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Hello,

I've just joined the club. I was referred by Hornby Technical Support who told me that they no longer have staff with knowledge of Live Steam.

It's been quite a number of years since I operated my Live Steam layout.

However, when I assembled the layout today (with a view to checking it over in preparation for sale) I found that, after being switched on for approximately 10 seconds, the controller emitted a high pitch noise and the voltmeter reading fell back from 17 to zero. I can't recall this happening in the past but, as I say, it's been quite a number of years since it's been out of the box. 

I assumed that this indicated a short circuit and gradually disconnected parts of the layout until only the transformer and controller remained connected. I was disappointed to find that the controller continued to emit the high pitch sound, even after having been switched off for a few minutes then switched back on again. It seemed okay for the initial 10 seconds or so, then effectively cut out and emitted the high pitch sound. 

This happened at settings II,III & +.

I wonder whether some of you guys can please advise as to what may be causing this and also, offer a possible remedy?

With Kindest Regards,

Mike Allan