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Which German steam locomotive class, built during World War II with about 6,300 examples, is considered the most numerous class of steam locomotive ever built?
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DRG Class 52
Which French engineer invented the Mallet type of articulated compound steam locomotive?
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Anatole Mallet
What is the name of the valve gear, developed at Robert Stephenson's works, that was standard before Walschaerts gear became widespread?
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Stephenson valve gear
In Whyte notation, what name is given to a 2-8-0 wheel arrangement, one of the most widely used freight types?
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Consolidation
What was the name of the first steam locomotive built in the United States for regular scheduled service, in 1830?
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Best Friend of Charleston
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Which French engineer invented the Mallet type of articulated compound steam locomotive?
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Anatole Mallet
What was the name of the first steam locomotive built in the United States for regular scheduled service, in 1830?
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Best Friend of Charleston
Which locomotive, built by Richard Trevithick, made the first successful run hauling a load on rails in 1804?
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Penydarren locomotive
Which London museum permanently displays Stephenson's Rocket?
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Science Museum