© trainspo.comKrupp E 40 / Br 139
Built by AEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens
Overview of the Krupp E 40 / Br 139
Explore the E 40 / Br 139, a powerful and versatile electric locomotive built for freight and passenger transport.
Constructed by leading manufacturers like AEG, BBC, and Siemens, this locomotive embodies German engineering excellence. It boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and an impressive power output of 3700 kW, capable of handling significant loads on German rail lines. Its tractive effort of 275 kN ensures it can easily manage steep gradients.
Weighing 83 tons and measuring 16.49 meters in length, this standard gauge (1435 mm) locomotive is equipped with 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical systems, ensuring compatibility with the German railway network.
Featuring a Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement, the E 40 / Br 139 has served various German railway companies, including Deutsche Bahn AG, DB Cargo Deutschland, and Lokomotion, cementing its role as a cornerstone of electric traction in Germany.
Krupp E 40 / Br 139 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AEG, BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Power output | 3,700 kW4,962 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 275 kN61,822 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 16.49 m54 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 83 t182,983 lb | |
| Axle load | 21 t46,297 lb |
Operators of the Krupp 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 |
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