anyone have a unique way to number their switches on the layout so you don't have to remember their number. I have 29 switches and that is too many to remember. I don't want to slap a number on the switch itself, but maybe use some sort of rail sign and post it close to each switch. anyone done something like this?
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Instead of numbering switches, put chart tape on your control panel depicting the track plan. Put electrical switches on the panel where the chart tape indicates where the switch is located. All you have to do now is to find the electrical switch on the panel which corresponds to the track switch. Sounds more complicated than it is. It works for me and many others.
Best of luck.
Ed
anyone have a unique way to number their switches on the layout so you don't have to remember their number. I have 29 switches and that is too many to remember. I don't want to slap a number on the switch itself, but maybe use some sort of rail sign and post it close to each switch. anyone done something like this?
There was a thread on this. I think some solutions were offered, but none appealed to me. Maybe a small yard warning sign, but with a number on it.
I'll number them on the LCS app. But I also have seen the little flags as well.
Numbering the control board is a better way to go.
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Dennis
Numbering the control board is a better way to go.
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Dennis
If you have one...
Chuck, simple and nice. 
I did a little of this...made numbers on a Brother machine and stuck them to yard signs...
I like it very much!
Look forward to using it on my layout!
Timely thread, I was just fiddling with that last night. I ended up just using the little stickers that came with my Atlas switches for now. I like both the control panel and the signs. Since I am in the 'no control panel' camp with cjack right now, I am going to get some signs, already have a labeler. If I ever do build a control panel I will probably leave the signs, I think they look nice and it's an added reminder of what is what.
With Lionel Legacy/Cab 1 and Cab 2--one does not really need the Control Panel because, we can walk around with our Trains. Therefore, a number is very beneficial when walking and using the Cab 1 or 2 to control the turnouts. Also, the numbers help a lot if you are making Routes. My turnouts are wired for both button operation or cab remote operation.
By labeling the turnouts, friends running their trains on my layout can open and shut turnouts, etc. As Lou Kovach said, once owner of IC Controls, now 2 or more can have fun running trains. This is The Best of Times in our Hobby.
The above pictured numbers by the switches is Great. Happy Railroading.
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