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 orders for personalised items so please get your orders in ASAP to avoid disappointment!!
If you have been eyeing some of our products as Christmas gifts (and why wouldnt you be?) make sure your order reaches us by the 9th December. That way we can ensure your gift gets processed and sent out in time for the big day.
This is particularly important if you are looking to buy any personalised items. This will allow time for us to mockup and refine your designs!
Are the GDMK Images Kids Clothing Included in the Sale?
Yes!!
All the kids sizes are also reduced. 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!
New Colours and Sizes Added to Fleece Jackets!Why Change The Fleece Jackets?Our existing Regatta fleece product has been culled to three colours only which is a real shame. As a result we have sourced another fleece jacket styleWhich Fleece Jackets Are Available Now?I had discussions…
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,…
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…
Crewe Electric and Eastleigh Depots added to the Railway Depot Memories Slate Sign Range
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.
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!
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More Railway Memories On The Way!
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!
Cheers to Railway Enthusiasts – 2 New Themed Pint Glass Designs Introduced To The GDMK Images Drinkware Range
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.
Beer This Way
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!
Keep Calm
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!
No Ordinary Drinkware – These Glasses are Railway Enthusiasts Drinkware!
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
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The Updated Enthusiasts Guide to the Coolest Drinkware Range
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 –
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.
GWR Steam Locos on Shed mugSpitfire mk1 mug31271 NVR mug
Water Bottles
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!
37109 Rawtenstall 2 drink bottleClass 46 Stainless Steel Water Bottle45133 Silver Bowling Ball Water Bottle
Insulated Travel Mugs
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.
45041 + 50008 NVR travel mugEurofighter Typhoon head on view travel mugC47 Dakota aeroplane travel mug
New Thermal Flasks
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!
50026 and 50017 DA Thermos FlaskHST Prototype Stainless Steel Thermos Flask
Laser Etched Glassware.
We are delighted to confirm an enhanced range of glass drinkware in response to the feedback we received.
Beer Glasses
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.
Class 33 Green Keep Calm Pint GlassClass 58 Beer This Way Pint Glass50008 front number and name pint beer glass
Shot Glasses
Toast your friends in style with our shot glasses complete with a cool railway or aviation design!
Front – 37 Split Box Shot GlassBack – 37002 Number Shot GlassFront – 50 Front Shot Glass
Whiskey Glasses
Keep an eye out for our soon to be announced laser etched whiskey glasses, perfect for savouring those quiet moments!
Personalisation
You can personalise the core elements of almost every design in our range.
Product Features You Can Personalise
Loco/Aircraft Number
Loco/Aircraft Colour Scheme
Add Specific Markings/Mascots/Codes
Add Personalised Messages
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!
Drinkware Questions?
Dont hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about our drinkware range or the personalisation process!!
Thanks for reading
Gary
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Introducing Another Great Design For Your Railway Collection: Personalised Railway Window Label Metal Signs and Fridge Magnets!
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.
Find Your Favourite Routes and Locomotives
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:
Choose Your Route: Designs are ordered based on the old BR Table Number system – i.e. Waterloo – Exeter services are under Table 145.
Each product has options for the various services that worked within the timetable section.
Fort William – Edinburgh Window LabelBristol TM – Newcastle Window LabelCustom Destination Window Label
What Size Are The Railway Destination Window Signs?
The Enhanced Signs including loco are approx 405mm x 140mm
Fridge magnets are approx 150mm x 38mm
Personalisation Options
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.
Alternatively, choose a design that showcases the window label alongside a side profile drawing of the locomotive type typically allocated to the specific service.
You have complete freedom to personalise your chosen design with your all-time favourite locomotive that you had on the service.
York – Liverpool Window Label with Class 55Crewe – Cardiff Window Label with Class 33Custom Destination Window Label with loco
Why Would You Want A Personalised Railway Window Label Sign?
Tailored Just for You: customise your sign with your favourite route and locomotive, celebrating your unforgettable moves from back in the day.
