02-15-2010, 03:15 PM
At the 2008 NMRA convention I went to the clinic called "Model Railroading for Aging Eyes." The instructor, ( an opthamology Dr. and university professor) suggested the the ideal lighting should include both ambient lighting for the entire work space and focused lighting as close to natural sunlight as possible directly over the work area. The light you have in the area (source is just out of the pic you posted) would appear to meet the need for the ambient lighting. I think a couple of Ott lights either on gooseneck stands, or clipped to the shelf would provide the necessary lighting for close work.