# Levitating Toy Trains This Takara Tomy Train Works Just Like the Record-Breaking Maglev Train By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takara-tomy-train References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/takara-tommy-linear-liner/39600/) & [takaratomy.co.jp](http://takaratomy.co.jp/products/linearliner/) The Japanese toy company [Takara Tomy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatamel) is offering a toy train that blows everything else -- particularly those old-school toy trains you played with as a little kid -- right out of the water. This company is going as far as to offer a fully functional and operational working scale replica of the Superconducting Magnetic levitation or SC Maglev train, which is capable of hitting speeds of up to 603 km/h. Of course since this is a scale replica, the Takara Tomy offering doesn't travel as fast. But it does actually uses the same original [magnetic propulsion system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set) used in the SC Maglev. This is a great example of a toy that must be loads of fun to play with but also has an educational engineering aspect to it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Magnetic Propulsion Toys:** Opportunity to create more toys that incorporate magnetic propulsion systems for both fun and education. - **Functional Scale Replicas:** Opportunity to develop functional and operational scale replicas of popular transportation modes for enthusiasts and collectors. - **Educational Engineering Toys:** Opportunity to design toys that combine playfulness and education, offering kids hands-on experience with engineering concepts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to explore innovative designs, such as incorporating advanced propulsion systems into their products. - **Transportation Enthusiast:** Opportunity for the transportation enthusiast market to expand with the introduction of functional scale replicas of popular modes of transportation. - **STEM Education:** Opportunity for companies in the education sector to develop educational toys that foster an interest in engineering and science among children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Toy Car Aerodynamic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-wind-tunnel.md) - [Seasonally Themed Magnetic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-toy.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md) - [Travel-Ready Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Anime-Themed Collectible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomy-company.md)