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GDMK Images – Covid 19 Latest

Covid 19 Update – 29/04/2020

Online Orders Now Being Processed Again

Hi everyone, first things first, I hope you and your loved ones are doing ok in these testing times.

As the Covid 19 situation has evolved, I just wanted you to be aware of what we are up to and how it affects your orders.
As of today, we will be resuming full online order fulfilment. All outstanding orders are being processed and will be despatched in the next 4 or 5 days.

What’s In This Update?

There is a lot going on so here is a summary of what you can learn in this update

  • GDMK Images 2020 Show Season
  • New Flash Sales
  • Loco Data Panel Designs Revised and Updated
  • More Classic Military Aircraft Embroidered Designs
  • New Classic Military Vehicle Embroidered Clothing Range
  • Lots of New Pictures Added
  • Big Editorial Stock Image Update
  • 8th Stitch Creations

2020 Show Season

With the social distancing requirements looking like they may well extend into the summer, I am not sure when we will be resuming attendance at events around the country. There is an underlying health issue in the family which requires careful managing in relation to Covid 19, which adds to the considerations of resuming attendance at public events.

For the foreseeable future, we will remain online only.

This is a real shame as we have some fantastic new ranges to launch, several of which haven’t been seen before on the enthusiast circuit. We were very much looking forward to taking these new products out on the road this year!

Details of the new products will be revealed over the coming weeks and will be available online.

So What Else is New From GDMK Images?

The enforced lockdown has been challenging as I am sure it has been for you guys n gals as well.

The time has been well used by undertaking some necessary, and tedious, website maintenance.

I have spent a lot of time creating new designs and developing product ideas which will be launched over the coming weeks. There is an awful lot for all you railway, aviation and military vehicle enthusiasts to look forward to!!

In addition to this, I have taken been going over customer reviews and feedback and been refining and improving some of our designs.

** Flash Sales **

Keep an eye out for our flash sales on Facebook, Instagram and our email newsletters.

A couple of times a week I will be grabbing some random items of stock we made up for the ‘not now happening’ show season and putting them up for grabs at knockdown prices!!

Each flash sale will include one railway and one aviation item up for grabs at a great price. Sometimes each social channel will feature different items so each sale gives you a choice of several items!

1st to claim an item gets it – simple as that!

Loco Data Panel Designs Fine Tuned

Our loco data panel designs have been updated. The first big change is that I have been guided by feedback and discontinued the square 200mm x 200mm sizes. All designs are now 290mm x 200mm with a much requested larger size of 400mm x 305mm added to the range. Most locomotive livery designs have had slight tweaks and improvements.

More classes will be added now that the most popular loco classes are available online.

I will be starting a new series of limited edition loco specific data plates. These will feature some of the unique loco colour schemes and depot special variations that have graced the railways over the years.

More Classic Military Aircraft Clothing Designs

I have been very busy designing new aircraft for the extremely popular Classic Military Aircraft clothing range.

Again, following feedback and suggestions, we have a great range of new aircraft ready to take off and join our clothing range!

Just a few of the famous aircraft coming soon include –

Theres loads more classic military aircraft coming as well …. !!

New Classic Military Vehicle Clothing Range

One of our most exciting developments for this year, was to have been the launch of our Classic Military Vehicle clothing range at Wicksteed at War in June.

Events have overtaken us, so for now, the release will be online only!

We have had a huge amount of requests for a military vehicle range of clothing. Your call has been answered and we will be launching sometime soon, a Classic Military Vehicle range starting with some classic favourites including –

  • Willys Jeep
  • GMC Deuce and a Half
  • Dodge WC-54 Ambulance
  • Sherman Tank

There will be a load more classic military vehicles added as the year progresses!

These military vehicle embroidered designs will be available on the full range of clothing as per our other embroidered designs!

New Pictures For Gift Products

One of the benefits of the lockdown has been having time to go over my photo archive and select new images to be processed. These will see the light of day on everything from wall art through to coasters, with the original intention having been a whole new library of images for this years show season.

These new images will slowly be added to the website as products over the coming weeks.

GDMK Images Editorial Portfolio Updated on Alamy

I have also done a long overdue refresh on my Alamy editorial stock portfolio.

This has involved a big review and overhaul of keywords and captions to make searching easier for image buyers.

I have also added a huge number of new images covering pretty much every genre including –

  • railways
  • aircraft and aviation themes
  • everday scenes
  • construction industry
  • night and low light scenes
  • abstract and concept themed ideas

8th Stitch Creations

Those who have met us on the stall will know my wife Dawn.

