Mirrors behind bridges

adeshers

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As with many of us my railway hugs the boundary of the garden. This means it is very dark under the arches of my bridges.
I thought I would try putting a mirror behind my the arches to add light and hopefully give the impression of something on the other side.

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A good effect. Like it.
 

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adeshers said:
As with many of us my railway hugs the boundary of the garden. This means it is very dark under the arches of my bridges.
I thought I would try putting a mirror behind my the arches to add light and hopefully give the impression of something on the other side.

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Not only behind bridges. Look at the shed ,gives the extra impression of length
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That's a clever idea and looks very effective!
 

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Yes a good idea, been fooled by the similar use of mirrors on small scale indoor railways.
 

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I foresee hedgehogs with bumped noses, like birds and french windows. :D Does look good.
Now, about that trelliswork bridge, what did you use?
 

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I like the thinking, it gives a good effect
 

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Philbahn said:
Not only behind bridges. Look at the shed ,gives the extra impression of length

I could always make use of some extra length Phil :happy:

Looks very effective under those bridges. I think Mr Duffy did something similar with the bridge over his canal if memory serves.
 

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Ta :clap:
I can see the garden edging idea getting used but I need the dishwasher bits to type... :rolleyes:
 

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You can pick up those cutlery trays for dishwasher on ebay - quite cheap.