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My new layout is still in the beginning stages, so this will be a little ways down the road. I have a 7 year old nephew and am wanting to have some sort of hidden switch that cuts power to the layout on/off. He has a curious mind and although I don’t want to keep him from the enjoyment of toy trains, I’d prefer him not trying to run them if I’m not home. I’m assuming I could have some sort of toggle hidden under the layout that is wired in between the track and transformer, but I’d like to hear if there’s any other ways.

Also, please keep comments such as “you should just tell him not to touch them” and “his parents shouldn’t let him do that” to yourselves. We were all young and not always willing to listen at one point in time…



Thank you

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Just be creative, you are probably not dealing with a "young sheldon cooper"!

Hide a switch in a building, under the table, on a switched light or power outlet,  in scenery, or even in a Plasticville outhouse!

No matter what you do, he will eventually find it. Also having "the talk" can't hurt. A little "fear" goes a long way!

GOOD LUCK and enjoy your nephew.

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