Having got bored with too many trains and planes, she has taken the plunge and set up her own business called 8th Stitch Creations to make things more akin to her interests.

She will still be the backbone of all our in house embroidery, so don’t panic!

8th Stitch Creations allows her creative freedom to make things close to her heart including a very exciting fundraising project for the NHS!!

She is also specialising in unique memory and keepsake products such as memory blankets and so on.

You can find 8th Stitch creations on Facebook so please check out her page and see what she gets up to!!

Thats All For Now – Stay Safe Everyone

There is so much more I could go on about, but I think that’s enough for now!

Please stay safe everyone and I look forward to seeing you again at a show somewhere once this all blows over.

In the meantime, I will do my best to keep you entertained and supplied in railway, aviation and military vehicle goodies!!

All the best for now and stay safe!!!

Gary, Dawn and Kay

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Freightliner Class 70 Embroidered Clothing Now Available Online

Freightliner Class 70 Navy Blue Hoodie snippet

Freightliner Class 70 Embroidered Clothing Now Available Online

A Modern Loco Class Added to GDMK Images Popular Railway Clothing Range

After many requests, we have added a Freightliner Class 70 to our embroidered clothing and bag range.

Another key addition to the GDMK Images Personalised Railway Clothing Range, create a personalised item of clothing featuring your favourite locos!

Freightliner Class 70 Embroidered Design

The design features a side cab view of Freightliner Class 70 70004. At present this is a fixed design and is not available for modification.

The design is available on all our clothing garments including

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GDMK Images is established as a leading supplier of gifts for fans of classic steam and diesel loco classes, but check out our gifts featuring modern loco classes below ….

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More Coming Soon ….

There are plenty more railway and aviation embroidered designs being added soon so keep an eye out !!

Subscribe to our mailing list or join our Facebook group and get exclusive discounts!!

All the best

Gary, Dawn & Kay

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Class 45, Class 46 and Class 47 Embroidered Clothing Now Available Online

BR Green Class 45 Split Box Navy Blue Fleece Snippet

Class 45, Class 46 and Class 47 Embroidered Clothing Now Available Online

More Railway Locos Added to Popular Railway Clothing Range

GDMK Images popular Class 45, Class 46 and Class 47 embroidered clothing range is now finally available online. After proving popular on the stall at railway galas in the second half of 2019, these popular locos are available online in several colour schemes and loco variants.

Another key addition to the GDMK Images Personalised Railway Clothing Range, create a personalised item of clothing featuring your favourite locos!

Class 45 and Class 46 Embroidered Designs

Recreate your favourite Class 45 and Class 46 with our new embroidered designs Available in both BR Green and BR Blue colour schemes. Nameplates are included where appropriate under the loco and number.

The embroidered designs feature subtle differences to reflect the following loco differences

  • Boiler fitted versions have recessed bodyside steps
  • ETH Versions have ETH Jumper fittings
  • A split box headcode panel or flush front is included as appropriate for the loco number you choose
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Class 47 Embroidered Designs

The Class 47 embroidered designs are available in several colour schemes with your choice of Class 47 number. Nameplates are included where appropriate under the loco and number.

  • BR Blue
  • BR Blue with Stratford Silver Roof
  • BR Green
  • Railfreight Sector Grey
  • RES Parcels
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GDMK Images is established as one of the leading sources for railway enthusiast gifts – check out our other Class 45, Class 46 and Class 47 gifts below

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More Coming Soon ….

There will be more Class 47 livery options added soon along with more personalised gifts so keep an eye out.

Subscribe to our mailing list or join our Facebook group and get exclusive discounts!!

All the best

Gary, Dawn & Kay

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Class 43 HST Embroidered Clothing and Bag Range Now Online

Class 43 HST Intercity Executive Beanie Hat

Class 43 HST Embroidered Clothing and Bag Range Now Online

This week saw the GDMK Images new Class 43 HST Embroidered clothing added to the online shop.

Initially launched before Christmas on our Christmas Market stall, you can now easily order a personalised Class 43 HST embroidered garment from the comfort of your arm chair or favourite spotting location!

The design features a high quality embroidered Class 43 HST with the power car number of your choice below the design.

Which Class 43 HST Liveries are Available?

The following colour schemes are available for your garment –

  • BR Blue
  • Intercity Executive
  • Intercity Swallow
  • East Midlands Trains

Further liveries have been released since this post was added – see them here.

