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We couldn’t run our usual 50021 & 50026 Fund Raising Stall at Ropley so we have gone all innovative and are running a virtual Sales Stand!
For us, it means running a series of promotional events here and on our 50021 and 50026 Merchandise Shop Facebook Page.
Follow the page as we promote the event and 50021s antics during the gala
From there we will be promoting the online raffle where you could win –
Check out our exclusive 50021 Rodney and 50026 Indomitable fund raising items below. Remember the profits of ALL CLASS 50 products go into the fund to support these two fine locomotives!!
£11.50
£11.50
Thanks for reading and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions about either loco!
Thanks Gary
Our New Year Sale Features New Mystery Bundles!This year’s New Year sales have a bit of a twist and feature mystery bundles of products.What Is In The Mystery Sale Bundles?Our mystery sale bundles can include pretty much anything from across our range, from the humble…
Our 2024 Christmas order cut off date is fast approaching Get your Christmas order in before 9th December to ensure you dont miss out on that perfect Christmas gift for your aviation and railway enthusiast loved ones! We currently have a very high level of…
New embroidered loco livery variations for railway enthusiasts! We have added several new loco livery variations to our embroidered garments. Class 31 The 1st new loco livery additions feature Class 31 locos in Red Stripe Railfreight and Triple Grey Coal Sector. Class 33 Next up…
3 new classes of locos to the railway clothing range! Heads up railway enthusiasts, we have added new class 08, 20 and 58 locos to the clothing range. Each of these classes have endeared themselves to rail enthusiasts over the years. Class 08 Shunter The…
Stage 1 of our equipment upgrade puts printed t-shirts back on the menu!! The ongoing workshop and equipment upgrades are starting to bear fruit. Printed T-Shirts and Bags Are Back on The Menu as a result. After a long break, we can print on material,…
Autumn Has Finally Arrived So Time For The Autumn and Winter Sale! As the temperatures start dropping and the leaves are turning brown, we decided to launch the Autumn and Winter Sale. I have added all the jackets to the new sale, so make sure…
Meet Our New Backpacks We are back open following our break and have news regarding new backpacks. Whilst away, we were informed by our suppliers that they have discontinued the type we use. We were disappointed to hear of the discontinuation as they were popular…
We have new types of wallets for railway and aviation enthusiasts! A new type of wallet for railway and aviation enthusiasts is now available! As a result, we have revised our wallet range to two styles as follows Faux Leather Wallets All our existing styles…
New Wall Art Featuring All Your Favourite Locos We are pleased to present our new line for railway enthusiasts – framed railway art. The 1st design is an all new design combining the new locomotive line drawings from Andy at J.A.M. Arts with an abstract…
New Wall Art Featuring 50021 Rodney & 50026 Indomitable Following many enquiries we have added some framed wall art featuring Class 50 Locos 50021 & 50026 Indomitable. Both of these gifts feature a printed metal sign, on a white mount in a black wooden frame.…
At the Swanage diesel gala in May, we launched our new fun Class 50 design featuring Dave and Indy – aka 50021 Rodney and 50026 Indomitable.
We have often been asked for kid-centric and fun designs so thought we would make our 2 favourite Class 50 locos the first to get the kid treatment.
All of our garments, bags and hats are available with the Dave n Indy design –
Yes!!
Dave N Indy are available on all our garments, bags and hats.
Remember the garments are priced at Adult prices and the kids price discount is shown when selecting the garment size on the product page! Prices may not immediately change on the product page, but the correct price will show in the cart!
A large selection of our standard gift products are available with Dave n Indy including –
£11.50
Support both of these fine Class 50 locos with one of our great designs at your next trainspotting or heritage railway trip out!
Thanks for reading and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions!
