DB Class E 40

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Deutsche Bundesbahn E 40
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Type and origin Power type electric Builder Krupp, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, AEG, BBC Build date 21 March 1957–17 August 1973 (E40.11/139: 1959,1965) Total produced 879
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 16.49 m (54 ft 1+1⁄4 in) Loco weight 83 tonnes (81.7 long tons; 91.5 short tons) Electric system/s 15 kV 16.7 Hz Catenary Traction motors Four Loco brake K-GP mZ, electric brakes (Class 139 only) Train brakes Air Safety systems Sifa, PZB
Performance figures Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph) later (110 km/h (68 mph)) Power output 3,700 kW (5,000 hp) Tractive effort 275 kN (62,000 lbf)
Career Operators Deutsche Bundesbahn Deutsche Bahn Class E40 / E40.11 (from 1968: 140 / 139)

The Baureihe E 40 is a German Standard electric locomotive (German: Einheits-Elektrolokomotive) commissioned by the Deutsche Bundesbahn in 1955, designed for freight trains. Since the 1968 renumbering, it is listed as Class 140 and Class 139.