Happy Valentine's Day from North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish all of you and your special someone a Happy Valentine’s Day.
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish all of you and your special someone a Happy Valentine’s Day.
2021 Train Ride Day Schedule
North Georgia Live Steamers is excited to announce the release of the 2021 train ride schedule. The railroad will be operating on Saturday, April 24th, May 15th, October 2nd, and November 20th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards accepted at this time.
North Georgia Live Steamers is excited to announce the release of the 2021 train ride schedule. The railroad will be operating on Saturday, April 24th, May 15th, October 2nd, and November 20th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only. No Credit Cards accepted at this time.
Railroad Location
1632 Centennial Olympic Parkway
Conyers, GA 30013
2021 Board Member Election Results
Thank you for everyone’s patience over the past month and participating in the election of the 2021 board members.
Thank you for everyone’s patience over the past month and participating in the election of the 2021 board members. The 2021 board members will be:
Calvin Abernathy
Bob Cummings
John Tuten
Upcoming Calendar Events
Club Meeting and Club Fun Day scheduled for Saturday, February 6th Cancelled
Because of weather conditions our regularly scheduled February meeting and club fun day on Saturday, February 6th has been cancelled.
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Because of weather conditions our regularly scheduled February meeting and club fun day on Saturday, February 6th has been cancelled.
NGLS Update: Board Member Election Redo
Because of weather conditions on Saturday, February 6th the board has decided to cancel the February meeting and in person voting. Because of this cancellation board member voting will be done electronically ONLY. You can submit your votes electronically using the form below or by email. To submit your votes by email please forward to Robby Mossman.
If you are unsure if you have already voted or are having problems submitting your vote electronically please contact Robby Mossman. Please forward questions to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
Because of weather conditions on Saturday, February 6th the board has decided to cancel the February meeting and in person voting. Because of this cancellation board member voting will be done electronically ONLY. You can submit your votes electronically using the form below or by email. To submit your votes by email please forward to Robby Mossman.
If you are unsure if you have already voted or are having problems submitting your vote electronically please contact Robby Mossman. Please forward questions to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
Did you know that your purchases on Amazon could also help raise 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 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 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.
First Official Workday Of 2021
Another start to another great year. This past Saturday, January 23rd a small group came out to build a couple of switches and layout the track for the next storage container. The crew consisted of Calvin, Dave E., Scott, Norm, and Robby. Together they worked through remembering how to build switches and an occasional geometry lesson but by the end of the day progress was made. The crew identified the need to build an additional dozen or so curve panels, some ground work, and the never ending need to cut more railroad ties.
Another start to another great year. This past Saturday, January 23rd a small group came out to build a couple of switches and layout the track for the next storage container. The crew consisted of Calvin, Dave E., Scott, Norm, and Robby. Together they worked through remembering how to build switches and an occasional geometry lesson but by the end of the day progress was made. The crew identified the need to build an additional dozen curve panels, some ground work needs to be done, and the never ending need to cut more railroad ties. Be on the look out for a track panel construction day coming up in the coming weeks where we will build curves for the container and straights for the passenger line project.
NGLS: Board Member Election Redo
On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 8 p.m. electronic voting closed to approve the nomination for the three (3) board positions open during the 2021 term. A total of 26 Full members cast a unanimous vote to approve the nominees for the 2021 board positions. At this time, we have opened voting to vote for up to three people for the open board member positions. Voting will take place electronically between Monday, January 25, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 2021 at 8 p.m. Anyone who has not voted at that time can do so during our February club meeting on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. All persons voting must be Full members and have had paid the 2021 dues by the January 9, 2021 meeting.
If you have any questions, please forward them to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
In addition to the nominees being approved a vote was also taken electronically regarding what our 2021 ticket prices should be for riders. Out of the 26 Full members who voted on this matter 64.3% voted in favor of keeping the ticket prices at $2 per person per ride while 35.7% voted to raise the prices to $3 per person per ride. At this point the 2021 per person ride price will remain at $2.
