After a long hiatus I have news to report on the lobby layout project! Finally able to get back to work after what's been a crazy 2019 so far. Now the final push to have the layout operational by Christmas.
Had the electrician install outlets into the second bathroom/storage room, as well as a pass-through for wiring, while here to install some additional ceiling lighting at the office. Gave it a nice, finished look on the lobby side. I've also installed 1 of 2 shelves beneath installed to hold the electronics (not pictured).
Got all the brackets up & the boards fitted into place ok. Had to do a little trimming but everything lined up pretty well. Very solid. Ended up not using the dowling & simply installing a 2nd bracket near the other side of the joint (there are only 4 sections to the shelf). The plan was to take it down & lay roadbed, track, & wire on the ground. Unfortunately, the end pieces are especially difficult to fit as the walls aren't quite plumb. Therefore, it looks like I'll be on the ladder next week. Good thing I'm tall & have long arms.
Finally, I was able to mount the bridge to the board spanning the doorway to the reception desk. Looks good, now just need to wire. It looks like I'm maybe a circuit board short on the main arch section? Only 1 present in the pylons included, has 1 plug socket, but there are 3 plugs for the bridge lights. Would be very appreciative of anyone w/experience w/the MTH Christmas light bridge that can help. The boards from the extensions look ok.
Well, that's it for now. Hopefully more to report after Thanksgiving weekend!
- Neal
