This all metal control box is designed for facia mount. It is 8 inches long, 3 inches high and 2 inches deep. It has a fine powdercoat black finish with a plexiglass cover. These type of control boxes are used at locations around your layout where you need a diagram of the track plan for turnouts and sidings. The plexiglass cover is placed over your diagram and can hold the various switches or buttons for control of these locations features. There are two predrilled holes for mounting the box and a large access hole for the entry of wires into the box. Additional services provided by JAM Creations can be the creation of the diagram of your control point, "OS" or yard ladder in CAD, and have the diagram and the switches mounted in place on the plexiglass for you. 12V backlighting options are available as well.