Modifying a Lionel Fastrack Block Track to add a Switch and LED

I don't use Fastrack anymore but I know many of you do. Like many of you I find a need to have some sections of my layout have the ability to be powered off from time to time. I modified this block where each half of the block is insulated from each other. Many have done this before but what I did that was unique was I wired in both a switch and an LED so that it was easy to power it on and off and be able to tell from anywhere its status.

[@MarshallTrains]

This is a re-edit of my first ever CZcams video. The original was actually in two separate videos. I re-issued it because many of you use Lionel's Fastrack and want the ability to turn sections of your layout on and off at will. This is how I did it, I hope it's helpful to some of you.

[@fredashay]

Can you post a parts list for the toggle switch and the LED?

[@jimeronimo]

I came back around to this. Have another question. I'm trying to do something very similar. Conventional from 82 and a newer lion chief. Both are generals. Want to do something like this on a side turnout with remote command switches. 1) do I need two of these blocks one on each end of the side loop just before the switch goes back into the main? 2) is there a way to eliminate the pole switch and turn power on an off with an IR remote?

[@jimeronimo]

Curious why you chose not to use fastrack anymore.. but hoping you could help. May be better by email but I have questions about power and wiring up bus lines and feeders, etc.. I'm not a wiring genius but looks like you know better with the connections in the underside. I am putting up a ceiling and wall shelf layout around my pub in the house. Approx 14x16.. With my back, I'm trying to avoid being on a ladder as much as I can and hoping not to have to solder without losing signal quality.. any chance we can chat by email, phone, etc? Would appreciate the help. Jim

[@FutureRailProductions]

What kind of toggle switch do you use? Is it just a simple on and off?

[@TheKennethMarshall]

FutureRail Productions simple on/off from radio shack. Any should work as long as it can handle the amp output of your power supply.

[@FutureRailProductions]

Thanks! I use a Lionel Powerhouse Brick for my power supplies as my layout is command control, but I would love an unpowered siding that would go to a workbench so I'm not breaking any of my building and scenery on the main table.

[@charlesmartin351]

@@TheKennethMarshall Output capacity of the power supply is not a factor in sizing the switch. The thing that matters is how much current does the blocked section (load) draw.