The videos I watched became popular in ancient times

Chapter 225 The wheels of history are rolling in

After understanding the ins and outs of steam engines, ancient people from various dynasties became more interested in the next steam train.

Although Watt's steam engine was the core component that provided power, the steam train powered by the steam engine was what they needed.

After knowing the working principle of the steam engine, some smart people roughly understood what the steam train was about.

After all, in theory, steam engines can provide a steady stream of power, making the creation of steam trains possible.

They already know what high-speed rail will look like in later generations, and steam trains will probably look similar.

There is a locomotive in front, and carriages one after another behind.

They can even imagine the general appearance of a steam train, with a steam engine installed at the front of the train.

Then by adding coal, the front of the car is driven forward, followed by carriages.

However, although they generally understand what a steam train is, if they want to understand the mystery, they still need the anchor to play them a video about the steam train.

Only in this way can they understand the truth and develop a steam train belonging to their era.

He was born into a wealthy family and was talented, but not practical.

Once you hear about an innovative method, promote it immediately. 】

The traditional horse-drawn wagons and canal transportation system were overwhelmed, and the canals were always jammed with ships and the speed was very slow.

This British method inspired mine owners from various dynasties, and they were thinking about whether to adopt this method.

Before the invention of the steam train, two railway tracks were specially built to transport coal mine cargo, and horses were used to pull the cargo on the rails.

After the steam train video was played, they believed that the imperial court would definitely organize personnel to study steam trains.

Until then, they will just have to wait for the steam train to be born.

But then they gave up the idea for a simple reason.

Although both are horse-drawn wagons, the biggest difference is.

At that time, society was extremely eager for new technologies, and there were many industrial spies in the tavern who were looking for information, all sent by the mine bosses.

In 1804, he built the New Castle, the world's first train.

In South America, he met Robert Stephenson, George Stephenson's son and a huge Trevithick fan.

The textile industry promoted social change in Britain. Industrialization and urbanization were accelerating, and cities gathered more and more people and factories.

After all, just laying two railway tracks can greatly improve transportation efficiency, which is cost-effective no matter how you look at it.

He believed that high-pressure steam could be used to create a steam locomotive with high power and small size.

In 1789, British engineer William Jessop designed a convex rail and a wheel with a protruding outer rim, which became the standard form of wheel rail.

The current method of transporting ore in various dynasties is very primitive. After the miners dig out the ore, they will then transport the ore to a designated location for processing on a horse-drawn carriage.

[In the 16th century, the transportation method of the British mining industry was to pull mine carts to the port or canal for loading and water transportation.

In 1828, Trevithick returned to England with fifty pounds funded by others, and died of poverty and illness five years later. 】

After Su Chen played the video of the Watt steam engine, he immediately played the related videos of the steam train to the ancients from various dynasties.

Which one delivers goods faster? You don’t have to think too hard to know.

Later, after Watt's steam engine appeared, steam engines were used to transport goods instead of horses, and steam trains were created.

Trevithick was forced to sell his patents to make ends meet.

Although the horse-drawn wagon method was good, a more efficient method of transportation was soon to be developed.

Expensive freight has become a bottleneck for development, and innovation in the transportation industry has become an urgent social need.

Later, for wear resistance, it was covered with iron sheet.

He used a cylindrical boiler to distribute air pressure evenly and can withstand three atmospheres.

In 1768, the owner of an iron factory paved the road with iron plates, and later changed it to two rails. He found that carriages worked better on this kind of rails, and it was quickly promoted.

Unfortunately, the cast iron tracks prepared for the carriage could not withstand the iron lump, and the tracks were completely crushed. Investors lost confidence and potential customers ran away.

Not to mention, horse-drawn wagons traveling on two railroad tracks can indeed speed up.

The demand for coal and freight for daily life has increased dozens of times.

The first fire tube, which improved the combustion efficiency and improved the design of the chimney.

Ancient people from all dynasties suddenly realized that the prototype of the steam train came from the horse-drawn mine cart.

