now if you have read the title you most likely live or are interested in Scotland we only have 3 routes ! the fife circle Edinburgh express and Cathcart circle the routes that i think should be in tsw5 in Scotland are The Inverclyde line A railway line in West Central Scotland, the Inverclyde Line runs from Glasgow Central Station through Renfrewshire and along the southern shore of the River Clyde, with branches terminating in Gourock and Wemyss Bay. The first section of the line opened in 1840 as the Glasgow and Paisley Joint Railway which operated the line between Glasgow Central Station and Paisley Gilmour Street. This was extended by the Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway in 1841, which connected with steamers sailing to resorts such as Rothesay and Dunoon. A further line, the Greenock and Wemyss Bay Railway, followed in 1865. Competition developed when the Glasgow and South Western Railway Company opened its station at Princes Pier in Greenock four years later. Services having previously been hauled by steam and then diesel engines, the line was electrified in 1967. The section between Glasgow Central and Paisley Gilmour Street was expanded and resignalled as part of the £170-million Paisley Corridor Improvement Project in 2011-12 to permit additional non-stop services between Glasgow and Paisley and increased freight capacity. The entire Inverclyde Line extends to 36.2 miles (58.2 km), comprising the Glasgow Central to Paisley section (7.2 miles / 11.5 km), the Paisley to Wemyss Bay Junction section (13.6 miles / 21.9 km), the Gourock Branch (5.3 miles / 8.6 km) and the Wemyss Bay Branch (10 miles / 16.2 km). The line includes several tunnels; notably the Bishopton Tunnels, a pair of tunnels together extending to 603m / 1980 feet with a 91m (300 feet) gap between; the Newton Street Tunnel, which is Scotland's longest at 1930m / 6333 feet; and the 260m / 853 foot Wellpark Tunnel. Following Glasgow Central, there are 21 stations; namely Cardonald, Hillington East, Hillington West, Paisley Gilmour Street, Paisley St. James, Bishopton, Langbank, Woodhall, Port Glasgow, Bogston, Cartsdyke, Greenock Central, Greenock West, Fort Matilda and Gourock Railway Station on the Gourock Branch, with Whinhill, Drumfrochar, Branchton, IBM, Inverkip and Wemyss Bay Railway Station and Ferry Terminal on the Wemyss Bay Branch. the ayrshire coast line A railway which connects Glasgow Central Station with two groups of towns on the Ayrshire coast. The first 7-mile / 11.5 km section as far as Paisley Gilmour Street Station is shared with the Inverclyde Line, and was built as the Glasgow and Paisley Joint Railway, which began service in 1840. Opening the same year, the next 19-mile / 31-km section represents part of the former Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway, with stations serving settlements including Johnstone, Howwood, Lochwinnoch, Beith, Glengarnock and Dalry to a large triangular junction at Kilwinning. The line then continues for 15 miles / 24 km south to Irvine, Barassie, Troon, Prestwick and Ayr. The triangular junction comprises three connected junctions; namely Kilwinning Junction, Dubbs Junction and Byrehill Junction. From here a 4½ miles / 7.5 km branch turns west to Stevenston, Saltcoats and Ardrossan, which follows the route of the former Ardrossan Railway, that began operations in 1831 with wagons pulled by horses. This took coal from the Earl of Eglinton's mines for export from Ardrossan, but was also planned to link the Glasgow, Paisley and Johnstone Canal to its intended but never-reached final destination of Ardrossan. Here, a short branch reaches Ardrossan Harbour, while the line was extended for 11½ miles / 18.5 km north to West Kilbride, Fairlie and Largs between 1880 and 1885. This was a challenging route, running along a steeply-sloping coastline and involving the lengthy Fairlie Tunnel. These lines all became part of the Glasgow and South Western Railway in 1850, the London, Midland and Scottish (LMS) Railway in 1923 and nationalised with the entire British network in 1948. Diesel trains replaced steam in 1959. The Ayrshire Coast Line was electrified in 1987 and is operated by ScotRail. Its total length is 58½ miles (94 km) and there are twenty-seven stations; twelve in North Ayrshire, six in South Ayrshire, five in Renfrewshire and four in Glasgow City, together with the Elderslie Rail Freight Terminal. The fastest journey times from Glasgow to Ayr is 47 minutes, while Glasgow to Largs averages an hour. The line grew in importance as it allowed Glaswegians access to coastal resorts and continues to provide a connection to ferries; namely from Ardrossan to Arran and Kintyre, from Largs to Great Cumbrae, and Troon to Larne in Northern Ireland. The line also serves Prestwick Airport. the west higland line (specificly fort william to mailag ) The journey between Fort William and Mallaig on The West Highland Railway has been described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world and affords the opportunity to experience some impressive sights including Ben Nevis (the highest mountain in Britain), The Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Caledonian Canal as well as affording magnificent views of The Small Isles. The train crosses a 21-arched viaduct at Glenfinnan, passes the lovely silver sandy beaches of Morar (made famous in the film Local Hero) as well as stopping at several small stations on route. Stations include Morar, Arisaig, Beasdale, Lochailort, Glenfinnan, Locheilside, Loch Eil, Corpach and Banavie. There are four tunnels on route. Look out for Our Lady of the Braes Roman Catholic Church consecrated in 1874 by Lochailort which also featured in the film Local Hero. Whilst the famous Jacobite steam trains runs between May and October each year, the Scotrail Diesel service runs throughout the year and provides a cost effective alternative way to experience the delights of The Road to The Isles. Large picture windows and the freedom to move around the train helps to make for a relaxing journey with ample opportunities for photography. in conclusion all of these routes should be added but if i were the pick one it would be the Inverclyde line Thanks for reading
Sounds like a great route suggestion. I also want more Scottish routes and recently suggested the Far North Line between Inverness and Ardgay. I would think it would take a separate DLC to cover the entire Far North Line to Thurso and Wick given the distance of the whole line would take 4 + hours. However I think between Inverness and Ardgay is a good distance. https://forums.dovetailgames.com/threads/inverness-ardgay.80738/
