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wackyteen 08/21/22 3:09:59 PM #1:	Would you ride in it? Yes No Would you ride in it? - Results (63 votes) Yes 42.86% (27 votes) 27 No 57.14% (36 votes) 36 https://news.yahoo.com/chinas-air-train-runs-using-154324450.html https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/7/6/AAPw6aAADllY.jpg A new train in China is said to be the world's first suspended maglev train system that uses permanent magnets. In other words, it can operate without power, gliding through the air without ever making contact with the track above it and there's no rail underneath it. Take a look at the innovative new train. (There's a bunch of pictures in the article that punctuate the following sentences) A new train just unveiled in China doesn't quite operate how you'd expect. It's called the Red Rail. It's said to be the world's first suspended magnetic levitation, or "maglev," train system that uses permanent magnets. Traditional maglev train systems use electromagnets, which require electric current to get things moving. The Red Rail is different. It uses permanent magnets that contain rare earth metals, of which China is the world's biggest supplier. This allows it to run without electricity. This also means it has the potential to save energy and be more environmentally friendly than many other modes of transportation. The train never has physical contact with the rail as it moves. It's located in Xingguo county, Jiangxi province, which is in southern China. Construction of the train wrapped up on August 9, according to state-run media. The train still has to go through some test runs, one of which happened after construction concluded last week. The Red Rail glides through the air suspended about 10 meters, or 33 feet, above the ground. It has two cars that can carry 88 passengers total. In this experimental phase, the track is 800 meters long, or roughly 2,620 feet. The train can reach speeds of up to 80 km per hour, or about 50 miles per hour. After test runs are finished, the plan is for the track to be extended to 7.5 km, or almost 4.7 miles. At that point, the train will also be able to travel as fast as 120 km per hour, or nearly 75 miles an hour. That's a lot... shorter than I'd have expected <__< I get that this is likely a proof of concept and a test period to see shortfalls and complaints, though. --- The name is wackyteen for a reason. Never doubt. <cite>wackyteen posted [p:967468930] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote> Would you ride in it? Yes No Vote View Results Would you ride in it? - Results (63 votes) Yes 42.86% (27 votes) 27 No 57.14% (36 votes) 36 Show Voting Form function poll_vote() { var vote_option = $("input[name='poll_vote']:checked").val(); if(!vote_option) return; $.ajax({ type: 'POST', url: '/ajax/forum_poll_vote', data: { option: vote_option, board: '400', topic: '80137723', message: '0', key: 'd26b371f' }, success: function(response) { if(response.error) { alert(response.error); } else { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").html(response.html).show(); } } }); } function view_results_legacy() { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").show(); } function hide_results_legacy() { $("#poll_results").hide(); $("#poll_vote").show(); } https://news.yahoo.com/chinas-air-train-runs-using-154324450.html https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/7/6/AAPw6aAADllY.jpg A new train in China is said to be the world's first suspended maglev train system that uses permanent magnets.In other words, it can operate without power, gliding through the air without ever making contact with the track above it and there's no rail underneath it.Take a look at the innovative new train. (There's a bunch of pictures in the article that punctuate the following sentences) <quote>A new train just unveiled in China doesn't quite operate how you'd expect. It's called the Red Rail. It's said to be the world's first suspended magnetic levitation, or "maglev," train system that uses permanent magnets. Traditional maglev train systems use electromagnets, which require electric current to get things moving. The Red Rail is different. It uses permanent magnets that contain rare earth metals, of which China is the world's biggest supplier. This allows it to run without electricity. This also means it has the potential to save energy and be more environmentally friendly than many other modes of transportation. The train never has physical contact with the rail as it moves. It's located in Xingguo county, Jiangxi province, which is in southern China. Construction of the train wrapped up on August 9, according to state-run media. The train still has to go through some test runs, one of which happened after construction concluded last week. The Red Rail glides through the air suspended about 10 meters, or 33 feet, above the ground. It has two cars that can carry 88 passengers total. In this experimental phase, the track is 800 meters long, or roughly 2,620 feet. The train can reach speeds of up to 80 km per hour, or about 50 miles per hour. After test runs are finished, the plan is for the track to be extended to 7.5 km, or almost 4.7 miles. At that point, the train will also be able to travel as fast as 120 km per hour, or nearly 75 miles an hour.</quote> That's a lot... shorter than I'd have expected <__< I get that this is likely a proof of concept and a test period to see shortfalls and complaints, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 08/21/22 3:10:50 PM #2:	Man I don't even want to ride a roller coaster especially after Final Destination 3 --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:967468950] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Man I don't even want to ride a roller coaster especially after Final Destination 3</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Geiki_Ganger 08/21/22 3:13:15 PM #4:	I trust the oversight committee in China would ensure the train's safety before approving it for public use. --- Nintendo 3DS Friend Code: 3368 - 1137 - 5460 http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q155/Gamecubesupreme/sf7y9s.jpg <cite>Geiki_Ganger posted [p:967468985] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>I trust the oversight committee in China would ensure the train's safety before approving it for public use.