Although they had not yet tried this method, a moment's thought showed that the horse-drawn wagon method would be much better than their current method.

This kind of chimney is the prototype of the later fire pipe, using lead rivets as safety valves.

One is simply a horse-drawn carriage transporting goods, while the other is laid with rails for horse-drawn carriages to travel on.

People discovered that rails could reduce resistance and one horse could pull many coal carts, so wooden rails became popular.

After the Watt steam engine appeared, people fixed the steam engine to the ground and used ropes to help the vehicle climb hills.

[Watt made people realize the power of steam, and many people challenged this goal. Trevithick was a pioneer in this field.

Instead of solving the rail problem, he moved on to something else, started a bunch of failed businesses, and ended up stranded in South America.

These canals are operated by private companies and have formed a market monopoly. They have made a lot of money from the increase in freight and are unwilling to lower freight rates.

Ying Zheng: It’s a pity. Although he was the first to invent the steam train, obviously the protagonist of this video is someone else.

After Watt invented the steam engine, it is not surprising that someone could think of using a steam engine to build a steam train.

Just like Trevithick used steam engines to create the New Castle steam train.

But it is a pity that just because the rails were crushed by steam trains, I gave up on the research of steam trains.

This is obviously not a problem with steam trains, but with the bearing capacity of the rails.

As long as the rails are made stronger and can withstand the heavy pressure of the steam train, maybe it will succeed in the end.

By that time, the steam train was a success, and honors and money would come pouring in.

But who can let himself give up? He missed the opportunity to soar into the sky.

You can't blame others for this. If you want to blame it, you can only blame yourself for not having the determination to persevere.

This made him sigh that the opportunities in life are so wonderful.

It is obvious that fame, wealth and wealth are within reach. If you persist for a while, you will gain both fame and wealth. However, giving up easily will only lead to wasting all your previous efforts.

If he guessed correctly, it would be Stephenson and his son who would become famous throughout the ages because of the steam train.

After all, it is impossible for the father and son to be mentioned in the video for no reason. It is probably the father and son who were inspired by Trevithick and finally developed the steam train.

[George Stephenson was the last person to win the steam train crown. He was ten years younger than Trevithick.

He is very hard-working, comes from a poor background, has worked in various positions, has rich experience, and is very focused on what he does.

Trevithick's trains damaged the tracks, failed to attract investment, and stopped researching.

George Stephenson continued to explore and obtained a patent for casting rails.

When he discovered that forged rails were superior, he immediately recommended their adoption, regardless of the loss of patent revenue.

Compared with Watt, who holds patents and suppresses his juniors, his level is much higher.

His son Robert Stephenson was also very capable. He never went to school, but Stoudemire received a formal education.

Stoudemire's level is no less than him, and he also has theoretical bonuses. The father-son cooperation complements each other.

In 1825, the world's first railway, the Darlington to Stockton Railway, opened to traffic.

These were two unknown towns, one with coal and the other near the mouth of the sea. They were a common form of mining railway at that time.

During the Napoleonic Wars, Britain vigorously engaged in mining, and railways attached to these mines developed rapidly. 】

Li Shimin: The reason why Britain continues to invent and create is probably closely related to this patent.

He had heard the word patent many times.

I didn't take it seriously at first and didn't understand the meaning.

Now that he has mentioned it more times, he has realized the importance of patents.

When we talked about Watt's invention of the steam engine before, patents were mentioned from time to time.

Now in this video, the word patent is mentioned several times.

Trevithick, who invented the steam train, sold his patents after giving up his research.

Now George Stephenson also spoke of the patent situation of railroad tracks.

Seeing this, he roughly understood what patents were all about.

After someone invents a new thing, he or she can apply for a patent, and other people cannot manufacture the new thing.

The benefits of patents are obvious. Not only can you protect your own interests from infringement, but you can also use this patent to make money.

It can be said that he killed two birds with one stone, and he had to admire the people who came up with the patent system.

The reason why Britain has various inventions and creations is that patents play a big role.

