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[[File:Magnet Train GSC.png|thumb|right|190px|The Magnet Train station in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}]] | [[File:Magnet Train GSC.png|thumb|right|190px|The Magnet Train station in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Magnet Train is most likely based on the {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train that runs from {{wp|Tokyo}} to {{wp|Osaka}}. Tokyo and Osaka are Saffron City and Goldenrod City's respective real-world counterparts. | * The Magnet Train is most likely based on either the {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train that runs from {{wp|Tokyo}} to {{wp|Osaka}}, or the planned {{wp|Chūō_Shinkansen|Chūō Shinkansen}} maglev line between the same two cities. Tokyo and Osaka are Saffron City and Goldenrod City's respective real-world counterparts. | ||
** The Tōkaidō Shinkansen is powered by an electrical {{wp|overhead catenary}}, while the Magnet Train is a maglev, propelled by a moving magnetic field. | ** The Tōkaidō Shinkansen is powered by an electrical {{wp|overhead catenary}}, while the Magnet Train is a maglev, propelled by a moving magnetic field. | ||
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Magnet Train's tracks are visible on {{rt|32|Johto}}, traveling overhead. However, the tracks are not visible on any route in Kanto, nor on {{rt|30|Johto}} or {{rt|46|Johto}}. | * In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Magnet Train's tracks are visible on {{rt|32|Johto}}, traveling overhead. However, the tracks are not visible on any route in Kanto, nor on {{rt|30|Johto}} or {{rt|46|Johto}}. | ||