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What was the name of the single 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive designed by Robert Riddles for use by British Railways?
What was the name of the single 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive designed by Robert Riddles for use by British Railways?
- Duke of Gloucester (correct)
- Princess Anne
- Britannia
- Princess Royal
Which type of valve gear was incorporated into the Duke of Gloucester locomotive design?
Which type of valve gear was incorporated into the Duke of Gloucester locomotive design?
- Modified Caprotti valve gear (correct)
- Walschaerts valve gear
- Stephenson valve gear
- Piston valve gear
Why was the Duke of Gloucester locomotive regarded as a failure by locomotive crews?
Why was the Duke of Gloucester locomotive regarded as a failure by locomotive crews?
- Poor steaming characteristics
- High fuel consumption
- Problems with draughting
- All of the above (correct)
Where was the Duke of Gloucester locomotive saved from being scrapped?
Where was the Duke of Gloucester locomotive saved from being scrapped?
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What was the result of the restoration of the Duke of Gloucester locomotive by a group of railway enthusiasts?
What was the result of the restoration of the Duke of Gloucester locomotive by a group of railway enthusiasts?
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