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New Framed Railway Wall Art

Class 58 58001 Red Stripe Railfreight Framed Swash

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 colour swash.

The 2nd design sees our Replica Data Panels mounted in a frame to create a new twist on our popular signs.

Locomotive Framed Colour Swash

Our next framed design features a highly detailed line drawing of the locomotive placed over an abstract take on the loco livery. This creates a unique and eye catching piece of wall art that would look fantastic on every railway enthusiasts wall!

Wer print the designs onto metal signs which are then mounted on a white mount board and placed in a 530mm x 280mm wooden frame and look stunning!

We have every shunter, diesel and electric locomotive class available along with a growing range of steam locomotives! Simply order the loco number and livery and we will create a line drawing featuring your loco along with all the nuances found on the loco at the time it carried your chosen livery.

Class 47 47805 Virgin Cross Country Framed Swash
Class 47 47805 Virgin Cross Country Framed Swash
90001 Intercity Framed Swash
90001 Intercity Framed Swash
37688 RF Construction Framed Swash
37688 RF Construction Framed Swash
Class 58 58001 Red Stripe Railfreight Framed Swash
Class 58 58001 Red Stripe Railfreight Framed Swash

In collaboration with J.A.M. Arts we have researched and created all new locomotive line drawing artwork. This has involved many hours researching photos of the actual locos to recreate a whole new range of locomotive line drawings. Long gone are those historical drawing errors and inaccuracies you may see offered elsewhere!

Framed Loco Data Panels

For this design, we took the standard loco data panel metal sign, mounted it onto a white mount and put them in a nice black 400mm x 300mm wooden frame.

Our replica locomotive data panel designs are referenced to photos of your chosen loco in service whilst carrying your chosen livery. The product is tweaked to reflect specific features such as positioning of depot sticker, local depot livery embellishments, depot mascot stickers and so on.

The standard design is then enhanced by mounting onto a white mount and then added to a 400mm x 300m black wooden frame.

D9010 Two Tone Green Framed Data Panel Framed Data Panel
D9010 Two Tone Green Framed Data Panel Framed Data Panel
Class 43 43049 EMT Data Panel with name Framed Data Panel
Class 43 43049 EMT Data Panel with name Framed Data Panel
Class 40 D220 Green Framed Data Panel
Class 40 D220 Green Framed Data Panel
90022 RF Distribution Clear Framed Data Panel
90022 RF Distribution Clear Framed Data Panel
70812 Colas Clear Framed Data Panel
70812 Colas Clear Framed Data Panel
45106 BR Blue with unofficial name weathered Framed Data Panel Framed Data Panel
45106 BR Blue with unofficial name weathered Framed Data Panel Framed Data Panel

More Railway Signs and Wall Art

Ceramic Mug 40006 number DP + HM
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Class 40 Replica Loco Side Panel Mug

£12.50

90001 Anglia blue with name Data Panel Signsale
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Class 90 90001 Loco Data Panel Metal Sign

Original price was: £18.00.Current price is: £14.00.

26004 Weathered Railfreight Coal Data Panel Signsale
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Class 26 26004 Data Panel Metal Sign

Original price was: £14.00.Current price is: £10.00.

Class 37 37181 BR Blue Cornish Railways Special Data Panelsale
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Class 37 37181 Data Panel Metal Sign

Original price was: £14.00.Current price is: £10.00.

BR Blue Class 24 Early Data Panel Mug
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Class 24 Replica Loco Side Panel Mug

£12.50

Class 26 D5300 metal signsale
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Class 26 D5300 Data Panel Metal Sign

Original price was: £14.00.Current price is: £10.00.

27041 BR Blue Scotty dog Data Panel Sign
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Replica Class 27 Loco Data Panel Metal Signs

£14.00

Class 76 BR Blue Data Panel Personalised Mouse Mat
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Replica Class 76 Loco Data Panel Mouse Mats

£8.50

Thanks for reading and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions about either product!

Thanks Gary

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    New Embroidered Loco Liveries and 2 New Railway T-Shirts Added!

