So, from now on I reckon they should be known as "Laithwaite trains"
"maglev" a misnomer!
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"maglev" a misnomer!
there's a lot in the news about the "maglev" trains, and many are suggesting it's something new and developed in Asia - nothing could be further from the truth.. I remember a Professor Laithwaite (who developed the technique) demonstrating "levitating trains" on TV in the 60's - yet again, a British invention................
So, from now on I reckon they should be known as "Laithwaite trains"
So, from now on I reckon they should be known as "Laithwaite trains"
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I read an article on the BBC site about them last week. Although they were a British invention, further development on them was ruled out as constructing the lines etc would be ten times the cost of standard lines. As a result, other countries such as Italy have been been developing them.
They seem like an excellent idea; hopefully the tragic crash in Germany yesterday won't hinder future development.
They seem like an excellent idea; hopefully the tragic crash in Germany yesterday won't hinder future development.