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Magazine Articles By Greg Hurd

An AF Northern Becomes UP's #806

The author describes how he took a junker AF 4-8-4 and built a UP model by fixing its problems and repainting it, after doing extensive research into the prototype engine.

Building an S Layout on a Budget Part One

The author has built 12 layouts, and he shares the lessons he has learned. The article is about how one can build a layout without spending a lot of money. His focus is mostly on AF-style layouts. He covers planning a layout, deciding on the track to use, planning the required power, planning of large scenic features, and then construction.

Building an S Layout on a Budget Part Three

In this installment, the author covers some of his wiring tips, how to start laying out the scenic components of the layout, painting the scenery, and using real dirt and gravel.

Building an S Layout on a Budget Part Two

In this installment, the author covers how he laid American Flyer sectional track, which subroadbed he used, building lift-out sections, bus wiring, and transformers.

What I'd Like to Have in S

The author has a large model train collection, as well as a large AF layout. However, there are still things he would like to see manufactured, so he shares his thoughts on that subject.