AS for the switch mounting. REMEMBER THIS If you have small children or even adults and they throw a switch that YOU DID NOT THROW watch for an accident! Also if you are using Atlas switches be aware that anyone pressing that button and holding just a tad too long CAN fry a switch motor. These are the biggest disadvantages to having a parallel hookup for controlling switches in MY opinion. As you did not state what switches you are using I am mentioning all the options for a problem only.
Now regarding your statement about being your last layout remember that best laid plans usually end up being different down the tracks. I agree with the statement as I am 65, but already have (and still am) working on my original layout with a new addition that more than doubles it side. MY thought "I bit off more than I can chew, but it sure does taste good" and I can NOT even begin to thank enough people like Barry , Marty F, Gunrunner (?) and GGG and so many others for their help and encouragement to keep moving forward. Barry's books alone I have learned are the bibles of DCS. Bought hard copies and electronic copies, which I like because I can print out sections or the entire thing and mark the crap out of it. Mine are so thumb marked and have notes written all over. LOVE THEM!
If the tracks aren't clear it's because we are still building! And Loving EVERY MINUTE of it!
