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Hello Boysie, You may not find that block DC is cheaper than DCC if you want 3 or more trains to run at the same time. With only 2 you can use simple 3 position toggles to provide Cab A, Cab B and off. If you want to run more than 2 you will need rotary switches to select the various Cabs or the off position. A bit pricey but the luxury touch is radio buttons for Cab selection. A few of these arrays will easily exceed the cost of an entry level DCC. Each block on my DC layout is wired to include a turnout and the track leading up to it. Having a block on a piece of track without a turnout is only needed for doing trick shunting with 2 locomotives. I would suggest you think hard about what you want your layout to become in a few years. You are going to be spending money one way or another so it should be prioritised for giving you the most fun for your buck. The biggest advantage of DC is being able to find cheap or used parts from many sources and also an outlet for those of us that enjoy getting out the soldering iron and wiring up a few control panels for fun and relaxation.
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