Plan to build a replica L1 and J39?

Is there any new news on this project to build an L1 steam locomotive or has it been abandoned? Also has the project to build a J39 also dead in the water?

 

Have you had a look at the thread 'New Builds - how many will really work' on page 2 of this section? I think most of us have had our say on this matter but you may find something that goes part way towards answering your question.

 

Try Facebook? Don't think we need to rake this over again on here myself.

 

Both just in the paintshop now having lined BR black applied. Will be shedded at Folkestone central...

;-)

 

Oh dear , so they ran out of green paint .......

 

Its a pity because an Maunsel L1 would be an bit of a missing link in southern locos, i know we have the T9 and D1 and later the schools class, but the D is never likily to steam again, but with so many ill advised schemes out there there are some such as the l1,that s if they had the backing of a major railway would be taken more seriously, for instance, if it was someone who was connected to the bluebell who was behind the L1 it might stand a chance where as it will be ignored until either it fizzles out or we hear that the frames have been cut

 

be serious, they have to go to selinge first to have the gas producer gear fitted

 

Seems a shame to paint them black - I was looking forward to seeing the nice shiny copper boilers!

 

But from a safe distance away!!!