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BR Standard Class 8 Locomotive Quiz

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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?

Duke of Gloucester (correct)

Princess Anne

Britannia

Princess Royal

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?

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?

<p>Woodham Brothers scrapyard in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the restoration of the Duke of Gloucester locomotive by a group of railway enthusiasts?

<p>One of the most efficient and powerful steam locomotives ever to run in Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

BR Standard Class 8 Locomotive Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What was the name of the single 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive designed by Robert Riddles for use by British Railways?

Which type of valve gear was incorporated into the Duke of Gloucester locomotive design?

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

Where was the Duke of Gloucester locomotive saved from being scrapped?

What was the result of the restoration of the Duke of Gloucester locomotive by a group of railway enthusiasts?

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