The unveiling of C&O 701 will be on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m.
Come out and welcome a new steam engine to the railroad on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m. 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 weather is looking good for Saturday but as with just about every other day this summer HOT. Make sure you bring plenty of water, a lunch, and take a ride behind C&O 701.
Come out and welcome a new steam engine to the railroad on Saturday, August 12th at 9 a.m. 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 weather is looking good for Saturday but as with just about every other day this summer HOT. Make sure you bring plenty of water, a lunch, and take a ride behind C&O 701.
Annual Summer Nights Club Fun Run is Saturday, August 26th (Private Event)
Our annual Summer Night Club Fun Run is the evening of Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our regularly scheduled Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, live steam hobbyist, and invited guests. Unlike past years this year will actually be an evening event not a day/evening event. Come late afternoon and stay until after dark. Bring your dinner, friends, family, trains, and a great sense of humor for the evening activities. The grill will be available for those wishing to grill something for dinner. Club will not be providing any food or drinks. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day for more information.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Our annual Summer Night Club Fun Run is the evening of Saturday, August 26th. This is part of our regularly scheduled Club Fun Day activities and is open to all club members, member families, live steam hobbyist, and invited guests. Unlike past years this year will actually be an evening event not a day/evening event. Come late afternoon and stay until after dark. Bring your dinner, friends, family, trains, and a great sense of humor for the evening activities. The grill will be available for those wishing to grill something for dinner. Club will not be providing any food or drinks. For more information to those visiting the railroad please visit our Club Fun Day for more information.
Note: Club Fun Days and the Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, invited guests, and those in the hobby.
Our August Club Meeting and Workday is this Saturday at 1 p.m.
We have a workday scheduled for this Saturday, August 5th starting at 8:30 a.m. with a club meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. The plan is to clean up around the property and take care of any railroad items that are needed ahead of our next club fun run day on Saturday, August 26th as we have our annual Hot Summer Night Club Fun Run. Before you ask yes, this year’s Hot Summer Night run will actually be at night especially with the heat we’ve been having this summer. Plans are still coming together but we are encouraging everyone to bring their own dinner and if you want to grill the grill will also be available. If you plan on using the grill, make sure you bring necessary utensils for the grill. Make sure you invite friends and family to join you at the railroad during this event.
We have a workday scheduled for this Saturday, August 5th starting at 8:30 a.m. with a club meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. The plan is to clean up around the property and take care of any railroad items that are needed ahead of our next club fun run day on Saturday, August 26th as we have our annual Hot Summer Night Club Fun Run. Before you ask yes, this year’s Hot Summer Night run will actually be at night especially with the heat we’ve been having this summer. Plans are still coming together but we are encouraging everyone to bring their own dinner and if you want to grill the grill will also be available. If you plan on using the grill, make sure you bring necessary utensils for the grill. Make sure you invite friends and family to join you at the railroad during this event.
Save the date for the unveiling of the C&O 701 on Saturday, August 12th
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.
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.
Come visit North Georgia Live Steamers this October for our annual Fall meet
The 2023 season is full steam ahead which means Fall Meet plans are starting to take shape. Make sure you mark your calendar and visit North Georgia Live Steamers this October. The meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also coordinated group rate discounts at area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. You do don’t want to wait and would like to stop by the railroad before October we have several club fun days throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
The 2023 season is full steam ahead which means Fall Meet plans are starting to take shape. Make sure you mark your calendar and visit North Georgia Live Steamers this October. The meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also coordinated group rate discounts at area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. You do don’t want to wait and would like to stop by the railroad before October we have several club fun days throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days and Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet Details - Update
As the 2023 season continues to chug along make sure you mark calendar for our fall meet which is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also arranged group rate discounts at a few area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. If you want to come out before our Fall meet please stop by one of our regularly scheduled club fun days we have throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days and our Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
As the 2023 season continues to chug along make sure you mark calendar for our fall meet which is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also arranged group rate discounts at a few area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. If you want to come out before our Fall meet please stop by one of our regularly scheduled club fun days we have throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days and our Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
Annual Father's Day Club Fun Day (Private Event) and Club Meeting will be this Saturday
Our annual Father’s Day Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 17th. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad. We will also take a short break at 1 p.m. to have our June meeting which was rescheduled for this weekend.
Our annual Father’s Day Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 17th. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad. We will also take a short break at 1 p.m. to have our June meeting which was rescheduled for this weekend.
Annual Father's Day Club Fun Day will be Saturday, June 17th (Private Event)
Our annual Father’s Day Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 17th. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad.
Our annual Father’s Day Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 17th. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad.
