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Following a locomotive that is very close to my heart, we take a look at the unique British Railways Standard Class 8, 71000 'Duke of Gloucester', perhaps the very pinnacle of UK express steam locomotive design and technology, which could have done great things if it hadn't been for last minute cost cutting that would only serve to hamstring the potential for this mighty engine, only for the dedicated efforts of preservationists following the end of its BR career to turn what was once considered the weak sister of the railway into among the most powerful and reliable passenger engines in the world.

Special thanks to Phil Sanderson of the BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust for allowing me the use of several historic clips of the Duke in action during the 1950s and 60s.

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References:
BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust (and their respective sources)
Key Model World (and their respective sources)
Wikipedia (and its respective references)