After a great deal of fiddling and annoyance I have finally managed to get the Cobalt point motors working off the DCC controller. It turns out that while still in programing mode and giving them a number you had to press '1' to actually switch them on - not in the instructions this one! So now I have no excuse but to get down to it an build the control panels. Hang on - wasn't the reason for getting the DCC versions that I wouldn't need a panel? Well, yes it was but I do want route selection LEDs and the Cobalts do have a very handy function where a momentary contact switch can be wired in as well for manual control as well. A bit more flexible and the wiring will be an awful lot easier. Nipped to B+Q this morning and bought six core alarm wire but have not decided on material for panel front yet. Looked at a small sheet of aluminum but was £12 and a bit thin. Small sheet of steel cheaper at £6 but won't be as easy to cut. Thinking then about perspex or even MDF. Might just do a working mock up first to see how I get on.