Update: Almost Monthly Club Fun Day and Club Meeting on Saturday, June 3rd
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the railroad tomorrow for our “Almost Monthly Club Fun Day”. The day starts when you arrive and ends when you leave so enjoy as much as you can. The board has decided to move the regularly scheduled meeting from this Saturday, June 3rd to Saturday, June 17th because of prior commitments, illness, and taking kids to camp has caused the number of board members available to be only a couple. Sorry for the short notice of this change as some of the board members had last minute changes in their availability. So, make the most of the day and play as much and as long as you want.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the railroad tomorrow, Saturday, June 3rd, for our “Almost Monthly Club Fun Day”. The day starts when you arrive and ends when you leave so enjoy as much as you can. The board has decided to move the regularly scheduled meeting from this Saturday, June 3rd to Saturday, June 17th because of prior commitments, illness, and taking kids to camp has caused the number of board members available to be only a couple. Sorry for the short notice of this change as some of the board members had last minute changes in their availability. So, make the most of the day and play as much and as long as you want.
Almost Monthly Club Fun Day and Club Meeting on Saturday, June 3rd (Private Event)
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 3rd. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m.
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 3rd. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m.
Almost Monthly Club Fun Day and Club Meeting on Saturday, June 3rd
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 3rd. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m.
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 3rd. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m.
Come visit North Georgia Live Steamers this Fall
The Fall Meet is fast approaching. Make sure you mark your calendar and reserve a spot for our annual Fall meet, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also coordinated group rate discounts at area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. You do don’t want to wait and would like to stop by the railroad before October we have several club fun days throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
The Fall Meet is fast approaching. Make sure you mark your calendar and reserve a spot for our annual Fall meet, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also coordinated group rate discounts at area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. You do don’t want to wait and would like to stop by the railroad before October we have several club fun days throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
Start spreading the word about the 2023 Club Fun Days
Mark your calendar for the 2023 club fun days happening with North Georgia Live Steamers. These days are for club members, invited, guests, and those in the live steam hobby. The current club fun day events are scheduled on Saturday, April 1st, June 17th, August 26th, September 2nd, and November 25th. Don’t forget our Fall meet scheduled Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22rd. For the latest on what’s going on with our club fun days visit our website site or contact Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Mark your calendar for the 2023 club fun days happening with North Georgia Live Steamers. These days are for club members, invited, guests, and those in the live steam hobby. The current club fun day events are scheduled on Saturday, April 1st, June 17th, August 26th, September 2nd, and November 25th. Don’t forget our Fall meet scheduled Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22rd. For the latest on what’s going on with our club fun days visit our website site or contact Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
Almost Monthly Club Fun Day and Club Meeting on Saturday, April 1st (Private Event)
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, April 1st. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m. For those that are also planning on running during out public run days this would be great day to do your seasonal safety checks.
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, April 1st. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m. For those that are also planning on running during out public run days this would be great day to do your seasonal safety checks.
Almost Monthly Club Fun Day on March 4th (Private Event)
Don’t forget this Saturday is our “Almost Monthly Club Fun Day”.. Come out and bring the trains along with family and friends and enjoy the day around the railroad. The weather is going to be great. This is also a great time to do a winter shake down of equipment as the season get started.
Don’t forget this Saturday is our “Almost Monthly Club Fun Day”.. Come out and bring the trains along with family and friends and enjoy the day around the railroad. The weather is going to be great. This is also a great time to do a winter shake down of equipment as the season get started.
Almost Monthly Club Fun Day on March 4th (Private Event)
As 2023 continues to move along we are starting a new tradition around the railroad with our Almost Monthly Club Fun Day. Our next club fun day will be on Saturday, March 4th. This is a good time to do a winter shake down of equipment as the season get started.
As 2023 continues to move along we are starting a new tradition around the railroad with our Almost Monthly Club Fun Day. Our next club fun day will be on Saturday, March 4th. This is a good time to do a winter shake down of equipment as the season get started.
Start spreading the word about the 2023 Club Fun Days
Mark your calendar for the 2023 club fun days happening with North Georgia Live Steamers. These days are for club members, invited, guests, and those in the live steam hobby. The current club fun day events are scheduled on Saturday, March 4th, April 1st, June 17th, August 26th, September 2nd, and November 25th. Don’t forget our Fall meet scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. For the latest on what’s going on with our club fun days visit our website site or contact Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Mark your calendar for the 2023 club fun days happening with North Georgia Live Steamers. These days are for club members, invited, guests, and those in the live steam hobby. The current club fun day events are scheduled on Saturday, March 4th, April 1st, June 17th, August 26th, September 2nd, and November 25th. Don’t forget our Fall meet scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. For the latest on what’s going on with our club fun days visit our website site or contact Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
Amazon Smile Donation Program Canceled
We received word that the AmazonSmile program which allows customers of Amazon the ability to have a donation made to a not-for-profit organization like ours based on purchases they made through smile.amazon.com website. Since joining the program, a couple of years ago, we have received nearly $1,000 in donations through this program and want to say thank you to all who participated.
We received word that the AmazonSmile program which allows customers of Amazon the ability to have a donation made to a not-for-profit organization like ours based on purchases they made through smile.amazon.com website. Since joining the program, a couple of years ago, we have received nearly $1,000 in donations through this program and want to say thank you to all who participated. Your everyday purchases made an impact.
