The SŽ series 363 is a class of 3 kV DC electric locomotives operated by Slovenian Railways ( sl, Slovenske železnice, SŽ). 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" ( en, "Brigitte") after the French actress Brigitte Bardot. Most 363 series locomotives bear the standard red and white

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of SŽ, but 363-005 has been repainted back into the original mustard yellow/brown/green colour scheme.

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