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[quote user="T-bird_the_Great"] Okay, so then if I have a, I believe it is called a double pull double throw switch, with a center off, would that cut power to the track completely. I am asking because I want to run DCC or DC when I need it, so if that works then great. Thanks for the reply. [/quote] DPDT= Double Pole Double Throw (close)  A DPDT should work.  I would recommend an ON(DCC)-OFF-ON(DC) configuration.  A fellow club member uses the same rotary switches for his block control for switching from DC to DCC.  He uses blocks 1-4 and 6 for DC.  Block 5 connects all blocks together for DCC operation.  He also has many tracks connected to DPST switches to drop power to certain tracks so he doesnt have to handle his more detailed DC locomotives.
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