Forth Bridge and ScotRail trains to feature in Train Sim World 4

Train enthusiasts can experience what it’s like to drive over the Forth Bridge at the helm of a ScotRail train in a new simulation.

Only a few lucky professionals get the opportunity to conduct locomotives across one of Scotland’s most iconic bridges in real life, but players of Train Sim World 4 can get the virtual experience.

The new add-on for the game will allow players to drive ScotRail trains between Edinburgh, Glenrothes and Markinch via both Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy.

With trains styled in the operator’s famous Saltire livery, players will also be able to choose ScotRail’s class 170 trains, and drive the 52 miles of line from Edinburgh Waverley to Markinch.

The game, developed by Stirling-based Rivet Games and published by Dovetail Games, is set to release on March 26.

The developers also announced that they will add the branch line to Leven in June as part of a post-release update, following the line’s reopening.

The ScotRail class 158 train is also planned to be made available for this route later in the year, as an additional loco add-on, courtesy of Skyhook Games.

Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, said: “It’s fantastic to see the world famous Forth Bridge come to life in this new Fife circle addition to Train Sim World 4.

“ScotRail regularly operate the class 170 trains on this route, and I’m sure players will be delighted to see this addition to the game.”

Jasper Holzapfel, community manager at Rivet Games, said: “We’re always proud to recreate a route close to home, and had a lot of fun bringing the virtual recreation of Fife circle, and the class 170 to life.”