Button Card Planning Guide

Buttons on a model train layout provide tactile control and interaction, enhancing the user experience and allowing for precise operation of various features.

Below is an assortment of ways the Button Card can be utilized to operate for your model railroad layout:

Button Use	Description
Start/Stop Trains	Use buttons to manually start or stop trains on various tracks.
Change Train Directions	Allow operators to change the direction of a train’s travel.
Activate Sound Effects	Trigger sound effects like train whistles, station announcements, or ambient noises.
Control Lighting Effects	Turn on or off specific lighting elements, or change lighting scenarios (e.g., day to night).
Operate Turnouts	Switch the rail turnouts to direct trains to different tracks.
Animate Scenery	Activate moving parts in the scenery, such as opening bridge, rotating windmill, or animated figures.
Control Level Crossings	Operate gates and signals at level crossings manually.
Activate Special Effects	Trigger special effects like smoke from chimneys, fire scenes, or water effects.
Emergency Stop	A safety feature to immediately stop all trains and moving parts in case of an issue.
Cycle Through Scenes	Change between different scenes or layouts, for modular train setups.
Activate Display Lights	Control additional lighting for display purposes, not part of the layout’s operational lighting.
Launch Automated Sequences	Start a sequence of events, like a complete train journey with multiple actions.