cteno4 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/rss/nb20121123a3.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes_news+%28The+Japan+Times+Headline+News+-+News+%26+Business%29 cheers jeff 5 Link to comment
Densha Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Wow! Nice! Now waiting for the N gauge model. Link to comment
keitaro Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Wow! Nice! Now waiting for the N gauge model. and track Link to comment
Martijn Meerts Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 As long as the model version uses magnetism I'm in .. Might end up being a somewhat expensive extension to the layout though =) 1 Link to comment
miyakoji Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Wow! Nice! Now waiting for the N gauge model. and track Yeah, it will be interesting to see how this will be modeled. Maybe some manufacturer will come up with some kind of magnetic track! Link to comment
Densha Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 The only thing I can think of is a system like the Tomytec Moving Bus System/Faller Car System. The magnets could hold the train on it's place while tiny wheels you can't see underneath the model move it. That's not how it is in real, but honestly I don't think you can reproduce real magnetic levitation in N scale (without spending tons of money). I really wonder how it's like to be in a maglev train, if it's more like a high speed train with a lot of suspension or more like an airplane, or something completely else. 1 Link to comment
cteno4 Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 just use this one! then need the mag accelerators on the track to move it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qevN7FqiVyA at one point i wondered if an air cushion system would work for a model like this. basically track like an air hockey table to levitate the train then a set of separate holes down the center that were at a 45 degree angle to blow it forward. would be hard to stop other than reduce the levitation air flow to stop it. probably simpler as just the tomytec bus system with wheels in a trough track. could do a power strip on either side of the track with small wipers to pick up power/control from there. they could also be used to keep the cars centered in the trough (or have a small center rail to keep it centered. actually easier than a mono rail system to make. only issue are curves they would need to be ultra wide! cheers jeff jeff 1 Link to comment
Martijn Meerts Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Knowing me, I'd be bathing in liquid nitrogen before I can get a train to run ;) 2 Link to comment
Kabutoni Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 My girlfriend was highly disappointed by the design. I can only agree with her. :P The look on her face was golden as she told me about this. Link to comment
Densha Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I can't judge it upon that picture taken from a weird angle. But I definitely don't like the blue stripe, it belongs under the windows. 1 Link to comment
cteno4 Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 i think these are a bit past the point of much of any free design being able to e done on them. at these speeds im sure its mostly designed by airflow in computer simulations for 99% of it. there is probably less flexibility in the form than you have with other fast things like jets. just a little probably around some of the final curve nuances and then the paint scheme. E5 and E6 have shown how the design is following the function totally now. efficiency is now the buzz, then tunnel booms, and im sure now with the mag lev speeds any micro turbulence issues are critical to avoid as well. i think a lot of the flat lower area goes into the track trough and is not seen from what i have seen on the other mag lev prototypes. jeff Link to comment
Densha Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 More pics: http://www.sankeibiz.jp/business/news/121122/bsd1211221022009-n1.htm Link to comment
disturbman Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 The only thing I can think of is a system like the Tomytec Moving Bus System/Faller Car System. The magnets could hold the train on it's place while tiny wheels you can't see underneath the model move it. That's not how it is in real, but honestly I don't think you can reproduce real magnetic levitation in N scale (without spending tons of money). Actually I think JR Central Maglev uses tiny wheels for lower speeds, so it could be somehow slightly prototypical. I like how there is only 4 windows on that first car... Link to comment
POMU Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 WOW ! Way beyond my intelligence level for model trains - but if they make one I'll buy it - as long as I don't have to buy Liquid Nitrogen I think that could get a "little" messy, and I don't want to loose any train parts or digits! Link to comment
Eisenbahn Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 It will be marvelous when it comes into service in 2027 between Nagoya and Shinagawa! But a pity we have to wait until then to say goodbye to the 94minute run between Shinagawa-Nagoya on the Tokaido line. cheers...Eisenbahn Link to comment
Guest Closed Account 1 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Unveiling Video Link to comment
Ochanomizu Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Mr Webskipper, It is the video of November 2012. My disappointment in the color scheme of 700 series is expressed. Link to comment
miyakoji Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 My disappointment in the color scheme of 700 series is expressed. Yeah, I wonder when JR Tokai will have a new livery for their shinkansen rolling stock. Link to comment
Ochanomizu Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I was hopeful for the inspiration of the color scheme similar to British Rail used for the London Olympics. Link to comment
bronzeonion Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm glad the livery hasn't changed from the blue and white. Whilst the Tohoku etc is colourful and full of variety the Tokaido etc really looks the real deal with its sharp and clean white and blue livery. Link to comment
Densha Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I was linked to this file which (I think) explains the station layout of the Chuo Shinkansen: http://company.jr-central.co.jp/company/others/_pdf/info_31.pdf Link to comment
Densha Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'll just drop this link here: http://www.tokyotimes.com/2013/310-mph-train-of-future-tested-in-japan/ It's still ugly... Link to comment
Martijn Meerts Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 At those speeds they pretty much have to design purely for reducing tunnel boom and keeping the thing on the track, and not visual appeal. Link to comment
cteno4 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 yep with trackway so close i bet every little curve creates some sort of vortex that causes issues. jeff Link to comment
Densha Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm sure it is built on performance, but that doesn't mean that it isn't ugly. I'm looking forward to videos of the tests in September though! Link to comment
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