Can’t find your favourite class of loco or livery?
Don’t panic – contact us and we’ll get it sorted for you!!
I am running a series of polls on the GDMK Images Facebook group in regard to which liveries and classes should be added next. If you want to join in feel free to pop over and cast your vote!
Please stay safe everyone
All the best for now
Gary
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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 –
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!
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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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 –
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.
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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More Side Profile Pictures Available for Our Personalised Railway Gift Range
Update – Since this post was added, our agreement with Stuart Black has evolved into a collaboration whereby you can order your favourite loco, in your chosen livery as part of our Personalised Gift Service
Read about the Stuart Black/GDMK Images CollaborationCreate Your Personalised Railway Gift Now
You may well be aware we offer one of the most comprehensive customised and personalised railway gift ranges. If not, where have you been?
I am pleased to announce several more loco types and liveries have been added to the GDMK Images and Stuart Black joint range of loco side profile drawings used for our personalised gift range.
Recently added loco types include
Class 45/1 BR Blue
Class 47 BR Blue
Class 47 BR Green
See all our personalised gifts
Loco Types and Liveries Available
You can create a fantastic personalised gift featuring your choice of loco number from these loco classes and colour schemes –
A4 Pacific – BR Green
Black 5 – BR Black
Class 37/4 Large Logo
Class 40 BR Blue Dxxx or 40xxx Disc Front
Class 40 BR Blue Dxxx or 40xxx Split Box
Class 43 HST BR Blue
Class 43 HST Intercity Swallow
Class 43 HST Original Intercity
Class 45/0 BR Blue Dxx or 450xx
Class 45/1 BR Blue
Class 47 BR Blue
Class 47 BR Green
Class 47 Railfreight Grey Petroleum Sector
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 D9xxx or 550xx
Class 55 BR Blue White Racehorse Cab
Class 55 BR Green
Class 68 DRS
Class 91 – 91110
GWR King BR Green
Prototype – Deltic
Prototype – DP2
Personalised and Customised Gift Types available
We offer a comprehensive range of gift types for all those railway enthusiast family members and friends including –
MugsCoasters
Mouse Mats
Cushions
Your loco number on your gift type = your perfect personalised railway gift!
If you have any questions regarding these personalised gifts featuring Stuart Black side profile drawings then please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Thanks for reading and all the best
Gary, Dawn & Kay
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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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