[ale] OT: Maglev funding?

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey)]

Robert Reese~ wrote:
>>> One advantage of a monorail is the ability to canter the track to
>>> allow high-speed navigation and cornering.
>>>
>> With respect to what other rails?  Heavy rails are adjusted for
>> corners as well.
> 
> Not nearly to the extent of monorails and require a much larger turning radius 
> at a much lower speed.

I would suspect that would have more to do with the amount of weight the 
heavy rails are carrying verses monorails.

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