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The evolution of my Control Panel 2006 - 2013

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Posted by balidas on Monday, July 29, 2013 4:47 PM

Finally! I've been trying to sneak a peek at your control panel everytime you post your pix. Looks really nice!  

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Posted by Wabashbud on Sunday, June 30, 2013 7:06 AM

Here's my control panel at an early stage of construction.  It contains 2 Z-1000's, switches and meters.  Sorry it doesn't show a close up but it was all I could find this morning.

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Posted by Penny Trains on Friday, June 28, 2013 8:51 PM

I wish I didn't have dial-up so I could watch the video!  Bang Head  Laugh

Becky

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Posted by BARailroad on Friday, June 28, 2013 7:58 PM

David,  i always enjoy seeing photos of your layout!  Your layout is one that many could attempt  to build with limited space and a modest budget.  Thanks for posting.

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:21 AM

Great Work Guys.

David: The LW is a favorite of mine. What I saw of the layout it looks great.

Kev: Looking good. I wonder where you work before you retired! LOL

John

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Posted by Demay on Thursday, June 27, 2013 7:09 AM

David,

Thanks for starting this thread and sharing the video of your control panel.

Kev,

Thanks for sharing your photos as well.

Both of you do great work and I'm glad you are willing to share it with us.  I have limited electrical and wiring skills so seeing these photos benefits me greatly.

Regards,

Joe

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:35 PM

Nice work guys!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by silentman on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 9:53 PM

Real nice guys, very inspirational. Thanks for sharing!!

KRM
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Posted by KRM on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:53 PM

Nice work David,

 They are fun to do. Smile

 Here is mine.

When I started,

After some more stuff.

After more stuff.

And more.

 Expandable and clean. 

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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL. Whistling

 

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The evolution of my Control Panel 2006 - 2013
Posted by dsmith on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:08 PM

I started thinking of building a Lionel 027 layout in 2006.  It began with a temporary layout and one transformer on top of a pool table.  As I began to figure things out, I built a permanent  5' x 9' layout.  As I continued to learn about the electrical needs of the layout, the control panel slowly evolved and expanded.  By 2013 it is in its final form and is working well.

 

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  David from Dearborn  

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