Last update 2004/02/20

MLX01

MLX01 leading car, aero-wedge

MLX01 leading car, double cusp

New leading car, MLX01-901

MLX01 (X means Experimental) is the train set (composed of maximum 5 cars) to run on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line. The leading cars are designed in three styles: aero-wedge, double cusp, and new MLX01-901, to minimize aerodynamic resistance in high-speed run. And in anticipation of trial riding some intermediate cars are provided with seating space.
MLX01 is complete with on-board backup brakes, namely aerodynamic brakes and disc brakes, well proven on MLU001 and MLU002N at the Miyazaki Malgev Test Track.

Carbody dimension (m) Length x width x height	Number built	Seating capacity
leading car: 28.0 x 2.90 x 3.32 standard intermediatecar: 21.6 x 2.90 x 3.32 long intermediate car: 24.3 x 2.90 x 3.32	leading car: 5 standard intermediate car: 2 long intermediate car: 2	long intermediate car: 68
Superconducting Coil (SC coil) Magnetomotive force (kA) x poles x rows	Max.speed(km/h)	Completed year
700 x 4 x 2	581(result)	1996-2002

Aerodynamic brakes

Seating space

Bogie

Door

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