Relevant data of people's steam locomotive

/kloc-the first locomotives that appeared in the 0/9th century were driven by steam. By the end of World War II, steam locomotives were still the most common locomotives.

The first steam locomotive was made by george stephenson, an Englishman. 18 14, the first steam locomotive "pioneer" developed by him was successfully put into trial operation. 1On September 27th, 825, Stephen Sun personally drove the Voyager steam locomotive designed and manufactured by him in cooperation with others on the newly laid railway, and achieved success. The application of the steam engine in the transportation industry has enabled mankind to enter the "train era" and rapidly expanded the scope of human activities.

The speed record of steam locomotive was set by 4-6-2 wild duck in England. 1On July 3rd, 938, the 4668 mallard dragged six carriages and set a speed record of 126 miles (203 kilometers) on a slightly downhill section. Steam locomotives in Germany and the United States have also reached similar speeds. It is generally believed that this is the speed limit of steam locomotives.

Steam locomotives were replaced by diesel locomotives in the 20th century. At the end of1960s, few countries in the world still used steam locomotives for commercial operation. By the end of the 20th century, steam locomotives were basically eliminated in North America and Europe, only occasionally on the routes specially arranged for railway fans and tourists. There are still a few steam locomotives running in remote places in Mexico. In China, the price of coal in some areas is much lower than that of oil, so steam locomotives still have their value. China was once the last country in the world to manufacture large steam locomotives, and Shanxi Datong Locomotive Works has been producing steam locomotives to 1988. But in recent years, the number of steam locomotives in China is also decreasing rapidly. Steam locomotives used to be widely used in India, but now they only run in mountainous areas with thin air.

On February 9, 2005, at 65438, the last steam locomotive completed its mission near Daban, Inner Mongolia, witnessing the left moment when the steam locomotive withdrew from the historical stage.

At present, there are running steam locomotives in Diaobingshan City, Liaoning Province, so it remains to be verified when the last steam locomotive will enter the historical stage.

The withdrawal of steam locomotives makes many people feel nostalgic. The steam tourist train made in Shenzhen has filled many people's nostalgia and made steam locomotives appear in people's field of vision again.