Magnet Levitation Set

by Dowling Magnets

Product Features

• Learn about equilibrium and magnetic fields while building a gravity-defying train.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 8.3 x 10.7 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000JLU36G
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,247 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

Learn about equilibrium and magnetic fields while constructing an incredible gravity-defying train. Designed for older kids who love science, this kit comes with tons of educational components and a comprehensive "how to" guidebook with step-by-step instructions.

A must-have for science-fair season, this kit includes disc, ring, latch and neodymium magnets, standard and hi-force magnetic strips, plastic guide rails, compass, iron filings, wood blocks, nails and an experiment and project book. Best suited for young scientists 10 years and older. Adult guidance recommended.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars just ok, April 26, 2009

A Kid's Review

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Magnet Levitation Set (Toy)

this toy gives you the idea behind a levitated train, but it is hard to get it to work. hard to keep the train from hitting the sides, good starting point needs further development

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Everything but the train, November 18, 2010

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Jom Sicat - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Magnet Levitation Set (Toy)

We liked everything about this except for the train project. The magnets need to be aligned perfectly and the plastic guides are too short. The guides should keep the train from moving sideways or rolling over. But the magnetic force is so strong that the train rides high next to the guides, such that the plastic only touches the bottom part. We had to modify the set with add-on pieces to make the thing work...and it only worked sub-par.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not worth the money, April 6, 2010

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James A. Andrews - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Magnet Levitation Set (Toy)

I thinki this is a good idea with alot to learn from it but very poor design. Not completely accurate peices and hard to get it all to work when the peices are not all the same. Had to do alot of extra work that the directions did not give. (extra tape on the rails to keep straight) Hard to keep train from derailing otherwise.