Train journeys are just so much fun, especially with all the scenery around. Oh, hey there friends. I'm sure you've enjoyed train rides as much as I have. Trains are one of the most important modes of transport, even today. But, do you know the story behind the invention of trains? Let's begin our journey.

But, before you read the Invention of Trains, If you haven't read my other articles, You can have it from here:

1. The Invention of Light Bulb:  The Invention which has Enlighten the Whole World- The Light Bulb

2. The Invention of Pencils: The Journey of Invention of Pencils

The Cause of The Invention of Trains

work in the coal mines was growing rapidly during the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. But, they were two major problems. First, was the inefficient transportation system of coal to different parts of the country. The carriages were being pulled by horses that proved to be quite unsuitable. 

Secondly, the excessive waterlogging of the mines made it difficult for workers to dig through. Surprisingly, the solution to all these problems was one man.

About the Inventor

In 1804, a giant Cornish Engineer, Richard Trevithick stepped in. Richard was hard-headed and curious since childhood. No one really believed his ideas but he proved everyone wrong.

The Principle of Trains

 He created an engine that contained a burning hot firebox that was fed by coal and burned at a very high temperature. The heat turned the water in the tender into high-pressure steam. This high-pressure steam energy then passed through the machine using steam pipes. Steam from the boiler caused the piston to move one way and then the other. The Piston has connected a Drive wheel and the movement of the piston made the wheel go a full circle. Richard then created an extended design to use his invention as a means of traveling and transporting. This is when mankind to baby steps towards a great invention ' The Train'. This was then known as a locomotive. 

This creation was put to test, Richard's Locomotive Train traveled a distance of 9.75 miles and carried a load of 10 Tonnes of Iron. However, the locomotive was so heavy that it has broken many of the iron plate rails which made people doubt his creation. Richard made many more designs. But, unfortunately, they didn't work out. So, he abandoned the poor little friend train. he moved o and continued other experiments in South America.

In the following 20 years, many engineers tried to make the engine more feasible. But, it was George Stephenson who took matters into his own hands. George was asked to make an Iron Road for better transportation using horses. But, George being a smart man saw what our friend train was capable of. George has always been great at improving things. He learned that locomotive didn't create enough energy. 

So, he Studied the design of the engine that was created by one of the engineers. Unlike his predecessor, George filled his design with more coal and boilers and used wrought iron instead of cast iron to avoid breakage. His new and improved baby was called 'the locomotion 1'.

In 1825, Locomotion 1 became the first public steam railway in the world. It ran from Darlington to Stockton carrying 450 passengers. For the next few years, George Stephenson turned into a very busy man. He had visitors from around the world who wanted to learn from him the 'The Trade of Railways' that was made him the 'Father of Rails'.

Modern Trains

We have come a long way since then my friends. To operate faster, Innovative Maglev Technology has been in use. Maglev Technology uses magnets to levitate the train above the track. Reducing Friction and allowing higher speeds. That sounds magical right?  Let you something even more exciting...

Fun Facts

1. Did you know when trains were first invented back in 1804, people were worried that the speed of the train would make it impossible for passengers to breathe! seems weird right? In fact, the Train was Soooooo Slow that it lost its first-ever way to a horse. Now can you imagine that?

2. The longest train station in the world is Gorakhpur Railway Station in India. It is 4483 feet long.

3. The World's longest route without changing tracks is one of 6346 Miles which runs from Moscow to North Korea. The Journey takes 7 days 20 hours and 25 minutes. Whoa! that's a long time, isn't it? 

So, Today's Question is: Who is known as 'The Father of Rails'? If you know the answer, so do write your answer in The comment section below! And, I will be showing you the 3 winners of this question. So, don't waste your time, write your answer!!!

Until next time, it's me Chaitanya Tryambake giving you a byee. 

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