It is precisely because of the protection of patents that British people can display their talents without scruples and show off their special skills, thus making social development and progress.

Compared with the British patent system, his Datang did far less well in this regard.

If a businessman has any unique skills and hides them tightly, it is impossible to show them to the public.

In order to encourage the people of the Tang Dynasty to engage in inventions and creations, he might also formulate a patent system belonging to the Tang Dynasty.

[When George Stephenson was born, there were hundreds of kilometers of horse-drawn track in Britain.

Stephenson visited investors many times, and with the joint promotion of engineers and capitalists, he decided to use steam locomotives.

Many people objected, thinking that this was against religious doctrine, and that the black smoke from the train would destroy farmland and prevent cows from producing milk, so they requested the use of horse-drawn trucks.

As a compromise, the tracks were laid without sleepers.

Instead, two rails were laid on the stone foundation to leave space for horses to walk.

The steam locomotive Sport Stephenson prepared for the project was a vast improvement over his predecessor, Trevithick's New Castle.

The connecting rod is directly connected to the wheel, eliminating the need for a gear set, and uses two cylinders to move alternately, avoiding dead ends of the crankshaft.

Instead of a huge flywheel, a thermal insulation layer is made of wood around the boiler to reduce heat loss.

He found that exhausting waste steam into the chimney could better draw out the wind.

He raised the chimney and the boiler burned more hotly.

After the grand opening ceremony, the train set off, with many villagers watching.

Stephenson operated the Sports steam locomotive, pulling a train loaded with coal, flour and 450 passengers, with a total weight of 90 tons, and set off on a mighty journey.

Except for two breakdowns on the road, everything went smoothly, and the fastest speed was 24 kilometers per hour.

When the train first set off, a carriage tried to compare speed, but was left behind soon after.

The total length of the railway this time was only 40 kilometers, and the impact was not big, but it was an excellent military training.

He gained experience and trained the team.

A new project with greater investment and more impact was beckoning to him.

The curtain of the steam train era is slowly opening. 】 Common people from all dynasties couldn't help showing expressions of joy when they saw that the first trial run of the Sports steam train was a complete success.

Although the speed of 24 kilometers per hour is not much different from the speed of a horse-drawn carriage, you must know that the steam train is not a horse-drawn carriage that needs a rest.

As long as the steam train keeps adding coal, it can keep running on the rails without getting tired.

The horse-drawn carriage is far from enough. Generally, you need to take a break after driving more than ten kilometers to let the horse regain its strength.

In this comparison, steam trains have far greater advantages than horse-drawn carriages.

Just like going from Hangzhou to Wuhan, if you take a steam train, you can get there in less than a day and a half.

But if we take a carriage to travel between the two places, including the time to sleep and rest at night, it will take three to five days to arrive.

Such a strong contrast made ancient people from all dynasties very optimistic about the prospects of steam trains.

And compared with horse-drawn carriages, steam trains have another very big advantage, that is, the carrying capacity is not at the same level at all.

The Sports steam train can transport 90 tons of cargo, which requires hundreds of horses and carriages to complete.

And more importantly, steam trains can transport hundreds or thousands of passengers at a time, which is what they value most.

Businessmen from various dynasties have seen great commercial value from steam trains, and they can't wait to open steam trains immediately.

Once the steam train can be opened, it will bring great convenience whether it is transporting goods or passengers.

[During the Industrial Revolution, Liverpool and Manchester developed rapidly, and their transportation volume increased dozens of times.

American cotton first arrived in Liverpool and then transported by horse-drawn carriage, which was very costly.

The canal was monopolized by private parties, and prices could not be negotiated for a long time.

Liverpool finally proposed building a railway, and Stephenson was invited to become head of the project.

This touched the canal company's cake, and they spread various rumors, such as houses burning down, pregnant women having miscarriages, and cows going crazy.

Many people blocked the survey team, so they had to work at night.

At the technical report meeting, the canal company hired people to find faults and discovered that the elevation of a bridge in Stephenson's report was wrong.

