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 |
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 |