Step into the cab of a sleek LNER Class 800 Azuma for a short but scenic stretch of the 1W11 11:00 London Kings Cross to Aberdeen service. It’s just gone 13:00, and you’re taking over the northbound express at Edinburgh Waverley for the leg to Inverkeithing.

With a couple of key stops at Edinburgh Gateway and your final destination at Inverkeithing, this service combines express running with some sharp station work. Expect light traffic ahead, but keep an eye on signals as you merge with traffic on the Fife Circle.

You’ll accelerate quickly through the tunnels of Waverley, sweep past the airport, and cross the spectacular Forth Bridge, offering stunning views out towards the Firth of Forth—just don’t get too distracted!

This run is perfect for a focused 20–25 minute session, combining high-speed operation with tight timing. Can you keep to the schedule and deliver a smooth ride for passengers heading north?

Duration: ~25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Weather: Light cloud with sunny spells
Train: LNER Class 800/1 Azuma (9-car)
Stops: Edinburgh Waverley → Edinburgh Gateway → Inverkeithing

Requirements:

• DTG Fife Circle Route

• Thomson Glasgow Dunblane Route

• Hamish Corr’s Fife Circle Electrification: Phase 1 Update (available soon on ATS)

• WCMLS Route (For Class 390)

• AP Class 800-803 EP

• AP Class 43 MTU EP

• AP Class 170 EP

• AP Class 158 (Cummins) EP

• AP Class 365 EP

• MJW Class 390 EP

• ATS ScotRail Stock Pack V3.4