Conrail/PRR G41a Coil Car by Railyard Models?

[RSWController]

Hello;
 Researching in the internet I stumbled upon some comments about this car and this company. Were these actually released? Any photos? Thanks.

[chicken45]

Isn't someone working in a coil car? ESM?
Doesn't Doug Nelson have a coil car?

[drgw0579]

Yes they were released by Railyard Models and improved over the early reviews.  But they were discontinued a while later and Gene eventually decided to "cease operations" and is now working for another manufacturer.    I have photos of the first 6 I built on my layout, but can't post them right now.   You may see them offered again.

Bill Kepner
Ft Collins, Co.

[bbussey]

ESM has acquired the G41 molds and fixtures and product rights from RYM, but the model needs enhancement/modification before being reintroduced.  For starters, the draft gear has to be refined to accept MTL couplers, and the delicate resin components need to be re-engineered as brass or stainless steel etchings.  Currently, the model is not on the schedule, as there are a number of other projects pending that need completion.

[chicken45]

there are a number of other projects pending that need completion.

Like the G26s! 

[Centercab]

the draft gear has to be refined to accept MTL couplers

Not sure what you mean here.  I built one of the Railyard G41a kits in '06 and MT couplers fit just fine.  It made into a neat car.  I do have a pic or two...I sure wish I had it back. 

[bbussey]

When the kit returns, it will have the same draft gear as used on the X58.  Stronger and more durable.

[dougnelson]

Here are a couple of photos of the Railyard Models N scale G41a.  It is a resin kit and some of the parts are fragile, but it makes a very nice model.  He did these both in N and HO, but as was mentioned Railyard is gone.  Its a pretty interesting car if it fits your era and I think it would do well if ESM comes out with it.  It spanned late PRR, PC, I believe Conrail, and I don't know about NS.  I would not be surprised if a number of these kits are sitting in peoples workshop unbuilt.  With luck, you may find one.
 

[RSWController]

I wouldn't mind picking up a few of these. I know Conrail ran these during my mid-90's era. I wouldn't even need the covers as all I've seen were in CR paint without covers.

[Alwyn Cutmore]

When I first found out about them I acquired 2 but over a period of time I have got a number of others. Some had PC decals and others had Conrail but I will be getting the decals done for just PRR models. Nothing green or blue in my collection.

Will be looking for a few more Bryan

[bbussey]

It is on the list.  But the list is long.

[GonzoCRFan]

I'm just glad to hear they're back in the pipeline from someone. I was a poor college student back in the day when RYM had them available, but once again. Bryan finds a way to eventually separate me from my hard-earned ducats...

[daniel_leavitt2000]

Bryan is a Conrail modeler's secret weapon. I just wish I got that X72 multi-pack he had on eBay a few weeks ago!

[Wlal13again]

I have one..still in the "waiting to be built" pile..