Way to make a maglev propulsion system?

Question

I want to make a model of a maglev train and I want to know as many of the maglev propulsion systems as possible. In detail, but explained simply.

Ok, it doesn't have to be explained simply, but at a high school level.

I would like a self-propulsion system (meaning fixed electromagnets would pull it or push it)

Answer 1

In detail, but explained simply?
I don't know about that, but look here:
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=maglev+propulsion+system&fr=ush-ans

Answer 2

The first answer is correct but for slilghtly more detail...
Maglev = magnetic levitation. Can be done with permanent magnets to acheive the levitation, opposites attrack, like poles repell. For the propulsion, you can use a changing magnetic field created with some highly complicated control over electro=magnets.
For a model, I suggest some permanent magnets, a bunch glued to a non=magnetic track with all the N poles up. the "train" car would have a couple magnets mounted on the bottom with the N pole down. If the magnets are strong enough and the train is light enough, it will float on the track. Then it will take only a small push to get it to move. good luck

Answer 3

You get a thingamajig and hitchimagruber, put them together at the flumoux point, add a hingus switch and bingo - you have a maglev.

Answer 4

money, a very high IQ, and a thirst for physics.