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I've powered all the switches on my layout (there's only 5 of them as it's a shelf layout!), but probably wouldn't if building a large fixed layout. A while ago I found a system made by Ratio (I've seen similar things from other makers listed in MR) which seemed to offer the best of both worlds - it has a small plastic lever that is connected by a cord to a similar unit under the switch. When the lever is pulled, the cord moves the switch. Only one cord is needed as the switch end of the system is sprung, and the only "wiring" needed is a few screw-in brass eyelets that guide the cord around corners - unfortunately I've not seen this system for sale recently though I hope it makes a comeback as it was both cheap and easy to use. The kit of parts cost about the same as an electric switch machine - but you needed no wiring or electrical switch to make it function, which adds up to a substantial saving over a large layout. It was also invulnerable to electrical faults!
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