Jasper

Jasper is a moderately large town that appears in Taleland Railway 1 and Taleland Railway 2.

Appearance
In Taleland Railway 1, Jasper was the start of the mainline, with a shed where Astler, Puddingham, and Crowley resided. The town had a turntable next to a 2 berth engine shed, with a moderately big yard where Champion was located. Four stone and sand hoppers were located to the left of the yard. The station had 3 platforms. The yards had 2 goods loading sheds. Steel flatbeds, vans, brakevans. mail vans, coaches, brake coaches and trucks could be found there.

In Taleland Railway 2 & 2.1, Jasper is a branchline town with a wye intersection. However, it has been stated by WH_10 that the line continues through the mountain where the end of the line appears to be. The rail infrastructure includes the main engine shed of the Taleland Railway Network, a 4-berth roundhouse that holds Astler, Puddingham, Lucinda, and, during Halloween of 2021, Abigail.

Jasper is planned to return in Southern Taleland, however it's appearance is currently unknown.

History
Jasper was once the main goods depot of North Taleland Railway. However, due to its remote location and constricted area, the depot was moved to Epikre Station. The station and town's location also affects how rails are built there. Jasper's mainline doesnt connect to Oceanyx harbour unless the train reverses at Trypul Junction. Jasper's mainline leads towards Ruston Halt and also has a branchline towards Epikre. The town of Jasper's main source of income is through agriculture and the station in it. It's the only connection between Oceanyx Harbour, Epikre Town and Southern Taleland. The town was built in a valley in the thick and steep mountains separating North and South Taleland, allowing the rail lines going through Jasper Station to be built to connect to Southern Taleland with a less costly price.