What was the BR Standard Class 8?

Q: What was the BR Standard Class 8?


A: The BR Standard Class 8 was a class of 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive made by Robert Riddles for use by British Railways.

Q: How many examples of the BR Standard Class 8 were made?


A: Only one example of the BR Standard Class 8 was made.

Q: What was the name of the only example of the BR Standard Class 8?


A: The only example of the BR Standard Class 8 was named Duke of Gloucester, and is also known as the Duke.

Q: When was the Duke of Gloucester made, and where was it made?


A: The Duke of Gloucester was made in 1954 at Crewe Works.

Q: Why was the Duke of Gloucester made?


A: The Duke of Gloucester was made as a replacement for the destroyed Princess Royal Class vehicle number 46202 Princess Anne.

Q: What was the Harrow and Wealdstone rail disaster of 1952?


A: The Harrow and Wealdstone rail disaster of 1952 was a train derailment and collision that occurred at Harrow and Wealdstone station in London, England, which resulted in the deaths of 112 people.

Q: Was the Duke of Gloucester involved in the Harrow and Wealdstone rail disaster of 1952?


A: It is unclear from the text whether the Duke of Gloucester was involved in the Harrow and Wealdstone rail disaster of 1952.

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