Hover train!

Maglev trains might very well be the trains of our future. Because they "hover" above the track, there is no rolling resistance to worry about. And so what if there are other issues to deal with, the awesome thing is that the trains float! On magnets! Well, why not enjoy a floating train of your own, while learning all about the magic of magnetism? You need a Magnet Levitation Activity Kit. Read on!

The Magnet Levitation Activity Kit is chock full of great things (good for kids and science fairs, but also great for adults) which will help you explore magnetism. You'll learn about magnet properties and strength. You'll build a magnetic pendulum and observe oscillations. You'll enjoy seemingly to defy gravity as you achieve magnetic equilibrium and balance magnets in weird ways. And all the while, you'll be learning about the properties and wonders of magnets. Oh, all the while, the Magnet Levitation Activity Kit will be ramping up your knowledge and experience with magnets so you can build the final project: a model maglev train. Yay.

Magnetic Levitation Activity Kit

• Build a model of a gravity-defying train and learn about equilibrium and magnetic fields.
• Includes: 1 compass, 6 disc magnets, 1 tube of iron filings, 10 latch magnets, 4 high-force magnetic strips, 1 nail, 1 neodymium magnet, 6 plastic angles, 6 ring magnets, 5 wood blocks, and 1 activity/experimentation/information guide.
• Some other supplies needed (not included), such as string, books, glue, tape, etc.
• Dimensions: completed mag lev track: 24" x 1.375" x 0.625"