Abstract: Power transfer system including a transfer pick-up circuit for inductively picking up power from a cable carrying an alternating supply current. The power transfer system includes a first circuit having the secondary winding of a transformer for providing an inductive coupling to the cable and a first capacitive module connected in parallel to the transformer. The transfer pick-up circuit further includes a second circuit connected in parallel to the first circuit and has a second inductive module and a connection to transfer power to the load, the connection being in series with the second inductive module.