LEGO. Magnet. Helicopter. Electronic Snap Circuits. Maker SHED from MAKE and CRAFT Magazines. MAKE: Blog: Amazing linear propulsion systems - no toy applicati. @The NYC Toy fair 2008 not everyone is a toy (or kit) maker – I met with two engineers that just showed up with their working prototype (The Z-drive) in hopes a toy maker might use it for something. It’s pretty incredible – I think these guys are getting my “MAKE’s best of show”… The worst part was watching the scammy “inventor company” people try and slime in and talk about all sorts of nonsense, but I guess that’s how it goes.
The bullet train & cars is a linear propulsion system that moves small objects along the tracks. Science Toys Educational Ed Kites Yo Yos Mag lev Magnet.