LEW E 11 / Br 211 / Br 109

Built by LEW

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1961–1976

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the LEW E 11 / Br 211 / Br 109

Discover the iconic E 11 electric locomotive, also known as the Br 211 or Br 109.

This powerful machine, built between 1961 and 1976 by LEW, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system.

With a 1435 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo' UIC axle classification, this locomotive has proudly served various operators in Germany, including the DB Museum, Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam, Rennsteigbahn, and Triangula Logistik.

A true piece of railway history, it stands as a testament to decades of transport and technological innovation within the German rail landscape.

LEW E 11 / Br 211 / Br 109 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	LEW · 1961–1976
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
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'

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Operators of the LEW E 11 / Br 211 / Br 109

Railway companies that have operated the E 11 / Br 211 / Br 109, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
DB Museum	DB Museum 211	Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH	EGP 109	Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH	EGP 211	Germany
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KG	Rennsteigbahn 211	Germany
Triangula Logistik GmbH	TRG 109	Germany