LGB Durango & Silverton Alco Class DL 535 E Diesel Loco No. 101

Celebrate a classic of North American narrow-gauge railroading with the LGB Durango & Silverton Alco Class DL 535 E Diesel Loco No. 101. This G gauge, Era V diesel locomotive model (LGB 25559 / HC-L25559) recreates the Durango & Silverton road number 101 with a faithful paint scheme and crisp lettering, backed up by robust power and rich digital functionality.

The prototype DL 535 series was built by Alco for the White Pass & Yukon Railroad and later saw service on the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad, a renowned heritage line following the Animas River between Durango and Silverton. Known for handling tourist passenger traffic through dramatic Colorado scenery, the line’s diesel roster complements its famous K‑36 and K‑37 steam locomotives.

Power And Control

• Each truck is driven by a powerful, bearing-mounted high-performance motor for confident, smooth running.


• Factory-installed mfx/DCC decoder delivers a wide variety of authentic sound and light functions controllable in digital operation.

Detailing And Finish

• Prototypical Durango & Silverton paint scheme with accurate lettering.


• Many separately applied detail parts add depth and realism.


• Opening cab doors invite a closer look at the interior detail.

Specifications

• Gauge / Design Type: G


• Era: V


• Type: Diesel Locomotives


• Road number: 101 (Durango & Silverton)


• Length over the couplers: 63 cm / 24-3/4"


• EAN: 4011525255598

Key Features

• Alco Class DL 535 E diesel locomotive model of Durango & Silverton No. 101


• Two driven trucks with high-performance motors


• Built-in mfx/DCC decoder with multiple sound and light functions


• Prototypical paint scheme and lettering


• Opening cab doors and numerous separately applied details