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What type of locomotive was the BR Standard Class 8?
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?
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?
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?
What type of valve gear did the Duke of Gloucester incorporate?
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Why was the Duke of Gloucester regarded as a failure by locomotive crews?
Why was the Duke of Gloucester regarded as a failure by locomotive crews?
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