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2 The Switchboard
2.1 Introduction
TrainController displays a switchboard in the main window of the software. Additionally
it is possible to display as many additional switchboards on your computer
screen as desired. A switchboard represents a track diagram control panel of specific
parts of your model railroad, i.e. those parts that contain switches, and signals. Examples
of such areas are stations, sidings or hidden yards. If you intend to control a large
layout consider creation of a separate panel for each yard.
Switchboards are used to operate the switches, signals, routes and other accessories,
like crossing gates, on your model railroad. Switchboards are created using different
symbol elements that are arranged in rows and columns.
Diagram 35: Switchboard Example
Several types of symbol elements are provided to facilitate in the creation of switchboards:
• Track elements are used to represent the tracks of your model railroad such as
straight and curved tracks.
• Switch elements are provided as special track elements to enable operation of different
types of switches like normal, triple or slip switches.