Knowing Status of Turnout Switches

[modelrailroadforums]

I'm convinced (absent someone here suggesting otherwise) that the way to upgrade the three turnouts on my layout is to purchase the DCC Bachmann turnouts. Okay, so far so good, but a problem arises (at least in my mind). Since I'm using the Bachmann Digital Command Control, how do I know which switch is in what position, other than simply remembering? My three switches are inside tunnels or other locations where I cannot readily see them.

I know the larger layouts have elaborate schematics with lights and such. But, with the DCC Digital, how do you keep on top of things? Surely, there is a simple method that escapes me.

Is there a simple and inexpensive box/unit with lights and such to help?

 

[Rico]

I'm unfamiliar with the Bachman units, but I'd imagine they would have contacts for indication?
I use tortoise machines with bi-color LED's wired in line. If your switches are stall type motors it should work for you as well.
I also use Digitrax throttles, if I hit the switch button on the upper right and then the switch number on the keypad it shows the orientation.
Does the Bachman controller have such a button?

 

[dave1905]

I know the larger layouts have elaborate schematics with lights and such. But, with the DCC Digital, how do you keep on top of things? Surely, there is a simple method that escapes me.

Pretty much exactly the same way.