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A number of replies here.First, thanks Cacole, I did not think about rocker switches.  The ones you note do fit my requirements of a low profile and round mounting hole quite nicely.I am not trying to install block wiring.  I am only trying to kill one rail on storage/staging tracks.  This would be to kill things like lighting in passenger cars.  I have also heard (read) that leaving DCC engines powered but in "idle" for a long period of time can be detrimental.I wish I could find a DCC system at the cost of ten $2.00 switches.I apologize, I was less than clear when I said "track powered."  I was visualizing this feature for when I get to DCC and have a constant track voltage available.  Most control devices (pushbuttons, switches) with integrated illumination provide separate terminals for the light which is internally controlled by the device.  So the light can be wired to local track buss.  This would essentially be the same as a lighted passenger car. I do like the looks of the LRS-28 rocker switch mentioned by Cacole.<a href="http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/LRS-28R/search/12VDC_ON-OFF_LIGHTED_ROCKER,_RED_LED_.html">http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/LRS-28R/search/12VDC_ON-OFF_LIGHTED_ROCKER,_RED_LED_.html</a>S.P.S.T., on-off rocker switches with red LED indicators on one side of rocker. Built-in resistors allow operation on 12 Vdc. Can be wired to be always on, or only when contacts are closed.The rocker is only single pole but I seen three terminals so the additional terminal must be for power return to complete the circuit for the LED - I think.Thanks to all, -John
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