BR Standard Class 8 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?

  • Britannia
  • Princess Anne
  • Princess Royal
  • Duke of Gloucester (correct)
  • Which locomotive was the Duke of Gloucester a replacement for?

  • LMS Princess Royal Class
  • Crewe Works locomotive
  • 46202 Princess Anne (correct)
  • BR Standard Class 7 Britannia
  • What type of valve gear did the Duke of Gloucester incorporate?

  • Piston valve gear
  • Modified Caprotti valve gear (correct)
  • Walschaerts valve gear
  • Stephenson valve gear
  • What was a common complaint about the Duke of Gloucester among locomotive crews?

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

    What was reported as a problem with the Duke of Gloucester during trials undertaken by British Railways?

    <p>Poor draughting resulting in timetable adherence difficulty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Duke of Gloucester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common complaint about the Duke of Gloucester among locomotive crews?

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

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

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

    Where was the Duke of Gloucester constructed?

    <p>Crewe Works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Duke of Gloucester a replacement for?

    <p>LMS Princess Royal Class locomotive number 46202 Princess Anne</p> Signup and view all the answers

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