章 136: Everything is going to get better.

As Toby hammered away, dreaming of a future where his child could stand out, some soldiers carrying rifles walked over.

They warned everyone to clear the way, and then Toby watched in shock as a strange, smoke-belching machine trudged along the road he had laid out.

It was built by Tang Mo's factory, the first locomotive in human history—a perfect and mature design, unlike anything on Earth, thanks to the blueprints.

A mature design brought many benefits, such as improved reliability and maintainability, allowing the product to be put into immediate use.

Moreover, a mature design also provided greater pulling power, enabling practical application ahead of time without the need for testing and refinement, which saved a lot of time.

With the combined efforts of Mathews, Parker, Tang Mo, and Roger, this strictly confidential locomotive had been manufactured in the newest factory.