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordMarshal 08/21/22 3:13:46 PM #5:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] The only way theyd be attractive...... --- There can be only one. <cite>LordMarshal posted [p:967468993] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> The only way theyd be attractive......</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pick4six 08/21/22 3:14:36 PM #6:	And America struggles to build LIGHT rail, we're even decades behind high speed rail, then China is already building next level shit like this - that's not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China... --- Bitcoin! <cite>pick4six posted [p:967469008] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>And America struggles to build LIGHT rail, we're even decades behind high speed rail, then China is already building next level shit like this - that's not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlCalavicci 08/21/22 3:16:26 PM #7:	I think I'd be too scared to ride this, but probably in the same type of way that some people were scared to ride an airplane when that technology was first invented (obv people are scared to fly even now but back then i think there was a lot more "how can something like this actually work properly" type of fear) --- http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111123223446/simpsons/images/9/99/K.png I didn't even give you my coat! <cite>AlCalavicci posted [p:967469046] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>I think I'd be too scared to ride this, but probably in the same type of way that some people were scared to ride an airplane when that technology was first invented (obv people are scared to fly even now but back then i think there was a lot more "how can something like this actually work properly" type of fear)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 08/21/22 3:16:30 PM #8:	pick4six posted... And America struggles to build LIGHT rail, we're even decades behind high speed rail, then China is already building next level shit like this - that's not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China... To be fair, even if the public approves of continental bullet trains there's countless corporations and rich people and NIMBYs and more who will prevent it. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:967469047] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>pick4six posted... </cite><quote>And America struggles to build LIGHT rail, we're even decades behind high speed rail, then China is already building next level shit like this - that's not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China...</quote>To be fair, even if the public approves of continental bullet trains there's countless corporations and rich people and NIMBYs and more who will prevent it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 08/21/22 3:17:31 PM #9:	pick4six posted... And America struggles to build LIGHT rail, we're even decades behind high speed rail, then China is already building next level shit like this - that's not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China... Maybe the Chinese people are smart enough to overthrow their government then. They're too smart to be stuck as slaves. --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png Your uneducated opinions are worthless. <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:967469062] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>pick4six posted... </cite><quote>And America struggles to build LIGHT rail, we're even decades behind high speed rail, then China is already building next level shit like this - that's not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China...</quote>Maybe the Chinese people are smart enough to overthrow their government then. They're too smart to be stuck as slaves.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Geiki_Ganger 08/21/22 3:22:35 PM #10:	hockeybub89 posted... Maybe the Chinese people are smart enough to overthrow their government then. They're too smart to be stuck as slaves. The moment the Communist Party gets complacent with power, I'm sure a revolution will happen in China. But right now, the top officials in the CCP know exactly what to do to maintain power at all costs. --- Nintendo 3DS Friend Code: 3368 - 1137 - 5460 http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q155/Gamecubesupreme/sf7y9s.jpg <cite>Geiki_Ganger posted [p:967469164] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>hockeybub89 posted... </cite><quote>Maybe the Chinese people are smart enough to overthrow their government then. They're too smart to be stuck as slaves.</quote>The moment the Communist Party gets complacent with power, I'm sure a revolution will happen in China. But right now, the top officials in the CCP know exactly what to do to maintain power at all costs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Naysaspace 08/21/22 3:22:42 PM #11:	No. Not because of magnets. But because china is notorious for having bad safety policy that leads to catastrophic accidents. <cite>Naysaspace posted [p:967469166] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>No. Not because of magnets. But because china is notorious for having bad safety policy that leads to catastrophic accidents. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 08/21/22 3:27:02 PM #12:	Geiki_Ganger posted... The moment the Communist Party gets complacent with power, I'm sure a revolution will happen in China. But right now, the top officials in the CCP know exactly what to do to maintain power at all costs. Which would tank the global economy faster, a civil war in America or a revolution in China? --- The name is wackyteen for a reason. Never doubt. <cite>wackyteen posted [p:967469251] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Geiki_Ganger posted... </cite><quote>The moment the Communist Party gets complacent with power, I'm sure a revolution will happen in China. But right now, the top officials in the CCP know exactly what to do to maintain power at all costs.