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Control Panel

This album contains photos related to the railroad's operating controls panel. The panel underwent a series of modifications from its beginning to its final final configuration. Originally the power and direction were controlled using cheap commercial throttles. A pair of Heathkit transistorized throttles were obtained and used for the two mains for a while but in the end I was able to build four modern transistorized throttles and these were installed in a separate panel inserted into the original to complete the project's operating controls.

Date: 12/09/2008
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Control Panel Frame
 

Control Panel Frame

Date: 12/25/2008
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Panel Suspension
 

Panel Suspension

Date: 12/25/2008
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Panel Frame Swung Down
 

Panel Frame Swung Down

The panel pivots to reduce the layout's size when not in use.

Date: 12/25/2008
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Panel Extended
 

Panel Extended

Date: 12/25/2008
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Bare Panel
 

Bare Panel

Date: 12/25/2008
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Tracks Schematic
 

Tracks Schematic

The layout's tracks in schematic form

Date: 12/25/2008
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Turnout Control Buttons
 

Turnout Control Buttons

Kadee buttons activate switch machines to move turnout points

Date: 12/25/2008
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Tracks Schematic
 

Tracks Schematic

The layout's tracks in schematic form on the control panel

Date: 12/25/2008
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Control Panel "Final" Configuration
 

Control Panel "Final" Configuration

The control panel for the first phase of the layout's operation.

Date: 12/25/2008
Views: 39
 
Track Power Supply and Control at the Layout
 

Track Power Supply and Control at the Layout

The panel ready for wiring is installed on the layout

Date: 12/25/2008
Views: 22
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