The train gathers speed as it leans into the curve taking the line from north to east just north of Ladybank.
The small junction station at Ladybank gets busy for a few seconds. 158704 makes its station stop with 1L07 1536 off Edinburgh to Perth whilst 1E25 1452 off Aberdeen to Kings Cross passes through.
43251 is the rear powercar and once clear of the curve the driver can notch up for the climb of Falkland Road Bank. 158704 now leaves Ladybank station.