His son was not around at the time, and Stephenson's education was limited, so he handed over the job to the young man. As a result, he lost everything.

The report was rejected, and Stephenson was kicked out.

Stephenson was very depressed and wrote a letter asking his son to come back.

Fortunately, the successful operation of the Darlington Railway slowly restored its reputation, and the railway company came to ask him again.

The Stephensons finally returned to the project, and the project continued.

A swamp became Stephenson's obsession and nearly drove him crazy.

He tried his best and even thought of a pontoon bridge.

Finally, primitive means were used to bury a large number of tar barrels, shrubs and rocks, and the problem was finally solved.

Modern technology can pump oil to replace fields, but it was really difficult 200 years ago.

Along the way, roads were built over mountains and bridges were built over water, and there were a lot of technological innovations.

After many hardships, the railway was finally completed. 】

Liu Che looked at all this thoughtfully. If a new thing wants to develop, it will inevitably touch the original interest groups.

Just as Stephenson faced, he wanted to build a railway, but was blocked by the canal company.

After all, railways and canals are in a competitive relationship. The construction of railways will inevitably infringe on the interests of the canal company. It is no wonder that the canal company will block it.

He had seen too many conflicts like this that broke out due to conflicts of interest in the court.

The formulation of a new policy will inevitably arouse resistance from the original interest groups. He is not surprised. There is nothing to make a fuss about.

However, the construction of the railway reminded him that if the Han Dynasty built a railway, it might also cause resistance from some people, which he needed to pay special attention to.

After all, once the railways are connected across the country, it will inevitably change the original transportation pattern and offend the interests of some people.

But he wasn't too worried. He believed that with his strong promotion, no blind person would dare to block it.

He attaches great importance to steam trains, so he will certainly not allow anyone to block the construction of the railway.

Steam trains could not only connect various states and counties within the Han Dynasty, but also greatly enhance the imperial court's control over various places across the country.

More importantly, he also expected the railway to be built to the border.

In this way, steam trains could transport large numbers of soldiers to the border to attack the Huns.

[At this time, it had been three years since the Darlington Railway was opened to traffic, and trains and carriages were still in progress.

The opposition still believes that steam locomotives are inferior to horse-drawn carriages and will overturn at speeds exceeding 19 kilometers per hour.

In order to fundamentally change the concept, the railway company decided to collect money for a large-scale competition, which was held in the completed Yushan section and was known as the Yushan Locomotive Competition in history.

This is a competition of technology and a contest of old and new ideas. Many people are excited and put forward various plans.

Someone came up with a way to reduce friction. A single thread could pull the car.

Some plan to use explosive hydrogen, while others propose a perpetual motion machine that can run without fuel.

There are few that are reliable and many that are whimsical.

But the impact was great and the publicity effect was achieved.

Stephenson and his son prepared the Rocket locomotive. Old Si never went to school, but Xiao Si had formal education and could teach his father theory.

Father and son roughly have a division of labor. Old Si repairs the railway and Xiao Si builds trains.

Compared to the previous version they built, Rocket has improved in these aspects.

One is that Stoudemire invented the fire tube boiler. High-temperature flue gas passes through 25 tubes, and the boiler efficiency is very high.

The second is to discharge waste steam into the chimney and heighten the chimney to promote coal burning based on Lao Si's experience.

Thirdly, the last locomotive they ran on the Darlington Railway had a vertical piston, which caused it to vibrate violently at high speeds.

The Rocket's piston is at a 35-degree angle to improve stability.

After Stoudemire returned to the UK, he traveled around and checked out all the motorcycles before returning home.

The father and son were confident and prepared carefully, waiting for the game to come.

On the opening day of the competition, there were more than 10,000 spectators, and it was so lively that it was like an expo.

There were five motorcycles in the finals, and one of them was there for fun.

It is actually a horse walking machine, with a treadmill installed for the horse to run on and drive the vehicle forward.

We didn’t run very far and the horse was exhausted, so we quit early.