High-Quality Material: Printed on high quality 0.5mm aluminium metal sheet.
Perfect for Display: Perfect for hanging in your home, office, railway room or man cave, our signs make for eye-catching displays that will impress your fellow railway enthusiasts.
Thoughtful Gift: Surprise your loved ones who share your passion for railways with a personalised metal sign that they will cherish.
Thanks for reading, don’t hesitate to let me know your thoughts on these new signs!
This laser etched design is perfect for railway enthusiasts who want to recreate their favourite loco and includes –
The design features a lineart loco front
loco number
name if carried
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!
Flasks
The 500ml flasks are double wall insulated and will keep your drink hot or cold for up to 6 hours and are extremely tough.
Water Bottles
Stay hydrated with the 500ml aluminium water bottle. Each drinks bottle features an integral drinking straw and retractable drinking spout.
Shot Glasses
60cl shot glasses. Enjoy that medicinal shot of your favourite spirit with a shot glass featuring your favourite loco!
Pint and 1/2 Pint Beer Glasses
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.
More Laser Etched Designs Coming
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!
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.
Class 14 D9516 BR GreenClass 15 D8234 BR BlueClass 23 D5901 BR Green metal signClass 28 BR Green D5713Class 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 GreenClass 20 8310 BR blue47366 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!
We have made some changes to our sweatshirts and mobile phone cases. Below is full details how the changes might affect you and potential orders.
Mobile Phone Cases
We have been experiencing extreme difficulty in obtaining blank mobile phone cases. As a result we have taken the difficult decision to suspend mobile phones as a product until such time that supplies improve. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we feel this is the best decision until supplies sort themselves out.
Sweatshirts
In recent weeks we have noticed a drop in the quality of our standard sweatshirts. Many blanks were coming in with manufacturing defects and marks.
As a result we have changed brands.
The new sweatshirts are slightly heavier in weight at 280gsm compared to 270gsm.
The material mix and feel is also different – 80% cotton/20% polyester as compared to the originals 50/50 mix.
The brand is the same as our extremely popular hoodies.
As a result of this change, there are changes to the colour options available. In our opinion, there are some nicer shades now available.
All colours are available in sizes XS – XXL with some colours available up to 5XL.
Hawker Tempest Sweatshirt
Black 5 Sweatshirt
Puma Helicopter Sweatshirt
Class 47 Sweatshirt
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Thanks for reading and please give me a shout with any questions you might have in regard to these changes.
The Shackleton MR2 is in the earlier white colour scheme and complements our Sea Grey Shackleton MR3 aircraft.
56 Squadron Lightning F1
The Lightning F1A embroidery is based on the 56 Squadron Firebirds display aircraft that were based at RAF Wattisham in the early 1960s.
The F1A Lightning was a very early development of the aircraft type and featured only missiles with no gun. The focus at the time was rate of climb performance and high speed.
Lightning 56 Sqn v9 60 Royal Blue SweatshirtLightning 56 Sqn v9 60 Aircraft Black Winter Set
Shackleton MR2
The new Shackleton embroidery is based on the MR2 version and is in a white colour scheme with dark grey upper bodyside.
The Shackleton MR2 development saw the aircraft fitted with an upgraded radar which was housed in a new radome behind the bomb bay doors.
The design depicts the dorsal gun turret. This turret was removed shortly after entering service but I have modelled it in place.
Shackleton MR2 Aircraft Navy Winter SetShackleton MR2 Black Canvas Rucksack
Personalise Your Designs
As with all our embroidered clothing, you can easily personalise these designs via the on screen product options.
Choose your own words above and/or below the embroidered aircraft to create a truly unique personalised garment.
Let me know what you think of these new embroidered aircraft!
Hawker Tempest Sweatshirt£31.00
PBY Catalina Hoodie£31.00
Dakota Flying Over the Sea Clock£22.00
Sale Mystery Bundles – Silver£30.00