    New embroidered loco livery variations for railway enthusiasts!We have added several new loco livery variations to our embroidered garments.Class 31The 1st new loco livery additions feature Class 31 locos in Red Stripe Railfreight and Triple Grey Coal Sector.Class 33Next up is the ever popular Class…

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  • New Class 08 20 and 58 Embroidered Clothing

    New Class 08 20 and 58 Embroidered Clothing

    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…

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  • Printed T-Shirts and Bags Are Back on The Menu

    Printed T-Shirts and Bags Are Back on The Menu

    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,…

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    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…

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  • Backpack and Rucksack Changes

    Backpack and Rucksack Changes

    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…

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  • A New Type Of Wallet For Railway and Aviation Enthusiasts!

    A New Type Of Wallet For Railway and Aviation Enthusiasts!

    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…

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  • New Framed Railway Wall Art

    New Framed Railway Wall Art

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  • New Class 50 Theme Framed Wall Art

    New Class 50 Theme Framed Wall Art

    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.…

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  • Dave n Indy Design Launched

    Dave n Indy Design Launched

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British Rail Pioneer Diesel Class Data Panels Added

1955 British Rail Modernisation Plan

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.

New Pioneer Loco Classes Added

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 –

Class 14 D9516 BR Green
Class 14 D9516 BR Green
Class 15 D8234 BR Blue
Class 23 D5901 BR Green metal sign
Class 28 BR Green DP D5713
Class 28 BR Green D5713
Class 17 BR GReen 8508
Class 17 BR GReen 8508

Data Panels in The BR Green to BR Blue Transition Period

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. 

Class 31 5648 BR Green Data anelmetal sign
Class 31 5648 BR Green
Class 20 8310 BR blue
Class 20 8310 BR blue
47366 BR Green
47366 BR Green

Departmental Locos

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.

Order Your Replica Loco Data Panels Now

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

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Class 70 and Class 71 Data Panels Added

Class 70 Data Panel Colas Mouse Mat

New Class 70 and Class 71 Data Panels

Generations apart, despite their close class numbers, I have added the Class 70 and Class 71 replica loco bodyside data panels to the range.

What Liveries Are The Class 70 Data Panels Available in?

The class 70 replica bodyside designs are available in the following liveries and colour schemes –

  • Colas
  • Freightliner Powerhaul

What Liveries Are The Class 71 Data Panels Available in?

The class 71 data panels are available in the following liveries and colour schemes –

  • BR Green
  • BR Blue

Which Products are the New Class 70 and Class 71 Data Panel Designs Available on?

You can get these new data panels on all your favourite products such as –

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Weathered and Flame Cut Effects

A weathered or flame cut effect is available for your data panels.

Around 60% of recent orders have featured one of these effects and they look great, so why not get your next data panel with one of these finishes?

Original loco flame cuts are usually prohibitively expensive, so these replica designs offer railway enthusiasts something similar for a fraction of the cost.

50004 LL Weathered
50004 LL Weathered
43070 Intercity swallow with name weathered
43070 Intercity swallow with name weathered
50001 NSE Flamecut Mouse Mat
50001 NSE Flamecut Mouse Mat
Class 40 40119 Flamecut Data Panel Mouse mat
Class 40 40119 Flamecut Data Panel Mouse mat

Each effect is created manually and is unique to that specific product. No two purchases will look the same!

Thanks for reading and feel free to comment on these new designs.

Stay safe

Gary

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Big Loco Data Panel Update

Class 24 Later BR Green Data Panel Metal Sign

Big Loco Data Panel Update

I have undertaken a big update of the popular BR Tops Loco Data Panel designs.

Following requests and feedback from customers, I have reviewed the loco data panel designs. This review has seen the revision and updating of some designs, some new classes added and more liveries added.

The actual designs are tweaked to reflect actual photographic evidence of each loco and reflect individual details.

Data Panel Livery Revisions and Updates

The 1st batch of livery revisions focus on the BR Green colour schemes.

There are several versions of BR Green and they are applied differently to locos depending on their class.

BR Green

The BR green livery option now reflects the correct application of the livery on each class as shown in the products below.

Class 24 Two Tone BR Green Data Panel Metal Sign
Class 24 Two Tone BR Green Data Panel Metal Sign
Class 24 Later BR Green Data Panel Metal Sign
Class 24 Later BR Green Data Panel Metal Sign
Class 26 D5300 metal sign
Class 26 D5300 metal sign
Class 33 33008 BR Green Mouse Mat
Class 33 33008 BR Green Mouse Mat

BR Blue

The standard BR Blue diesel loco design is now joined by the AC Electric blue loco design and the Electric BR Blue with chrome numbers.

