8864 - The  DB bo-bo electric Class 139-562

Prototype information

The class 139 was basically a class 140 loco fitted with rheostatic braking.

Type:

Class 139

In October 1984 139 310-7 is pictured at Freiburg

Photo courtesy Les Richardson

No: Built :

31

Operating area : 

German Railways (Black Forest area)

Number range:

131-137 / 163-166 / 309-316 / 552-563
Voltage 15kV AC

Power: 

4950 HP

Length

16,490mm

Weight:

83t

Maximum speed: 

110 km/h ( 70 mile/h).
Manufacturer Krupp
Date introduced 1957