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IC GulfOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Has anyone mounted accessory switches/buttons on top of the layout near/next to accessory vs building a control panel ? How did that work out for you ?

2/10/2410:50 AM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I mount power and siding controls on the fascia or on top of the layout.

Here's the panel for my freight yard, a switch for each yard track.

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2/10/2411:21 AM

Susan DeatsOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

@IC Gulf posted:
Has anyone mounted accessory switches/buttons on top of the layout near/next to accessory vs building a control panel ? How did that work out for you ?

Cut a batch of switch plates out of acrylic and paint the table top color. These switches are scattered all around my Run Room. My control panels with turnout switches are out of reach of most "kids".

See "How To" at my web page, Toy Train Layout Wiring - Advanced .

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PRRMP54OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

My plans for the future layout have manual ground-throw switches so, yes, they will be mounted on the layout.

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