
UPCOMING EVENTS

Club Meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 3th
Our next club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 3rd at 1 p.m.

Trains! Trains! Trains! at Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
North Georgia Live Steamers are excited to announce we will be participating in Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 27th and Sunday, January 28th 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: Trains, Trains, Trains - City of Kennesaw (kennesaw-ga.gov)

"Grandma Line" Workday
The crew is back at it again to work on the “Grandma Line” project. Please make sure you check with the project leader coordinator to make sure things are in place for this workday.

RESCHEDULED - Almost Monthly Club Fun Day, Christmas Party and Club Meeting
Our last Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, December 2nd along with our Christmas Party and Club Meeting all packed into a single day. Food setup will begin around 11 a.m. and eat starting at Noon. Plan on bringing a white elephant gift, a shareable dish, and friends and family to join in the holiday season. We will have a meeting at 1 p.m. with party activities starting after the meeting. For more information contact Joan.

2023 Leftover Turkey Fun Run (Private Event)
NGLS club members are you looking to get rid of the leftover turkey and trimmings on Saturday, November 25th. Come out for a club fun run day at the railroad. Bring friends, family, and bring the leftovers to share.

"Grandma Line" Workday
The crew is back at it again to work on the “Grandma Line” project. Please make sure you check with the project leader coordinator to make sure things are in place for this workday.

Train Rides on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North Georgia Live Steamers invite you and all those who love trains to come out and ride trains with us on Saturday, November 4th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. We will be opening for our final public train ride day of the 2023 season and look forward to seeing you and all the different types of trains that will be operating on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
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. We do NOT accept debit/credit cards.

3rd Annual Fall Meet 2023 Details
The 3rd Annual NGLS Fall Meet will be held Thursday, October 19th through Sunday October 22nd. Additional details about the event will follow but for now here is what we have so far. This event is NOT part of our Public Train Ride events and not open to the general public.

Train Rides on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North Georgia Live Steamers invite you and all those who love trains to come out and ride trains with us on Saturday, October 7th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. We will be opening for our third public train ride day of the 2023 season and look forward to seeing you and all the different types of trains that will be operating on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
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. We do NOT accept debit/credit cards.

Prep Day for our next run day will be on Saturday, September 30th
We will have a workday on Saturday, September 30th to check the railroad and cut grass. Please bring yard equipment and track tools as we put the finishing touches on the property. Make sure you bring a lunch, water, and a good sense of humor.

Mid-South Live Steamers Public Fall Meet 2023
Mid-South Live Steamers annual spring meet will be Thursday, September 21st through Saturday, September 23rd.
Meet Details
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM to Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Annual Boiler Inspection - September 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Annual Boiler Inspection is planned for Saturday, September 16, 2023. Current Fee for State Inspection is $80.

Workday scheduled for Saturday, September 16th starting at 8:30 a.m.
We have a workday scheduled for Saturday, September 16th. Time to blow off the fall and winter debris and prep the railroad for another great season.

Almost Monthly Club Fun Day Labor Day Weekend - Saturday, September 2nd
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be Labor Day Weekend. Join us on Saturday, September 2nd with friends and family.

Eagle Point Railroad Long Train Meet (Not a public event)
Eagle Point Railroad will be holding its Long Train Meet Friday, September 1, 2023 through Monday, September 4, 2023. For more details about this event please contact Robby Mossman.
Visitor information - CSME/EPRR - Visiting Eagle Point Railroad (csme-eprr.com)

Annual Summer Nights Club Fun Day - August 26, 2023 (Weather Permitting/Private Event)
Our annual summer night run will be on Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, and live steam hobbyist. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day page for more information.
Note this is not a Public Ride Day.

Canceled - Workday scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2023
The workday scheduled for Saturday August 19th has been canceled. However, members are still encouraged to go out and take on a special project that you’ve been wanting to do but just haven’t. Our next regularly scheduled will be Saturday, September 16th at 8:30 a.m.

Unveiling of the C&O 701 event scheduled for Saturday, August 12th (private event)
Plans are in the works to bring to life a new steam engine on Saturday, August 12th at the railroad. Join Wayne Godshall, of Godshall’s Custom Machining & Live Steam, as he unveils the 19th H10 consolidation locomotive to one of our NGLS members. The locomotive has been modeled after the C&O 701 which maybe the last known surviving consolidation locomotive of the C&O railroad. The prototype was originally built in 1911 for the Hocking Valley Railways and later merged with the C&O railroad. To read up on the prototype and see some of the build pictures click here. More details about the unveiling to follow.

Club Meeting and Workday is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2023
A workday is scheduled for Saturday, August 5th starting at 8:30 a.m. Bring cordless tools, knee pads, lunch, plenty to drink, and a great sense of humor. Details about workday to be announced.
Club meeting is at 1 p.m.

Workday is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, 2023
A workday is scheduled for Saturday, July 15th starting at 8:30 a.m. Bring cordless tools, knee pads, lunch, plenty to drink, and a great sense of humor. Details about workday to be announced.

Club Fun Day Father's Day Event and Club Meeting (Private Event)
It is Father’s Day weekend which makes it a great excuse to come out and play with trains on Saturday, June 17th. Come when you can and enjoy the time. We will stop briefly at 1 p.m. for our rescheduled club meeting.


Almost Monthly Club Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023 (Update)
Our June “Almost Club Fun Day” will be on Saturday, June 3rd. Club members and invited guest are encouraged to spend the day around the railroad having fun. Our regularly schedule June meeting has been moved to Saturday, June 17th because of multiple board members having conflict and not able to be in attendance. So, enjoy the entire day with family, friends, and invited guests around the railroad.

Train Rides on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North Georgia Live Steamers invite you and all those who love trains to come out and ride trains with us on Saturday, May 20th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. We will be opening for our second public train ride day of the 2022 season and look forward to seeing you and all the different types of trains that will be operating on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
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. We do NOT accept debit/credit cards.

Prep Day for our next run day will be on Saturday, May 13th
We will have a workday on Saturday, May 13th to check the railroad and cut grass. Please bring yard equipment and track tools as we put the finishing touches on the property. Make sure you bring a lunch, water, and a good sense of humor.

Mid-South Live Steamers Public Spring Meet 2023 (Public Run Day Event)
Mid-South Live Steamers annual spring meet will be Thursday, May 4th through Saturday, May 6th.
Meet Details
Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Public Run Details
Trains run 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)

Eagle Point Railroad Spring Meet (Not a public event)
Eagle Point Railroad will be holding its Spring Meet on Thursday, April 27, 2023 through Saturday, April 29, 2023. For more details about this event please contact Robby Mossman.
Visitor information - CSME/EPRR - Visiting Eagle Point Railroad (csme-eprr.com)

Prep Day for our next run day will be on Saturday, April 22nd
We will have a workday on Saturday, April 22nd to check the railroad and cut grass. Please bring yard equipment and track tools as we put the finishing touches on the property. Make sure you bring a lunch, water, and a good sense of humor.

Almost Monthly Club Fun Day and Club Meeting on Saturday, April 1st
Our Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, April 1st. Bring friends and family as the railroad comes alive on this April Fools Day. We will also have a brief meeting at 1 p.m.

Workday scheduled for Saturday, March 18th starting at 8:30 a.m.
We have a workday scheduled for Saturday, March 18th. Time to blow off the fall and winter debris and prep the railroad for another great season.