The journey starts from the Titanic

"Your father?"

"Yeah. That guy doesn't show up all year round, every time only those toys please me..."

Chapter 43 Railway, Railway

On August 20, 1924, the New Tangshan Railway Station was full of excitement. A train of locomotives draped in red silk and exuding iron-cold locomotives drove out along the track. The workers who had been waiting for a long time immediately got busy. The locomotive and the carriage are connected.

Since the British engineer Stephen invented the modern train, people have become accustomed to the train running in the wind, the front of the train continuously sprays strong smoke, mixed with the white mist formed by the hot water vapor, which is a great masterpiece of human use of steam power.

Surprisingly, this locomotive has no iconic chimneys, nor has it touched the strong black fog with pulverized coal. It is also more compact than ordinary locomotives. There is no special carriage for storing coal behind it. Neat atmosphere.

"This is the latest achievement of Cummins Power, and it is also the first diesel locomotive used on railways in human history. After testing, it has a maximum power of 1,000 horsepower and an empty speed of 105 kilometers per hour. With 10 carriages, the highest speed It’s no problem to reach 35 kilometers per hour."

Xu Zhouyang, President of Cummins Power, introduced to Situ Nan that in order to persuade the South China Railway Company to purchase Cummins-powered new locomotives, he spent a lot of thought and went to Nanhua. As a result, he really got 10 units. For large orders for locomotives, the first five will be produced at the Chicago plant in the United States, and the last five will be produced at the Nanhua plant, which is a joint venture with Meihua Company, gradually introducing advanced internal combustion engine technology to Nanhua.

"Very well, I have been looking forward to this day for a long time. I didn't expect you to give me a surprise."

Situ Nan nodded. He did not expect the world's first diesel locomotive to be used on the Nanhua Railway. Looking at the locomotive with a faint smell of engine oil, he seemed to feel the surging power contained in this iron guy.I can't wait to sit on it right away and enjoy the first Nanhua train journey.

Compared with steam locomotives, diesel locomotives have simple structure, higher efficiency, less vibration, less noise, greater horsepower, and more marine power. High-efficiency internal combustion engines will gradually replace steam engines until the arrival of railway electrification in the 1970s and 1980s. Diesel locomotives are gradually replaced by electric motors.

Situ Nan was very pleased that the trend of diesel locomotives first appeared in South China, and he was very in favor of the transfer of Cummins' advanced technology to South China. Who said the big boss and second boss of Cummins were all Chinese.

"The ceremony has begun, let's cut the ribbon!"

Huang Zhonghan walked over with a smile on his face. As the Minister of Transportation, he is one of today's protagonists, specially wearing a brocade robe Tang suit.

"Uncle Huang, you're good! Very energetic!" Situ Nan smiled.

With the revival of the Han national consciousness in South China, the Tang suit fever rose in South China, and suits were listed as the main clothing in South China social occasions.

In the short national history of South China, the Java Railway is of great significance, marking the major achievements in the industrialization of South China, which is dominated by Chinese.

Prime Minister Situ Meiden, Minister of Defense He Wenxiu, Minister of Transportation Huang Zhonghan, Minister of Industry Yu Mingyu and other cabinet ministers all attended today’s completion ceremony. Consuls from various countries, Chinese business leaders and workers’ representatives gathered here to witness the railway’s contribution to this Fast wheels installed by the country.

"Seventy years ago, a group of people braved the severe cold and heat, endured various harsh conditions, built the Pacific Railroad in the Americas, and only then has the United States today. That is an unforgettable history, and we will never forget it."

Situ Meiden said here, the audience was solemn and the atmosphere was somewhat depressed. People couldn't help thinking of the tragic experience of Chinese workers in the United States, and even the American ambassador was a little moved.

The Pacific Railway is a pain in the hearts of the Chinese. They have nothing but painful memories. Most of the founders of South China have returned from North America, many of whom are descendants of Chinese workers, who can appreciate this feeling better than Stuart.

"Today, across the Pacific Ocean, in Nanhua, which is 10,000 kilometers away from the Pacific Railway, the great Chinese once again created a world miracle. In less than two years, they built a railway of more than 2,000 kilometers across the entire Java island from Xintangshan. When we arrive at Surabaya, we will connect the whole country together, and put rapid wheels on Nanhua’s economic development! This is our railway, and it is finally completed!"

Situ Meideng raised his arms and shouted in a nearly roaring tone, "Our railway", these words were clearly transmitted to everyone's heart through the microphone, and everyone could feel the humiliation and glory of Chinese railway history.

After Situ Nan stood by Situ Meideng's side, he saw that the corners of Situ Meideng's eyes were a little moist, and when they met again, the politician who had been transformed from the gang leader had a lot of gray hair.

Our railway?

This term is used well.Situ Nan thought to himself that as the chief designer and largest investor of the Nanhua Railway Project, he was excited and slowly relieved.

More than 40 million U.S. dollars have been smashed down, and finally there is a result. Although it will take a long time to recover the cost, the biggest wealth is the land along the railway.

Seizing the economic artery, are you afraid of not having money?

