2020 Train Ride Schedule
North Georgia Live Steamers is proud to announce the 2020 train ride schedule. This year we will be operating on the following dates: March 28, April 25, May 16, October 10, and November 7. The cost of train rides are $2 per person per ride on the railroad. Cash Only. Riders must be at least 18 months old or older. Expectant mothers are not allowed to ride on the railroad. This year we will also be featuring our new Gauge 1 railroad which is an elevated smaller scale railroad located within the east loop of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad.
Georgia Boiler Inspection Exception as of November 7, 2019
During our annual Georgia Boiler Inspection on October 26, 2019 several board members and club members talked with Steve Laughlin our new inspector about whether or not we could have an Invitational Meet without requiring a Georgia State Inspection.
During our annual Georgia Boiler Inspection on October 26, 2019 several board members and club members talked with Steve Laughlin our new inspector about whether or not we could have an Invitational Meet without requiring a Georgia State Inspection. On Thursday, November 7, 2019 Steve got back with Peter Craymer and Robby Mossman stating they did not see an issue with us having a private meet that was not open to the general public with steam engines that do not have a Georgia State Boiler Inspection. His suggestion however was to make sure the visiting steam engines had current hydrostatic tests.
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Thank You for a great 2019 Train Ride Season
This past Saturday, November 2nd, marked the end of another great public ride season. As you know these ride days help us reach out into the community to share our hobby and attract new members.
This past Saturday, November 2nd, marked the end of another great public ride season. As you know these ride days help us reach out into the community to share our hobby and attract new members. This year marked another great year of reaching both. For members that have been part of the club for a little while Thank You. For our new members Welcome Aboard. Looking forward to other club activities scheduled over the next few months with details to follow.
A few reminders until then:
November 16th- Plans for heavy machinery are being finalized to prep the site for the 20ft container and the new mainline grade crossing. Weather and man power permitting the goal is to get the concreted for the grade crossing poured during the week of November 18th.
November 30th- Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day- Club members bring family and friends out and enjoy the railroad and work off some of that extra turkey you had on Thanksgiving. This is for club members and invited guests.
December Club Meeting and Club Member Party- During our club meeting we will be taking nominations for 2020 board positions. Nominees must be Full members and in good standing in order to serve on the board.
January 25th & 26th - Trains! Trains! Trains! event at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.
https://www.southernmuseum.org/event-info/trains-trains-trains
Big Build Saturday, November 16th Planned Starting at 8:30 a.m.
Now that the weather is cooler and we have access to some heavy machinery we are planning on a major work day on Saturday, November 16th.
Now that the weather is cooler and we have access to some heavy machinery we are planning on a major work day on Saturday, November 16th. The plan is to prep a space for a new 20ft container and the new mainline grade crossing. We are looking to see who is available on Saturday. We are also looking for bobcats, dump trucks or dump trailers, chainsaws, and other tools. If you are available or have equipment you can bring please let Norm know.
Boiler Inspection Day - October 26, 2019
The annual boiler inspection day was today. We had 6 steam engines inspected today making them all ready for our next run day and lots of fun.
Gauge 1 Public Run Day Photos on October 12, 2019
During our normal public run day the Gauge 1 team had its first public run day since completing the construction of the new Gauge 1 railroad. Here are some great pictures from the day.
936 Great Northern
Great Northern #936 is an Allen Models 10 Wheeler. It is unknown when it was built but is believed to have been built sometime in the 1980’s. The locomotive spent most of its life in Washington State before moving with its owner to Atlanta around 2014. In 2018 it was sold to its current owner.
Great Northern #936 is an Allen Models 10 Wheeler. It is unknown when it was built but is believed to have been built sometime in the 1980’s. The locomotive spent most of its life in Washington State before moving with its owner to Atlanta around 2014. In 2018 it was sold to a member here at North Georgia Live Steamers where he spent the next several years updating several items and then in 2021 sold again to an individual in Alabama.
Manifold updated and cab lights added 2020
Pictures from the October 2022 Fall Meet
At Mid-South Live Steamers Fall 2019
As of October 25, 2021 operates out of Alabama
October 12, 2019 Public Run Day Photos
Our 4th run day of the year was on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We had three steam engines and two diesel locomotives pulling passengers most of the afternoon.
Our 4th run day of the year was on Saturday, October 12, 2019. We had three steam engines and two diesel locomotives pulling passengers most of the afternoon. Our new Gauge 1 Railroad also operated all day showing off what has been built this year. Here is a look at this beautiful day.
Train Rides on Saturday, November 2, 2019
Our 2019 season will come to an end on Saturday, November 2nd from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as the railroad comes alive one last time. 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.
Train Rides Today from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The weather is looking great for our next Train Ride Day which is this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 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.
Train Rides this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The weather is looking great for our next Train Ride Day which is this Saturday, October 12th from 1 p.m. to 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.
Inner West Loop & LaVay Bridge Project
LaVay Bridge on the East side of the railroad when it was being used for loading and unloading.
As many of you know we've been working on completing the inner west loop of the railroad which includes installing a bridge that had originally been located at our old home nearly 20 years ago. When our current railroad was being built one of the bridges from the old railroad was repurposed to get trains on and off the railroad. As the story goes one of our members LaVay was looking to be one of the first to run his train on our new railroad but needed a way to get his train from a trailer to the track. Here is LaVay's account of the events that ultimately created the "LaVay Bridge".
"As I looked around the track, I saw a potential to use a trestle from Duluth, a couple of used track sections, some blocks, a metal ramp and a siding to create a stationary loading ramp. As the time for running trains approached, I wanted to run one of the first trains. So, using my truck and trailer as heights limits, I dragged the old trestle over. Built a ramp with blocks and dirt. With help from club members and grandkids the ramp was ready to go."
Since then our railroad has grown but LaVay continued to use the bridge to load and unload his train each time he came to the railroad instead of using our new loader. A few years ago, onsite storage became available for his train which meant the bridge use was no longer needed. That was until a few weeks ago when the project to complete the Inner West Loop began.
LaVay recently shared some pictures of what the bridges looked like when it was at the old railroad site. The bridge will soon be installed in its new home on the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad as part of the inner west loop. Come help us reposition this “historic” bridge in its new home this Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Pictured (Top Row): James C., Peter C., Gene L., Rick K., Bob C., Scott M.
On Train: LaVay S.
Front Row: Ben K., John T., Joe F., Bill L.
Not Pictured: Norm W., Wayne L., and Robby M.
Gauge 1 Railroad Comes Alive
At our club fun day on Saturday, August 3, 2019 the Gauge 1 guys brought the new railroad to life. The inner loop is complete with just a little bit left to make the elevated railroad complete.
Charlie Glass Operating on CHTRR for First Time
At our club fun day on Saturday, August 3, 2018, our very own Charlie G. got a chance to operate his steam engine on the railroad for the first time. This was a surprise for his and many others.