At this time use the form below to cast your vote for the 2021 board member positions open.
On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 8 p.m. electronic voting closed to approve the nomination for the three (3) board positions open during the 2021 term. A total of 26 Full members cast a unanimous vote to approve the nominees for the 2021 board positions. At this time, we have opened voting to vote for up to three people for the open board member positions. Voting will take place electronically between Monday, January 25, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 2021 at 8 p.m. Anyone who has not voted at that time can do so during our February club meeting on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. All persons voting must be Full members and have had paid the 2021 dues by the January 9, 2021 meeting.
If you have any questions, please forward them to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
In addition to the nominees being approved a vote was also taken electronically regarding what our 2021 ticket prices should be for riders. Out of the 26 Full members who voted on this matter 64.3% voted in favor of keeping the ticket prices at $2 per person per ride while 35.7% voted to raise the prices to $3 per person per ride. At this point the 2021 per person ride price will remain at $2.
At this time use the form below to cast your vote for the 2021 board member positions open.
Club Meeting and Fun Day - Saturday, February 6, 2021
Our next club meeting will be on Saturday, February 6th at 1 p.m. at the site. Weather permitting this will also be a club fun day so arrive when you can and enjoy the railroad.
If you know someone who would like to visit the railroad and even bring a train, please have them visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Our next club meeting will be on Saturday, February 6th at 1 p.m. at the site. Weather permitting this will also be a club fun day so arrive when you can and enjoy the railroad.
If you know someone who would like to visit the railroad and even bring a train, please have them visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Club Fun Day Schedule
Workday on the calendar for this Saturday, January 23rd at 8:30 a.m.
Almost forgot that our first official workday is on the calendar for this Saturday, January 23rd. The weather is looking good, really I mean it, and we are planning on building switches for the next member container and depending on how many show up we do have a couple areas in the east loop that need some maintenance.
Almost forgot that our first official workday is on the calendar for this Saturday, January 23rd. The weather is looking good, really I mean it, and we are planning on building switches for the next member container and depending on how many show up we do have a couple areas in the east loop that need some maintenance.
Remember if you come bring plenty of water, a lunch, and don’t forget the bathrooms are current closed.
Reminder: NGLS: Board Member Election Redo
As a reminder on Saturday, January 9, 2021 the club voted to fill the three board member positions for the 2021 season. Out of the candidates two, Calvin Abernathy and Bob Cummings, had received enough votes to fill two of three positions with the third position ending in a tie between Joe Fabregas and Susan Wizner. During the meeting, a second vote was taken to fill the third position only and it also ended in a tie. It was then decided to provide an opportunity for the club to vote for a third time which would provide an opportunity for all Full members a chance to vote electronically.
Upon further review it has been decided that we are out of order regarding the accepts of the nominees voted on during the December meeting because in the new adopted bylaws, voted on during our October 2020 meeting, we no longer allow spouses who are both members on the board at the same time. We also did not follow the new bylaws correctly when we did the revote during our Saturday meeting when a tie is involved. Under the new bylaws all ties are settled with a coin flip.
In accordance with the new bylaws and Robert Rules of Order the board has decided that we need to revote on the individuals that have been put forward during the December meeting, minus Susan Wizner, for the board member positions.
So how is all of this going to happen.
As a reminder on Saturday, January 9, 2021 the club voted to fill the three board member positions for the 2021 season. Out of the candidates two, Calvin Abernathy and Bob Cummings, had received enough votes to fill two of three positions with the third position ending in a tie between Joe Fabregas and Susan Wizner. During the meeting, a second vote was taken to fill the third position only and it also ended in a tie. It was then decided to provide an opportunity for the club to vote for a third time which would provide an opportunity for all Full members a chance to vote electronically.
Upon further review it has been decided that we are out of order regarding the accepts of the nominees voted on during the December meeting because in the new adopted bylaws, voted on during our October 2020 meeting, we no longer allow spouses who are both members on the board at the same time. We also did not follow the new bylaws correctly when we did the revote during our Saturday meeting when a tie is involved. Under the new bylaws all ties are settled with a coin flip.
In accordance with the new bylaws and Robert Rules of Order the board has decided that we need to revote on the individuals that have been put forward during the December meeting, minus Susan Wizner, for the board member positions.
So how is all of this going to happen. The first step is included in this email and that is as a Full member as of our December 3, 2020 meeting you will vote Yes or No on accepting the nominees. A separate email will follow once voting closes on accepting the nominees. At that time, you will then select up to three people for the board position. Voting will be provided electronically and will complete during our February meeting for those who did not vote electronically. At the time of voting during our February meeting members you must have been a full member in good standing prior to the January 9, 2021 meeting to vote.
Nomination Reconfirmation Electronic Voting Ends at 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021
Voting to fill the Three Board positions will take place electronically between Monday, January 25, 2021 and Friday, February 5, 2021 at 8 p.m. For those not voting electronically can vote in person during the regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 p.m.
If you have any questions, please forward them to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
In addition to the voting for board positions it was also decided that the membership will vote on what we should do with ticket prices for the 2021 season. As a full member you will select one of the following options:
$2 - keep ticket prices the same.
$3 - raise ticket prices.
Donations only
Live Steam Club Outreach
My name is Robby Mossman, and I am the Secretary at North Georgia Live Steamers which is located just east of Atlanta just in case you aren’t familiar with us. We are working on reaching out to other clubs and railroads in hopes of creating better awareness of what is going on in the live steam hobby for our members. Our goal in 2021 is to visit more railroads around the southeast and invite others to come visit our railroad as well. We are about to publish our calendar which will show several Club Fun Days and our first ever Fall Meet.
Hello,
My name is Robby Mossman, and I am the Secretary at North Georgia Live Steamers which is located just east of Atlanta just in case you aren’t familiar with us. We are working on reaching out to other clubs and railroads in hopes of creating better awareness of what is going on in the live steam hobby for our members. Our goal in 2021 is to visit more railroads around the southeast and invite others to come visit our railroad as well. This is of course somewhat dependent on what else is going on around us with COVID. We recently publish our calendar which will show several Club Fun Days and our first ever Fall Meet. We would love to have you and others you know in the hobby come out and enjoy the railroad with us during one of those days. The dates for our Club Fun Days this year will be April 3rd, June 5th, August 28th (night run), and October 2nd. Our first ever Fall Meet will be October 22nd - 24th.
As a note our Club Fun Days and our Fall Meet will not be part of our Public Run Days which we use to help raise the necessary funds to support the railroad.
Our club members look forward to getting to know you, your members, and hopefully your railroad next year. We ask that you forward this email to others in the hobby to help spread the word. If you have any questions about this email or what we are doing, please feel free to contact me at any time. My contact information is below.
Robby Mossman, Secretary
North Georgia Live Steamers
NGLS: Board Member Election Redo
On Saturday, January 9, 2021 the club voted to fill the three board member positions for the 2021 season. Out of the candidates two, Calvin Abernathy and Bob Cummings, had received enough votes to fill two of three positions with the third position ending in a tie between Joe Fabregas and Susan Wizner. During the meeting, a second vote was taken to fill the third position only and it also ended in a tie. It was then decided to provide an opportunity for the club to vote for a third time which would provide an opportunity for all Full members a chance to vote electronically.
Upon further review it has been decided that we are out of order regarding the accepts of the nominees voted on during the December meeting because in the new adopted bylaws, voted on during our October 2020 meeting, we no longer allow spouses who are both members on the board at the same time. We also did not follow the new bylaws correctly when we did the revote during our Saturday meeting when a tie is involved. Under the new bylaws all ties are settled with a coin flip.
In accordance with the new bylaws and Robert Rules of Order the board has decided that we need to revote on the individuals that have been put forward during the December meeting, minus Susan Wizner, for the board member positions.
So how is all of this going to happen.
On Saturday, January 9, 2021 the club voted to fill the three board member positions for the 2021 season. Out of the candidates two, Calvin Abernathy and Bob Cummings, had received enough votes to fill two of three positions with the third position ending in a tie between Joe Fabregas and Susan Wizner. During the meeting, a second vote was taken to fill the third position only and it also ended in a tie. It was then decided to provide an opportunity for the club to vote for a third time which would provide an opportunity for all Full members a chance to vote electronically.
Upon further review it has been decided that we are out of order regarding the accepts of the nominees voted on during the December meeting because in the new adopted bylaws, voted on during our October 2020 meeting, we no longer allow spouses who are both members on the board at the same time. We also did not follow the new bylaws correctly when we did the revote during our Saturday meeting when a tie is involved. Under the new bylaws all ties are settled with a coin flip.
In accordance with the new bylaws and Robert Rules of Order the board has decided that we need to revote on the individuals that have been put forward during the December meeting, minus Susan Wizner, for the board member positions.
So how is all of this going to happen. The first step is included in this email and that is as a Full member as of our December 3, 2020 meeting you will vote Yes or No on accepting the nominees. A separate email will follow once voting closes on accepting the nominees. At that time, you will then select up to three people for the board position. Voting will be provided electronically and will complete during our February meeting for those who did not vote electronically. At the time of voting during our February member you must have been a full member in good standing prior to the January 9, 2021 meeting to vote.
If you have any questions, please forward them to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
In addition to the voting for board positions it was also decided that the membership will vote on what we should do with ticket prices for the 2021 season. As a full member you will select one of the following options:
$2 - keep ticket prices the same.
$3 - raise ticket prices.
Donations only
A look back at a special visitor to the railroad back in the Fall of 2018
During our Fall Club Fun Day in 2018, we had one of our members bring this great family out to the railroad and they created a video to document the day.
During our Fall Club Fun Day in 2018, we had one of our members bring this great family out to the railroad and they created a video to document the day.
NGLS Articulating Riding Car Diagram as of November 7, 2020
NGLS Articulating Riding Car Diagram as of November 7, 2020
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Reminder: Club Meeting, Fun Day, Workday, and Elections on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1 p.m.
This Saturday, January 9th is our regularly scheduled club meeting. The weather is looking great with an expected high of about 50. At this point we will be conducting our meeting at the site. Come early to play, work, or social distance with others. Meeting will start at 1 p.m.
On the agenda for the meeting will be the voting in of the 2021 officers along with other club business. The meeting is open to members and general public. The follow nominees have been approved to be voted on for the three board positions open. The positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary have been filled by Peter Craymer, Scott Moore, and Robby Mossman for the 2021 year.
If you are unable to attend the meeting and would still like to vote a form has been created below for you to submit your vote. Please remember that votes are only counted for full members who have paid dues for the 2021 season. All other votes will not be counted.
This Saturday, January 9th is our regularly scheduled club meeting. The weather is looking great with an expected high of about 50. At this point we will be conducting our meeting at the site. Come early to play, work, or social distance with others. Meeting will start at 1 p.m.
On the agenda for the meeting will be the voting in of the 2021 officers along with other club business. The meeting is open to members and general public. The follow nominees have been approved to be voted on for the three board positions open. The positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary have been filled by Peter Craymer, Scott Moore, and Robby Mossman for the 2021 year.
If you are unable to attend the meeting and would still like to vote a form has been created below for you to submit your vote. Please remember that votes are only counted for full members who have paid dues for the 2021 season. All other votes will not be counted.
Board Member Nominees
Calvin Abernathy
Dan Crumbley
Bob Cummings
David Eisman
Joe Fabregas
John Tuten
Susan Wizner
Submit Vote Electronically
For those not planning on attending the January meeting you can submit your vote electronically. All electronic votes must be received by Friday, January 8, 2021.