Thanks for the info. It looks like I'm headed for a couple of regular #6 switches and putting gaps or insulated rail jointers between them in order to be able to cross from one track to another with both tracks separately powered for two train operation. That would probably be easier than cutting gaps in a Crossover Turnout and figuring out whatever other modifications are necessary to run straight DC power.
I started model railroading in the late 1950's and have worked in every scale and gauge from Z up to "ride on" 7 1/2" gauge and spent twenty years part time in a mostly train related hobby shop. I've seen DCC put to good use on larger layouts with multiple operators. But I'm building a small (3X5') layout for my 7 year old grand nephew, which is not nearly big enough to make the extra cost and complication of DCC worthwhile.
MrStumpy
I started model railroading in the late 1950's and have worked in every scale and gauge from Z up to "ride on" 7 1/2" gauge and spent twenty years part time in a mostly train related hobby shop. I've seen DCC put to good use on larger layouts with multiple operators. But I'm building a small (3X5') layout for my 7 year old grand nephew, which is not nearly big enough to make the extra cost and complication of DCC worthwhile.
MrStumpy