1B43 17:04 Aberdeen to Edinburgh (2023)

1B43 17:04 Aberdeen to Edinburgh (2023)

10th October 2025 0 By MrDreamliner

Hello! This is one scenario for the wonderful “Network ScotEast” route… 

DESCRIPTION: It’s a tranquil summer Sunday evening, and you’re in charge of ScotRail’s 1B43, the 17:04 Aberdeen to Edinburgh, for the final stretch between Ladybank and Waverley. Your 2+5 HST set has run reliably throughout the journey, and the quiet Sunday timetable means the line ahead is clear of weekday congestion. Enjoy a smooth run through Markinch and Kirkcaldy before sweeping across the Forth Bridge, with stunning views of the estuary bathed in the soft evening light. Year: 2023

TRACK COVERED: Ladybank to Edinburgh

TRACTION: Scotrail Inter7City 43026 & 43035

DURATION: 70 minutes

DIFFICULTY: Easy

WEATHER: Summer, High Cloud/Mist

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

PAYWARE: 

 

ARMSTRONG POWERHOUSE: 

• Class 92 Enhancement Pack

• Class 158/159 Cummins Enhancement Pack

• Class 168-170-171 Enhancement Pack

• Class 80X Enhancement Pack

• Cloud Enhancement Pack (Optional)

• HST (MTU) Pack

• Signal Enhancement Pack

• Sky & Weather Enhancement Pack (Optional)

 

STEAM: 

• Class 92

• Class 159

• Class 170

• Class 800

• GEML: London to Ipswich

 

JUST TRAINS: 

• Class 220/221

 

FREEWARE:

ALAN THOMSON SIM: 

• Class 334 Scotrail Juniper (2022)

• Class 385 Upgrade

• Network ScotEast (and associated requirements)

• Scotrail Stock Pack

 

NOTES: 

 

UPDATE LOG: 

 • Nothing yet, V1 (10/10/2025) – Initial Release

 

Enjoy!