</quote>Which would tank the global economy faster, a civil war in America or a revolution in China? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Spidey5 08/21/22 3:29:16 PM #13:	LordMarshal posted... The only way theyd be attractive...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X_Ot0k4XJc --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/Strangeone2007.png https://i.imgur.com/wfUGrp5.gif <cite>Spidey5 posted [p:967469302] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>LordMarshal posted... </cite><quote>The only way theyd be attractive......</quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X_Ot0k4XJc</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Wheelman1 08/21/22 3:30:22 PM #14:	No rails is a bad accident waiting to happen. --- XBox Live GT: MastaMez PSN: KoolMez The Topic Killer \_0_/ <cite>The_Wheelman1 posted [p:967469325] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>No rails is a bad accident waiting to happen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 08/21/22 3:34:05 PM #15:	How come the article doesnt mention how much it cost to build? --- Vegy is a 30 year old man, who's pretending to be a 60 year old woman that likes to act like a 57 year old man that pretends to be a horny 16 year old boy. <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:967469399] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>How come the article doesnt mention how much it cost to build?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Baha05 08/21/22 3:35:36 PM #17:	I think this was an episode of the Simpsons --- "He may be Mr. Clean, but his soul will always be dirty!" <cite>Baha05 posted [p:967469431] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>I think this was an episode of the Simpsons </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonStar 08/21/22 3:41:01 PM #18:	Hell yes, I'd ride it. Who cares how much it costs to build it, they've built it! <cite>CommonStar posted [p:967469561] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Hell yes, I'd ride it. Who cares how much it costs to build it, they've built it!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 08/21/22 3:46:13 PM #19:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Probably cause they spent three quarters of a billion $US for half a mile of fancy rail. --- Vegy is a 30 year old man, who's pretending to be a 60 year old woman that likes to act like a 57 year old man that pretends to be a horny 16 year old boy. <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:967469685] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Probably cause they spent three quarters of a billion $US for half a mile of fancy rail.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ApherosyLove 08/21/22 3:47:26 PM #20:	wackyteen posted... It uses permanent magnets that contain rare earth metals, of which China is the world's biggest supplier. This also means it has the potential to save energy and be more environmentally friendly than many other modes of transportation. Am I dumb, or is this dumb. --- *I, Apherosy, Goddess of Love.* https://i.imgur.com/erQyTk5.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/73ExkyN.jpeg <cite>ApherosyLove posted [p:967469720] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>wackyteen posted... </cite><quote>It uses permanent magnets that contain rare earth metals, of which China is the world's biggest supplier.This also means it has the potential to save energy and be more environmentally friendly than many other modes of transportation.</quote>Am I dumb, or is this dumb. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 08/21/22 3:49:08 PM #21:	Its only environmentally friendly if you disregard what it takes to come up with all the rare earths to make the magnets. --- Vegy is a 30 year old man, who's pretending to be a 60 year old woman that likes to act like a 57 year old man that pretends to be a horny 16 year old boy. <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:967469756] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Its only environmentally friendly if you disregard what it takes to come up with all the rare earths to make the magnets.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ApherosyLove 08/21/22 4:03:54 PM #22:	mustachedmystic posted... Its only environmentally friendly if you disregard what it takes to come up with all the rare earths to make the magnets. Okay cool, thank God I'm not dumb. --- *I, Apherosy, Goddess of Love.* https://i.imgur.com/erQyTk5.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/73ExkyN.jpeg <cite>ApherosyLove posted [p:967470070] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>mustachedmystic posted... </cite><quote>Its only environmentally friendly if you disregard what it takes to come up with all the rare earths to make the magnets.</quote>Okay cool, thank God I'm not dumb. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 08/21/22 4:06:24 PM #23:	i'll ride on it a week after thousands of people tried it and live to tell about it --- Life is just a journey from the maternity ward to the crematorium. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:967470130] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>i'll ride on it a week after thousands of people tried it and live to tell about it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kloe_Rinz 08/21/22 4:07:56 PM #24:	Whys it need to be suspended instead of on the ground? <cite>Kloe_Rinz posted [p:967470156] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Whys it need to be suspended instead of on the ground? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Biofighter55 08/21/22 4:09:09 PM #25:	Why does it have to be upside though? --- This is my sig. Don't like it, then don't look at it. <cite>Biofighter55 posted [p:967470175] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Why does it have to be upside though?