The Main Line (VCR)

**The Main Line** is the Valleyfields Central Railway's primary route. It runs from San Dowhen on the north coast of Rhendowhen to Ravenville in the south and vice-versa.

## Route

After it crosses a steel suspension bridge from the Mainland, the main line's first stop is the terminus at San Dowhen. Here, the line divides either to go east along the Great Eastern Railway, or south along the Valleyfields Central. It passes the line leading to the shunting yard before going under a road bridge. The line then passes a wind turbine farm (a ruined castle overlooks the farm on the opposite side of the line), and then calls at Fairmont near a hillside. From there, it travels a few miles through open fields until it reaches the junction at Rattlesnake Point, where the Jackson Heights branch line begins. The line goes over a level crossing, and then passes a series of farmlands, including a strawberry field. It then crosses a river and stops at Toban. It travels past a field of wildflowers for a few yards, and then travels through a tunnel for 2 and a half miles. On the other side of the tunnel is Masband Road, which serves a university. After this, the line winds around a lake, and passes an abandoned warehouse lot shortly afterwards. It then goes over another level crossing and stops at Rupert, the junction for the "Sawmill" branch.

The line climbs a steep incline from here, and upon reaching the top, heavy goods trains stop here to pin down their brakes. The line slightly dips down before levelling off and reaching Anhis. After this, it remains level for a short way until it crosses a large stone pillar bridge above where the Bartlett mines used to stand. There is yet another gradient for the line to climb, this time up what is known as the "Red Mountain", and it is a much steeper climb than the previous hill. Once engines have tackled that grade, they'll've stopped halfway along the line at Bartlett Hill. From here, the run is downhill for a few miles until it reaches a level crossing at the bottom. The line climbs slightly until it reaches Darkwater Way. After this, it runs over a road bridge and then passes by an apple orchard. Shortly afterwards, it approaches the town of Motorcity. Crossing the underpass, it enters the yard and stops at its namesake station where the works are located. This is also where the Rhinehart branch line begins.

The line then leaves the works yard and passes by more fields until it crosses over the Great Eastern by means of what the engines call "The Crossroads". Afterwards, it enters a valley and calls at Carcer City. From here, the line goes under another road bridge and climbs one last time, this time passing through a picturesque hillside landscape. The gradient is known as the "Earth Mountain" because of its blue and green textures, and is nowhere near as steep as the first two climbs. At the top of the hill is Las Venturas. After this, the line goes under a humpbacked arch bridge and crosses the mighty glass viaduct over the Halek Valley. It then rounds a curve and passes a corn field before meeting the "Little Rhendowhen" at Liberty Park.

The line continues straight on through the mountains via Bendorf Pass before calling at Menzie. From here, the line continues straight, running over the top of a tunnel built into a hill on the New Crewe branch. It then curves downwards, starting to make its way along the coast, stopping at Rockport. After this, it continues to run beside the coast and passes a junction where the line leads to a nearby rail ferry. The line then passes a distant airport, runs under a road bridge, and finally terminates at Ravenville on the island's south coast. However, a line runs a short way through the station for local trains to make one last stop at the station, which is located just outside the terminus.

## Operations

The Valleyfields Central's main line is known for exporting produce, slate, timber, oil, and rowan berries, but its most famous export is automobiles. It is also extremely popular with tourists and commuters, particularly university students. Besides its local stopping trains, the line also features several express services, as well as the "Valleyfields Flyer", which only stops at stations with junctions.

## Engine Roster

RemembranceStephenson (occasionally)EnterpriseSolarioPreston (formerly)Wilson (formerly)ColinQuentinCameronAlfred (formerly)