The real race takes place among four locomotives, and there is no suspense in the process.

Other locomotives were being repaired. Either their boilers exploded or they broke down.

Only Stephenson and his son's Rocket was as stable as ever and did not break down.

I successfully ran the entire course at a speed of 19 kilometers per hour, and later impressed everyone by running at a speed of 57.6 kilometers per hour.

The father and son succeeded and reached the pinnacle of life.

There were many foreign railway experts in the audience. Steam trains were favored by Europe, and all countries were vigorously developing them.

Twenty years later, the UK's railway mileage has soared to tens of thousands of kilometers, forming a new transportation pattern. 】

The moment the Rocket steam train came out, Zhu Di quickly motioned to the many craftsmen in front of him to record the drawings.

These craftsmen are the most skilled craftsmen in Ming Dynasty. In order to make steam trains appear in Ming Dynasty as soon as possible, he specially found these master craftsmen.

Compared with the Sports steam train previously developed by Stephenson and his son, this Rocket steam train has been greatly improved, and its functions in all aspects are also more complete.

He glanced at the master craftsmen and saw that they were painting seriously, and he smiled with satisfaction.

The importance of steam trains is by no means ordinary. He must make steam trains run in every corner of the thirteen provinces of Ming Dynasty and Ming Dynasty.

He had already thought that the first railway in Ming Dynasty would be the Beijing-Nanjing Railway.

One is the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and the other is the companion capital of the Ming Dynasty. These two places are the two most important cities of the Ming Dynasty.

[1830, the second year after the opening of the Liverpool to Manchester railway.

Passenger traffic has increased tremendously, and the Rocket has been overwhelmed.

In June of this year, the Planet locomotive, which was completed independently by Stoudemire, began operation.

This time Robert Stephenson placed the cylinder horizontally to reduce up and down bumps, moved the position to the bottom, and made the layout more compact.

A horizontal fire tube boiler is used, and the inner and outer fire boxes and smoke boxes are made into a whole.

Add a gas bag at the top of the boiler to make the steam entering the cylinder drier.

On the wheel and axle combination, the positions of the driving wheel and the slave wheel are exchanged. The driving wheel is at the rear, and the slave wheel is changed into a guide wheel, making the operation more stable.

Planets were exported in large quantities and were widely copied in Europe.

Until the end of the 19th century, Planets could still be seen on branch lines in Europe.

Robert Stephenson not only built steam trains, he also built bridges.

In the construction of the Britannia Railway Bridge, he conducted research on mechanics, materials, and construction, and promoted the application of metal structures.

Riveted wrought iron quickly became the primary material in bridge construction.

In 1848, George Stephenson Sr. died at the age of 67.

Robert Stephenson died 11 years later at the age of 58.

Buried as a great man in Westminster Abbey, London.

Behind them, the train empire is growing rapidly, rapidly changing the face of cities and villages.

Human society is like a flying wheel, changing with each passing day. 】

Ancient people from all dynasties were more or less touched when they saw Stephenson's final burial place.

They have finally discovered that as long as they have made significant contributions, they can be buried in the cathedral and be worshiped by the world after death.

This was the case with Watt, who had previously invented the steam engine, and was buried in the cathedral after his death.

The same goes for Stephenson, who now created the steam train and is also buried in the cathedral.

They made great contributions during their lifetime and were enshrined by the world after their death, making them famous for generations. This made them envious.

But they also know that with the achievements of Watt and Stephenson, there is no problem in being famous throughout the ages.

After all, both steam engines and steam trains have brought great changes to people's lives.

From this point of view, the inventions of Watt and Stephenson benefited the common people, and it is right for the common people to respect them.

In the last scene of the video, ancient people from all dynasties saw that steam trains had greatly changed the face of cities and villages, and greatly improved the lives of British people.

They also hope that the imperial court can develop a steam train as soon as possible, and they also want to enjoy the convenience brought by the steam train.

They believe that with the efforts of the court and the help of the anchors, this day will come soon.

(End of this chapter)