Hornby Live Steam
What could be better than Live Steam in your own home,
with the sights, the smells and the action of a real steam locomotive? This
idea, once a dream amongst modellers, is now a reality, thanks to the latest
production methods from Hornby.
How does the locomotive work?
 In
the locomotive’s tender, a small water tank is filled with distilled water,
which is then heated by a mini immersion heater located within the tank. A safe,
low voltage current is passed along the track by a remote regulator which in
turn powers the immersion heater.
 After
approximately five to ten minutes, the water will be heated sufficiently, and
steam will begin to appear from the safety valve located in the locomotive. This
will also mean that heated water will be running through the locomotive, ready
for it to begin moving.
 A
few nudges of the speed regulator will send electrical signals, or pulses, to
the
locomotive telling it in which direction to go and at what speed. These signals
will turn a small motor in the locomotive, which opens the steam valve and
releases steam into the locomotive’s pistons, turning the wheels.
After a small amount of practice, the operator can achieve in excess of 20
minutes running from one filling of water. The locomotive also produces
realistic steam sounds, from the pumping pistons to a real steam whistle,
coupled with the unmistakable and memorable smells of steam and hot engine oil.
Please note: A Live Steam locomotive requires a dedicated route
to run on, and should not be operated at the same time on the same route as
conventional 12 volt engines, other live steam locomotives or DCC control.
Each set includes:
-
 Live
Steam locomotive Mallard
- Live Steam control box and transformer box
- Large oval of ‘00’ gauge track (approximately 2440mm x 1070mm)
- Oil and water syringes and protective gloves
- Lubrication oil and distilled water
- Instructions (in CD-Rom and paper formats)
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