What Clothing Can The Class 43 HST Embroidered Design be Ordered On?

GDMK Images full clothing range is available for your class 43 HST embroidered design – that includes both childrens and adult sizes!

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Can I Buy HST Printed Gifts and Wall Art From GDMK Images?

Yes you can!! These embroidered clothing designs complement GDMK Images Class 43 HST themed printed gifts and wall art.

Combined, these gifts provide the class 43 HST enthusiast in your family or circle of friends with a wealth of high quality gift choices.

Order Your Personalised Class 43 HST Gift Now!!

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Order your personalised Class 43 HST gift now and celebrate your appreciation of this classic loco type in its twilight years of service!

New livery variations will be added over the coming weeks, so why not subscribe to our mailing list and find out 1st when new designs are released!

Thanks for reading and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions

Gary, Dawn & Kay

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Mobile Phone Cases Updated

At last a mobile phone flip case that fits nearly every mobile phone

Mobile Phone Cases Updated

We have just completed an update of the mobile phone cases we offer for your mobile phones. Phone cases for several new mobile phone models have been added including the Apple iPhone 11 and Samsung S10.

Which New iPhone and Samsung S Models Do GDMK Images Supply?

If you have just bought, or are about to buy, one of these new mobile phones then you are in luck!

  • iPhone 11 6.1 Flip Case
  • iPhone 11 Pro 5.8 Flip Case
  • iPhone 11 Pro 6.5 Flip Case

 

  • Samsung S10 Flip Case and Hard Case
  • Samsung S10+ Flip Case and Hard Case
  • Samsung S10E Flip Case and Hard Case

 

  • Huawei P20 & P30 Hard Cases

Mobile Phone Cases For iPhone and Samsung S Phones

We supply both hard cases and flip cases for all iPhone and Samsung S mobile phones.

These device covers feature a rigid insert that holds your phone securely in the case. An aperture is cut aligning with the rear camera and the rigid insert has cutouts for your phone’s buttons and controls.

Do You Own a Mobile Phone That is NOT an iPhone or Samsung S type?

If you are one of the many people who don’t own an iPhone then we have your backs as well!

GDMK Images can supply your mobile phone with a phone cover carrying any of our standard pictures or a fully personalised and customised image!

Owners of Huawei, Alcatel and Sony mobile phones no longer have to stick with bland, generic and boring pictures on their phone cases.

Welcome to our world of personalised and customised railway, military and aviation pictures on mobile phone cases – something that iPhone and Samsung S mobile phone owners have been enjoying for so long!!

Introducing the Universal Sliding Mobile Phone Case

The Universal Sliding Mobile phone Case from GDMK Images is perfect for virtually every mobile phone available such as –

  • Huawei P9
  • Huawel P10 – Standard, Lite and Pro versions
  • Huawei P20 – Standard, Lite and Pro versions
  • Huawei P30 – Standard, Lite and Pro versions
  • Alcatel
  • Moto
  • LG
  • Sony
  • Google Pixel

What Is Unique About the GDMK Images Universal Sliding Mobile Phone Case?

The Universal Sliding Mobile Phone Cases are unique as they allow owners of almost every mobile phone case to own a high-quality flip case.

They have no pre-cut camera aperture in the back of the phone case. Instead, these cases have a heavy-duty sliding mechanism which allows your phone to be slid into a position to reveal your phones rear camera. A heavy-duty sticky pad holds your mobile phone securely within the phone case.

How Does The Flip Case Sliding Mechanism Work?

When you want to take a photo with the phones rear camera –

  • slide the phone upwards to reveal the camera
  • take your photo
  • when finished, slide the phone back down into the phone case

Simple as that!

Some might argue that these type of mobile phone cases protect your mobile phone rear camera better as your rear camera is completely covered and afforded protection whilst in your pocket, bag or just lying on your desk.

Check out the video below to see how the Universal Sliding Cases work and how you can join the world of cool mobile phone cases!!

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Which Mobile Phone Case or Cover Should I Buy?

The answer is pretty straight forward – I would recommend a fitted hard case or flip case for your iPhone or Samsung S.

For every other type of phone, you can’t go wrong with our new Universal Sliding Phone Covers!

What Pictures Can I Have Printed on My Mobile Phone Case?

You can have any image on this website printed on to your mobile phone case. 

This includes all of GDMK Images personalised and customisable designs such as –

  • railway loco data panel designs 
  • Stuart Black side profile drawings.

You can also supply your images and have those printed onto your mobile phone case!

