Unique rail routes come

The single rail system, the hovering airborne, the sea crossing . are the "incredible" railroads.

Unique railway lines in the world

Trains have now become one of the most popular vehicles worldwide. Besides the existing railway lines, there are the unique railway lines, which sometimes make you "stand up" because they are unimaginable.

What kind of train is that? Let's find out through the article below.

1. Chase-Kirchner - the idea of ​​a train . wind

In 1894, George Nation Chase and Henry William Kirchner wrote in their book: 'The train system is one of the most advanced technologies in the future. However, the current train system is too expensive and inefficient. To improve this, the government needs to switch to wind-powered locomotives. '

They then presented a model of the train they designed, called 'Chase-Kirchner aerodromic systems of transportation' (roughly translated: Chase-Kirchner air transport system).

The carriages are located on the elevated railway system, equipped with 'wings' with an area of ​​200-400 m2. This wing system will take advantage of the wind for electric motors to operate, helping the train move.

But of course, the idea is too . far away from such a reality has not come true.

2. Lartigue's 'A monorail' train system

In March 1888, Ireland 's 16km Listowel-Ballybunion rail system was officially inaugurated. This is considered a 'unique' rail system because there is only one rail and is only used for a single tractor - the Lartigue Monorail.

Lartigue's ship is placed on a railway track with "weird" height.

The Lartigue monorail train was designed by French engineer Charles Lartigue. In fact, he tested this monorail rail system in the Algerian desert to transport paper making plants.

By design, the goods will be contained in two compartments on either side of the rail, in an A-shape. This design is Lartigue simulated in the form of cargo camels, with the aim of creating a balance for the locomotive Between.

Besides, highly designed single-track rails will be very beneficial when transporting in the desert when ordinary rails are easily covered by sand.

In 1986, Lartigue took the design to an exhibition in London and here, Listowel-Ballybunion railway company received the model.

Unfortunately, this 30,000-pound railway (nearly VND 700 million) has never been profitable. Finally, after being badly damaged by the war, the train was forced to close in 1921.

However, it was later restored to the train in 2003 and placed in the Lartigue Museum, Ireland.

3. Brennan 'super balance' monorail monorail system

Similar to Lartigue's train, Brennan's train only runs on a single rail. However, this rail is close to the ground similar to normal rails, instead of the A.

After two models of the first test model, in October 1909, Brennan launched the first single-track 32-meter single-track train around the factory. The train is 12m long and 3m high with a speed of about 35km / h.

The train uses compressed air balancing system and especially though using oil but actually the train is powered by electricity. Kerosene is only used to run generators inside engines.

Applying the pneumatic balance system, Brennan's ship is almost impossible to fall

Brennan's monorail was introduced to the public in London in 1910. However, despite its popularity, the train could not attract more investors.

Finally, Brennan could only build two ships, of which only one was used in the park until 1930, the other was sold . scrap iron.

4. Fawkes Folly's 'hanging' train

In 1910, JW Fawkes unveiled a model of a hovercraft that was supposed to reach speeds of nearly 100 km / h. The carriages are attached to an overhead rail, with the support of powered wooden rods. The ship is equipped with a Frankline cooling engine, with a front mounted propeller.

However, at the fundraising show of their project development, the train only reached maximum speed of 5km / h, and of course could not convince investors to pour money into.

Many people think that it is a pity for Fawkes, because if it is invested properly, it is possible that we are now experiencing on ships that take us everywhere when we are hovering in the air.

5. German Schienenzeppelin - designing a train like a balloon

The German Schienenzepplin is designed by German aircraft engineer Franz Krukenberg. He launched this prototype in 1929, with a shape simulated by . hot air balloon, with a propeller mounted behind the ship.

Huge propeller at the stern of Schienenzeppelin

The ship is equipped with the V12 engine of the famous German car company BMW. This engine will make the large propeller movement behind, helping the vessel reach up to 230 km / h - a record speed at that time.

However, the design with the rear propeller has caused officials to be concerned about its safety. Finally, only one model was installed and dismantled in 1939.

6. The railroad crossing the sea between Europe

Have you ever imagined a train running in the open sea? It was the Hindenburg railway, a great work of the Germans, inaugurated in 1927.

The idea for this strange and unique railway is to connect the island of Sylt with the northernmost state of Germany Schleswig-Holstein.

At that time, moving between Sylt Island and the mainland completely depended on ships, with a minimum of 6 hours of travel. But not only that, this method of transportation depends heavily on the weather, especially in the winter when most of the sea surface is frozen, so few people can pass.

In addition, after the resort on Sylt Island became more famous, the German government came up with the idea of ​​implementing this railroad.

The whole process of construction until completion is about 4 years, including the construction of a dam, with a total length of 11 km.

The ship operated for 45 years. By 1972, the Germans decided to expand one more railroad, and so far this route has become one of the places to attract tourists in the world, carrying more than 100 visitors per day.