We will continue to look for programs like this and let you know how your everyday purchases can turn into a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers. In the meantime, don’t forget you still have a couple of other ways to support the railroad through a donation. The first is by making a direct donation online or via mail while the second is through the Kroger Community Rewards program which takes a portion of your everyday purchases at Kroger and turns them into a donation to North Georgia Live Steamers. Here is some additional information regarding the Kroger Community Rewards program and how to link your Kroger Plus card to the program.
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 Kroger account and follow the steps Kroger provides.
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 any questions regarding how the program works, please visit Kroger Community Rewards for additional information.
2022 A year in review
What an incredible year. This year was a little more relaxing than the past couple of years as we took a break from large projects and enjoyed the railroad. The year saw a few new pieces of rolling stock around the railroad along with many new faces. Here is a month-by-month snapshot of just some of the things the club did.
What an incredible year. This year was a little more relaxing than the past couple of years as we took a break from large projects and enjoyed the railroad. The year saw a few new pieces of rolling stock around the railroad along with many new faces. Here is a month-by-month snapshot of just some of the things the club did.
January
The year started off with our annual New Year’s Day Club Fun Day. The weather was beautiful and a little cold but was a great way to start 2022. A few weeks later we participated in the annual Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw with plenty of items on display to share with the visitors.
February
Our third member container began to take shape with the installation of track heading into the container. The crew installed all the necessary panels in a single day making it one of the quickest installations in recent memories.
March
March was a little quieter for us as we did some basic spring cleaning around the property when the weather permitted.
April
The beginning of our first full season since 2019 began with a public run day which saw many smiles, smoke, and fun by so many members and visitors. If you look closely, you will also see a special observer in a railroad tie watching trains go by.
May
May brought our second public run day of the season which also brought out more familiar faces and a new locomotive around the railroad. It was beginning to feel like old times.
June
As the year continued to warm up and in between some of the rain we had the next member container project kicked off with the clearing of some trees and planning on how to get the container positioned into its new home.
July
Work continued on the next member container with leveling off the ground and building switch templates that we can use to identify what radius switches we need. These will come in handy with future projects. We also installed a drain for the driveway and gravel for the container.
August
With all of the rain we had the grass grew tall, but we still got the container delivered. We learned that we had more ways to move a container than we thought which was great since dropping the container didn’t quite land at the right angle. Training on the club steamer was full steam ahead and the driveway drain installation was set in concrete. August also brought our annual Hot Summer Nights club fun day. Sorry I don’t have any pictures, but I understand it was great.
September
Just like old times the annual boiler inspection came and went with all the locomotives on hand passing with flying colors and then taking time to run around the railroad. In case you are wondering our 2023 boiler inspection will be September 16, 2023. More work was also done in preparation of track being installed for the next member container.
October
Wow what an October. This year saw an incredible turnout for our October public run day which made for an exciting day and lots of smiles by so many. The day would not have been successful without each one of our members. Once we got beyond our public run day work continued on the member container with progress being made on the area for track. The month also brought our 2nd annual Fall Meet where we welcomed visitors and visiting trains during our four-day event. Looking forward to 2023. Don’t forget to start sharing with others you know in the hobby that our 2023 Fall meet will be Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22, 2023.
November
We closed out our 2022 public run day in early November with a great turnout early in the day. The interesting part of the day was how the second half of the day was pretty relaxing as many visitors left to go watch an exciting UGA game. We still gave 600 rides for the day allowing us to close out our public run day schedule with 2,481 rides given during our 2022 season.
December
With the year coming to an end, we take a moment to also remember those we lost. Our railroad family lost loved ones that will forever have a special place in the hearts of their families, North Georgia Live Steamers, and others that can say they knew them.
2023
As you prepare for a new year do not forget that we have 8 Club Fun Days this year with the first one being on January 1st. If you purchased a 2023 NGLS calendar the dates for our club fun days and many other dates are listed in the printed calendar. You can also visit our website for the latest calendar items as well. Speaking of the calendar do not forget about other items coming up just after the new year.
Saturday, January 7th - Club Meeting and 2023 Board Election
Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th - Trains, Trains, Trains event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer for this fun event.
Thank you again for a wonderful year and looking forward to seeing what new things members have been working on over the winter as the railroad comes alive again in 2023.
That’s A Wrap for the 2022 Fall Meet
Our 2nd Annual Fall meet is in the books with visitors from Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. We want to thank all our visitors and NGLS club members for such a great event. On Friday night we had pizza delivered by one of our members employers, then on Saturday the club provided lunch for all in attendance. The railroad was busy day and night along with lots of stories being shared around the campfire each night. We look forward to seeing you next year during our 3rd Annual Fall Meet which is scheduled Thursday, October 19th - Sunday, October 22nd.
Our 2nd Annual Fall meet is in the books with visitors from Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. We want to thank all our visitors and NGLS club members for such a great event. On Friday night we had pizza delivered by one of our members employers, then on Saturday the club provided lunch for all in attendance. The railroad was busy day and night along with lots of stories being shared around the campfire each night. We look forward to seeing you next year during our 3rd Annual Fall Meet which is scheduled Thursday, October 19th - Sunday, October 22nd.