AC Electric Blue Data Panel
AC Electric Blue Data Panel
Class 85 E Range BR Blue Metal Sign
Class 85 E Range BR Blue Metal Sign

Depot Tweaks Added to Loco Data Panel Designs

Each depot had their own little unofficial tweaks which they applied to their locos in addition to the many varied official logos, plaques and motifs. I research these tweaks for each individual loco and apply them as appropriate for each order as shown below.

81007 Metal Sign
81007 Metal Sign
46043 br blue
46043 br blue
40086 BR Blue weathered data panel
40086 BR Blue weathered data panel
Class 37 37013 BR Blue with name
Class 37 37013 BR Blue with name

More Loco Classes Added

I have been adding more loco classes featuring the ‘less mainstream’ and unsuccessful British Rail early modernisation scheme.

01001 BR Black Mouse Mat
01001 BR Black Mouse Mat
Class 14 D9516 BR Green
Class 14 D9516 BR Green

Weathered and Flame Cut Effects Refined

Another refinement is the weathering and flame cut effects applied to the data panels. Each effect is uniquely created and applied to each data panel order. No two effects will be the same, even if you order 2 of the same weathered loco!

45106 unofficial name weathered
45106 unofficial name weathered
Class 50 50012 with name LL weathered data panel metal sign
Class 50 50012 with name LL weathered data panel metal sign

Nameplates as an Optional Extra

If a loco was fitted with a nameplate you can select to have your design incorporate the locos nameplate!

43238 LNER with name
43238 LNER with name
43158 GW Green with name
43158 GW Green with name
47706 Scotrail with name
47706 Scotrail with name
Class 47 47363 RS RF Grey with name
Class 47 47363 RS RF Grey with name

Steam Locos and Multiple Units 

If you are a fan of steam locos or multiple units, then we have plenty to offer you as well.

Class 170 Data Panel cross country metal sign
Class 170 Data Panel cross country metal sign
Class 156 Data Panel Central Trains Mouse metal sign
Class 156 Data Panel Central Trains Mouse metal sign
7825 Lechlade Manor GWR Green Steam Loco Number Panel Mousemat
7825 Lechlade Manor GWR Green Steam Loco Number Panel Mousemat
BR Lined Green Steam Loco Personalised Mousemat
BR Lined Green Steam Loco Personalised Mousemat

More Than Metal Signs 

These designs are available on our full range of gift products including – 

Thanks for reading and dont hesitate to give me a shout with any questions.

Stay safe!

Gary

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Exclusive Class 50 50008 Merchandise

50008 H+H data panel mousemat

Exclusive Class 50 50008 Merchandise

I am extremely pleased to announce that, with a huge thanks to Jason Hall, GDMK Images has been granted exclusive rights to produce Class 50 50008 Thunderer merchandise in Hanson and Hall Rail Adventure colours!!

This is a fantastic opportunity, as Jason has allowed all profits generated from the 50008 sales to be very generously donated to supporting our 2 Class 50 locos, 50021 Rodney and 50026 Indomitable.

What Hanson and Hall Class 50 50008 Merchandise is Available?

Lets get to business then, in short there will initially be 2 designs available –

  • Our popular Data Panel Desings
  • A side Profile Drawing

Over time I’m hoping to be able to offer more designs.

These 2 designs will be available on our entire range of gift products from keyrings and bottle openers, right through the range to clothing!

You will see products going live over the weekend as we roll out the various products and designs.

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50021 and 50026 Set For A Great Year!

2021 is set to be a very exciting year for our locos, 50021 and 50026.

Anticipation is high for the return to service of both locos. Coming with this return to service, is the ever present need to raise funds to facilitate and support this.

Please help us by taking advantage of this exclusive arrangement!

Thanks and stay safe!

Gary

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Hip Flasks Added to the 50021 and 50026 Range

50021 Hip Flask

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Hip Flasks Added to the 50021 and 50026 Range

I am adding some Hip Flasks to the 50021 and 50026 store.

Our Hip Flaks have been really popular on the stall and have not been available online until today.

