Does the YD6016 need 14V? The above is for the YD7001. Wouldn't anything dropping voltage after the block detector trip the block detector? If the YD6016 doesn't work at lower voltages, how about a CT coil detector like from RR-Cirkits with one UP6z for the layout?
Alex
--
Alexander Wood
Hartford-New Haven, CT
Modeling the modern era freelanced G&W Connecticut Northern in HO
Digitrax offers the UP6Z 3 Amp Z Scale Voltage Reducer - "Reduces track voltage by 4 or 6 volts at 3 amps for safer Z Scale locomotive operation . . ."? This device meets your needs.