Andy, looks like your having fun painting! What is Horseshoe Curve cam? You have a good looking buddy there! They seam to have a ways to make us happy!
John, the CSX car looks great! I am sorry about the trouble you are having with Lionel. I wouldn't know as I only have 2 Lionel engines!
Here are a couple more pictures of my control panel so far! I still nee to add a few more switches, but will mount it tomorrow to the layout and install the switches when I get them!