How powerful can a compact maglev system be with neodymium magnets?

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How small can a maglev propulsion system be? What's the relationship between the size/strength of the magnets and the load capacity of a maglev vehicle?
 
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neodymium magnets can extert a force over 1,000 times their own weight.