Author: Wang Xinmin
The steam locomotive is the spirit of steel and the symbol of industrial civilization. The models and pictures on display in the locomotive garage recreate the glorious days and unforgettable history of steam locomotives.
The Clamé steam locomotive, designed and built in 1897 by the Climax Company of United States, has 3 parts and 12 driving wheels, is a geared steam locomotive, which was mainly used in forest mining areas at that time, although it does not run fast, but can provide large traction.
The Mallard, also known as the Mallard, was designed and built in 1935 by the London and North East Railway of United Kingdom. Recognized for its streamlined design and high-speed capabilities, its steam locomotive produced in 1938 reached a top speed of 202 kilometers per hour.
The GS4 steam locomotive, also known as Dawn, was produced in 1941 by the Lima plant in the United States. The body of the locomotive was painted a dazzling orange or red and was the most recognizable locomotive of its time. It belongs to the South Pacific Railway, which serves high-speed passenger transport at a speed of 180 kilometers per hour.
The S3/6 steam locomotive, built in Germany from 1908 to 1921, was driven by four cylinders, allowing it to run freely in the plains and mountains, with a top speed of 120 km/h.
Steam locomotive zero, in October 1882, China first purchased two from the Stephenson locomotive factory in Newcastle, United Kingdom, because of the large "0" on its body, people called it "0" locomotive.
The "Dragon" steam locomotive, in 1882 British chief engineer modeled after the famous locomotive previously designed by Stephenson, named it "Rocke, t of China", which means "China Rocket". The Chinese craftsmen who participated in the manufacture of the locomotive inlaid a metal carved dragon on each side of the front of the locomotive, so it was also called the "Dragon" locomotive.
United States Big Boy, built in 1940 by the United States locomotive company ALCO Union Pacific Railroad. The "Big Boy" steam locomotive is the largest steam locomotive built by man, with a length of 40.47 meters, a power of 6,000 horsepower, a top speed of 190 kilometers per hour, and a dead weight of 540 tons.
Mao Zedong steam locomotive, in 1941, Dalian Shahekou factory built a steam locomotive. In 1946, the workers of the 1st Harbin Locomotive Depot repaired the scrapped locomotive, and on October 30 of the same year, the locomotive was named "Mao Zedong". The total weight of the locomotive and coal water truck is 15,542 tons, and the construction speed is 80 kilometers per hour.
Zhu De steam locomotive, in August 1946, Harbin locomotive depot workers repaired a damaged steam locomotive, and on October 30, it was officially named "Zhu De". In April 1947, the "Zhu De" locomotive was remodeled, with a total weight of 155.42 tons and a construction speed of 80 kilometers per hour.
George · Stephenson, born on June 9, 1781 in the Northumberland region, died in December 1848, United Kingdom engineer, invented the locomotive during the First Industrial Revolution, and is known as the "father of railway locomotives".
In 1829, a replica of the "Rocket" locomotive produced by Stephenson.
The world's first full-fledged iron company was founded on September 27, 1825, when the company had only one locomotive, Locomotive No. 1.
The earliest locomotives produced in the United States all used vertical boilers, so the locomotive frame structure was general, and then under the influence of locomotives imported from United Kingdom, horizontal boilers were used.
The Clandon locomotive running between Bari and Strasbourg, the car has been slightly altered but is well preserved.
A replica of the Iron Duke, made in the 20th century, is being driven on a specially laid railway in the middle of England.
From the painting, you can see the connecting rod that drives the feed pump on the "Bothha" locomotive, and the whole locomotive has a beautiful shape, well-proportioned lines, and balanced weight distribution. The car is a replica and is kept in the museum in the city of Munich.
This is the "Namur" locomotive, the boiler and steam drum are protected by shiny wooden slats. The car is said to be very fast when tested in United Kingdom. Although it has a rough appearance, it is a reliable locomotive. It is now preserved in a museum in the city of Munich.
The large flare-shaped chimney on United States locomotives, while distinctive, is patented, and it facilitates the emission of sparks when coal and wood burn.
India locomotives of the 19th century were usually designed and produced by the United Kingdom, and until the end of the 40s of the 20th century, India was still copying the designs of the United Kingdom.
The "Govin & Marx" locomotive was one of the most traction locomotives in the world at the time, and a birdcage-shaped spark eliminator was installed on its chimney.
In 1951, a locomotive numbered 3 designed by Bardiccam, borrowed from France, appeared at London's Brickrell Military Railway Station to participate in the London Southbank Art Exhibition.
These models and photographs in the locomotive garage provide important information for train enthusiasts to understand the history of locomotive development. It is not only a preservation of industrial heritage, but also an important witness to the Eastern Railway.
Photographed on July 12, 2024 at the locomotive garage site of the Eastern Railway in Hengdaohezi, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province
Editor-in-charge: Huang Sumei "White Waves"