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BR Standard Class 8

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What type of locomotive was the BR Standard Class 8?

0-6-0 Switcher steam locomotive

2-8-0 Consolidation steam locomotive

4-4-2 Atlantic steam locomotive

4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive (correct)

What was the name of the constructed prototype of the BR Standard Class 8?

The Duke

Britannia

Duke of Gloucester (correct)

Princess Anne

What was the reason for constructing the Duke of Gloucester locomotive?

To compete with the BR Standard Class 7 Britannia design

To introduce a new type of valve gear

Replacement for the destroyed LMS Princess Royal Class locomotive (correct)

To improve fuel efficiency of British locomotives

What type of valve gear did the Duke of Gloucester incorporate?

<p>Modified Caprotti valve gear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Duke of Gloucester regarded as a failure by locomotive crews?

<p>Poor steaming characteristics and heavy fuel consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

BR Standard Class 8

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Questions and Answers

What type of locomotive was the BR Standard Class 8?

What was the name of the constructed prototype of the BR Standard Class 8?

What was the reason for constructing the Duke of Gloucester locomotive?

What type of valve gear did the Duke of Gloucester incorporate?

Why was the Duke of Gloucester regarded as a failure by locomotive crews?

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