It took 5 years after building the layout, but I finally have a complete and period looking control panel. I found a relatively matched pair of 440C panels at a train show recently and this inspired a new direction. Now I just have to remember what blocks all those knife switches control 🙄 i also included a small area for important beverage positioning. 😁🍸. One handles the outer loop and the other the inner loop, corresponding to the main controls on the Type Z.
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Sweet!
Period appropriate and fully functional. It couldn't be better.
Mike
Outstanding!
The 440C panels are retro cool for hands-on control of electricity flowing to a layout.
Although TMCC or Legacy control of trains with a hand-held controller, or through wi-fi, Bluetooth, an app, a tablet or a PC may be more in tune with our times, some hobbyists prefer the "old fashioned" way of doing it.
Carry on, regardless ...
Mike M. LCCA 12394
That looks really good. I have been thinking about making a portable version for floor running.
Do you have any more pictures of your layout?
@Tinplatetraincrazy posted:That looks really good. I have been thinking about making a portable version for floor running.
Do you have any more pictures of your layout?
Very, Very nice....including the scotch glass! Great work
Nice looking layout! You have a nice mix of tin.
Very nice panel and layout. Just make sure you don't spill your cocktail flipping a switch. 
Bob
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