Adding first switch

Unfortunately, I know nothing about Fastrack. If you had a conventional layout, you can accomplish your goals by using block wiring and fiber pins between the blocks. Then,  you can independently control the trains on the different blocks, including on the siding where the switch will be.

No problem with controlling many engines on the same track. I currently am running 3 on one loop and 2on the other. FasTrack switches are very good. I have 25 trouble free on my layout. Their biggest problem is keeping track of the switch lanterns. 😊 I did have to replace a couple of leds in 10 years, but not much else. 

If you are 100% Fastrack now....stick with it. While Ross switches are GREAT, have them myself,  adapting them to Fastrack will be a pain. Now if you want to change all your track....go Gargraves and Ross. Command control is not my area....but as I understand it you can have many different locos addressed separably, each then controlled on the same track.

I jumped into the Fastrack switch world for the first time this season.  I have all Fastrack O72 tracks and have an inner and outer oval around the Christmas tree.  I bought Fastrack O72 Left hand and Right (6-81953, 6-81952) switches to connect the ovals.  I also have the 990 Command remote.  Really slick!!  I use the remote to manually control each switch and also have set up a 'Route' on the remote to throw both switches at the same time.  If you do not have the remote, the supplied remote control blocks can be used to throw the switches manually and are well lit to show the position of the switch.  As was stated above, the little lantern on each switch can be easily bumped off its base but a drop of Elmers Rubber Cement holds them in place well. Happy Camper.

Thanks for posts guys. Looking forward to keeping chessie on the track

"my layout is fastrack and was wondering should I stick with that for switch."

Why wouldn't you? Never mix and match equipment unless you need to (and sometimes you need to) - and after more experience, I'd say.

Too many variables can spoil your day.

i was just wondering,