Statesville was a great spot to fan in the 1970s with good traffic that really moved, even though the plant was not exactly cutting-edge. Here is proof as a crew member runs ahead to line the way... (more)

Westbound train 165 leaving Salisbury for Asheville behind a string of F units in May 1970.

Carolina Division train #165 leaving Spencer for Asheville, NC behind an interesting mix of EMD power, October 1969

The power for train 165 to Asheville seen here at Spencer, NC in May 1969.

Westbound train 165 heading for Asheville in the spring of 1970.