What is operated today as the Fife Circle Line was built by multiple companies, lots of branch lines started to appear as early as the 1840s. However, there is one key obstacle which prevented the lines from initially joining up: the Firth of Forth, a massive estuary north of Edinburgh.

Spanning over 8000 ft, the almighty Forth Bridge carried the railway high above the water and opened a vital connection between north and south. This led to the linking of lines via the coast, as well as the “loop line” which splits off at Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy.

In Train Sim World 4, climb aboard the ScotRail BR Class 170, a popular DMU throughout the UK, and serve the regions of Lothian and Fife on one of Scotland’s last diesel-operated commuter lines. With the power of free roam, explore the route as you desire; Flying Scotsman would be right at home as it traverses the World-renowned Forth Bridge!