Train Simulator: Fife Circle Line: Edinburgh - Dunfermline Route Add-On is a simulation game for PC that recreates a 49-mile railway corridor in Scotland. It centers on the Fife Circle Line, which combines the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line with a loop that connects back through Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy, allowing trains to start and end at Edinburgh after the link at Dunfermline reopened in 1989.
Gameplay
The core experience involves operating trains across the full route from Edinburgh to Dunfermline via Kirkcaldy. Drivers handle services that cross the 1.5-mile Forth Rail Bridge, a structure that carries the line high above the Firth of Forth. The route features 19 stations, including the modern Edinburgh Gateway, and passes through both urban and rural sections of south Fife and the Firth of Forth area. Locomotives available include the BR Class 68 in ScotRail livery for modern loco-hauled services, the BR Class 158 and Class 170 in ScotRail colors for regional duties, and the LNER A4 in BR Brunswick Green for heritage runs. Rolling stock consists of BR Mk2 coaches in ScotRail livery and BR Mk1 coaches in maroon. Operations reflect the line's busy character, with point-to-point services that emphasize realistic timetable adherence and route knowledge.
Game Modes
Career scenarios provide structured driving tasks that follow the line's actual service patterns. These include Circle Service Part 1 and Part 2 using the Class 68, Express to Kirkcaldy and Southbound Fast with the Class 170, Short Autumn Run in three parts with the Class 158, and Scottish Speed with the A4. Railfan Mode scenarios place the player at fixed locations such as Edinburgh Haymarket and Dalmeny, where camera controls allow observation of passing trains without active operation. Additional scenarios appear through in-game and online community sharing, extending playtime beyond the base selection. Quick Drive compatibility supports freeform exploration of the route with any available locomotive and rolling stock combination.
The Fife Circle Line Route
The route spans 49 miles and incorporates both the main Edinburgh to Aberdeen alignment and the loop that completes the circle after the 1989 reopening at Dunfermline. Enhancements over the years added stations to restore local access and improve links toward Edinburgh Airport. The standout element remains the Forth Rail Bridge crossing, which delivers the line's most recognizable visual and operational highlight. Services on the route blend modern ScotRail operations with occasional heritage traction, creating varied runs that range from short local stops to longer express segments.
Is It Worth Playing?
This add-on suits players who enjoy detailed train simulation focused on a single scenic and historically interesting Scottish route. The combination of the Forth Rail Bridge crossing, multiple included locomotives in authentic liveries, and a mix of career scenarios plus observation modes delivers substantial content for route-specific driving. Those seeking realistic operations on a 49-mile line with 19 stations and varied traction will find the package matches that interest directly. The presence of Quick Drive and community scenario support further extends replay value for owners of the base Train Simulator software.
