The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 2

[ACL1504]

Great looking lighting Tom.

Curt,

Thank you for stopping by, much appreciate the support.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Before anyone asks, here is what the inside of the turnout panel looks like.



I then decided on a 6" wide by 9.25" high toggle panel.

I measured it on a scrap piece of Masonite and made the cut.



More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I clamped the toggle panel in place and rechecked to make sure I had enough space for the toggles.



The panel fit flush against the bottom of the second level but had no way to secure the top. I cut a piece of 1X1 and glued/screwed it to the bottom of the second level 1X4.



More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I drilled four holes in the panel, 2 top and 2 bottom. I then used a larger drill bit and made a little counter sink in the panel so the screws would fit flush when screwed to the layout.





A cold Diet Pepsi is needed at this time. Back in a few.

[ACL1504]

I'm using single pole - single throw toggles switches from Miniatronics. I had them on hand but any SPST toggle will work.




More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I measured and centered an area for the toggle switches. At that time I drilled four holes.

I used a 7/32" bit to drill the holes.





More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I'm using an 18 volt switching power supply from Ngineering. I got mine from Slim. You can certainly use a 12 power supply but due to the number of LEDs I have on this panel, I went with the 18 volts.



Since that panel was installed, I've added two additional toggles as shown below.



I've run out of time for today.

Tomorrow I'll explain and show how I turned on terminal strip into one that will handle up to eight sets of LED lights.

[ACL1504]

Not adding anything today. I re-injured my hamstring. Orthopedic Surgeon visit tomorrow morning. Not sure when I'll get back to this thread.

Tom

[PRR Modeler]

Feel better buddy.

[GPdemayo]

Good grief......did you mow the lawn again? 

[jimmillho]

Good grief......did you mow the lawn again? 

In the rain?

Jim

[GPdemayo]

Good grief......did you mow the lawn again? 

In the rain?

Jim

With thunder and lightning too! 

[ACL1504]

Feel better buddy.

Curt,

Thank you for the well wishes. Much appreciated.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Good grief......did you mow the lawn again? 

Yes, but the injury wasn't due to any yard maintenance. Just saying.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Good grief......did you mow the lawn again? 

In the rain?

Jim

Jim,

I have in the past but not in the past several years.

Tom