SŽ series 363

The SŽ series 363 is a class of 3 kV DC electric locomotives operated by Slovenian Railways (Slovene: Slovenske železnice, SŽ).

SŽ 363
SŽ series 363 locomotive at Ljubljana railway station
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Alsthom Build date 1975-1977 Total produced 39
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC C′C′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 20.1 m (65 ft 11 in)[1] Width 3.058 m (10 ft 0.4 in)[1] Loco weight 115 tonnes (113.2 long tons; 126.8 short tons) Electric system/s 3000 V DC Catenary Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 125 km/h (78 mph)[1] Power output 2,970 kW (3,980 hp)[1]
Career Nicknames "Brižita" Locale Slovenia

They were built in 1975-1977 by the French manufacturer Alsthom. They have a typically Alsthom C′C′ wheel arrangement with monomotor bogies. They share their "Nez Cassé" body design with SNCF Class CC 6500 and NS Class 1600, with their electrical system adapted for the Italian-developed 3 kV DC catenary. Their distinctive French styled bodywork led to them acquiring the nickname "Brižita" (English: "Brigitte") after the French actress Brigitte Bardot.[2] Most 363 series locomotives bear the standard red and white livery of SŽ, but 363-005 has been repainted back into the original mustard yellow/brown/green colour scheme.[3]

References

1. "SŽ lokomotive serije 363". Miniaturna-Zeleznica.com.
2. "The history of Slovenske železnice". Slovenske železnice. Archived from the original on April 22, 2015.
3. "363-005 with fresh painting". SŽ VIT. October 3, 2011.