Mimic panel for Peco PL26 levers

Hi All, I've just started modelling after 40 Years. I want to fit a mimic panel for my Peco PL26 switches, but cannot find any plans to fit directly to the switches? Has anyone got a simple solution please?

Not sure what you mean Miles!  Normally switches are installed to suit the plan if not used as signal box in straight row.
One version of the Peco catalogue shows a simple plan with switches fitted.

Hi Ron,
Sorry I mean I would like to connect LED's to my PL26 switches so that the LED's can be placed in a mimic panel.

Cheers,

Miles

Miles,what will the LEDs indicate?
 PL26  only have one passing contact for solenoids & no other permanent contact for other electrical circuits.

Hi Ron,

I want the LED's to show which way the points are set by the solenoids, on a mimic panel, so that i don't have to look at the lever position. I have scoured the internet but there doesn't seen to be a solution.

Regards,

Miles

OK, so you will need contacts on the solenoid & if using Peco PL10, then add a PL13 which is a changeover switch to work the LEDs.

Hi, Thanks for your help i'll give it a go.

Donkey's years ago, I gave up on solenoids because I got fed up with having to crawl under the board to take them apart in situ to clean the switches. 

Have a look at my Newcastle Emlyn layout topic, link from the right hand side of the home page. Post 1177 on page 59 and onwards. It is a “how I done it” but I should give you some ideas. 
One of the fascinating aspects of the hobby is that you have to learn about electrickery. I find it great fun in my limited way.
Enjoy.

Hi Miles

Sorry to be late on this but have you considered using relays?

On the Yarslow layout, I run a 12V feed through the point motor switches (Peco) diverting the power to either turn the relays on or off in a sort of cascade.  The relays are 8 pin (2 for the feed/return and then 2 x 3 pins for switching)  The first switch runs the frog polarity and the second panel LEDs through a separate 9V feed.



Here she is in her full glory.  In my case the switches and buttons activate storage sidings but there is no reason why this should not be adapted for station use.  Relays are about 50p from China/eBay and can be bought by the dozen.

Just a thought

Barry