@waynef posted:is there a place i can get a control board for the oil derrick?
I found a number of the 455 Oil Derricks on ebay in various condition, you can pick one up for parts. The one used for parts can still be on your layout with a repair crew around it. You can also try Hennings trains and see if they can help: https://hennings-trains.shoplightspeed.com/parts/