Do you know someone who might be interested in donating to NGLS? We can accept donations online.
Many of you may know that yesterday was GivingTuesday which provides a focus on giving to not-for-profit organizations like ours. If you know of someone who might be interested in donating to our organization, they can do so by either sending us a donation in the mail or through our online donation (https://tinyurl.com/nglsrrdonate) option. Donations can also be received via a text message by texting NGLSRR to 44-321 which will take you to the same donation website online.
Many of you may know that Tuesday was GivingTuesday which provides a focus on giving to not-for-profit organizations like ours. If you know of someone who might be interested in donating to our organization, they can do so by either sending us a donation in the mail or through our online donation (https://tinyurl.com/nglsrrdonate) option. Donations can also be received via a text message by texting NGLSRR to 44-321 which will take you to the same donation website online.
Individuals can also learn more about how a donation would benefit our railroad by visiting our website - https://www.nglsrr.org/donations
Club Meeting and Holiday Club Fun Day this Saturday, December 4th
Our December meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, December 4th at 1 p.m. We will cover normal business items along with take board nominees for the 2022 board. The weather is also suppose to be very nice and have decided to make the day a Holiday Club Fun Day as well which starts when ever you arrive.
Our December meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, December 4th at 1 p.m. We will cover normal business items along with take board nominees for the 2022 board. The weather is also suppose to be very nice and have decided to make the day a Holiday Club Fun Day as well which starts when ever you arrive. Please feel free to bring cookies and snacks to share.
If you NOT going to be in attendance for the meeting and would like to submit nominees for the 2022 board please use the link below to submit your nominees. Otherwise nominations will be taken during the meeting. Voting on the 2022 board will take place during our January meeting.
https://us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=22f5b9585e7729d6e90c345de&id=a90aab8cdd&e=*|UNIQID|*
#GivingTuesday - Help support North Georgia Live Steamers today
We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization and operate with volunteers and donations from individuals like you. Why do we need your help? We have several of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During each year we participate in several of fund-raising events including our primary being giving rides to the public. However, the past couple of years have been challenging for everyone and that is why we are asking for your help.
support North Georgia Live Steamers - #GivingTuesday
We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization and operate with volunteers and donations from individuals like you. Why do we need your help? We have several of ongoing projects that, as you might expect, need funding to complete. This funding comes from a variety of sources including individual donors such as yourself. During each year we participate in several of fund-raising events including our primary being giving rides to the public. However, the past couple of years have been challenging for everyone and that is why we are asking for your help.
In 2020 and 2021 we took care of a lot of projects including the completion of what we call our “Passenger Line". Now we are moving into 2022 and hope to fund several other projects like the completion of the “Grandma Line”, add a railroad signal system, and general maintenance of the railroad and equipment. With your help and our volunteers all of this and more is possible. But all this takes money.
So, if you have enjoyed bringing your kids out for a train ride (and inside aren’t we all kids?) won’t you consider donating whatever you can afford to assist us in bringing our model railroading to you. Today we are participating in GivingTuesday, a global day of giving as a way to support not-for-profit organizations like ours.
Please join us in our efforts to demonstrate a working miniature railroad to the public and educate everyone on the rich history of railroading in our country's history. To donation, please use the Donate button or you can mail your donation to: North Georgia Live Steamers, P.O. Box 1809, Conyers, Georgia 30012.
Volunteer Request for Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History event
We have been contacted by the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History to see if we are interested in participating in the “Trains! Trains! Trains!” event on Saturday, January 29th through Sunday, January 30th. We are asking for feedback from the club to see who is available to volunteer for this event.
Fill out form below or click on link to complete the survey. https://tinyurl.com/nglstrainstrainstrains
Happy Thanksgiving from North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you. This year we are extra thankful for hours of time our members and volunteers have provided.
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you. This year we are extra thankful for hours of time our members and volunteers have provided.
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.
That is a wrap on the 2021 train ride season
A big thank you to everyone who came out and visited with us on our last ride day of the 2021 season. The day was full of so many special visitors including a large group from the Georgia Garden Railroad Society. A special thanks to each of the North Georgia Live Steamers members who volunteered and ran trains throughout the day. We look forward to seeing everyone next year as the railroad comes alive again in the spring of 2022. In the meantime, don’t forget to visit our website and social media pages for the latest on what’s going on during the offseason.
A big thank you to everyone who came out and visited with us on our last ride day of the 2021 season. The day was full of so many special visitors including a large group from the Georgia Garden Railroad Society. A special thanks to each of the North Georgia Live Steamers members who volunteered and ran trains throughout the day. We look forward to seeing everyone next year as the railroad comes alive again in the spring of 2022. In the meantime, don’t forget to visit our website and social media pages for the latest on what’s going on during the offseason.
Mark you calendar for our 2022 Train Ride Dates
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.