Speaking of the 381mm gauge railway, Xiao Niangpi and Lin Yueru soon saw such a mini railway. It was temporarily laid to transport materials for railway construction.
A small steam engine locomotive pulls a one-meter-wide carriage.
Girls can sit three people side by side in this kind of carriage. If you are a big-bodied man, you can only sit two people side by side. There are not many carriages, there are only ten sections, each section is only one meter wide and five meters long.
"Wow! This little railway is so cute." Xiao Niangpi is a natural member of the Appearance Association, and her judgment on affairs is based on beauty and ugliness first.
The front end of a small locomotive actually burns kerosene. Also, if the front end of such a small locomotive burns coal, there is no need to pull anything else. All ten carriages can pull coal.
On the locomotive, in addition to a small boiler, there is also a fuel tank. The oil is atomized and sprayed into the combustion chamber on the same principle as a kerosene stove. In addition to the chimney, there is also a steam condenser to save fresh water.
"Mr. Chen, we need to sit down and check it in person." Xiao Niangpi said seriously.
Lin Yueru was also so excited that her eyes were full of little stars. Before, they drove a steam engine car all over the streets and alleys of the capital. They also went to Baiyangdian and shot wild ducks with a flintlock rifle. They had a great time.
I actually saw such a fun little train this time, it must be fun.
"Okay, but ladies, don't mess with the various valve switches. I'll be driving, and you two can sit behind me." Chen Xi said seriously.
"Okay, okay, let's not move. Hurry up and drive." Xiao Niangpi brushed Chen Xi's back with her hand and urged. They knew that they were pregnant and couldn't have an accident, otherwise Chen Xi wouldn't be able to afford it.
Responsibility. Traffic safety is still very important.
The weather has warmed up now. The climate in the Beijing-Tianjin area is such that you can see willows by the river. At this time, the wind of willows is not cold, so it is a good season for traveling.
This 381 super narrow gauge runs from Jishuitan to Changxindian. The purpose is to transport the materials in the new city through Ji Canal, Bei Canal, Grand Canal, Tonghui River, and the moat to the Jishuitan freight yard and then disembark them to facilitate the transportation of the materials.
Go to Changxindian on the south bank of Yongding River.
Changxindian is a very important distribution center for building materials.
In fact, the Jishuitan mentioned here is not the Jishuitan that is connected to Houhai today.
Jishuitan in this era was much larger than that in later generations. The water surface expanded from today's Jishuitan to the northwest, all the way to Bingjiakou Hutong and Xiaoxitian Archway.
This place has been filled in by Hyundai. It is outside the North Second Ring Road, the parking lot of the subway on the north side of Jishuitan Subway Station, and the National Academy of Engineering is also here. The area around Xinhai Community used to be a water area.
The place where Mr. Lao She passed away was also in this area. It was not the Jishuitan we are familiar with today.
From here to the southeast, the track is laid to Tianjin and Tanggu. From here to the northwest, the track is laid to Zhangjiakou. The materials are accumulated and distributed here, and then transported by caravans to various construction sections.
Chen Xi skillfully ignited the combustion chamber, and then continuously inflated the gas bottle to atomize the kerosene. When starting, the gas must be pumped manually. After the machine is started, a machine will be responsible for inflating and atomizing the kerosene.
A problem with steam engines is that they take a long time to prepare. They need to boil water to heat up and the steam pressure reaches a threshold. Steam train locomotives are okay, but if it is a steam ship at sea, the process of lighting a fire will take an hour.
If there is an urgent mission, the clipper ship will first raise the sail and set sail, and the steam engine will slowly burn. When the air pressure is enough, the propeller will be started. In many cases, the steam engine is just a backup. It is used to increase maneuverability during combat. It is convenient.
Grab a seat.
For normal transportation, the speed of a clipper ship is sufficient.
This time, because it was for the ladies to experience it, not too many carriages were hung. Only two carriages were hung.
Chen Xi drove at the front of the car. Two chairs were placed side by side behind her. Xiao Niangpi and Lin Yueru sat side by side in the back, just in time for a ride. A Xiaoqi servant sat on the two cars behind to protect them.
"Are you okay, are you okay?" Lin Yueru couldn't bear her temper anymore and kept urging.
Since they became pregnant, they can no longer run out to play. They are almost suffocated. This time, they finally have the opportunity to go out with my wife for inspection, and they are looking forward to the little train.
Chen Xi looked at the pressure gauge and consoled him: "It's almost there. It's almost there. We have to wait a little longer. If the pressure is not enough, we won't be able to run. It's boring to run slowly."
"Yes, yes, yes, you must drive at a high speed, otherwise there is no point in crawling like a turtle." The little girl said excitedly, and clenched her fist.
She has such a lively personality.
I'm married, and I'm almost going to be a mother, but nothing has changed.
Yang Fan always joked that he raised the three of them as daughters and doted on them so much.
Mrs. Dingyuan Bo is also a famous crazy woman in the capital.
When she drove a steam car all over the city, she made a lot of noise to the officials, people, gentry and gentry in the east and west cities. Uncle Dingyuan didn't care about it and let them run wildly.
In this era, it is very important to stay at the door and never step out. When talking about Mrs. Dingyuan Bo, everyone shakes their head. When Tushan stall was a girl, she was the famous little Tai Sui, a street-cleaning tiger. Master Tushan was worried about his hair.
It's all white, for fear of getting smashed into my hands.
It’s so powerful that Uncle Dingyuan, who can defeat a nine-thousand-year-old peerless murderer, dares to marry such a wife. Everyone is afraid of this female devil. I don’t know how many inner houses, they all regard Xiao Niangpi as a second-grade imperial concubine.
Use it as a negative teaching material. Use it to reprimand the young lady at home.
"Ha, it's done." Chen Xi shouted excitedly. "The train is starting, boom boom boom."
As Chen Xi's little hand pulled down the switch, abundant steam rushed into the piston. Boom! Boom! Boom! The connecting rod and crankshaft began to move. As the steam spurted out, the small train shook for a moment, and then started slowly.
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There are cavalry galloping on both sides of the railway to drive away pedestrians in advance to prevent people from causing accidents on the railway tracks. At the same time, they are also on both sides of the train to protect the safety of my wife.
"Yeah! It's time to drive," Xiao Niangpi shouted excitedly, "Accelerate quickly, Chen Xi, accelerate quickly."
Amidst the roaring sound, the small train set off from Changxindian, running faster and faster. Soon it was on the temporary bridge built over the Yongding River. There has been a drought in the past two years, and only one-third of the wide Yongding River has water.
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"You two sit still, we are about to cross the bridge. This railway bridge does not have guardrails. Don't move around, it is not fun to fall." Chen Xi turned around and reminded.
"I know, fasten your seat belts. It's okay." Lin Yueru shouted. The noise of the train was very loud. If you don't shout loudly, you can't hear it at all.
