![]() ![]() Other countries have plans to build such trains, but many are constrained by the economic costs. They achieve this by freezing the metal coils at very low temperatures to save energy, but this cryogenic system is not very convenient because of its high price.Ĭurrently, the only commercial Maglev train in operation is in Shanghai (China) and is based on the one developed in Germany. The main difference is that the Japanese train uses superconducting magnets, which emit electricity even when the power supply has been switched off. Electromagnets sit on top of the tracks underneath the train, allowing it to levitate by a centimeter, even when stationary. The back of the German train wraps around the metal tracks. Germany has also developed a magnetic train, but it uses a different technology. Photo courtesy Railway Technical Research Institute The maglev train competitionĪ strong competitor to the maglev train has emerged, the "Transrapid". As it accelerates, wheels support it and are removed only when the train floats. At its base, other permanent magnets cause the train to float when it reaches at least 100 km/h. The difference between the Maglev and the ordinary train lies in the absence of a motor, in addition to the electrical power found in the metal spirals in the concrete guideway, creating a magnetic field that allows the train to move. The train has three basic components: a large electrical power source, metal coils lining the tracks, and magnets underneath the train. This is known as electromagnetic propulsion". However, a different form is applied to them. The operation of electric motors is based on the same principle. As Iñaki Barrón, director of High Speed at the International Union of Railways, explains: "The technology is based on the simple principle of magnetic attraction and repulsion: the two poles of a magnet attract if they are of different signs and repel if they are of the same sign. It is held in the air by powerful electromagnets that guide, propel and hold it in the air, making it the first train that flies. The magnetic levitation train travels inside a u-shaped concrete beam-guideway. Friction with the tracks made it impossible for the train to reach such a high speed. Unlike conventional trains and railways, the Maglev has no tracks, which allows it to reach such speeds. The Maglev has broken the world speed record by reaching 603 Kp/h and managed to stay above 600 Kp/h for 11 seconds. These permanent magnets are very similar to the ones we manufacture at IMA Magnet Factory. This means that this type of train floats thanks to permanent magnets replacing the iron previously used in the tracks. a "Maglev", short for magnetic levitation. Japan is rejoining the high-speed train race with a magnetic levitation train, i.e. With Magnorail, all you need is some imagination and a little experience in models to create a magical atmosphere in your scenery.Maglev, the train that levitates with permanent magnets Today, hundreds of modelists in the whole world have already successfully adopted the Magnorail system for their own network, diorama or miniature landscape. The system is very affordable compared to what already exists in the market.Any vehicle you can find in the market, from HO to Z, can be used whatever their size or era is (from II to VI).Vehicles can be exchanged in a matter of seconds.You don’t need to have a motor or batteries in the vehicle, only the chain is motorized.You can also move vehicles with static wheels, like motorcycles, scooters or even small boats! The advantages of moving vehicles with Magnorail: It lets any classic car to ride across the landscape of your own creation. We also have magnetic cursors specially made to move vehicles at the HO, TT, N and Z scales. Magnorail offers today a full array of cyclists ready to roll and constantly evolving. Since the bike is highly used in the Netherland and in Germany, the HO cyclist was a real hit and met a true success. Magnorail is not simply a magnetic chain moving around, but also the magic of seeing an HO cyclist pedaling around and moving his legs! “It’s magic” said visitors and modelists bewitched by the Magnorail stand at Intermodellbau in Dortmund, the biggest exposition dedicated to models in Europe. The Magnorail cyclist, it’s just like magic! Created in 2012 by three Dutch modelists, this revolutionary system is filled to the brim with creativity and has seen many improvements over the years. ![]() Thanks to a system made with invisible chains and magnets, it is now possible to move any object, wheeled or not, from HO (1/87) to Z (1/220) scales. With Magnorail™ you can add some animation to your model train sceneries and give them some life. ![]()
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