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* 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}} maglev line between the same two cities. 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}} 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 line}}, while the Magnet Train is a maglev, propelled by a moving magnetic field. | ** The Tōkaidō Shinkansen is powered by an electrical {{wp|overhead line}}, while the Magnet Train is a maglev, propelled by a moving magnetic field. | ||
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, 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|Routes 30}} or {{rtn|46|Johto}}. | * In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, 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|Routes 30}} or {{rtn|46|Johto}}. | ||
* One of the {{DL|Pokégear|radio|programs}} on the [[Pokégear]] mentions rumors about a ghost Magnet Train. | * One of the {{DL|Pokégear|radio|programs}} on the [[Pokégear]] mentions rumors about a ghost Magnet Train. | ||