August 1, 1977 (, Dimba June 17), the Chinese Mechanical Engineering experts Cheng Xiaogang's death.


Cheng Xiaogang (1892.8.16 ~ 1977.8.1) Zi Shu, mechanical experts. The Yihuang people. [L $ dj��.��r��] 1913 was awarded a bachelor's and a master's degree from Purdue University. Shanghai Jiaotong University Vice-Chancellor, Professor. Deep in the railway works, rolling stock manufacturing, repair wealth of practical experience and application the special deep study of the performance and operation of the locomotive. Led experts to inspect the the Japan Railway factory and the relevant technical departments, to be used after returning Jinpu railway, a remarkable achievement. Create Zhuzhou depot, and a successful trial of dual-use car (rail and land use). In the the Guilin train yard transform 10 large trucks as a the Railway Light Easy locomotive test of time railway traction power only railway line and later Works with tractor direction and method. 1955 selection for the Chinese Academy of Sciences (academician). Evaluation of
: pioneers of the Chinese railway mechanical engineering, the development of the Chinese railway traction power to make an outstanding contribution.