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I'm about to convert to DCC (equipment on order, should be here this week), and have spent a few hours adding power feeds to every spur, etc. I've basically added a feed either side of every switch track to remove all dead spots. Planning to add another two when I can get hold of more wire. I'm doing this as I know from my DC running that relying on switch rails to conduct power is not a good idea (dirt gets between the moving rail and the fixed one, resulting in poor conduction) and I also want all sections live for lighting, etc. I wouldn't say it's all that expensive with a small layout (I used another small reel of wire adding extra feeds, costing very little), and will probably be even easier to install if/when I extend the layout (planning to use copper tape as a power bus on future boards as it's easy to install, takes solder well, and keeps itself out of the way without needing any zip ties, clips, etc). I'll admit it takes a little longer to set up but is well worth the effort.
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