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Do Mobile Phone Cases Supplied by GDMK Images Have Any Other Benefits

Aside from the cool designs, every mobile phone flip case from GDMK Images come with 3 internal slots to safely store your bank cards, cash or pictures of your loved ones in.

I hope you found this update on our mobile phone cover options useful. Thanks for reading and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have!

You can leave comments below or reach out on Twitter, Facebook, Messenger or Instagram

All the best

Gary, Dawn & Kay

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GDMK Images October 2019 Alamy Editorial Stock Photo Update

Fish Eye view of Castle Street in Hinckley - Alamy

GDMK Images October 2019 Alamy Editorial Stock Photo Update

Find out which GDMK Images stock pictures have been licensing well this Autumn

This Autumn has seen a good mix of editorial images licensed from the GDMK Images Alamy portfolio. Licensed uses have been for magazaines and newspapers, internal publications and international websites and include the following pictures –

  1. Railway pictures
  2. Abstract pictures
  3. People pictures
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FDNY Ambulances

2 Fire Department of New York ambulances waiting in traffic on a New York road

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Fish Eye View

Fish Eye view of Castle Street in Hinckley

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Closeup of daisies

Closeup of daisies in the grass in front of St Marys church in Hinckley

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Which Editorial Pictures on Alamy Are Generating Interest?

The types of stock image available to license from GDMK Images via Alamy are extremely varied. The images below have been generating interest with prospective clients. Again railways, aviation and people pictures are featuring in searches.

The varied range of images available for licensing means that you will almost certainly find something suitable for your next article or project!

Thanks for checking in and please dont hesitate to contact me if you need any help finding a specific picture for your next article or project!

All the best

Gary

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FDNY Ambulances

2 Fire Department of New York ambulances waiting in traffic on a New York road

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People at a Bus Stop

A queue of people standing at a bus stop

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Thomson Boeing 737

Thomson Boeing 737 aeroplane taking off from Manchester Airport with the Radisson Hotel in the background

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GDMK Images Railway Trip to Newcastle and Carlisle

2 LNER class 43 hst trains at Newxastle

GDMK Images Railway Trip to Newcastle and Carlisle

Pleasure Mixed With A Little Business

We recently had a rare full weekend off. Big Country were playing in Newcastle as part of their 35th Anniversary Steeltown album tour so we decided to take a train trip up to Newcastle via the East Coast Main Line (ECML) to see them play. We have received a lot of requests this year asking for stuff featuring modern railways. It seemed a perfect opportunity to use the trip to get some up to date images for adding to the picture library. My railway roots are deep in classic 1980s diesel locos. Once the classic loco classes disappeared, I stopped taking photos of the railway scene. I regret this to a certain degree as there is now a gap in my railway picture library as I moved more into aviation photography. As per some of my discussions on Twitter, today’s railway scene is still worthy of recording. Today’s railway scene will one day be historic and therefore needs recording, despite my lesser interest in the multiple unit nature of today’s rolling stock. As with all things modern, it seems sanitised and characterless when compared to the railway scene I remember. This is where it gets scary, as I sound just like the old steam guys did when diesels came along!!

Not Many Peaks at Sheffield!

The outbound trip needed changes at Sheffield and Doncaster, so I hoped there would be plenty of opportunities to get pictures. The first change of train was required at Sheffield, a station I haven’t visited by train since about 1989!! Sheffield was always synonymous with the Class 45 Peaks to me. On this day, Northern dominated the train services with plenty of Class 144, Class 156 and Class 158 units running around with a Crosscountry Trains Class 43 HST thrown in for good measure.

Doncaster Deltic Reminder

Doncaster has always been a haven for railway enthusiasts and photographers. Classic loco types such as the A1 and A4 Pacifics, the much-revered Class 55 Deltics and today’s Class 43 HSTs and Class 91 electrics have strutted their stuff up and down the East Coast Main Line. The briefest of stops at Doncaster only allowed me to quickly get a few shots of Network Rails Class 43 HST New Measurement Train. A Northern Class 170 was present as well. Our train to Newcastle teased me with old memories of Doncaster as it was named Deltic 50 in honour of the 50th anniversary of the cult Class 55 diesel locos.

Newcastle Arrival

Upon arrival at Newcastle, I was struck by the memory that, in all the years I have been travelling around on the railways, I had only ever been to Newcastle one other time in daylight. Every other visit had been as part of some mad overnight trip a very long time ago!

