Walk-around controls

[nachoman]

I can't imagine, nowadays, operating any layout, even a 4'x8' or a shelf layout with anything but a walk-around throttle. They allow you to stay that much closer to the action and to enjoy all parts of your layout as you run the trains. I use four different ones, depending on personal preference and on the type of operation desired. All are for DC operation, although three of them are powered off the AC terminals of the power pack.

Wayne

I agree. It almost seems like any kind of switching or realistic operation would be a PITA without a walk-around. I am sure people wouldn't be fooling around with bamboo skewers or rix uncoupling wands, and very few people would even consider a point-to-point layout design.