khaali91

That sounds amazing. do u have any more information on it????

we'd also have to remove the several billion cars through out the world!!

TY i will take everything every one said into consideration... but the real question is... how am i going to make a small toy train levitate and be able to move for a science project. i will figure out the rest of the problems when i get the train to levitate

Would the momentum keep the train moving for a period of time if there were stations along the track to propel the train? do you think i could employ something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T41_fkVfFNI along the roof of a tunnel through which the train has to go through so it does not interfere with the diamagnet at the bottom? except repelling so there is not that attraction at the end... . i found this which is even better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZFqkCExfRg

would u suggest diamagnets???:confused: with diamagnets would i need a constant propulsion system?

Im talking about a small scale, functional model of a meglev train. For my project i am hoping to complete something like this except with more practicality and applied to Florida taking all criticism into consideration. So far i have found a site where i can purchase a small 1" superconductor and a large amount of magnets. I was hoping to stay away from the superconductors and try electromagnets but I cant figure how am i going to stabilize the train. Are there any other materials that have the qualities of a superconductor without the need for liquid nitrogen? Maybe Diamagnets? what do you think ^^^^ the last paragraph is basically why i am shying away from SC, i dont exactly have access to something at that low of a temperature

I was thinking a track of magnets, while the superconductor would be onboard the train. The site given to me earlier states that although expensive to build it is cheaper to maintain than normal trains; evacuation is prior to the hurricane but could generators be used? (brainstorming) criticism is welcome for the design of the project

Using an electromagnet: How could I get the train to stabilize on such a small scale;would I need magnets on the side of the track and train? Is there anyother way of doing this without using magnets laid down horizontally and vertically? Using a superconductor: Are there superconductors or diamagnets that don't need to be supercooled? Would it stabilize? Where could I find a reasonably priced superconductor, that only needs to lift ~100 grams or less thats about an inch?

Hello I am a senior in high school participating in a competition called Engineering Design where I am to design a solution to a common problem. I have come up with the idea of creating a model of a MagLev train to act as tourist transportation and mass evacuation means for the state of Florida. I have been doing research on the Flux trapping effect, the Meissner effect, Diamagnetic materials, and super conductors and I was wondering if anyone could help suggest ideas for creating the maglev train without using supercooled superconductors.