Room Preparation 1

After deconstruction was complete the basement was surveyed to determine what needed to be done before the railroad was installed.

I needed to construct one interior wall separating the utility room (Zone 1) from the remainder of the railroad room. The Dispatcher's Desk would located on one side and the Workbench and supply shelves located on the other side.

The foundation about the sill needs to be insulated with 1/2 inch styrofoam and R19 fiberglass insulation.

One crack needs to be repaired in the south foundation wall.

All concrete foundation walls need to be painted with waterproofing paint. 

The basement was initially lit with 4 ceramic sockets each with a 100w incandescent light bulb. Those 4 bare bulbs are to be replaced by 8 Can lights with LED lamps for general illumination (4 switched circuits).

The ceiling needs to be drywalled to reduce dust infiltration from the open rafters.

A basic frame wall using 2x4's and 2x6's needs to be installed along each wall and down the center line to support the layout's backdrop and L-Girder framework.

Electrical outlet's need to be installed along the outer and center peninsula framing.

The electrical circuit box needs to have 4 additional circuit breakers installed for layout lighting circuits.

A carpeted floor needs to be installed for operator comfort and for overall appearance.