Colby

Colby is a first-generation city in the Drum & Colby county in Highland. It lies approximately 11 kilometres north of Drum, and about 8 kilometres south-east of Stanwood.

Summary
While Colby has a higher percentage of happier residents than neighbouring Drum, crime and unemployment is considerably higher. In 2017, there were over 6,200 reported cases of public assault, compared to just 3,884 in Drum.

Colby is much more rural than Drum, though the majority of the county is still classified as Colby, with the exception of Holts and Forcett, which are both normally referred to as a part of Drum.

Colby doesn't have any rivers flowing through, though the nearest river to the city is the River Stag, about 9 kilometres from the city at its nearest point.

Nearby Areas
Colby is of relatively close distance from Camberchester, the nearest town and one of the three outer-city commuter towns of Drum & Colby. To the north is Lodlow, Lackleigh, and East Folksbridge. To the east is Summerfield, Deadhampton and Colton. To the west is Firs and Ashton (Staggington).

Future Plans
Colby currently doesn't have any major plans for the future, however, doubling of the old Westing line, which has been a single track since it was built, is being considered.

Third City
In 2017, the large area of Cinderstead, which also includes the areas of Shellingham, Harrington, as well as Westing and Dudley, applied for city status. Though quickly being turned down due to the area not actually having any major individual towns.

2018 Colby gas explosion
In October 2018, two gas explosions rocked Colby station, placing the whole area into lockdown. An investigation later concluded that it was due to a possible pipe accident relating to West Vale, as one of the main pipes leads directly to Colby station. No casualties were reported, though 73 people were injured.