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I am in the process of designing my new layout. I have partially built several but due to company moves they were never nearly completed. Since I plan to retire in the house we have just bought I would like to do it right. I have a 1,600 square foot basement that I will be sharing with my wife. In the end I'll have about a 15 x 30 foot unobstucted area in which to construct the layout. I plan to completely fini***he room before starting on the layout and that includes lighting. I have seen some references to lighting but nothing in depth describing different approaches to lighting. In the past I have used drop in ceiling 4 tube flourescent lights to light the entire train but this time I plan to install a valance that will direct the light to the layout with a few small general lights through out the room. I was considering using the newer screw in type flourenscent lights as they give off a color similar to incandesnt but use only a third of the power. A 100 watt equivalent flourescent light only draws 25 watts of power cutting down on the amount of power needed and heat generated. Yes they are pricey but will also last a long time Anyone have any thoughts or other ideas? <br /> <br />Ed Schultz
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