Jinx,

On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:25:59 +1200, Jinx wrote:

> Howard, odd that I haven't heard of MagLev trains for
> ages, until you mentioned them, then this happens
> 
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/5370564.stm

Wow, yes indeed - and it's only just happened, too.

There used to be a MagLev train at Birmingham International, taking people between the railway station and the airport.  I went on it many years 
ago, but I understand it was taken out of service due to being too expensive to maintain.  I thought low maintenance was one of the reasons for it - 
no wear and tear on the tracks!

Cheers,


Howard Winter
St.Albans, England


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