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==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 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 Tōkaidō Shinkansen is powered by an electrical {{wp|overhead catenary}} | ** 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. | * 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. | ||
* One of the programs on the Pokégear mentions rumors about a ghost Magnet Train. | * One of the programs on the Pokégear mentions rumors about a ghost Magnet Train. |
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