Recreate Your Favourite Locos and Aircraft
All our standard designs can be fully personalised!!
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Our new beer glass designs, created in collaboration with J.A.M. Arts, are fully customisable, allowing you to choose your favourite locomotive.
You can sup favourite brew from a pint glass adorned with the locomotive of your choice as we have every class from the humble Class 08 through to Class 92s, with an expanding selection of steam locomotive classes.
Aviation Fans, don’t despair as we are creating some fantastic aircraft artwork which will be available in this range shortly!
Onto the designs themselves.
First up, we have “Beer This Way“, a playful design with your favourite loco positioned below a prominent arrow pointing towards the top of the glass, accompanied by the helpful instruction of “Beer This Way”!
Its the perfect way to enjoy enjoy a refreshing beverage after a long day at a Railway Gala or trainspotting session at your favourite railway location!
Next, we have the “Keep Calm” design. Inspired by the iconic World War II “Keep Calm and Carry On” slogan, we have put a railway twist on the classic phrase.
In today’s hectic and stressful world it’s always nice to be reminded to chill out and find moments of relaxation. With this glass, you can relax and unwind with your favourite loco reminding you to keep calm and drink beer!
These railway themed pint glasses are no ordinary drinkware; they are expressions of your love for railways. So, whether you’re treating yourself or searching for the perfect gift for a fellow railway enthusiast, these customisable designs are sure to bring joy and excitement to any railway lover’s collection. Cheers to celebrating your passion in style!
Remember to add your favourite loco number and colour scheme in the order notes so we can authentically recreate your favourite loco correctly!
Remember to always enjoy your beer responsibly!!!
Thanks for looking and don’t hesitate to comment below with your thoughts!!
Cheers
Gary
Read on to find details about the coolest drinkware range available to railway and aviation enthusiasts
Our overhaul of the drinkware range has been completed with the help of your fabulous feedback.
Our collaboration with J.A.M. Arts allowed creation of a unique and novel range of designs on laser-etched drinkware to complement our popular existing printed designs.
The GDMK Images drinkware range offers railway and aviation enthusiasts the following products –
Printed –
Printed and Laser Etched –
Laser Etched –
The first product is the humble mug. We continue to offer our popular printed ceramic mugs in approx 10/11 oz std and 7 oz kids sizes.
Ceramic mugs are available with printed designs and are dishwasher resistant and microwave safe.
There are several different types of travel mugs and water bottles available to enthusiasts. We sought user feedback for the different types to see if any particular type was more preferable and with this guidance in mind, selected the styles discussed in this guide.
Water bottles are becoming more and more popular. With healthy hydration and reducing single use drink cups and bottles having such a high media profile, we were not surprised to see these sentiments reflected in our feedback.
Although our standard water bottle style received very positive feedback, many people commented they would like to see handles for easier carrying and some form of built in straw.
Fortunately, we did find a water bottle with these features that printed and etched nicely.
The new water bottle with handle also features a flip up drinking spout connected to an integral straw. Fantastic – both preferences in one product!
Lastly, one of the most requested products is now available – bowling pin water bottles!
All water bottles are available with both printed and laser etched designs.
These water bottles should NOT be placed in dishwashers or microwaves!
We are sticking with our standard travel mugs. The feedback suggested that the flexibility of the travel mugs were more than adequate for the job, so why change anything?
Travel mugs are available featuring all our printed and laser etched designs.
We haven’t offered thermal flasks before. We have added these useful products to the range and made them available with all our printed and laser etched designs. The thermal flasks are great for keeping your hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold! Perfect whatever time of year you are travelling!
These Flasks and Travel Mugs should NOT be placed in dishwashers or microwaves!
We are delighted to confirm an enhanced range of glass drinkware in response to the feedback we received.
The trusty beer glass is a staple for many railway and aviation enthusiasts, so we have some great designs on both full pint and 1/2 pint glasses.
Toast your friends in style with our shot glasses complete with a cool railway or aviation design!
Keep an eye out for our soon to be announced laser etched whiskey glasses, perfect for savouring those quiet moments!
You can personalise the core elements of almost every design in our range.
Product Features You Can Personalise
What better way to truly enjoy a brew, pint or quiet reflective drink than with a gift featuring your favourite loco or aircraft!
Select any of these products to see how easily you can personalise them!
Dont hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about our drinkware range or the personalisation process!!
Thanks for reading
Gary
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.
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.
The BR green livery option now reflects the correct application of the livery on each class as shown in the products below.
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.
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.
