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Brief Introduction

The Changhua Station was founded on March 26 1919. Then the Changhua-Ershui section started operations. In 1897, the Changhua-Chunan section of the mountainous route was opened. In October 1922, the Changhua-Chunan sea route was opened. This station was expanded into one of the major stations. Since January 1958, it has been renovated into a three-story building till now. On March 26 1919, the switchyard was opened. In October 1922, the flyover was founded and was renovated into a flyover of reinforced bars and cement in 1958. In 1979, the headroom was heightened due to the electrification of railways in 1979.

During the reign of Kuang Hsu in the Ching Dynasty, the Keelung-Hsinchu section of Taiwan,s North-South Railways was completed. After it was ceded to Taiwan, the Japanese continued the construction of railways. Till 1904, the construction of Changhua section was completed, and the Changhua Station was set up. The station of that time was made into a wooden station. In 1908, the North-South Railway at a total length of 408 km from Keelung to Kaohsiung was opened. Then Changhua Station was renovated in 1918, occupying an area of 48 pings and was designed by the Construction Section under the Railway Department. In addition, the “model architectural” style shows the Japanese architectural elements. For example, a Japanese roof is a major feature. In the same year, the construction of Wanhua Station and Changhua Station was completed. Tthe design and roof and the dual-layer roof are almost the same, just like a twin. Till 1958, due to the expansion of station, this old station was torn down and then renovated into a three-story new station.

What you should know

>> Knowledge on the Changhua Railway
The Changhua fan-shaped garage is the only one in Taiwan. Steam locomotive engines (locomotive engines) are very are. After the steam locomotive engines have completed their tour, they enter the Changhua fan-shaped garage, giving this fan-shaped garage more historical and cultural values.

In 1922, the motive garage of Changhua Mechanical Department was built. The rails radiate outward just like a fan, which is called a fan-shaped garage. After the locomotive engine has run for a long distance, it then enters the garage for maintenance. Therefore, the fan-shaped garage is also called “locomotive engine hotel.”

The fan-shaped garage is located at the side of Changmei Road in Changhua City. Once in the Mechanical Department, you can see two robots made from scrap iron by the staff members of Taiwan Railway. As they are very special, a lot of children will come there and see the robots, before visiting the fan-shaped garage.

Once in the Changhua Mechanical Section, you can see mechanical staff members busily maintaining and repairing the locomotive engine. If the fan-shaped rails are moved by a turntable, the locomotive engine is thus rotated and moved into and out of garage, electrical locomotives, and steam engines.

The CK101 steam engine stored in the fan-shaped garage was made in 1917, and was terminated for use due to railway electrification in June 1979. Later, with repairs for seven months, its operations resumed on June 9 1998 to complete the tour of nostalgia for the cross-island railways. Then it was stored in the fan-shaped garage and became the first team engine that could successfully resume operations in Taiwan. The other steam engine, CK124, resumed its operations after being repaired, but it was then stored in the fan-shaped garage.

what you should enjoy

>> Lunkang,s Preserved Relic Area
Lunkang was once prosperous so that it became the second most prosperous city in Taiwan, according to the saying “Tainan City as the No. 1 city; Lungkang as the No. 2 city; Wanhua as the No. 3 city.” Although it is no longer prosperous, it reminds people of the past gracefulness of this city.

The tour of Lunkang generally starts from the Wen Wu Temple or Tienhou Temple. The major sites are the Chung Shan Old Street, Taiwan’s Folk Art Gallery, and Preserved Relic Area. There are two tour routes. Tourists can choose either one of them, according to their time and interests.

>> Changhua Relic Tour
In 1723, Changhua County was set up, and the government was set up in Changhua City of nowadays. Bumbusa stenostachia Hackel was grown around the county. Reclamation, brick burning, and renovation were done on the city moat gradually. The Changhua City Wall has already disappeared nowadays. However, the relics and temples inside the city over 200 years ago have mostly been preserved till now. This way, these relics can remind the visitors of the predecessors, hardships in overcoming difficulties and developing this area.

>> Hemei Wenci Ancient Kuyanglou
The Tao Tung Academy in Hemei Town, which is commonly called “Wenchi,” and is a second-class relic. With changes in time, tearing down and renovation, its original structure has been preserved. Among all the academy relics, it has its unique value. It is also called “Hemei Building No.1.” It is the most splendid, complete mansion for the celebrities. “Wenci” and “Kuyanglou” have been independently preserved, showing the humanistic atmosphere of Hemei Town.

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Please use the website of Ministry of Transportation and Communication ( MOTC ) to get more and complete visiting information.

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