Grandma line workday recap for Saturday, July 13, 2024
What an incredibly hot day unless you were working on the “Grandma” line in the shade. A small crew consisting of John, Brandon, and Robby spent the day working on adding 50 feet to the “Grandma” line as work continues from east to west. The crew took a divide and conquered strategy with each focusing on a certain task of the day’s work. John prepared the forms and delt with the crusher run and gravel that Brandon was bringing over from the gravel pit while Robby worked on installing the track panels. We also had two visitors stop by and joined the club. We look forward to getting to know Bryan and Brooke. Norm also stopped by for lunch and was excited about all of the progress.
Some of you may also remember that earlier in the week a bee’s nest was discovered by the workbench. With help from Wes and John we believe the nest is gone but will continue to monitor over the next week or two to make sure. We will need to clean up the workbench area by clearing all ground debris and other items in order to prevent another ground nest being created.
Our next workday, which is planned for Saturday, July 27th. The plan at this point is to build track panels for the “Grandma” line project and workshop project which will require some help cutting ties, bending rail, and more. We also plan on working on the clubhouse and workshop project. The last few pieces of plywood and insulation needs to be installed and painted. Once completed we can then begin working on the second container, installing the lift, track, and more. More details on this project to follow in the coming days as well.
A few items on the calendar to be aware of includes our August club meeting, Dog Days of Summer Club Fun Day, and various workdays between now and our next public run day in October.
Continue the tradition of starting out the New Year with getting the family, friends, and don’t forget the train out and play for the day.
This event is open to club members, others in the live steam hobby, and invited guests.
Our first club meeting of 2025 year will be on Saturday, January 4th. Meeting is at 1 p.m. The plans for the meeting is to elect the 2025 board and discuss plans for the season. The meeting location to be determined.
Big Boots & Western Railroad winter meet will be Monday, January 27th through Sunday, February 2nd. A work week will happen the week before. For more details visit http://bigbootsrr.com/wordpress/
Our next club meeting in on Saturday, February 1st at 1 p.m. Weather permitting this will also be a club fun day around the railroad.
The Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad winter meet is Wednesday, February 5th through Monday, February 10th. For more details visit https://cp-grr.com/winter-meet/
Registration is required.
Ridge Live Steamers Winter meet will be Thursday, February 20th through Sunday, February 23rd. For more details contact Ridge Live Steamers.
https://www.ridgelivesteamers.org/2024-winter-meet-february-22-25-2024/
A workday is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd starting at 8:30 a.m. Details about the email will be posted soon. Most likely a workday focused on the clubhouse & workshop project. Bring cordless tools, knee pads, lunch, plenty to drink, and a great sense of humor.
A workday is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th 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.
A workday is scheduled for Saturday, March 22nd 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.
Ridge Live Steamers Spring meet will be Friday, March 28th through Sunday, March 30th. For more details contact Ridge Live Steamers website at https://www.ridgelivesteamers.org/
North Georgia Live Steamers invite you and all those who love trains to come out and ride trains with us on Saturday, April 5th from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. We will be opening for our second public train ride day of the 2025 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.
We will have a workday to prepare the railroad for our next public run day event on Saturday, April 19th starting at 8:30 a.m.
Eagle Point Railroad will be holding its Spring Meet on Friday, April 25, 2025 through Sunday, April 27, 2025. For more details about this event please contact Robby Mossman.
Visitor information - CSME/EPRR - Visiting Eagle Point Railroad (csme-eprr.com)
Mid-South Live Steamers annual spring meet will be Thursday, May 1st through Saturday, May 3rd.
Meet Details
Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Public Run Details
Trains run 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Location
Mid-South Live Steamers
1018 Maury County Park Drive
Columbia, TN, 38401 (map).
For more details visit - https://www.midsouthlivesteamers.com/public