Easy Control Panel for Your Model Railroad Layout

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

See how I wired this control panel for routing control and the rest of my hidden staging project here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOylHtoqZx8frc

[@michaelschneider6106]

Wrong link! It just returns to the current video.

[@IMRROcom]

@@michaelschneider6106 I would place money on the fact that the next video has not been posted to KZbin yet... as this is the 1st video in the group.

[@williamflowersrailfannerpr3808]

Thanks for the video Ron you are awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@TheTrainFreak]

Looks great Ron! I went a little bit of a different route on creating mine. Since I am going the LCC Route, I used the momentary push button from RR-Cirkits that have built in LEDs (R,Y,G) where I only had to only drill one hole per switch. Also I ended up using Pinstripe paint that you can buy from an auto parts store like Autozone, Napa, etc. and the two sizes works great to demonstrate the mainline vs. sidings, spurs, and branchlines. - Jason

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I said artists tape, but this is actually auto pinstriping tape, but from Amazon.👍🏼

[@IMRROcom]

I would like to see more videos like this!, Thanks

[@timhamilton5699]

Welcome back Ron! Nice to see another video, thank you for making it.

[@NScaleDystopia]

Nice, simple, effective. Thanks for sharing.

[@SFCRambo60]

I used the same method to make game boards and 70s crazy designs. Lots of fun.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid thanks lee

[@odeooo16]

Hey Ron, glad your ok...was getting worried when you hadn't posted a new video in awhile.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Yeah...you know...that "life" thing gets in the way. It is good to be back.

[@flyboy2610]

When drilling plastic sheet, I drill a 1/8" pilot hole amd then use a step drill to gradually enlarge the hole to its final size.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

A stepper bit would be perfect...unfortunately I don't have one. Must acquire.

[@conway573]

Ron…you can also use a flame before you paint…to clear and round the edges of the plexiglass instead of sanding…thanks for the video,

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Interesting. I do not have a lot of experience working with acrylic. Thanks for the tip.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Very nice video Ron you put together lots going on thanks for sharing and liked DD.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Ron thanks very much for replying to my comment. That's the great part about the hobby sharing ideas and learning new ideas from other people to improve our Channel. Take care and stay safe DD

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Merry Christmas Ron.

[@openeyes-411]

Hi Ron, nice clean looking panel! A tip for drilling acrylic is to back grind the lead cutting edge of your drill bit to about 30° - this stops the tendency for the bit to "bite" thus preventing crackage, because it's actually "shaving" the material... Slow speed, no oil required. Hope this helps. EDIT: Having used plexi/acrylic for several projects, I have a set of common sized bits I keep separate just for this material.

[@tommynorwood5184]

Hey Ron glad to see you. Looking forward to seeing how you wirer the board up. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day.

[@OldToby53]

Thanks. Looking forward to the wiring video.

[@eXtremeFX2010]

Very Nice. Question: What Arduino turnout program are you using or did you write your own? Thanks for your tutorial

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I wrote my own, and that video is coming.

[@N-Scale]

Looks good Ron , Thanks , Mike

[@johnbanicki7232]

Good work. Simple enough for anyone to build.

[@Adamdaj]

On the Central Jersey Conral N scale Joe has his control panel with barrel key switches to simulate locking and unlocking turnouts and derailers.

[@mikehowey4869]

Great control panel,looking forward to the next video on this.Looks pretty simple, which is what I look for!

[@louisletourneau3429]

Great project ! A good way to drill a hole on a slippery surface is to drill a small pilot hole first

[@stimpyueediot]

or use a soldering iron to make a dimple

[@trainfan92756]

Good morning Ron how are you doing

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I'm good. Glad to be back.

[@trainfan92756]

That's good im glad to hear that

[@fbrailroad4628]

Looks very nice and simple, Ron. Thanks for sharing, David (F & B Railroad).

[@chicagodenvernorthern999]

Nice work Ron. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@smcnish1droid]

Great video series, can’t wait for the rest of the videos! Glad you’re back, I’ve missed your videos.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thanks. It's good to be back.

[@Miertreg1]

Super job 👍👍👍. Greetings Gert

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Thank you...Where are you from, Gert?

[@wyattcraig8731]

wyatt I like trains

[@HumancityJunction]

I came for the wiring and electronics! I am curious what you are going to use.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Tune in next week. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@merrimackvalleyrailroad3657]

Looks awesome! Great work.

[@richardw5507]

Inspiring idea - thanks

[@Ryan-fn5nr]

Thanks for doing these videos Ron, they've been a great help as I continue to expand in the hobby. Just need the right house & basement now

[@michaelsmith7425]

lol, don't we all 😏

[@sbjohnso]

Dang it.....now I have to redo mine. This is so much better. Thanks for the video.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Sorry for that. 🤣

[@michaelsmith7425]

Nice job, the plexiglass and paint the back method was very clever.

[@igelkott255]

You could use a clear coat spray paint on top of the painted side to help protect your paint job from scratches. You can even use a brush on poly since it's on the backside and no one is going to see it.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

That's a great idea. Didn't even think of it.

[@mikefromflorida8357]

Don’t talk over unnecessary music. Would you do that to someone in person? I didn’t think so.

[@davidchunko]

That's awesome cheap and easy to make that control panel thanks for sharing

[@ericdecarli2785]

Bonsoir, dommage que nous ne voyons pas le branchement électrique.

[@ianmanson-blair5065]

Your a Genius !

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

😂 I wouldn't go that far, but thank you.

[@williamdavid9333]

Great looking video. Thanks for sharing this!

[@daylightdave9405]

With all do respect I think your panel looks very nice but why not just use Tortoises or Smails as they use less wire, are easy to hook up and you can use your throttle to operate them from any location and I have over 270 switches on my layout... but I understand this is an alternative. Good luck... DD 😜 🤗

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I am using Tortoises to throw the turnouts. This panel allows one button to throw multiple turnouts to line an entire route into the staging yard...and I do now want to drive them with the throttle or DCC system. I prefer to keep throttles connected to the locomotives they are controlling. That's my preference.

[@daylightdave9405]

@@RonsTrainsNThings I totally understand Ron... like I said your panel looks nice... NCE throttles have that capability to hit one button to make a line up and throw all switches to line you out of a yard.... take care.... DD 🤗

[@kevinheard8364]

great idea... easy & looks great!

[@Max-eh8gk]

Micromark is saying "Coupon code is invalid or unrecognized " to your code

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

I'm looking into it and will get back with you.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

The old promo code became corrupted somehow. New code is RTRAINS

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE VIDEO

[@kalpeshwani8520]

👍👍

[@waltslostson1056]

Ron nice video but we have been building those panels since the 70's when we were using DC block control.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Yes, but MOST of my viewers are beginners, so they have not.