1959

From 1959, 31x E 40 electric locomotives are equipped with an electric braking system and are designated as E 40.11:
- E40 131 - 137 receive new registration E40 1131 - 1137;
- E40 163 - 166 receive new registration E40 1163 - 1166;
- E40 309 - 316 receive new registration E40 1309 - 1316;
- E40 552 - 563 receive new registration E40 1552 - 1563.
 

Sources: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DB-Baureihe_E_40

1968

All units receive new designation: Class 139.  

Sources: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DB-Baureihe_E_40

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