The Stainless Steel Hip Flasks have a 7oz capacity and feature a with a faux leather wrap. Printed on the leather wrap are two initial designs –

  • A side profile drawing of the cab with the loco number and nameplate
  • A data panel design also including number and nameplate

Each Hip flask include a filler funnel & luxury gift box.

In the cab profile range, you can buy 50021 in large logo livery and 50026 in either NSE original or NSE Revised.

Initial Hip Flask Designs

What Other Hip Flask Designs Are Coming?

Shortly, I will be adding other popular 50021 and 50026 designs including

  • My Names Not Dave
  • 50021 and 50026 in other liveries
  • Option to create any Class 50 Data Panel and Number

 

Where Can I Get These Class 50 Hip Flasks?

At the moment, the best place to get these is through the online shop.

If you were lucky enough to get a ticket for the Thanet Thunderer, then drop by the buffet as we will have our stall there with a number of these available.

As for railway galas, I still havent booked anything formally yet – I’m waiting to see what arrangements are available at the various locations and the effect any ongoing social distancing and the like will have on the viability of taking the stall to galas.

I hope you like these designs – let me know your thoughts and shout out any ideas you might like to see added!

Stay safe!

Gary

 

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Keyrings Fridge Magnets and Badges Now Available Online

Keyrings Magnets and Coasters

Keyrings Fridge Magnets and Badges Now Available Online

If you have seen our stall at a Railway Gala or Airshow, you will know we have a huge range of small pick up gifts for sale. These have proved extremely popular with those who have seen them.

Traditionally I havent stocked these online, reserving them for our shows. With the loss of the 2020 show season, I have had loads of enquiries from customers asking how they can buy them and enquiring about any new designs we might have.

In response to these requests, I have slowly began adding the following smaller gifts to the online store.

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Supporting Class 50 Locos 50021 & 50026

We host the fundraising products for these two fine Class 50 locos.

Many of the fundraising gifts are of the smaller variety and havent been available. Coupled with the Covid restrictions on events, 2020 has been a difficult fund raising year.

Many of the newly added smaller gifts feature 50021 and 50026 so your purchase will help these two great locos out.

Remember, profits from everything class 50 themed sold on this site go to 50021 & 50026 as well!!

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Still To Come

We have a number of other smaller gifts still to add including

Is there a particular gift you saw on our stall that you would like us to make available online – let us know!! 

Thanks for reading and stay safe

Cheers

Gary

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Diesel and Electric Multiple Unit Data Panels Added

Class 170 Data Panel TFW mouse mat

Diesel and Electric Multiple Unit Data Panels Added

Another product we have lots of requests for is Diesel and Electric Multiple Unit Data Panels.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our multiple unit data panel range today.

This release completes our railway data panel range and allows you to recreate your favourite –

on a range of products ranging from mugs to metal signs.

As with all our data panel designs, the multiple units feature a base livery colour with the unit number of your choice. 

What Multiple Unit Liveries are Available?

As you will know, there is a huge range of liveries that multiple units have carried. More liveries will be added all the time and currently we have the following multiple unit liveries available –

  • Arriva TFW Blue and Creme
  • Central Trains
  • Cross Country Trains
  • East Midlands Trains
  • First Scotrail
  • GWR Chocolate and Creme
  • Midland Main Line Teal and Orange
  • National Express Anglia Blue and White
  • Northern One
  • Northern Old
  • Provincial Railways
  • Regional railways
  • Southern
  • TFW White and Red

More livery variations will be added over time but each product has an option to request a new livery if you find the livery you want is missing.

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Class 171 171804

171804 mouse mat in Southern green and white

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Class 170 170205

Mug featuring 170205 in Anglia blue and white

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Class 222 222001

Meridian 222001 metal sign in East Midlands Trains livery

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What Multiple Unit Numbers Can I Have?

All our data panel gifts are fully customisable so you can choose any number! Recreate your favourite multiple unit with ease.

Which Gifts Can I Get a Multiple Unit Data Plate on?

Currently we have the following gifts for your steam loco number plates – 

  • Metal Signs
  • Mugs
  • Mousemats
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More Multiple Unit Gifts Coming …

We will be adding these multiple unit designs to fridge magnets, phone cases, wallets and much more over the coming days and weeks so keep checking back!!

Let me know what you think to these designs!!

Thanks for reading and stay safe!

Gary

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