BR Standard Class 8

The BR Standard Class 8 was a class of 4-6-2 "Pacific" steam locomotive made by Robert Riddles for use by British Railways. Only an example was made. It was named "Duke of Gloucester". It was made at Crewe Works in 1954. It is known as the "Duke". It was a replacement for the destroyed Princess Royal Class vehicle number 46202 "Princess Anne". It was involved in the Harrow and Wealdstone rail disaster of 1952.