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonStar 08/21/22 4:11:13 PM #26:	Kloe_Rinz posted... Whys it need to be suspended instead of on the ground? smaller tracks also doesn't take up ground space for walking <cite>CommonStar posted [p:967470217] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Kloe_Rinz posted... </cite><quote>Whys it need to be suspended instead of on the ground?</quote>smaller tracks also doesn't take up ground space for walking</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JoeDangIt 08/21/22 4:17:33 PM #27:	Would not ride as that would require going to China and I don't like going places. <cite>JoeDangIt posted [p:967470357] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Would not ride as that would require going to China and I don't like going places.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teep_ 08/21/22 4:48:29 PM #28:	Can't believe China ripped off the German Schwebebahn smh --- A shepherd dressed in his Sunday finest still reeks of lamb! <cite>teep_ posted [p:967470924] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Can't believe China ripped off the German Schwebebahn smh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DanChase 08/24/22 4:07:29 AM #30:	Chinese people pre-ordered homes before they were built, and looks like theyll never be built now. <cite>DanChase posted [p:967532105] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Chinese people pre-ordered homes before they were built, and looks like theyll never be built now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 08/24/22 4:45:18 AM #31:	probably end up like china's superbus. --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:967532379] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>probably end up like china's superbus.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 08/24/22 4:53:50 AM #32:	Train is SUSPENDED! --- Let's make some Trumble. http://error1355.com/ce/Trumble.html <cite>Trumble posted [p:967532453] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Train is SUSPENDED!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TentacleDemon 08/24/22 4:54:40 AM #33:	Hell Yeah! That would be cool. After it gets past the test phase. --- "If you make something idiot-proof, someone will just make a better idiot." <cite>TentacleDemon posted [p:967532462] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Hell Yeah! That would be cool. After it gets past the test phase.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prismsblade 08/24/22 5:18:40 AM #34:	gunplagirl posted... To be fair, even if the public approves of continental bullet trains there's countless corporations and rich people and NIMBYs and more who will prevent it. Why bother when cars and planes are infinitely cheaper, better and more convenient for travel overall? Geiki_Ganger posted... The moment the Communist Party gets complacent with power, I'm sure a revolution will happen in China. But right now, the top officials in the CCP know exactly what to do to maintain power at all costs. Not happening, people really underestimate how much the ccp are respected today by the average Chinese citizen. They will sell you out to the goverment at the drop of a hat. And even if they got uppity they control the army, and can, will, have, asserted that power to massacre them --- 3DS FC:3368-5403-9633 Name: Kaizer PSN: Blackkaizer <cite>Prismsblade posted [p:967532674] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>gunplagirl posted... </cite><quote>To be fair, even if the public approves of continental bullet trains there's countless corporations and rich people and NIMBYs and more who will prevent it.</quote>Why bother when cars and planes are infinitely cheaper, better and more convenient for travel overall?Geiki_Ganger posted... </cite><quote>The moment the Communist Party gets complacent with power, I'm sure a revolution will happen in China. But right now, the top officials in the CCP know exactly what to do to maintain power at all costs.</quote>Not happening, people really underestimate how much the ccp are respected today by the average Chinese citizen. They will sell you out to the goverment at the drop of a hat.And even if they got uppity they control the army, and can, will, have, asserted that power to massacre them </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Back_Stabbath 08/24/22 5:21:59 AM #35:	All I can imagine is that car being propelled off the rail like the Gravity Gun from half life 2 one day. --- https://i.imgur.com/Iv5fRLt.gif <cite>Back_Stabbath posted [p:967532698] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>All I can imagine is that car being propelled off the rail like the Gravity Gun from half life 2 one day.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sayoria 08/24/22 6:23:54 AM #36:	Meanwhile the Orange Line in Massachusetts looks fantastic. --- Japanese Crack: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5pzggr <cite>Sayoria posted [p:967533174] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Meanwhile the Orange Line in Massachusetts looks fantastic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