Thanks Gary
Our New Year Sale Features New Mystery Bundles!This year’s New Year sales have a bit of a twist and feature mystery bundles of products.What Is In The Mystery Sale Bundles?Our mystery sale bundles can include pretty much anything from across our range, from the humble…
GDMK Images Is Supporting #ModelTrainShow2025! GDMK Images is delighted to be involved in supplying merchandise to support this fantastic online event in 2025! What Is The Model Train Show? #ModelTrainShow2025, is an online model railway event supporting the Railway Children charity. By purchasing show merchandise,…
We have new Vietnam War themed wall art and gifts for military history enthusiasts! Both of these new designs are digital art designs I created featuring US Army 1st Cavalry REO trucks in Vietnam War period scenes. The designs came about after talking to a…
New embroidered loco livery variations for railway enthusiasts! We have added several new loco livery variations to our embroidered garments. Class 31 The 1st new loco livery additions feature Class 31 locos in Red Stripe Railfreight and Triple Grey Coal Sector. Class 33 Next up…
3 new classes of locos to the railway clothing range! Heads up railway enthusiasts, we have added new class 08, 20 and 58 locos to the clothing range. Each of these classes have endeared themselves to rail enthusiasts over the years. Class 08 Shunter The…
Stage 1 of our equipment upgrade puts printed t-shirts back on the menu!! The ongoing workshop and equipment upgrades are starting to bear fruit. Printed T-Shirts and Bags Are Back on The Menu as a result. After a long break, we can print on material,…
Autumn Has Finally Arrived So Time For The Autumn and Winter Sale! As the temperatures start dropping and the leaves are turning brown, we decided to launch the Autumn and Winter Sale. I have added all the jackets to the new sale, so make sure…
Meet Our New Backpacks We are back open following our break and have news regarding new backpacks. Whilst away, we were informed by our suppliers that they have discontinued the type we use. We were disappointed to hear of the discontinuation as they were popular…
We have new types of wallets for railway and aviation enthusiasts! A new type of wallet for railway and aviation enthusiasts is now available! As a result, we have revised our wallet range to two styles as follows Faux Leather Wallets All our existing styles…
We have added the P51 Mustang to our clothing range!! We have slowly been working on new aircraft types to add to the Classic Military Aircraft clothing range. The biggest addition is the P51 Mustang which is available in the full range of clothing garments,…
Our Collaboration with J.A.M. Arts continues to work away on new products and variations on our existing popular designs!
Two more depots have been added to our Railway Depot Memories range, with a 3rd allowing you to recreate your favourite depot if it hasn’t yet been added to the standard range.
Crewe Electric features examples of the classic AC Electrics, indeed almost all of the AC Electrics were allocated there at some point during the depot’s existence.
Eastleigh features some nice early loco types including Class 07 and Class 71, along with the ever-present Class 33s finished off with some more modern types that were allocated there in later years such as Class 58s and Class 60s.
We all had our favourite depots back in the day hence we are fast adding more depot designs.
What if your favourite depot isn’t yet available?
Simply use the power and simplicity of the GDMK Images personalisation process to create a tribute to your favourite railway depot!
The favourite depot product is also perfect for fictional depots – perhaps your model railway? If you have a railway layout you could easily create a stunning slate with your layout name, logo and loco classes you run!
Just put the details in the order notes!
We are busily working to add more unique designs to the Railway Memories range so make sure you don’t miss out on the upcoming new designs and products!
Thanks for reading and please don’t hesitate to let Andy and Me know your thoughts on these designs!
Stay safe
Gary & Andy
The GDMK Images and J.A.M. Arts collaboration has another very special design for you.
We are excited to introduce our Depot Memories Laser Etched Slate Wall Signs.
These designs are a unique piece of railway memorabilia paying homage to the legendary British Rail depots we remember from our younger days.
A 35cm x 25cm slate plaque with a laser etched design featuring the diesel locomotives associated with select British Rail depots. The intricate design includes laser engraved line drawing fronts of the diesel loco classes allocated to each depot over the years.
Alongside these detailed engravings, you’ll find the steam shed code, BR Tops code, and even the depot mascot (where applicable).
This attention to detail makes these wall sign a fantastic gift for anyone who cherishes the rich history of railways and wants to rekindle great memories of their favourite railway depot.
The series has launched with the following depots available, with many more in design –
Engraved on slate, it’s important to note that slate signs are a natural product. As such, they will have marks and features that make each individual item unique. These characteristics add to the charm of the slate sign, making it a one-of-a-kind piece that will stand out on any wall.
A unique piece of railway history, the Depot Memories Laser Etched Slate Wall Signs are more than just a sign they are a tribute to the golden era of railways and a testament to the enduring appeal of the old British Rail depots!
We are busily making designs for many other depots – if you want a specific depot that is not yet available, please use the My Favourite Depot product and we will make the design up for you!
These designs are part of our growing Railway Memories Series, which is a treasure trove of nostalgic designs perfect for stirring up all those great railway memories of a railway now long gone.
Check them out and let me know what you think!
Thanks for reading and dont hesitate to get in touch with any questions you might have
Cheers Gary & Andy!
Our new beer glass designs, created in collaboration with J.A.M. Arts, are fully customisable, allowing you to choose your favourite locomotive.
You can sup favourite brew from a pint glass adorned with the locomotive of your choice as we have every class from the humble Class 08 through to Class 92s, with an expanding selection of steam locomotive classes.
