Henry Zuhr, Inc. (Duraliner) was located in New York, NY, and their line of OO scale aluminum passenger cars was first advertised in Model Railroader in December of 1949. The line included:

001 Coach
002 Diner
003 18 roomette Pullman
004 Combination Pullman
005 Baggage coach combination
006 U.S. mail
007 Observation
008 Baggage

These smooth side streamliners are very easy to spot if you ever see them.

This is the first advertisement. In some papers recently received (UPDATE 2013) I found the form letter you would have received if you had written to them then for more information. It opens,

Dad-blame it !!! Something had to be done. Well —– We did it —– !

Here is what you have been waiting for. One of the first real pieces of equipment that has been added to “OO” gauge in years. We give you —– All Aluminum Streamline Pullmans and Coaches (smooth sides)…..

The kits are supplied with all necessary parts, screws and rivets needed for complete assembly, and can be put together in a very short time. The only tools necessary are a small hammer, screw-driver and file. You do not have to be a mastercraftsman, but the appearance depends on your skill.

We are manufacturing these cars for the neglected “OO” Gauger (including ourselves). We want to make other items for you too. So support us in our efforts to grow, and let us know what you want next in “OO”

Yours for bigger and better “OO”

Hildegard Schuler
Herbert Swan

And there is a P.S. that notes the new F-3 diesels from Fred Schorr and the Famoco GG-1, “Either of these ‘loco’s’ with our cars would make your Dream-liner.” The initial price was $5.95 complete with trucks. One oddity of the line was that the trucks supplied by Zuhr were actually regauged HO Varney F-3 trucks. While this truck was workable and is seen on models today, Schorr soon produced a much better truck that was well suited to this car, as did also Kemtron.

UPDATED 2021, please see the book for more information