John Armstrong (model Railroader)
John H. Armstrong (November 18, 1920 – July 28, 2004) was a mechanical engineer, inventor, editor, prolific author, and model railroader best known for layout design and operations. Married for 44 years to Ellen Palmer. They had 4 children.
Read more about John Armstrong (model Railroader): Early Life, Model Railroad Construction, Layout Design, Sense of Humor, Writing and Memberships, Death, Selected Books and Articles
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