Problems with turnout motors/switches

[RobertInOntario]

Thanks for this feedback, guys.

I did some process-of-elimination work tonight and found out a couple things. The problem of the engine creeping around the track with the controller in the "Stop" position seems to be caused by a faulty transformer. ...
Rob

Nice work tracking down that bad transformer. You did exactly what needed to be done in order to isolate that problem.

Thanks! But could I have somehow damaged the transformer by trying to power the two turnouts with it? I'm also wondering if I've damaged the point motor in the turnout that only operates in one direction, i.e. are turnout motors easily damaged? FYI, the Hornby turnout motors are similar to Peco's.

Rob