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Creating an Industrial Empire in 19th Century Parallel World

In a tragic accident, mechanical engineer Poul Nielsen and his best friend, civil engineer Jonathan Axelsen, are killed when a truck crashes into the coffee shop where they were hanging out. Suddenly, they find themselves transmigrated to a parallel world in the late 19th-century country of Avalonia. In this world, they'll need to work tirelessly to earn enough pennies to survive. But they won't settle for just getting by - they want to become the Edison, the Chrysler, the Rockefeller, the Carnegie, the Ford, and the Westinghouse of this new world. In a world without electricity, Poul and Jonathan decide to start an electric power distribution company. But that's not enough - they also want to build appliances and motors to make their business profitable. They see the opportunity to revolutionize ground transportation, and they start an automotive manufacturing company. They tackle huge infrastructure projects such as metro stations, skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and dams by starting their own civil engineering firm. They even invest in the arms manufacturing industry. But the road to success won't be easy. Fierce competition awaits them, as robber barons are willing to do everything to crush their competitors. Predator against predator, and government intervention. Poul and Jonathan must use all their engineering expertise and business acumen to navigate this treacherous landscape. Join Poul and Jonathan on their journey to become the wealthiest men in the world in a parallel universe where anything is possible.

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The Grand Opening of the Metro Station

Two years later, on a crisp autumn day in 891, the bustling metropolis of New York City buzzed with anticipation as a grand ceremony unfolded at the heart of the city. The New York Board of Transportation had meticulously organized the inauguration of the first-ever subway station, a testament to the relentless progress of modern engineering.

Amidst the dignitaries and esteemed guests in attendance, including the President of the United States and the Councilors of the New York Board of Transportation, two figures stood prominently at the forefront. Jonathan Axelsen, the visionary maverick in civil engineering, and Poul Nielsen, an engineer who built the first functioning and efficient electric locomotive, were the masterminds behind this monumental achievement. Their names echoed with reverence in the conversations of the crowds gathered around them.

Poul and Jonathan exchanged glances at one another and smiled.