Tyke - I agree with you and found some atlas 56 switches on ebay and at a train show. Here's the slide-out control panel I built for my steel ez-track 5'x9' layout. It took a little planning but my young son and his friends have no problems operating it.
![](http://ca.geocities.com/tjof.railway@rogers.com/img_0430_control_panel.JPG)
Panel is made of 1/8 inch plywood.
Have fun! Derek
Panel is made of 1/8 inch plywood.
Have fun! Derek