China's 270MPH Maglev Train.

[Googer]

http://www.windingroad.com/mul.../shanghai-train-video/

 

[mobobuff]

Holy cow. I was getting nauseas just watching that. :Q

Think about that guy walking back to his seat. His body is traveling 265 mph backwards relative to the ground, but it's as if he's just walking normally.

 

[Aimster]

who built that? china or they contracted the Germans?

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Aimster
who built that? china or they contracted the Germans?

China is very bullish, I would assume one of their companies performed the construction.


However, China does lack a lot of engineering talent, so it is possible they contracted with a western nation to do that part of the work. An alternative thought is it may be reverse engineered just like the Boeing derived jumbo jet they riped off and deny it's 99.5% resemblance to the Real McCoy..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Y-10

 

[ShadowOfMyself]

Wow! The part where you could see the cars was awesome.. I wish you could have seen them in the 270mph part Gotta take a ride one of of those, trains here max out at 150 mph

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: ShadowOfMyself
Wow! The part where you could see the cars was awesome.. I wish you could have seen them in the 270mph part Gotta take a ride one of of those, trains here max out at 150 mph

Once they got moving above 124MPH, highway traffic appeared to be standing still.

 

[RichUK]

How fast do normal trains go, about 90Mph?

Does that train use a diesel engine? I'm guessing it does.

 

[CFster]

Originally posted by: RichUK
How fast do normal trains go, about 90Mph?

Does that train use a diesel engine? I'm guessing it does.

It doesn't have an engine. Both the train and track have powerful electromagnets, which push against each other. They levitate the train above the track and propel it forward.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: CFster

Originally posted by: RichUK
How fast do normal trains go, about 90Mph?

Does that train use a diesel engine? I'm guessing it does.

It doesn't have an engine. Both the train and track have powerful electromagnets, which push against each other. They levitate the train above the track and propel it forward.

Ahh right. I have actually read about this technology before.

 

[CFster]

Of course, the distance between the rail and train must be constantly monitored by computer. If there's a power failure, or computer glitch I think the results could be disastrous.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: RichUK
How fast do normal trains go, about 90Mph?

Does that train use a diesel engine? I'm guessing it does.

No engines at all. Magnets are embedded in to the trains lower part near the track. Along the track there are precisely spaced electromagnetic coils. Each of those coils will produce a precisely timed magnetic charge that will repel the magnets in the train it's self. If the timing of those electomagnetic coils goes off too soon it will stop or slow the train and too late and it won't propel it. Those same magnets are often used to suspend the train above the tracks as well.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: Aimster
who built that? china or they contracted the Germans?

China is very bullish, I would assume one of their companies performed the construction.


However, China does lack a lot of engineering talent, so it is possible they contracted with a western nation to do that part of the work. An alternative thought is it may be reverse engineered just like the Boeing derived jumbo jet they riped off and deny it's 99.5% resemblance to the Real McCoy..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Y-10

Actually, Transrapid is a product of Germany, from Deutsche Bahn, ThyssenKrupp, and SIEMENS:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transrapid

 

[GTaudiophile]

Those two guys took the train in true Anandtech fashion. Bravo!

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: RichUK
How fast do normal trains go, about 90Mph?

Does that train use a diesel engine? I'm guessing it does.

The trains in France go from 186-200 mph. They tested one of theirs a little while back and brought it to 357 mph. It was a conventional electric train.

 

[GTaudiophile]

I know the German ICE 3 trains run up to 300 KMH (190 MPH) on certain stretches. That is the problem in Germany, finding space for long stretches of straight track.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InterCityExpress

 

[jackace]

there has been talk in the state of Washington to put a train similar to this one along I-90 and connect Spokane and Seattle.

 

[erub]

i was just on this train on thursday..i have pics and a short video..ill post them soon but not tonight

 

[boredhokie]

That's nothing, have y'all seen the new Creationism museum?

 

[Cal166]

I just can't wait till they make the Amtrak trains move a bit faster on the East Coast. The acela express goes about 90mhp.

 

[randomlinh]

I feel like we're living in the stone age here.

Have there been any major maglev crashes? What safety precautions are in place in case of "magnet failure" for the lack of a better term?

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: Cal166
I just can't wait till they make the Amtrak trains move a bit faster on the East Coast. The acela express goes about 90mhp.

The continuing problem is that we are using legacy right of ways/power systems and don't have enough grade separation. The Acela could go a lot faster if the route conditions were improved.

 

[ViviTheMage]

that is awesome, i hope nobody decides to get in front of the tracks.

 

[Mizugori]

imagine if some kid threw a bunch of magnets on the tracks oops

 

[blue1friday2]

That was sweet.

 

[Aharami]

what was that squiggly line that showed up on the video when the other train passed.

270mph. must be one hell of an experience.