Abstract
In Germany the project group of AEG, BBC and Siemens had succeeded in magnetically suspended test run with superconducting magnets for the first time in March 1976 on a circular test track in Erlangen. The test vehicle was propelled by an on-board linear induction motor. A clearance of 100mm between the track surface and the bottom of cryostats was achieved at 120km/h.
Furthermore, a rotating drum test-rig for linear synchronous motor (LSM) is in preparation for conversion of the circular track to LSM system, because in future practical system the trains will be propelled by LSM.
Outline of the plan for practical system is described also.