"The South China stock market just now saw a 10% increase in railway stocks." Huang Zhonghan turned his head and said to Situ Nandao with some pride.As the second largest investor in the Northern Line Railway, Huang Zhonghan is indescribably happy both for public and private.

"Very good. I hope this railroad boom will continue. The next section is the railway plan for Sumatra and Borneo. Uncle Huang should be interested!"

Situ Nan smiled.

"Of course. I was just about to tell you about this." Huang Zhonghan glanced at Situ Nan, saw smiles in each other's eyes, and the two of them had a sharp heart.

The Java Island North Line Railway departs from Xintangshan, along the coastline to the east, along the main coastal cities such as Bandung, Semarang, and Surabaya.

The project started from the east and west together. The railway from Xintangshan to Bandung was completed last year. It was mainly used for the transportation of construction materials and was not officially operated.

In order to celebrate the official completion of the Northern Line Railway, Nanhua Railway Company specially prepared an interesting ceremony.Before the ribbon is cut, a golden iron nail must be hit on the railway. This is the last iron nail, which represents the official completion of the railway.

This is the most brilliant lens, usually done by the most prestigious people.The golden nail that Situ Meiden picked up was full of emotions in his heart, thinking that when the Pacific Railway was completed, the hardworking Chinese workers didn't even have the opportunity to show their faces, let alone touch this meaningful nail. .

Everyone looked at Situ Meideng expectantly. Situ Meideng turned his head and said to Situ Nan behind him: "Come on with you too! Suitable!"

"No, we should let the representative of the railway workers come!" Situ Nan shook his head with a firm face, and pointed to a simple worker representative next to him, "He is the most respectable person."

The worker’s right sleeve was empty, and his arm was blown off in an accident. Upon hearing this, the man shook his body and his nose was sore. Many workers gave their precious lives for this "our railway". .

Situ Meideng nodded, knowing that Situ Nan didn't want to steal his limelight, and sighed softly in his heart.Turning his head, Hu Yanyue said to the worker: "Young man, I will help the nail, you come knock!"

"Yeah!" The young worker nodded, and skillfully picked up the hammer with his left hand, knocking down the last iron nail with the prime minister in their eyes.

This moving picture was filmed and published in major newspapers in South China, becoming a historical classic.As for Situ Nan, it was a man in a suit who was not very noticeable behind them.

Hundreds of guests started the railway journey with South China's Prime Minister Situ Meiden. The attentive people immediately discovered that this new type of locomotive is different from the steam locomotive they are familiar with.

Although the special rumbling sound of the train is clearly transmitted to the ears, this train is faster, has less vibration, is quiet, and has a comfort level comparable to that of luxury trains in the United States. The most important thing is that there is no occasional faint blowing in from the window. The smell of soot.

"This is the latest diesel locomotive developed by Cummins Power. It has epoch-making significance in terms of power, noise and stability. Now everyone can feel its advantages over traditional steam locomotives!"

Of course, Xu Zhouyang must seize this rare opportunity to show off Cummins' power of the masterpiece to the media. Not long after he got on the train, he came to the middle experience carriage. All the guests were free, and many of them were reporters.

Through radio waves, it is believed that the news of the application of diesel locomotives in Nanhua New Railway will spread all over the world immediately, declaring to the world that Cummins Power is the best internal combustion engine manufacturer.

"Damn Amtrak, actually rejecting our diesel locomotive? Believe that the success of South China Railway will change the minds of those stubborn guys?"

Xu Zhouyang thought to himself that, compared to mature steam locomotives, diesel locomotives are still new. Cummins Power has been unsuccessful in selling this new locomotive to Amtrak several times.

However, the conservative railroad monopoly giants are not willing to spend money to renew the locomotive. Despite the challenge of cars represented by Ford, the American railroad giants are still arrogant and huge.

The cabin was a bit sultry, and it was 30 degrees outside. After dealing with reporters, I returned to the VIP cabin in front, where there is a luxurious air conditioner!

"It's still comfortable here!"

Xu Zhouyang walked in with a smile and pulled on his tie. The well-behaved waiter immediately came up with a double iced beer and took a bite down, feeling very cold.

There are more and more Germans in South China, and they also bring beer to South China.In the South China society dominated by Han culture, the prohibition of alcohol culture was suppressed, and young Javanese began to enjoy beer.

Xu Zhouyang's arrival did not affect the conversation between Situ Nan and Huang Zhonghan.

"If you run at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour, you can run a complete distance of more than 1,000 kilometers, a total of 40 hours, less than two days."

Huang Zhonghan also stylishly drank a glass of cold beer with a smile on his face. With Situ Nan's acquiescence, he also served as chairman of the South China Railway Company.

On behalf of the railway company, it is also appropriate for him to report the railway company's operating plan to Situ Nan and the cabinet minister in the carriage.

As soon as the voice fell, He Wenxiu asked: "It's great, if we need it in the future, our army can rush to various places to quell the rebellion within a day."

"Of course! Including all kinds of heavy equipment." Huang Zhonghan said proudly, "The specific situation has yet to be evaluated."