The locomotives have a Bo-Bo axle arrangement and a power output of 2,920 kW (3,916 hp).

[2] Deutsche Bahn withdrew their last former E 11 locomotive, now designated as Class 109, in May 1998.

[4] Locomotive E 11 004 was badly damaged in a rear-end collision at Großkorbetha station on 29 August 1969.

The manufacturer LEW Hennigsdorf rebuilt it with a car body taken from the current series using usable parts.

When it was put back into service, it was given the new company number 211 056 because it no longer corresponded to the original construction and delivery condition.