Maglev TrainsChad Parrott

Can a Train Fly? In some ways trains can fly.

Mag- Magnetic Lev- (Levitation- “Rising into the air”)

Floats 1cm above the track

Maglev- An electric train that magnetically levitates over a track and can travel at high speeds.

Differences : Regular trains are slowed by friction caused

by the wheels. Maglev trains do not touch the track.

Friction is eliminated

Regular trains are also very noisy. Quiet, Smooth, super fast ride.

Differences: Maglev trains do not have an engine

Are Powered by large electrical power source Metal coils lining a guide way or track

In front of train attracts Behind Train Repels

Parts:

The Track:

Types:

Repelling- Electrodynamic Suspension (EDS) Used in Japan

Attracting- Electromagnetic suspension (EMS) Used in Germany

How Fast Do They Go?

• The lack of friction allows trains to reach speeds up to 310 mph• That is 2x as fast as Amtrak

The Environment:

Maglev Trains are much cleaner than conventional trains They Run on Electricity not Fossil Fuels

Disadvantages:

COST Estimated costs for building a maglev train system in

the United States range from $10 million to $30 million per mile

Flexibility Other forms provide more flexibility in destination

points

Advantages:

Speed of Travel (310 mph) Environmentally Friendlier Maintenance

No wheels, axles or suspension

Review:

Mag- Magnetism Lev- Levitation Propelled by Electromagnetic Coils

Speeds up to 310 MPH

Very Expensive to Build

Refrences:

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Shire/3075/maglev.html

http://travel.howstuffworks.com/maglev-train.htm http://www.railserve.com/maglev.html

Images: http://images.google.com/images?q=magnetic

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