Jeff, I'm glad you fellows got everything running! I can't blame Dad. It is tempting to move around once trains are running at speed, and you just want to get a different view or have a thought about checking something else. That's one of the things I like about using a remote after probably 45 years running conventional. That is a handsome control panel! Did I miss something on how you made the panel front? I see the photograph of the backside with the wiring on 12/6 and looked at the thread you linked about switches and indicator lights on 12/24, but didn't see how the front of the panel with the track plan was made. I confess, I was too lazy to reread all your detailed descriptions; I just skimmed.
I looked at your topic about the KW breaker. The folks who replied made good suggestions. It seems it must be something simple.
Oh! One more thing. Do I recall a mention that your dad has some buildings, maybe Plasticville? What plans are there for scenery?