ČSD Class ES 499.1

ČD ES 499.1
ČD 363 / ZSSK 363
ČD 363 170
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderŠkoda Works
Build datePrototype: 1980;
Production: 1984–1990
Total produced181
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARB-B
  UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Length16,800 mm (55 ft 1 in)
Width2,940 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height4,625 mm (15 ft 2.1 in)
Loco weight87 tonnes (86 long tons; 96 short tons)
Electric system/s3000 V DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
overhead lines
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsAL 4562 FiR
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power outputDC: 3,480 kW (4,667 hp);
AC: 3,060 kW (4,104 hp)
Tractive effort260 kN (58,450 lbf)
Career
OperatorsČSD » ČDČDC
ČSD » ŽSR » ZSSKZSCS
ClassČSD: ES 499.1, later 363;
ČD & ZSSK: 363
Number in classČSD: 181;
ČD & ČDC: 101;
ZSSK & ZSCS: 35
NumbersČSD: 499.1001 – 499.1042 (later 363 001 – 363 042); 363  043 – 363 181
ČD & ZSSK: in range 363 001 – 363 181
NicknamesEso

ČSD Class ES 499.1 is a class of electric locomotives used primarily for passenger trains in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Now classified as Class 363, these locomotives passed to České dráhy, rail operator in the Czech Republic, and to ZSSK, rail operator in Slovakia. Class 363 is also used by ČD Cargo and ZSSK Cargo for hauling freight trains.

ES 499.1 locomotives operate both on the 3,000 V DC system and the 25 kV 50 Hz AC system.