Speaking of the 381 mm gauge railway, Xiao Niangpi and Lin Yueru soon saw such a mini railway. This is temporarily laid to transport materials for railway construction.揦
A small steam engine locomotive pulls a one-meter-wide carriage.
Girls can sit three people side by side in this carriage. If you are a big-bodied man, you can only sit two side by side. There are not many carriages, only ten, each one 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. Her judgment on affairs is based on beauty and ugliness first.
The front of the small locomotive actually burns kerosene. Yes, with such a small locomotive, if it 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 works on the same principle as a kerosene stove, and is sprayed into the combustion chamber after atomization. In addition to the chimney, there is also a steam condenser. Used to save fresh water.
"Mr. Chen, we need to sit down and check it out in person." Xiao Niangpi said seriously.
Lin Yueru was also so excited that her eyes were filled with little stars. Before, the two of them drove a steam engine car through the streets and alleys of the capital. We also went to Baiyangdian to hunt wild ducks with a flintlock rifle. Had a great time.揦
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 urged, brushing Chen Xi's back with her hand. They both knew that something could not happen to them because they were pregnant, otherwise Chen Xi would not be able to bear the responsibility. Traffic safety is still very important.
Now that the weather has warmed up, the climate in Beijing and Tianjin is like seeing willow trees by the river. At this time, the willow breeze 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 by ship through Ji Canal, Bei Canal, Grand Canal, Tonghui River, and Moat to the Jishuitan freight yard, so that the materials can be easily transported to Changxindian on the south bank of the 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.揦
Jishuitan in this era was much larger than in later generations. The water surface expanded northwest from today's Jishuitan to Bingjiakou Hutong and Xiaoxitian Archway.
This place has been filled in by Hyundai. That is, outside the North Second Ring Road, the subway parking lot on the north side of Jishuitan Subway Station, the National Academy of Engineering is also here, and the area around Xinhai Community used to be a water area.
This is also the place where Mr. Lao She passed away. It is not the Jishuitan we are familiar with today.
From here to the southeast, tracks are laid towards Tianjin and Tanggu. From here to the northwest, the track is laid towards Zhangjiakou. The materials are accumulated and distributed here, and then transported to various work sections in caravans.
Chen Xi skillfully ignited the combustion chamber, and then kept inflating the gas bottle to atomize the kerosene. When starting up, you need to inflate manually. After the machine is started, a machine will be responsible for inflating and atomizing the kerosene.
One problem with steam engines is that they take a long time to prepare. Water needs to be boiled to heat up, and the steam pressure reaches a threshold. A steam train locomotive is okay, but if it were a steam ship at sea, the process of lighting a fire would take an hour.
If there is an urgent mission, the clipper ship will raise the sail first and set sail, while the steam engine will slowly burn. Wait until the air pressure is enough, then start the propeller. Many times, the steam engine is just a backup. Used to increase mobility during combat. Easy to grab a seat.揦
For normal transportation, the speed of a clipper ship is sufficient.
This time, because it was for the ladies to experience, there were not too many carriages. Only two carriages were hung.
Chen Xi was driving 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 servant with a small flag was sitting in the two carriages behind, following and protecting him.
"Are you okay, are you okay?" Lin Yueru couldn't bear her temper anymore and kept urging.
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They are pregnant. I can no longer run out and play. I was almost suffocated. This time I finally had the opportunity to go out with my wife for inspection, and I was looking forward to the little train.
Chen Xi looked at the pressure gauge and said consolingly: "It's almost, it's almost. You have to wait a little longer. If the pressure is not enough, you 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.揦
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 the officials, citizens, gentry and gentry of the East and West cities very angry. Uncle Dingyuan didn't care and let them run wild.
In this era, it is important not to leave the front door but not to leave the second door. Speaking of Madam Dingyuan, everyone shakes their head. When I was a girl at Tushan stall, I was famous for being Little Tai Sui and Jing Street Tiger. Master Tushan's hair turned white from worry, and he was afraid of getting hit in his hands.
Uncle Dingyuan is still so powerful that he can defeat a nine-thousand-year-old murderer, so he dares to marry such a wife. Everyone is afraid of this female devil. I don't know how many inner houses use Xiao Niangpi, the second-grade imperial concubine, as a negative example. Used to reprimand the young lady at home.揦
"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 start to move. As the steam spurted out, the small train shook for a moment, and then started slowly.
There are cavalry galloping on both sides of the railway to drive away pedestrians in advance to prevent people from being on the railway tracks and causing accidents. At the same time, he was on both sides of the train to protect his wife's safety.
"Yeah! It's time to drive," Xiao Niangpi shouted excitedly, "Speed up, Chen Xi, speed up."
Amidst the roaring sound, the small train set off from Changxindian and ran faster and faster. Soon we boarded the temporary bridge built over the Yongding River. The past two years have been so dry that only one-third of the wide Yongding River has water.
"You two sit still, we are about to cross the bridge. This railway bridge does not have guardrails. Don't move around. It's not fun to fall." Chen Xi turned around and reminded.
"I know, fasten your seat belts. It's okay." Lin Yueru shouted. The train is very noisy and you can't hear it unless you shout loudly.揦
