Cattle Car Shuffle | The Lone Ranger (06-13-51)

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Cattle Car Shuffle | The Lone Ranger (06-13-51)"

Podcast Information:

• Title: Old Time Radio Westerns
• Host: Andrew Rynes
• Episode: Cattle Car Shuffle | The Lone Ranger (06-13-51)
• Release Date: July 16, 2025

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Introduction: In this episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, host Andrew Rynes brings to life the classic radio drama "The Lone Ranger," specifically the episode titled "Cattle Car Shuffle." Through meticulous digital restoration, the episode immerses listeners in a vivid portrayal of frontier justice and intrigue, characteristic of the beloved Lone Ranger series.

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Plot Overview:

1. Establishing the Conflict: The story begins with the introduction of Lem Sherman, a ruthless rancher with grand ambitions.

• Narrator [00:52]: "The Lone Ranger."
• Lem Sherman [03:14]: "I'm gonna own all the land between the border and the Keystone Mountains. I'll control the cattle market. I'll make the prices. I'll have an army of men working for me."

Sherman’s relentless pursuit to dominate the cattle market sets the stage for the central conflict. He attempts to foreclose on Clarabelle Hornblow's Rafter H Ranch by exploiting financial vulnerabilities.

• Clarabelle Hornblow [03:56]: "Sherman, don't you ever give up? You've been trying for the past five years to get this ranch."
• Lem Sherman [05:05]: "It'll be due in a few weeks. If you don't pay, I'll foreclose. I'll take the ranch."

2. Clarabelle's Stand: Clarabelle Hornblow resolutely refuses Sherman’s attempts to seize her ranch, leading to a heated confrontation.

• Clarabelle Hornblow [05:17]: "I'll sell it. The deal's already made."
• Lem Sherman [05:36]: "The next offer won't be so high. You crazy old fool."

This standoff escalates tensions, highlighting Clarabelle's determination and Sherman’s desperation.

3. Introduction of The Lone Ranger and Tonto: As Sherman departs, The Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto, enter the scene, showcasing their commitment to justice.

• Thunder Martin [06:31]: "Thunder, this might be a good idea. Hello, Clarabel."

Clarabelle welcomes them, emphasizing the trust and collaboration between the rancher and the masked heroes.

• Clarabelle Hornblow [07:00]: "Clarabelle Thunder and the Raptor H Cowhen saw the two horsemen approach at top speed."

4. Sherman’s Underhanded Schemes: Sherman engages in deceit by bribing the railroad engineer, Burke, to prioritize his cattle over Clarabelle's, thereby undermining her business.

• Lem Sherman [08:28]: "How long do you plan to be around here?"
• Thunder Martin [09:32]: "I couldn't do that, Mr. Sherman. My instructions work."

Sherman’s manipulation of Burke showcases his willingness to employ unethical tactics to achieve his goals.

5. The Lone Ranger’s Investigation: The Lone Ranger, disguised to avoid detection, investigates Sherman's schemes, uncovering the fraudulent activities aimed at sabotaging Clarabelle's ranch.

• Lem Sherman [10:32]: "Things you should know. I don't know whether you're talking confidential or not..."
• Narrator [11:52]: "Len Sherman hoped to foreclose a mortgage on Clarabelle Hornblow's Rafter H Ranch."

6. The Showdown: The climax unfolds as Sherman attempts to move his cattle ahead of Clarabelle's using loaded cattle cars. The Lone Ranger intervenes to thwart Sherman’s plan.

• Lem Sherman [12:46]: "Because you know who I am and what I planned."
• Tonto [13:10]: "Me go quiet."

A high-stakes confrontation ensues, with The Lone Ranger and Tonto using their wits and bravery to counter Sherman’s malpractices.

7. Resolving the Conflict: Through strategic maneuvering and swift action, The Lone Ranger manages to expose Sherman’s wrongdoing, ensuring that Clarabelle's ranch is protected.

• Thunder Martin [19:55]: "That was easy. I did it with my mule Spider."
• Clarabelle Hornblow [22:22]: "And so, Burke, you better get going."

Sherman is ultimately apprehended, and justice prevails, reaffirming The Lone Ranger’s role as the guardian of the innocent.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Lem Sherman [03:14]: "I'm gonna own all the land between the border and the Keystone Mountains. I'll control the cattle market."
• Clarabelle Hornblow [05:17]: "I'll sell it. The deal's already made."
• Lem Sherman [08:28]: "How long do you plan to be around here?"
• Narrator [11:52]: "Len Sherman hoped to foreclose a mortgage on Clarabelle Hornblow's Rafter H Ranch."
• Tonto [13:10]: "Me go quiet."
• Thunder Martin [19:55]: "That was easy. I did it with my mule Spider."

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Themes and Insights:

• Justice vs. Greed: The episode underscores the classic Western theme of good versus evil, with The Lone Ranger representing justice combating Lem Sherman’s greed.

• Loyalty and Friendship: The unwavering support between Clarabelle, The Lone Ranger, and Tonto highlights the strength found in alliances and trust.

• Cunning and Strategy: The Lone Ranger’s investigative approach and strategic interventions demonstrate the importance of intelligence and planning in overcoming obstacles.

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Conclusion: "Cattle Car Shuffle" encapsulates the enduring appeal of The Lone Ranger through its portrayal of moral integrity triumphing over corruption. The episode seamlessly blends action, drama, and character development, delivering a timeless story that resonates with audiences. Through Andrew Rynes' expert restoration, listeners are treated to an enriched auditory experience that honors the legacy of classic Western radio dramas.

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Transcript

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hio.

[Lem Sherman]

Silver.

[Narrator]

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[Tonto]

Can you?

[Narrator]

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[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Come on, Silver.

[Thunder Martin]

Let's go.

[Lem Sherman]

Big fellow.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Are you Silver? Away.

[Tonto]

By various means, many of them shady. Lem Sherman expanded his real estate holdings until he owned more land than any rancher in the territory. But he wasn't satisfied. He had great ambitions and he bragged of them.

[Lem Sherman]

I'm gonna own all the land between the border and the Keystone Mountains. I'll control the cattle market. I'll make the prices. I'll have an army of men working for me.

[Tonto]

The word of Sherman's plan spread far and wide. Clarabelle Hornblow had a visitor in the person of the man who wanted to be a king. Lem Sherman.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Sherman don't you ever give up? You've been trying for the past five years to get this ranch. And I keep telling you it's not for sale. And if it was, I wouldn't sell it to you.

[Lem Sherman]

Clarabelle, I'm offering a good price. If you don't sell, you're a fool. A stubborn fool.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

That'll do. Now clear out.

[Lem Sherman]

Gate waits. I may own this place for the face of the mortgage.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

What's that?

[Lem Sherman]

I brought you up short. Huh?

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

What do you know about a mortgage?

[Lem Sherman]

I know all about it, