Container delivery for new shop and member container delivered
Friday, November 19th marked another exciting day around the railroad as we took delivery of two more containers and placement of two existing containers. We now have placed three of the four containers in the spot of our new club workshop and the remaining container has been placed in the member container area. The work crew today consisted of Gene, “Bob2”, Rick, “Bob Jr.”, Norm, Wes, Calvin, and Scott. Next step is to begin working on the shop and member container which will most likely be our winter project.
Friday, November 19th marked another exciting day around the railroad as we took delivery of two more containers and placement of two existing containers. We now have placed three of the four containers in the spot of our new club workshop and the remaining container has been placed in the member container area. The work crew today consisted of Gene, “Bob2”, Rick, “Bob Jr.”, Norm, Wes, Calvin, John T. and Scott. Next step is to begin working on the shop and member container which will most likely be our winter project.
Running Gauge 1 during our 2021 public run days
Here are some pictures of the guys running the Gauge 1 trains during our public run days in 2021.
Here are some pictures of the guys running the Gauge 1 trains during our public run days in 2021.
C&O 701 (2-8-0)
The #701 is prototyped after the real #701 located in Covington, Virginia which was built by Alco in 1911 and originally operated as #171 for Hocking Valley Railway. The following information is from rgusrail.com which highlights the history of this locomotive.
C&O 701 In Operation
Click image to see CO701 in action
In the fall of 2021 plans began to take shape to build a 1.6” scale 7 1/2” gauge version of the C&O 701. The prototype is currently located in Covington, Virginia and was originally built by Alco in 1911. The locomotive originally operated as #171 for Hocking Valley Railway. The following information and images are from rgusrail.com which highlights the history of this locomotive.
The Hocking Valley Railway was primarily a coal hauler, operating entirely in the state of Ohio, with a main line from Toledo to Athens and Pomeroy via Columbus, and several branches to coal mines in the Hocking Valley near Athens. Most of its life was spent under the control of outside railroads. In 1903, a syndicate comprising the PRR, B&O, C&O, Erie and Lake Shore & Michigan Southern acquired majority ownership. From 1906, the C&O began to increase its ownership until it gained outright control in 1910, although the HV continued to operate as a separate entity until merged into the C&O in 1930. At that time, #171 was renumbered CO #701 and reclassified as a G-5. For more information visit http://www.rgusrail.com/vaco701.html.
In doing some additional research I learned that the #701 is the last remaining C&O 2-8-0 locomotives still in existence. I have placed some pictures and videos below.
Photos provided from rgusrail.com
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2012 before a cosmetic restoration
A short video of C&O 2-8-0 locomotives
Now on to the 1.6” scale version of the 701 which is actually being built off a slightly different prototype from the Pennsylvania Railroad H10 class steam locomotives and was built by Lima Locomotive works. One of the primary differences between the prototype and the H10 was the type of valve gears used. The H10 used the Walschaerts Valve Gear vs. the C&O prototype which used Baker Valve Gear. The 1.6” scale pictured was built by Godshall’s Custom Machining out of Shermans Dale, PA. This locomotive is the nineteenth 2-8-0 build by Godshall using the H10 prototype. This project provided the opportunity to show how the base locomotive could be adapted for other 2-8-0 Consolidation prototypes. By the time it is completed it will be very close to the real C&O 701.
Here are a couple of videos regarding the Godshall H10.
Estimated number of days until locomotive is completed (August 2023).
C&O 701 Build Pictures 2021-2023
What do some of the pieces look like?
Here are some photos from Wayne Godshall, of Godshall Custom Machining & Live Steam, showing how an H10 begins. The first picture represents the locomotive frame before being machined. The second picture represents cylinder heads, and the third pictures is the lead truck boxes. The pictures below represent H10 Consolidation build number 20 through 25. Pictures taken June and July 2023.
Walschaert Valve Gear
Baker Valve Gear
2-6-0 Electric Outline Steam Engine
This is a Tom Bee electric outline steam engine.
This is a Tom Bee #11 electric outline steam engine.
Video of this locomotive running at Ridge Live Steamers during the Winter 2022 meet.
In Action
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The railroad comes alive one final time for the 2021 season on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over the past two years the members and volunteers of North Georgia Live Steamers have been hard at work making changes to the railroad including the addition of nearly 1,000-feet of track to the railroad adding to the overall experience. Get your friends and family together and come out an enjoy riding trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The railroad comes alive one final time for the 2021 season on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over the past two years the members and volunteers of North Georgia Live Steamers have been hard at work making changes to the railroad including the addition of nearly 1,000-feet of track to the railroad adding to the overall experience. Get your friends and family together and come out an enjoy riding trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Must be at least 18 months old or older. Sorry expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. Cash Only. We also do NOT accept debit/credit cards.
For more information about Train Rides click here.
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The railroad comes alive one final time for the 2021 season on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over the past two years the members and volunteers of North Georgia Live Steamers have been hard at work making changes to the railroad including the addition of nearly 1,000-feet of track to the railroad adding to the overall experience. Get your friends and family together and come out an enjoy riding trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The railroad comes alive one final time for the 2021 season on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over the past two years the members and volunteers of North Georgia Live Steamers have been hard at work making changes to the railroad including the addition of nearly 1,000-feet of track to the railroad adding to the overall experience. Get your friends and family together and come out an enjoy riding trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Must be at least 18 months old or older. Sorry expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. Cash Only. We also do NOT accept debit/credit cards.
For more information about Train Rides click here.
Big week ahead of our last public run day of the 2021 season
Our final and one of our latest public run days to date will happen this Saturday, November 20th. We had a great response from club members who said they will be able to volunteer on Saturday and is greatly appreciate. We expect to have a pretty good turnout of trains which loading and unloading trains will be a little busy. Our normal social media advertising is reaching more people than usual which could mean we will have another great turnout and make for a great end of season event. We are also expecting a group from the Georgia Garden Railroad Society to stop in and checkout the railroad so make sure you say hello.
Our final and one of our latest public run days to date will happen this Saturday, November 20th. We had a great response from club members who said they will be able to volunteer on Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. and is greatly appreciate. We expect to have a pretty good turnout of trains which loading and unloading trains will be a little busy. Our normal social media advertising is reaching more people than usual which could mean we will have another great turnout and make for a great end of season event. We are also expecting a group from the Georgia Garden Railroad Society to stop in and checkout the railroad so make sure you say hello.
We also have a big event happening on Friday, November 19th with the delivery and arranging of the containers for both the shop and member container. If you are free on Friday to help or can come out to the railroad and blow leaves off the track that would be help us, get a head start for getting things ready Saturday morning. As for the container delivery the time of the delivery has not been determined so be on the lookout for some additional communications.
Let’s close out our 2021 public run day season with lots of smiles. The forecast is looking great with a slight breeze. So, make sure you bring some warm clothes, a lunch, water, a great sense of humor, and don’t forget to have fun.
#34 B&L Railroad Company (2 1/2 Scale Fitchburg Northern)
This locomotive arrived at the railroad in the Fall of 2021. At the time of posting the road name and number had not been decided on. More information about this locomotive can be found on Allen Models: Fitchburg Northern 2-6-0
This locomotive arrived at the railroad in the Fall of 2021. From what we know it has an Ed Perry Boiler and will be setup with a propane burner. More information about this locomotive can be found on Allen Models: Fitchburg Northern 2-6-0. Pictures are from Fall of 2021 and Spring of 2022.
Video take on Saturday, May 21, 2022 during our Public Run Day
In Action
Shop container delivery and placement workday on Friday, November 19th
The day has finally come to take delivery and place containers that will become part of our shop and a member container. We will be placing three 40’ containers side by side and then place a 40’ high cube next to the member container area on the railroad. Bring tools, lunch, water, and a good sense of humor we are probably going to need all we can get as thing come together.
The day has finally come to take delivery and place containers that will become part of our shop and a member container. We will be placing three 40’ containers side by side and then place a 40’ high cube next to the member container area on the railroad. Bring tools, lunch, water, and a good sense of humor we are probably going to need all we can get as thing come together.
Impromptu workday recap for Monday, November 8th
On Monday, November 8th a small crew went to the site to complete the groundwork for the new club workshop containers and next member container. The crew, which consisted of Norm, Ben, “Bob”, Robby, Wes, and our favorite delivery guy Bill C., from Sheppard Trucking, who brought us about 18-tons of crusher run that was placed in between the forms where the shop containers are going. Rick also stopped by to jump into the story telling while Ben and “Bob” did a lot of the work. Next step is to take delivery and place the containers which is scheduled for Friday, November 19th. If you are looking for something to do on that Friday, come out and join in on the fun.
On Monday, November 8th a small crew went to the site to complete the groundwork for the new club workshop containers and next member container. The crew, which consisted of Norm, Ben, “Bob”, Robby, Wes, and our favorite delivery guy Bill C., from Sheppard Trucking, who brought us about 18-tons of crusher run that was placed in between the forms where the shop containers are going. Rick also stopped by to jump into the story telling while Ben and “Bob” did a lot of the work. Next step is to take delivery and place the containers which is scheduled for Friday, November 19th. If you are looking for something to do on that Friday, come out and join in on the fun.
The crew also pulled out a signal poll and trimmed it down to size in preparation for a restored signal head that Dave L. recently completed will be mounted on this poll. Looking forward to seeing more railroad structures around the railroad in the future.
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.
Now Accepting Nominees for the 2022 Board
It is that time of year again where we start taking nominees for the 2022 board. This year we will be taking nominees online and during our regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, December 6th at 1 p.m. Please use the link below to submit your nominees or you can wait until the meeting to nominate.
https://tinyurl.com/nglsboard2022
Nominees must be a current 2021 member and in good standing and be categorized as a Full member.
It is that time of year again where we start taking nominees for the 2022 board. This year we will be taking nominees online and during our regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, December 6th at 1 p.m. Please use the link below to submit your nominees or you can wait until the meeting to nominate.
https://tinyurl.com/nglsboard2022
Nominees must be a current 2021 member and in good standing and be categorized as a Full member.
Workday & Club Meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 6th at 8:30 a.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
We also will have a club meeting at 1 p.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
We also will have a club meeting at 1 p.m.
Come ride trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The railroad comes alive one final time for the 2021 season on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over the past two years the members and volunteers of North Georgia Live Steamers have been hard at work making changes to the railroad including the addition of nearly 1,000-feet of track to the railroad adding to the overall experience. Get your friends and family together and come out an enjoy riding trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
The railroad comes alive one final time for the 2021 season on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over the past two years the members and volunteers of North Georgia Live Steamers have been hard at work making changes to the railroad including the addition of nearly 1,000-feet of track to the railroad adding to the overall experience. Get your friends and family together and come out an enjoy riding trains on Saturday, November 20th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Must be at least 18 months old or older. Sorry expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. Cash Only. We also do NOT accept debit/credit cards.
For more information about Train Rides click here.
Railroad located at: 1632 Centennial Olympic Parkway Northeast, Conyers, GA, 30013
Reminder: Workday scheduled for Saturday, November 6th at 8:30 a.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
Workday & Club Meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 6th at 8:30 a.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
We also will have a club meeting at 1 p.m.
Our final public run day of the year is approaching and we need to clean up from the fall leaves and put the finishing touches preparing the railroad for an exciting day. We will be blowing leaves, picking up sticks, checking switches, and performing any track repair needed. Don’t forget to bring bug spray, safety goggles, water, lawn equipment, and a good sense of humor.
We also will have a club meeting at 1 p.m.
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.
NGLS Members - Are you available to volunteer for the November 20th Public Run Day?
Our last public run day event of the 2021 season is on Saturday, November 20th. We need to know who is available to volunteer since it is the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Please fill out the form below so we can make the appropriate decision.
Click the link below or fill out the form below.
Our last public run day event of the 2021 season is on Saturday, November 20th. We need to know who is available to volunteer since it is the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Please fill out the form below so we can make the appropriate decision.
Click the link below or fill out the form below.
1st Fall Meet at the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad is now history
Our first fall meet is in the books. A big thanks to everyone who attended and while we don’t have a lot of pictures from the weekend here is quick video of just some of the action on Saturday. For those that are planners our 2022 Fall Meet dates have already been set so mark your calendar for Thursday, October 20th through Sunday, October 23rd. Click here for more details.
Our first fall meet is in the books. A big thanks to everyone who attended and while we don’t have a lot of pictures from the weekend here is quick video of just some of the action on Saturday. For those that are planners our 2022 Fall Meet dates have already been set so mark your calendar for Thursday, October 20th through Sunday, October 23rd. Click here for more details.
If you attended the sites and have some pictures you’d like to share please forward to newsletter@northgeorgialivesteamers.org
Video Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1cZDs1ilZQ
Video recorded by Scott Moore