Aviation Fans, don’t despair as we are creating some fantastic aircraft artwork which will be available in this range shortly!
Onto the designs themselves.
First up, we have “Beer This Way“, a playful design with your favourite loco positioned below a prominent arrow pointing towards the top of the glass, accompanied by the helpful instruction of “Beer This Way”!
Its the perfect way to enjoy enjoy a refreshing beverage after a long day at a Railway Gala or trainspotting session at your favourite railway location!
Next, we have the “Keep Calm” design. Inspired by the iconic World War II “Keep Calm and Carry On” slogan, we have put a railway twist on the classic phrase.
In today’s hectic and stressful world it’s always nice to be reminded to chill out and find moments of relaxation. With this glass, you can relax and unwind with your favourite loco reminding you to keep calm and drink beer!
These railway themed pint glasses are no ordinary drinkware; they are expressions of your love for railways. So, whether you’re treating yourself or searching for the perfect gift for a fellow railway enthusiast, these customisable designs are sure to bring joy and excitement to any railway lover’s collection. Cheers to celebrating your passion in style!
Remember to add your favourite loco number and colour scheme in the order notes so we can authentically recreate your favourite loco correctly!
Remember to always enjoy your beer responsibly!!!
Thanks for looking and don’t hesitate to comment below with your thoughts!!
Cheers
Gary
Read on to find details about the coolest drinkware range available to railway and aviation enthusiasts
Our overhaul of the drinkware range has been completed with the help of your fabulous feedback.
Our collaboration with J.A.M. Arts allowed creation of a unique and novel range of designs on laser-etched drinkware to complement our popular existing printed designs.
The GDMK Images drinkware range offers railway and aviation enthusiasts the following products –
Printed –
Printed and Laser Etched –
Laser Etched –
The first product is the humble mug. We continue to offer our popular printed ceramic mugs in approx 10/11 oz std and 7 oz kids sizes.
Ceramic mugs are available with printed designs and are dishwasher resistant and microwave safe.
There are several different types of travel mugs and water bottles available to enthusiasts. We sought user feedback for the different types to see if any particular type was more preferable and with this guidance in mind, selected the styles discussed in this guide.
Water bottles are becoming more and more popular. With healthy hydration and reducing single use drink cups and bottles having such a high media profile, we were not surprised to see these sentiments reflected in our feedback.
Although our standard water bottle style received very positive feedback, many people commented they would like to see handles for easier carrying and some form of built in straw.
Fortunately, we did find a water bottle with these features that printed and etched nicely.
The new water bottle with handle also features a flip up drinking spout connected to an integral straw. Fantastic – both preferences in one product!
Lastly, one of the most requested products is now available – bowling pin water bottles!
All water bottles are available with both printed and laser etched designs.
These water bottles should NOT be placed in dishwashers or microwaves!
We are sticking with our standard travel mugs. The feedback suggested that the flexibility of the travel mugs were more than adequate for the job, so why change anything?
Travel mugs are available featuring all our printed and laser etched designs.
We haven’t offered thermal flasks before. We have added these useful products to the range and made them available with all our printed and laser etched designs. The thermal flasks are great for keeping your hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold! Perfect whatever time of year you are travelling!
These Flasks and Travel Mugs should NOT be placed in dishwashers or microwaves!
We are delighted to confirm an enhanced range of glass drinkware in response to the feedback we received.
The trusty beer glass is a staple for many railway and aviation enthusiasts, so we have some great designs on both full pint and 1/2 pint glasses.
Toast your friends in style with our shot glasses complete with a cool railway or aviation design!
Keep an eye out for our soon to be announced laser etched whiskey glasses, perfect for savouring those quiet moments!
You can personalise the core elements of almost every design in our range.
Product Features You Can Personalise
What better way to truly enjoy a brew, pint or quiet reflective drink than with a gift featuring your favourite loco or aircraft!
Select any of these products to see how easily you can personalise them!
Dont hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about our drinkware range or the personalisation process!!
Thanks for reading
Gary
Are you a railway enthusiast who misses the great bashing days of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s?
Do you remember those carriage door window labels showing the calling points and destination for normal passengers?
If so, we have an exciting announcement for you!
We are thrilled to introduce our latest product design, the Personalised Railway Window Label Metal Signs and Fridge Magnets!
These new signs and fridge magnets are the perfect complement to your railway memorabilia collection!
Drawing from an extensive archive of original window labels, we have painstakingly recreated them on sturdy metal signs and delightful fridge magnets.
The metal signs are slightly smaller than the original paper labels but faithfully retain the same size ratio as the originals, evoking a sense of nostalgia and authenticity.