The Main Event – Big Country

I have been a big fan of Big Country for a long, long time. I first saw them live 35 years ago on the original Steeltown album tour and still can’t quite comprehend that the 35th Anniversary Steeltown Tour has started !! Anyway, long story short, great band and top notch performance!!

Tyne Valley Diversion to Carlisle

I hadn’t realised the ECML Tyne Valley diversions were on, so on Sunday a jaunt across the country to Carlisle was in order courtesy of another LNER Class 43 HST. We would then take a trek up the WCML and cut across country to get us back home via Crewe and Derby. The Tyne Valley is a great little trip that you should take if you ever get the chance. The line serves Bardon Mill which is a great place to bail and go to see Vindolanda.  Vindolanda is the location of a Roman Fort and Village that was occupied for nearly 300 years and is an awesome day out. If you like your Roman history then definitely check it out – it’s a massive site heaving with archaeological treasure!

Carlisle – Nearly Bowled By A Voyager

Carlisle presented a few more photo opportunities including a Scotrail Class 156, Transpennine Express Class 350, Northern Class 158 and a Virgin Class 390 Pendolino. The idea of trekking up the WCML to Crewe soon evaporated when realising the service was formed of a Voyager. I was not going to ruin a good weekend with a trip on a Voyager, so it seemed a trip back across the Tyne Valley on another LNER HST was the only sensible thing to do!!

York – Any Chance of A Class 68?

We decided to take the LNER service through to York where I hoped to get a photo of a TransPennine Express Class 68. Good old TPE! In the bay platform was Class 68 68032 Destroyer – a powerful name if there ever was one! York provided a few more different types for my photo collection including a Northern Class 142, Class 150 and Class 170. We also had the bonus of getting a Class 91 down to Doncaster in the form of 91109 Sir Bobby Robson.

Sheffield Again!

A quick hop down to Doncaster on Class 91 91109 and a lightning change of trains saw us back at Sheffield again. This time there was evidence of the rebranding of East Midlands Trains on both the Class 158 and Class 43 HSTs that were present. In the Class 158 picture, one unit is original East Midlands Trains and the second is EMR Regional. With the HST power cars, one was de-branded and the other had a large EMR logo. Times are a-changing on the Midland Main Line!

Trip Over – Mission Accomplished

All in all, it was a great weekend. It doesn’t get much better than catching a stunning performance from Big Country, sampling some classic Class 43 and Class 91 miles and the bonus of getting a load of new material in the bag.  We also bagged a bit of Deltic action on the way up – well sort of !! Anyway, thanks for reading and keep your eye out on the run-up to Christmas for the much requested modern era gifts! All the best
Gary, Dawn & Kay

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GDMK Images End of Summer 2019 Update

GDMK Images End of Summer 2019 Update

Great Summer Shows

Hi everyone, heres the GDMK Images end of Summer 2019 Update. Who can believe the summer is almost over? Summer 2019 has flown by and we had the pleasure of being at some great shows including –
  • Daks Over Duxford
  • Crewe Open Day
  • Cosford Airshow
  • Flying Legends
  • DRS Carlisle Open Day
  • East Kirkby Airshow
  • Biggin Hill Airshow
  • Military Odyssey

Upcoming Autumn Events

Although the summer was a brilliant adventure, we still have some great shows to look forward to including –
  • Victory Show
  • Jetfest
  • Severn Valley Railway Steam Gala
  • Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala
  • Mansfield Christmas Market

New Products & Designs

New Designs

Our new personalised railway gifts, especially the replica loco panels, have gone down an absolute storm as have our Classic Military Aircraft Clothing Range. Thanks for the great feedback on these products!

New Messenger Bags

Over the summer, we road tested a couple of new bags. Firstly we updated our Messenger Bags to a much more classier product. These new messenger bags are made from a canvas material and are more rugged and stylish. The bags have zipped internal and external pockets and have received great feedback from customers. Both printed and embroidered designs are available.

Canvas Rucksacks

We have been repeatedly asked for rucksacks and have finally sourced a quality rucksack. The rucksacks are similar to the new messenger bags in that they are canvas and have a metal clasp. Again they are available with printed and embroidered designs. Currently the rucksacks are only available from the stall but will be added to the online shop over the coming weeks.

Personalised Gift service

Our personalised gift service has been extrememly well received both online and at events. The backbone of this service features the Stuart Black artwork collaboration and the Loco Data Panel Signs .

