Descriptions of the construction progress of my new Florida model railroad featuring the line from Lakeland to Punta Gorda. Originally a journal of RV trips throughout the United States and Canada with Patti and Bob. Also photo documentation of the progress on my Maryland model railroad, the Allegheny and Shenandoah, a mythical class one line connecting Strasburg VA. with Elkins WV.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Let there be light!
The lights are in and wonder of wonders they actually work:) The ceilings in my building are 40 year old concrete so they've had lots of time to fully CURE and the concrete is hard as hell. I received a masonry bit with the concrete screws I purchased and it worked at first. When I say it worked what I mean is using all my meager strength pushing on the drill and requiring rest between three separate sessions for each hole I managed to drill about 9 holes for the mounting screws. At this point I started to fear that the exertion at the limit of my strength and endurance might actually give me a stroke so I had to change methods. I had purchased a hammer drill attachment for my drill but hadn't used it because I had no bits that would fit it. I wasn't even sure what a hammer drill bit looked like. Off to Home Depot where the nice saleslady found me the bit I needed. What a difference! The balance of the holes were much easier. Amazing what the correct tool can do:) I now have an LED track lighting system that circles the room and finally have plenty of light and the LED's should help with the heat. At long last the room prep is mostly over and I'm ready to LET THERE BE TRACK!!!!
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