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Dry-wall hanger is a broad term covering several stratgies. The best mechanical fasteners for this application will be the molly (expansion) bolt and the toggle bolt applied about every 6 inches. An alternative would be an adhesive fastener like Liquid Nail. In both cases, I would be attaching a thicker stock (Plywood or solid stock) on the face of the door skin as the base so I could use heavier fasteners for the heavier control panel. <br />The location of the control panel will be what works for the area you have the layout in and what appeals to you. It could be on drawer slides below the layout giving you a clear aisle when not in use, be attached as an appendig at the layout level, lifted above on a shelf over hanging the layout, or in a tethered box.
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