Edinburgh - Glasgow Gameplay Guide

This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the ScotRail Express: Edinburgh - Glasgow Add-On. Below you will find information about the content available for this route, including links to community videos. Each of our video links demonstrate what a successful run may look like and can be used to help players having difficulty with a particular scenario.  

Manual

ScotRail Express: Edinburgh - Glasgow Manual (English)

• ScotRail BR Class 385
• ScotRail BR Class 158 (Add-On)

Training

• Class 385 Introduction
• Class 185 Introduction (Training Center) (Add-On)

Rail Journeys

Edinburgh Glasgow line Chapters:

• Introduction & Experience
• People Make Glasgow
• The Nice Scottish Weather
• The Capital Runs
• A Bonny Ride

Sprinter Express Chapters (Class 158 Add-On):

• Class 158 DMU

Scenarios

• Time to Glas Go
• High Grounds
• Don't Mist Around
• Snow Drifting On Rails
• One Step to Freedom
• [158] 2N50 Stirling - Glasgow Queen Street (Add-On)
• [158] 1R72 Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh (Add-On)
• [158] 5N40 Glasgow - Eastfield Depot (Add-On)

Achievements

• EDN: A braw start (Complete the Class 385 Introduction training module)
• EDN: Pure Dead Brilliant (Complete all scenarios on TSW: ScotRail Express: Edinburgh - Glasgow)
• EDN: Pure Class (385) (Reach Loco Level 10 in the Class 385)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my train move?

• The doors are open - Press the Door Close Interlock button for the corresponding side.
• The DRA is on, preventing throttle application - Press the DRA button to release.
• The DDS is not set correctly - Set the DDS as you would a Reverser. (F- Forward, N - Neutral, R - Reverse)
• The Master Key is Off - Set the Master Key to On.

How do I turn the TMS screen ON?

• Tap the top of the screen

How do I use the guard panel to operate doors?

1. Press the Door Handover button in the cab, for the corresponding side.
2. Go to a passenger coach with a guard panel by the door.
3. Click on the guard panel to open it.
4. Use the Key Switch to activate the panel.
5. Use the Door Release/Close buttons as you would from the cab.

When will ScotRail Express: Edinburgh - Glasgow be released for PlayStation 4 & 5?

•  Tuesday 31st January - More information is available here.

The TMS screen is difficult to use with a controller

• Zoom in with the left stick and try decreasing the controller sensitivity by pausing the game and going to Settings > Controls.

TMS Operation

Demonstration Video

• TMS System
• Announcements

How to set up the TMS screen

1. Turn the TMS screen by tapping the top of the screen.
2. Enter any four-digit number
3. Press Enter, then Login.

How to toggle the saloon lights

1. Press the upwards arrow in the bottom-left.
2. Press Saloon Lighting.
3. Press On/Off to toggle the lights.

How to make passenger announcements

1. Press the upwards arrow in the bottom-left.
2. Press Auto Announce
3. Select from the available categories on the left.
4. Select from the available announcements in the centre.
5. On the right, you can choose how you want the announcement to be played back (Once, Continuous, Repeat).
6. Press Announce Only to start an Announcement.
7. Press Stop to stop, an announcement in progress.

How do I use SDO (Single Door Operation)?

1. Select Door Selection.
2. Select the coaches you wish to open doors on.
3. Then press Open Left/Right for the corresponding side.

Videos Guides

• Train Sim World 3: Edinburgh - Glasgow - Preview
• How to drive the Class 385
• Class 158 Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver
• Class 158 Cold Start and Couple Tutorial - trainsimulatordriver

TSW Add-On Database

Please visit the Train Sim World Add-On Database for further details on this add-on, including:

• Game Mode & Feature Support
• Additional Layers
• Platform Differences
• Gen 8 Compatibility