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Electric locomotive

BBC E 40 / Br 139

Built by AEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
3,700 kW
4,962 hp
Weight
83 t
182,983 lb
Length
16.49 m
54 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC E 40 / Br 139

Discover the E 40 / Br 139 electric locomotive, a significant figure in German railway history. This robust locomotive, built by a consortium including AEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, and Siemens, boasts reliable engineering.

With a powerful 3700 kW output and a top speed of 110 km/h, the E 40 / Br 139 has been a workhorse for various freight and passenger services across Germany.

Featuring a standard 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' axle configuration, it is well-suited for a wide array of railway lines, demonstrating its versatility.

The enduring operational life of the E 40 / Br 139 is a testament to its efficiency and its crucial role for numerous German railway companies throughout its service.

BBC E 40 / Br 139 technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output3,700 kW4,962 hp
Tractive effort275 kN61,822 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.49 m54 ft 1 in
Weight83 t182,983 lb
Axle load21 t46,297 lb
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Operators of the BBC E 40 / Br 139

Railway companies that have operated the E 40 / Br 139, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BayernBahn GmbHBYB 139Germany
BayernBahn GmbHBYB 140Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 139Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 140Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 140Germany
EBM Cargo GmbHEBM 140Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 139Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 140Germany
Eisenbahn Logistik VienenburgELV 140Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft PressnitztalbahnPRESS 140Germany
Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbHEVB 140Germany
Erfurter Bahnservice GmbHEBS 140Germany
LDS GmbHLDS 140Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 139Germany
Passauer Eisenbahnfreunde e.V.PEF 140Germany
Rail Cargo Carrier - Germany GmbHRCCDE 140Germany
RailAdventure GmbHRailAdventure 139Germany
RBH LogisticsRBH 140Germany
Schweerbau GmbH & Co.KGSchweerbau 140Germany
SunRail GbRSunRail 140Germany
Triangula Logistik GmbHTRG 140Germany

BBC E 40 / Br 139 photos

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