I am planning the 5th (hopefully the last as I am getting older each year) iteration of my switching layout for me and up to 5 operators. There is one thing I, and perhaps others, need help with - a suitable control panel for my Zypher, accessories power pack and all the buttons/switches etc. that need to be centralized. Most photos posted show these beautiful fascia single and double deck layouts with sweeping panoramas, extravagant lighting and people with walk-around throttles. I'm looking for the guts of an operation for smaller layouts.

Does anyone post a step-by-step build that shows positioning; wire channels/board etc. that might be incorporated into a layout? I'm not looking for a big, CTC board, but a nice, compact shelf/panel to allow ease of operation and doesn't take up space causing me to have to uninstall my furnace, washer and dryer, hot water heater etc. - my wife would be very upset (LOL!).

Pictures if you have them please. A good step-by-step instruction. Looking for a variety of suggestions. Thanks.