With our personalised window labels, you have the opportunity to create a truly unique and personalised gift for your railway collection. Here’s how it works:
There are two sizes
But that’s not all!
As you may know, we offer fully customisable designs for all our gifts, and these Personalised Railway Window Label Metal Signs and Fridge Magnets are no exception.
You can opt for –
You have complete freedom to personalise your chosen design with your all-time favourite locomotive that you had on the service.
Thanks for reading, don’t hesitate to let me know your thoughts on these new signs!
Cheers
Gary and Dawn
As 2022 winds down its time to tell us what you want for a chance to win some great prizes!
Entry is very simple – tell us your wish list of new designs and/or new product types you would like to see added to the website and we’ll add your name into a prize draw where you could win one of three great prizes!
We are interested to hear what you would really like to see on GDMK Images. Dont hold back, as we will be using the ideas to find new blank products, production equipment if necessary and create new designs that you really want to see!
There are three prizes up for grabs –
We wish you the best of luck.
January, February and March is trade show season and we will use the submissions as guidance to investigate new blank product lines at the shows. If at all practicable we will then look at adding them to the online shop!
You can rest assured that we are always looking for new and novel products to add our designs to and be the No1 source for Railway, Aviation enthusiasts.
Closing date is Sunday 15th January with winners being announced on Monday 16th January
Good luck
Gary
This week we have launched our 1st design across our full range of laser etched drinkware.
The drinkware gifts added are –
This laser etched design is perfect for railway enthusiasts who want to recreate their favourite loco and includes –
We have most loco classes finished so you can enjoy your favourite drink from a receptacle featuring your favourite loco!
The loco fronts represent your chosen loco accurately in respect of having a split box, headcode panel or marker lights as per the real loco.
If your loco choice had multiple front looks during its service life, specify your desired fittings in the order notes.
If you choose a headcode fitted front then put your chosen headcode in the notes field and we’ll etch it into the headcode boxes!
The 500ml flasks are double wall insulated and will keep your drink hot or cold for up to 6 hours and are extremely tough.
Stay hydrated with the 500ml aluminium water bottle. Each drinks bottle features an integral drinking straw and retractable drinking spout.
60cl shot glasses. Enjoy that medicinal shot of your favourite spirit with a shot glass featuring your favourite loco!
The ever popular beer glass!
Drinkware Gifts Overhaul
Following on from these new additions, the entire drinkware range will undergo a revamp with new options.
Now our laser etching process has been fully fine tuned and the designs tidied up, we will be releasing more unique designs very shortly which will include the first new laser etched aviation designs.
Thanks for looking at these new designs and dont hesitate to get in touch with your thoughts!
Cheers Gary
In 1955 British Rail embarked on a huge modernisation plan that involved wholesale replacement of steam locomotives with new design diesel locomotives.
The plan saw the emergence of a wide range of locomotive types. Some types inevitably turned out to be extremely poor runners that had a very short service life plagued by very poor reliability.
Up until now, I have focussed on recreating replica loco bodyside data panel designs for the most common and popular classes.
I have now turned attention to the early pioneer classes as these are often overlooked by many rail enthusiasts despite playing a huge role in the early days of BR modernisation.
All replica loco bodyside data panel designs are created with reference to images of the original loco.
New Locomotive Classes Added –
In 1965, British Rail adopted ‘Rail Blue’ as its corporate colour scheme. With this change came a new style of depot sticker and locomotive data panel.
The transition from British Rail Green to British Rail blue livery lasted through to the early 1970s and during this period, locomotives underwent a transitory phase of carrying elements of both colour schemes.
This led to a really interesting mix of looks to the locomotive fleet.
I have created a number of special edition data panels featuring these transitory looks.
Every data panel I create is taken from photographic evidence of each particular loco to ensure an accurate as possible design is created.
Whilst researching these transitory looks, I was really surprised at how fluid the application of loco numbering, logos, data panels and depot codes was.
I decided a while ago to recreate some of the departmental locos and have now added the 1st two – Class 15 locos ADB 968000 and ADB 968001
I will be adding more departmental locos in the near future.
All the data panels are made up in reference to photo evidence of the particular loco when it carried the livery you choose.
To get the exact look for the period you are interested in, especially BR Green and BR Blue liveries, please specify a date in the order notes field. I will then get the data panel to look as close to the loco at that specified time.
Remember these loco data panels are available on our full range of gifts and not just metal signs!
Thanks for reading and dont hesitate to let me know your thoughts on these new loco data panels!
Stay safe
Cheers Gary