No wire to run, no wire to hide.

[Zman]

Which is NOT what this thread is about. (I just liked the pun.)

Here is the wiring for my turnout motors. I've run the wires under the layout into a conduit box made of PVC commonly used in building applications. I then made a faceplate for the switches and AC input out of electrical perf board.

Next, connect the common leads.

Now everything gets cut down and soldered.

And voila! A control panel for the turnout motors with only one wire showing.

When I put the fascia around the edge of the layout, it should look very trim.

 

[Pitchwife]

Great work Zman. My only recomendation would be color coded wire. Saves major headaches if you have to trace one particular wire. :thumb:

 

[ezdays]

That's a good idea. It works with a limited number of switches, but one can always use multiple boxes if need be. One advantage here is that the switches can be nearer to the turnouts rather than running from one location.

 

[Matthyro]

When I see all that wiring I know why all my turnouts have manual control. Good work Zman

 

[CN1]

WOW!!!

Thanks for the "how-to" :thumb:

Well done