Boeville & Newtown Episode 18-2026 Boeville Yard Control Panel Upgrade Part 1, May 8th, 2026

   / @rayboebel   Welcome back to the railroad! In Boeville & Newtown Episode 18-2026, we begin Part 1 of the Boeville Yard Control Panel Upgrade, an exciting step forward for this HO scale model railroad layout. This video covers the planning, wiring, design, and installation process for a new model railroad yard control panel that will improve operations, switching, turnout control, and overall layout functionality. If you enjoy HO scale trains, model railroading, DC operations, layout wiring, and realistic railroad operations, this episode is for you. Watch as we upgrade the Boeville Yard with improved controls for smoother train movements, better organization, and enhanced operating sessions. Whether you are building your first train layout or are an experienced model railroader looking for ideas for a yard panel upgrade, this video offers inspiration, tips, and practical techniques for your own railroad. This channel focuses on HO scale model trains, railroad operations, layout construction, scenery, electronics, wiring, switching layouts, freight yards, and realistic train movement. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow the Boeville & Newtown Railroad series for more model railroad videos, layout updates, tutorials, and operating sessions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Background Info and Discussion on DC Wiring and Control Panel 06:05 Present Control Panel Issues 12:26 Old Control Panel Removed 14:11 Laying Out the New Terminal Blocks 24:57 Wiring Begins (and the first OOPS!!) 33:15 Overview of Progress 40:13 Outro Support my channel by visiting: !!!NEW!!! Amazon Wish List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... You don't have to order from Amazon, but it gives you ideas as to what I'm looking for. Patreon -   / rayboebel   PayPal - paypal.me/BoevilleNewtown Current Side Track Sunday (8pm US Eastern) Crew (STS): Ray Boebel Boeville & Newtown -    / @rayboebel   John #2 from Schuykill River Valley -    / @schuylkillrivervalley   Dave, DB Tech -    / @dbtech7914   Brian, IHMRR D&RGW -    / @ironhorsemodelrailroad   Bob, PK&W Model Werx -    / @pkwmodelwerx   Fill In/Past Hosts - Nissy J -    / @nissyj-sal   Rick Bailey, Foltz Bailey RR -    / @fbmrr   Jason The Train Freak -    / @colonelcottonbelt   Heath from Human[c]ity Junction -    / @humancityjunction   STS Facebook Page -   / sidetracksunday   The Build Crew YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY2t... What I use and my MRR links: Camera – Sony Handy Cam Lighting - Zorara 12" Ring light Video Editing – VideoPad, https://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/... Live Streaming Software/Camera Control – Streamyards, https://streamyard.com/broadcasts, OBS & VBAudio Live Stream Cameras – Logitech C922 (Face on Shots), Logitech C920 (Layout/Secondary Shots), Besteker DVC (Desk Shots) My Facebook Group Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/17177... Contact me - [email protected] 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to catch future model railroad operating sessions, layout tours, and build updates. #youtube , #hoscaletrains , #modelrailroading , #BoevilleandNewtownRailroad, #modelrailroadoperations , #switchingsession, #modeltrainlayout