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Pictures of RVSC 1744
 
Owner: Rio Valley Switching Company
Model:Rebuilt EMD GP7uBuilt As:ATSF 2778 (GP7)
Serial Number:17005Order No:5170
Frame Number:5170-6Built:9/1952
Notes:ex ATSF 2203
Other locos with this serial:  IHRC 2203(GP7) RVSC 1744(GP7u) WAER 344(GP7u)
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RVSC Harlingen Hauler
Title:  RVSC Harlingen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/2/2015  Upload Date: 7/12/2015 10:12:29 PM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
RVSC Harlingen Hauler
Title:  RVSC Harlingen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/2/2015  Upload Date: 7/12/2015 10:12:38 PM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
RVSC Power
Title:  RVSC Power
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/9/2015  Upload Date: 7/12/2015 11:30:17 PM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1705(GP16)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/16/2015 3:12:43 PM
Location:  McAllen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  203   Comments: 2
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description:  Stopping to run around to drop off a boxcar on the rear
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/16/2015 3:12:52 PM
Location:  McAllen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  195   Comments: 2
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/16/2015 3:12:59 PM
Location:  McAllen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  124   Comments: 1
RVSC Switching Weyerhaeuser
Title:  RVSC Switching Weyerhaeuser
Description:  Waiting for the next move
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/16/2015 3:13:06 PM
Location:  McAllen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching Weyerhaeuser
Title:  RVSC Switching Weyerhaeuser
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/16/2015 3:13:10 PM
Location:  McAllen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching Weyerhaeuser
Title:  RVSC Switching Weyerhaeuser
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/16/2015 3:13:15 PM
Location:  McAllen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching Weyerhaeuser
Title:  RVSC Switching Weyerhaeuser
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/16/2015 3:13:20 PM
Location:  McAllen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching
Title:  RVSC Switching
Description:  Dropping off lumber
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:20:50 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching
Title:  RVSC Switching
Description:  Dropping off lumber
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:20:55 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching
Title:  RVSC Switching
Description:  Dropping off lumber
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:00 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching
Title:  RVSC Switching
Description:  Splitting cars so forklits can get around the cars for unloading.
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:05 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching
Title:  RVSC Switching
Description:  On the main again
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:10 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
RVSC 1744
Title:  RVSC 1744
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:15 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
RVSC Switching
Title:  RVSC Switching
Description:  The train for the trade zone awaits on the main.
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:20 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
RVSC 1744
Title:  RVSC 1744
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:30 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
RVSC 1744
Title:  RVSC 1744
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:36 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Cranking it up
Title:  Cranking it up
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:41 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
The tree needs a trim
Title:  The tree needs a trim
Description:  I was curious if the branches would scrape the top of the engine. They did, but the hogger slowed down as he neared the tree.
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:45 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
RVSC 1744
Title:  RVSC 1744
Description:  Getting up close and personal with a tree or two.
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:51 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Not stopping
Title:  Not stopping
Description:  One of several close calls between impatient and careless drivers. This x-ing needs gates, but the dam drivers would go around them anyways. Dumb is forever!
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:21:59 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
About to cross Conway Ave
Title:  About to cross Conway Ave
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:04 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
RVSC Hidalgo Branch
Title:  RVSC Hidalgo Branch
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:08 PM
Location:  Mission, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Madero TX
Title:  Madero TX
Description:  The branch runs south from Mission; it then swings southeast and then swing east to get back to the McAllen Trade Zone.
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:12 PM
Location:  Madero, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
RVSC 1744
Title:  RVSC 1744
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:17 PM
Location:  Madero, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
Madero TX
Title:  Madero TX
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:30 PM
Location:  Madero, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Madero TX
Title:  Madero TX
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:34 PM
Location:  Madero, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
Madero TX
Title:  Madero TX
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:43 PM
Location:  Madero, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
RVSC 1744
Title:  RVSC 1744
Description:  In the background is Chimney Park. The smokestack used to be connected to a wood burning boiler that powered Rio Grande Valley's first irrigation pumphouse.
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:48 PM
Location:  Madero, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Madero TX
Title:  Madero TX
Description:  Going to the McAllen Trade Zone on the former Mo-Pac Hidalgo Branch; this is the second big curve on the branch.
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:52 PM
Location:  Madero, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
RVSC 1744
Title:  RVSC 1744
Description:  The overpass in the background is Mission's gateway to Mexico.
Photo Date:  6/4/2015  Upload Date: 6/20/2015 6:22:57 PM
Location:  Madero, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
RVSC Power
Title:  RVSC Power
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/8/2015 11:31:54 PM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 4101(GP9) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  167   Comments: 1
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:17:29 AM
Location:  Weslaco, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  169   Comments: 1
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:17:39 AM
Location:  Weslaco, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:17:48 AM
Location:  Weslaco, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description:  Passing LP Gas
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:17:58 AM
Location:  Weslaco, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description:  Notice the bump in the track
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:18:09 AM
Location:  Weslaco, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:18:19 AM
Location:  Donna, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description:  The head end lumber cars will be duopped off at the RVSC Mid-Valley Transload Facility
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:18:27 AM
Location:  Donna, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  105   Comments: 2
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:18:35 AM
Location:  Donna, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  127   Comments: 2
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:18:54 AM
Location:  Donna, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
RVSC McAllen Hauler
Title:  RVSC McAllen Hauler
Description:  RVSC; looking west
Photo Date:  7/6/2015  Upload Date: 7/23/2015 1:19:04 AM
Location:  Doolittle, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 1749(GP7) RVSC 4103(GP9)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
RVSC Power & Leasor
Title:  RVSC Power & Leasor
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2015  Upload Date: 8/14/2015 12:53:16 AM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  HLCX 3600(GP38) RVSC 4101(GP9) RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  443   Comments: 0
RVSC McAllen Flyer
Title:  RVSC McAllen Flyer
Description:  Short consist running from Harlingen to McAllen yard
Photo Date:  8/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/3/2015 4:38:14 AM
Location:  Weslaco, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
RVSC McAllen Flyer
Title:  RVSC McAllen Flyer
Description:  Short consist running from Harlingen to McAllen yard
Photo Date:  8/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/3/2015 4:38:19 AM
Location:  Weslaco, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  86   Comments: 1
RVSC McAllen Flyer
Title:  RVSC McAllen Flyer
Description:  Short consist running from Harlingen to McAllen yard
Photo Date:  8/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/3/2015 4:38:23 AM
Location:  Weslaco, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
RVSC Power
Title:  RVSC Power
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 10:23:18 PM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 4101(GP9)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
RVSC Harlingen Yard
Title:  RVSC Harlingen Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/16/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 10:23:21 PM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Randy Curlin
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  RVSC 1744(GP7u) RVSC 4101(GP9)
Views:  73   Comments: 0

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