Henschel 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 Henschel E 40 / Br 139

Discover the powerful E 40 / Br 139 electric locomotive, a robust workhorse of German railways.

This versatile locomotive, built by a consortium of prominent manufacturers including AEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, and Siemens, boasts a formidable 3700 kW power output.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a tractive effort of 275 kN, it's designed for demanding freight and passenger operations on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks.

Operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, the E 40 / Br 139 has served with distinction under various operators, including Deutsche Bahn AG and BayernBahn GmbH, showcasing its reliability and enduring legacy in German rail transport.

Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration and substantial weight of 83 tonnes underscore its capability for heavy hauling.

Henschel E 40 / Br 139 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Power output	3,700 kW4,962 hp	4,962 hp
Tractive effort	275 kN61,822 lbf	61,822 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	16.49 m54 ft 1 in	54 ft 1 in
Weight	83 t182,983 lb	182,983 lb
Axle load	21 t46,297 lb	46,297 lb

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Operators of the Henschel E 40 / Br 139

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

Operator	Class	Country
BayernBahn GmbH	BYB 139	Germany
BayernBahn GmbH	BYB 140	Germany
DB Cargo Deutschland	DBC 139	Germany
DB Cargo Deutschland	DBC 140	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 140	Germany
EBM Cargo GmbH	EBM 140	Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH	EGP 139	Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH	EGP 140	Germany
Eisenbahn Logistik Vienenburg	ELV 140	Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn	PRESS 140	Germany
Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbH	EVB 140	Germany
Erfurter Bahnservice GmbH	EBS 140	Germany
LDS GmbH	LDS 140	Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbH	Lokomotion 139	Germany
Passauer Eisenbahnfreunde e.V.	PEF 140	Germany
Rail Cargo Carrier - Germany GmbH	RCCDE 140	Germany
RailAdventure GmbH	RailAdventure 139	Germany
RBH Logistics	RBH 140	Germany
Schweerbau GmbH & Co.KG	Schweerbau 140	Germany
SunRail GbR	SunRail 140	Germany
Triangula Logistik GmbH	TRG 140	Germany