questions. See you around the railroad.
March 14, 2020 Workday Recap
A group of ambitious members went out on Saturday to do some work around the railroad. Work included track repair, tree cutting, and passenger line debate. A great day and appreciate all who was able to come out and take care of a few items around the railroad.
A group of ambitious members went out on Saturday to do some work around the railroad. Work included track repair, tree cutting, and passenger line debate. A great day and appreciate all who was able to come out and take care of a few items around the railroad.
Club Equipment Maintenance Policy
The board of directors of NGLS has decided on the following policy with respect to the club owned locomotives…
Effective as of March 11, 2020
The board of directors of NGLS has decided on the following policy with respect to the club owned locomotives:
Each locomotive shall have two superintendents.
Effective immediately the superintendents are:
Club Diesel: Scott Moore and Joe Fabregas
Club Steamer: Bob Cummings and Gene Lurwig
These appointments will be updated as need by the Club President with the advice and counsel of the board.
Absolutely NO repairs or maintenance (other than refueling) shall be performed on a club locomotive without the express approval of one of the superintendents.
This does not mean in writing and, of course, members are expected to use common sense. If a locomotive catches fire you may extinguish it.
Other individuals may work on the locomotives provided that one of the superintendents has given prior approval.
All problems observed while operating a locomotive should be reported to at least one of the co-superintendents.
The superintendents for each locomotive will certify which club members are authorized to operate their locomotive.
Final Final Countdown: The Model Train Show and Volunteer Information
We are finalizing the list of who is going to be available for the train show this weekend. We have a group already scheduled for Friday setup but will need to confirm who is planning on helping out on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th during the show
We are finalizing the list of who is going to be available for the train show this weekend. We have a group already scheduled for Friday, March 13th setup but need to confirm who is planning on helping on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th. Like last year our booth is going to be big enough to display multiple locomotives and more. The following people have confirmed displaying locomotives at the event this year.
Wayne - American
Peter - 10-Wheeler
Robby - 10-Wheeler
If you are also interested in displaying equipment please complete the form below by Wednesday, March 11th in order to insure we have enough space for all of the equipment. If you don’t complete the form or confirm with Robby, we will not be able to guarantee space for your item.
Event Details
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre
Event Dates: March 14th -15th
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)
If the form does not work for you here is a link (https://forms.gle/GM991PweBCMEkkPK7)
Join us at The Model Train Show on this Saturday and Sunday
The North Georgia Live Steamers have been working hard around the railroad this winter and are taking a break and heading to The Model Train Show on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
The North Georgia Live Steamers have been working hard around the railroad this winter and are taking a break and heading to The Model Train Show on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The show is sponsored by Piedmont Division of the National Model Railroad Association and will feature vendor tables, layouts, kid's operating layout, and more. The show hours are Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday 10-4. Cost is $10 for adults and kids 8 and under are FREE! Scouts in Uniform get free admission as well.
Cobb Galleria Centre
2 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
At I-285 and I-75
Don't forget to stop by our booth and pick up a schedule and ask about how you or someone you know could join the club. Our first run day of the season will be on Saturday, March 28th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Workday Recap - March 7, 2020
March is turning out to be a busy month around the club. On Saturday, March 7th we had “Bob” and “Bob 2” on hand along with Ben, Gene, Calvin, Elijah, Bill, Joe, and Scott taking care of some necessary maintenance around the railroad as we get ready for the 2020 season.
March is turning out to be a busy month around the club. On Saturday, March 7th we had “Bob” and “Bob 2” on hand along with Ben, Gene, Calvin, Elijah, Bill, Joe, and Scott taking care of some necessary maintenance around the railroad as we get ready for the 2020 season.
Here is a quick list of just some of the work performed:
Club Diesel had an oil change, air filter, and new spark plugs.
Club Diesel was cleaned and polished with riding cars also getting cleaned up.
The “Bob’s” (Ben and Gene) moved rock pile and removed a tree stump
Some gravel was added near the red container to help with drainage
Removed some trees and limbs from around the railroad
Clean up pile of switches and track panels
Finally chased leaves around the railroad in hopes of getting them moved into the wood.
A shout out to the crew for getting many of these projects completed. We still have a few more outstanding projects that need to be completed before our opening on Saturday, March 28th. Our next official workday is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st. During this time, we will finish track work, signal and equipment maintenance.