Stuart Black Collaboration

The Stuart Black collaboration goes from strength to strength with many new loco types and liveries added to the collection. We now have virtually every loco type and livery available for you to personalise on any of our products. Many people have chosen to make use of the optional text boxes and record life events or family best wishes, whereas others have left them blank and just chosen the loco of their choice. They are your personalised gifts so you have total freedom on the design!

Loco Data Panel Signs

The classic loco class data panel designs have been going a storm over the summer. We now have almost every class online ready to be configured in the railway colour scheme of your choice. All that is left to add to the online store are the early electrics which will be going online very shortly We have now added the loco class data panel metal signs, coasters, mugs, phone cases and mouse mats online with wallets being added shortly. The flame cut and weathered versions have been really popular. This brings you pretty much up to date on where we are at the moment. A huge thanks to you all for your support and encouragement over the summer, its very much appreciated! Hopefully we will see some of you at the Victory Show. If we dont see you there, hopefully we will see you at another event before Christmas! Thanks for reading and all the best Gary, Dawn & Kay

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Class 52 Western Embroidered Clothing Range

D1019 Western Maroon

Class 52 Western Embroidered Clothing Range

New Loco Class Added to Personalised Embroidered Clothing Range

We have just added the Class 52 Western loco to our range of embroidered clothing. These Class 52 designs also form part of our personalised gift service as you can choose any number and nameplate to go under the cab design. The embroidered Class 52 cab can be your choice of –
  • BR Blue
  • Western Maroon
Under the cab side, the loco number and nameplate are depicted on cast plates as per the real Class 52 Western locos.

Embroidered Clothing For Your Class 52 Design

You can choose to have the Class 52 design embroidered on to any of our standard clothing range which currently includes the following garments

Which Personalised Class 52 Western Will You Order?

So far we have received pre-release orders for the following Class 52 Westerns via our personalised gift service –
  • D1005 Western Venturer
  • D1016 Western Gladiator
  • D1019 Western Challenger
  • D1046 Western Marquis
  • D1053 Western Patriarch
If you have any questions regarding our embroidered designs then please dont hesitate to contact us! Thanks for reading and all the best Gary, Dawn & Kay

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GDMK Images Personalised Gift Service

GDMK Images Personalised Gift Service

Following the recent announcement of the collaboration between Stuart Black and GDMK Images, I am happy to announce the GDMK Images personalised gift service. You can now order 100% personalised railway themed gifts. This article will answer your questions about creating personalised gifts through GDMK Images.

Your Loco – Your Words – Any Product

The collaboration with Stuart Black opens up a huge repository of locomotives and colour schemes for you to choose from.

Your personalised gift customisation options are

  • any loco
  • any colour scheme
  • your own words in 2 seperate text areas
  • any product
  • choose to have text above loco in nameplate style or plain text

What Products Can I Personalise?

The products available for your personalised gift will include

  • ceramic mugs
  • travel mugs
  • wallets
  • purses
  • t-shirts
  • cushions
  • phone cases
  • coasters
  • metal signs
  • and many more

What Loco Classes Are Available For My Personalised Gift?

The range of loco classes and colour schemes for your personalised gift will increase over the Spring and Summer.

The following loco classes are available now

  • Class 37/4 Large Logo
  • Class 40 disc front BR Blue
  • Class 40 split box front BR Blue
  • Class 43 HST Inter City Original
  • Class 43 HST Inter City Swift
  • Class 45/0 BR Blue
  • Class 50 BR Blue D4XX or 500XX
  • Class 50 Large Logo
  • Class 50 NSE Original
  • Class 50 NSE Revised
  • Class 52 BR Blue
  • Class 52 Western Maroon
  • Class 55 BR Blue D90XX or 550XX
  • Class 55 BR Green D90XX
  • Class 68 DRS
  • A4 Pacific BR Green
  • Black 5 BR Black
  • GWR King BR Green

When and Where Can I Buy These Personalised Gifts?

Personalised gifts from GDMK Images are available now! Currently we have these items ready and waiting for you to personalise – Over the next few days we will be adding the wallets, purses and phone cases to the online system. You will be able to see and order these exclusive personalised railway gifts at the Festival of British Railway Modelling Show at Doncaster in February. Make sure you drop by and check them out!

See You All Soon!

Thanks for reading and we hope you are as excited about this news as we are. If you have any questions please just give us a shout in the comments below or on any of our social media channels! Keep checking our show diary or subscribe to our newly refurbished newsletters to make sure you dont miss out on a massive year for railway enthusiasts! Cheers for now Gary, Dawn and Kay

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