Hi, I am new to this site as well as model railroading. Although I've always had an interest in this hobby for as long as I can remember, nothing really materialized until a few weeks ago. Anyhow, I had just finished completing my somewhat simple layout consisting of an inner and outter oval track connected via remote switches (Lionel 0 scale fastrack system, Polar Express Loco). Both sections (blocks) were isolated using 1 3/8 inch isolating track with each having a separate transformer.
I wanted to switch block section and while coasting toward the transition point, I powered up the other transformer, but the engine just stopped and would not move. I then immediately realized that I had not checked for proper phase between the blocks. I placed the train back on the main outter track and it seemed to run fine (reserve, neutral, foward, smoke, whistle). I checked the phase afterwards and low and below is wasn't correct.
My question is that despite the train running apparently 'normal' could this have caused any kind of damage to the internal components, especially the engine? Has this mishap potentially shortened the train's life? The transfomers seem fine.
Do I have to be concerned?
Thank you for your help and advice.
Max