I have been adding more loco classes featuring the ‘less mainstream’ and unsuccessful British Rail early modernisation scheme.
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!
If a loco was fitted with a nameplate you can select to have your design incorporate the locos nameplate!
If you are a fan of steam locos or multiple units, then we have plenty to offer you as well.
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
Following lots of requests we are adding steam loco number plates to the store.
These are the steam loco equivalent of our popular BR diesel loco data panel designs.
The designs feature a base livery colour with the steam loco number of your choice. The design is finished off with lining, route availability and loco classification details as would be seen on your chosen loco in real life.
In addition to these details, on all products except the metal signs, the design features the trains nameplate where appropriate.
The nameplate is omitted from the metal signs as they are intended to mimic the cab side details of the loco in question.
Currently we have the following steam loco colour schemes available –
More livery variations will be added over time.
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[/ux_image_box] [/ux_stack]As with our diesel loco data designs, you can choose any steam loco number for your gifts!
Currently we have the following gifts for your steam loco number plates –
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We are now working on the Multiple Unit data panel designs – so keep your eye out for these on Monday!!
Let me know what you think to these designs!!
Thanks for reading and stay safe!
Gary
[divider align=”center” width=”150px”]Stuck for a novel gift for your railway enthusiast family and friends?
Have a look at our new range of railway clocks!
Our extremely popular range of loco data panel gifts has been expanded to include clocks.
Recreate your favourite loco and livery on a clock with the option of a clean, weathered or flame cut finish.
The weathered and flame cut versions of our data panels are a cost effective way of getting a piece of replica railwayana at a fraction of the price of genuine flamecuts.
Our collaboration with Stuart Black continues to go from strength to strength with the full range of locos being available on a clock.
Choose your favourite loco and livery combination and finish your clock off with personalised wording to create a fantastic personalised gift for your railway family members and friends!
The clocks are approximately A4 size, printed onto 0.5mm aluminium sheet and backed with a 3mm MDF board. They come complete with a virtually silent motion and wall hanger.
Our flash sales on Facebook, Instagram and our email newsletters have been going down a storm so check our social media to grab a bargain!
1st to claim an item gets it – simple as that!
Here is the link to our latest production update and addresses how the lockdown situation is affecting our operations and your orders.
All the best for now and I look forward to hearing your feedback on our new railway clocks – stay safe!!!
Gary
If so, this bundle is perfect for you!
Each kit contains everything needed to make your home working and home office areas looking tip-top!
Fully Personalised Options
GDMK Images ever-popular personalisation options are at your fingertips allowing you to create a perfect mix of images for your bundle.
Our first home working bundle is based on our loco data panel designs.
You can choose any combination of loco number and livery for your mug, coaster, mouse mat and desk tidy/pen holder.
Have one loco data panel on all 4 items or mix and match to your heart’s content!
Set Picture Options
Our most popular pictures will also be available as fixed sets featuring one image on all 4 components.
In the near future, we will also be releasing mixed sets such as
As part of our ongoing support for Class 50 locos 50021 and 50026, we have launched a home office bundle featuring these popular class 50 locos.
All profits from these sales go to the locos ongoing upkeep and running costs.
[ux_products columns=”2″ equalize_box=”true” cat=”11204″ products=”2″ orderby=”rand” tags=”5887″]We now have nearly every class available in our Data Panel design range. Latest additions include the following loco classes
The Class 81 – Class 85 Roarers will be added soon with a mix of interesting liveries including AC Electric Blue.
Which image combos would you like to see? Let us know and we’ll see about adding them to the range!
Please stay safe everyone
All the best for now
Gary, Dawn and Kay
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 –
2 Fire Department of New York ambulances waiting in traffic on a New York road
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[/ux_image_box] [/ux_stack]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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In co-operation with our friends at the Swanage Railway, we are offering a Family Ticket for their upcoming ‘The Exchanges’ Autumn Steam Gala.
All you have to do is choose your favourite gift from our shop and share it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the Hashtag #BESTTRAINSTUFF
A random shared post will be selected on 8th October and the winner will be notified on how to collect their Family Ticket.
The Exchanges promises to be a great Steam Gala and is based on the 1948 Locomotive Exchange Trials
The Swanage Railway Autumn Steam Gala will bring together classes of locomotive that took part in British Railways’ experiment to test steam locomotives from across the Country on a variety of different work.
The current loco lineup is as follows (subject to change)
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No purchase is necessary to enter so check out GDMK Images railway gifts and share to any of your social media channels with the hashtag #BESTTRAINSTUFF and you might just be off to Swanage in a couple of weeks time!
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