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How do bullet trains stay on track?
Gravity, same as any other train.
Why is the use of a gauge important in railroading?
So trains could stay on the track.
Does trains have steering wheels?
They have flanged wheels - so every wheel "steers", but the direction of the train is controlled by the track - thus no "steering wheel" in the cab.
Do trains have wheels?
Almost all trains have wheels, although there do exist trains that use magnetic levitation and do not require wheels.
How do magnetic trains work and what makes them different from traditional trains?
Magnetic trains, also known as maglev trains, use powerful magnets to levitate and propel the train along the track. This technology eliminates the need for wheels and tracks, allowing the train to move smoothly and quietly at high speeds. Unlike traditional trains that rely on friction between wheels and tracks, maglev trains float above the track, reducing wear and tear, and enabling faster speeds and more efficient travel.
What train runs without wheels?
Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains run by way of a magnetic field generated by magnets embedded in the track. As such, they have little or no need for wheels.
Do bullet trains have wheels?
Yes, bullet trains have wheels. They run on rails, just as conventional railroad locomotives and cars do. The trains that operate by magnetic levitation, the so-called MagLev trains, do not have wheels as they ride on a magnetic cushion.
How do superconductors increase the speed of trains?
Superconductors allow trains to levitate and travel without friction, which eliminates the need for wheels and drastically reduces energy loss. This lack of frictional resistance allows trains to reach higher speeds more efficiently than traditional wheeled trains.
Why train wheels stay on track?
The top of the track is rounded, and the wheels on the train are also slightly rounded, at any one time there is only the surface area of a dime touching the rail, this along with incredible weight and the flange on the wheel keep the train on the track.
Do railway tracks get magnetised when trains run on tracks?
No, however some trains have a magnetized wheel to help grip the track. *Added - Electric trains do result in short term magnetizing of the train tracks. This can be seen on sharp curves where tiny rail slivers cling along in a magnetic pattern. In the US, trains do not have magnetized wheels, but rapid trainsit systems can include a track brake that uses a magnet to provide much faster braking than the wheels alone.
What color are trains wheels?
Black
Why is it important that maglev trains do not touch their track?
I'm not too sure about the advanced physics of this, but I know that it is desired for Maglev trains to not touch the track so that their speed can be maximised, and so there is no wear and tear of the track and contact. The speed would be maximised because if you don't touch the track there is no friction. Even wheels are slowed by friction so the only way to completely eliminate it is to have no friction.
