After a suggestion involving using relays, I got some illuminated automotive 12V Round Rocker switches to use in conjunction with relays, where the switches would be powered by a 12V DC power source in order to activate a relay.
How bad of an idea would it be to use the same switches to power sidings where I don't need relays by powering the switch with 18V from my track power transformer? Would the switch be able to handle the 18V AC from the train transformer?
I really want to incorporate the LED round rocker switches and I can't find any rated for higher than 12V input.
Thanks in advance,
Rob