Model Railroad Control Panels

Tired of the same old, worn-out control panels?

Adding to your layout or changing your layout?

Looking for a new look on your layout?

Can’t paint or draw a straight line?

Look inside to find a new way to improve your layout’s look!

Significant improvements in graphics design and computerized engraving now make it possible to produce economical, durable, and attractive control panels for any model railroad layout, regardless of scale.

Even model railroaders with little or no control panel or graphics design experience can now have control panels that can become a showpiece for your new or existing layout.

Professionally engraved control panels last longer, require less maintenance, and can be matched to make a more consistent appearance throughout your layout. New engraving materials are resistant to scratching, fingerprints and marking.

Modern engraving materials come in a wide variety of colors, finishes, and textures. Reverse engraved materials have no lines or groves on the front face of the panel to collect dirt, oil and grime.

A&R Engravers, Inc. have over 25 years of experience engraving control panels for industry including railroads. We offer affordable solutions to your control panel needs with fast, efficient service to our customers. Model railroaders can now take advantage of this same experience and expertise.

Engraving Materials

Two main types of engraving material are recommended for engraved control panels, textures and reverse engraved materials.

Textures have a fine, pebble grained front surface that is very suitable for fine engraving detail and are not susceptible to scratching and fingerprints. It is a commonly used material and is available in both 1/16“ and 1/8” thicknesses.

Reverse Engraved Materials are engraved from the back of the material, They have a clear front surface (plexiglass like) that gives the panel a smooth surface that has no engraved lines to collect dirt or oil. Reverse engraved panels can be painted from the back of the panel to allow track lines to be color coded. Reverse engraved materials are available in both 1/16“ and 1/8” thicknesses.

Other engraving materials are also available but are not recommended because of acceptability to scratching and marking when handling. Sublimated metal panels are also available for special applications.