carlde21 08/24/22 6:30:15 AM #37:	Geiki_Ganger posted... The moment the Communist Party gets complacent with power, I'm sure a revolution will happen in China. But right now, the top officials in the CCP know exactly what to do to maintain power at all costs. There have been some huge protests breaking out of late about a banking scandal because people lost access to their savings. And also, regarding people losing their savings after investing in real estate, which is a huge bubble in of itself. pick4six posted... not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China... I taught in China for nearly two years, there are a ton of things wrong with Chinese EDU too. Widespread, rampant cheating, bribes for better grades (some students even tried to bribe me to increase their failing marks), and not nearly as much critical thinking as the US. Plus there are idiots everywhere, including in higher education in China where it isn't unheard of for professors to plagiarize each other. More integrity in higher EDU in other places, much more. <cite>carlde21 posted [p:967533226] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Geiki_Ganger posted... </cite><quote>The moment the Communist Party gets complacent with power, I'm sure a revolution will happen in China. But right now, the top officials in the CCP know exactly what to do to maintain power at all costs.</quote>There have been some huge protests breaking out of late about a banking scandal because people lost access to their savings. And also, regarding people losing their savings after investing in real estate, which is a huge bubble in of itself.pick4six posted... </cite><quote>not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China...</quote>I taught in China for nearly two years, there are a ton of things wrong with Chinese EDU too. Widespread, rampant cheating, bribes for better grades (some students even tried to bribe me to increase their failing marks), and not nearly as much critical thinking as the US. Plus there are idiots everywhere, including in higher education in China where it isn't unheard of for professors to plagiarize each other. More integrity in higher EDU in other places, much more.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheUmbersun 08/24/22 6:45:23 AM #38:	no fucking thank you. <cite>TheUmbersun posted [p:967533343] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>no fucking thank you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Hoodroar 08/25/22 8:28:17 PM #41:	pick4six posted... And America struggles to build LIGHT rail, we're even decades behind high speed rail, then China is already building next level shit like this - that's not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China... Elon Musk wants people to drive so no high speed rail for us. --- sigless user logic <cite>Hoodroar posted [p:967575120] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>pick4six posted...</cite><quote>And America struggles to build LIGHT rail, we're even decades behind high speed rail, then China is already building next level shit like this - that's not even counting how dumb the American public education system is compared to China... </quote>Elon Musk wants people to drive so no high speed rail for us.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RlP 08/25/22 8:28:39 PM #42:	If it operates without power, how does it start moving and break? --- Go and watch Ef ~ A tale of memories now! <cite>RlP posted [p:967575130] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>If it operates without power, how does it start moving and break?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 08/25/22 8:38:07 PM #43:	RlP posted... If it operates without power, how does it start moving and break? I'd assume it works similarly to a coil or rail gun by looking at it. Although since it has permanent magnets instead of electric ones (apparently?), It probably just has an arrangement of magnets set up to be flipped into position and properly repel eachother for the duration of the trip? --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:967575326] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>RlP posted... </cite><quote>If it operates without power, how does it start moving and break?</quote>I'd assume it works similarly to a coil or rail gun by looking at it. Although since it has permanent magnets instead of electric ones (apparently?), It probably just has an arrangement of magnets set up to be flipped into position and properly repel eachother for the duration of the trip?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuerrillaSoldier 08/25/22 8:51:32 PM #44:	wackyteen posted... rare earth metals, of which China is the world's biggest supplier. this may be true but it makes me laugh --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>GuerrillaSoldier posted [p:967575616] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>wackyteen posted... </cite><quote>rare earth metals, of which China is the world's biggest supplier.</quote>this may be true but it makes me laugh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 08/25/22 8:54:13 PM #45:	RlP posted... If it operates without power, how does it start moving and break? It breaks by hitting a wall. --- The name is wackyteen for a reason. Never doubt. <cite>wackyteen posted [p:967575672] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>RlP posted... </cite><quote>If it operates without power, how does it start moving and break?</quote>It breaks by hitting a wall. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I_is_smart 08/25/22 8:56:52 PM #46:	Naysaspace posted... No. Not because of magnets. But because china is notorious for having bad safety policy that leads to catastrophic accidents. You can't trust the elevators or even the escalators there, how the hell does anyone think this won't end badly? --- Tah-rah-rah-boom-dee-aaay, did you get yours todaaay? I got mine yesterdaaay, that's why I walk this way. i.imgur.com/FoxGIbC.jpg <cite>I_is_smart posted [p:967575721] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Naysaspace posted... </cite><quote>No. Not because of magnets. But because china is notorious for having bad safety policy that leads to catastrophic accidents.</quote>You can't trust the elevators or even the escalators there, how the hell does anyone think this won't end badly? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Thunder 08/25/22 9:49:49 PM #47:	Biofighter55 posted... Why does it have to be upside [down] though? --- aka Thunderjay - Jenshin Team: https://i.imgur.com/TtFLzT8.png Resident Synthwave enjoyer. <cite>Blue_Thunder posted [p:967576804] in China 'air... [t:80137723]...</cite> <quote>Biofighter55 posted...</cite><quote>Why does it have to be upside [down] though?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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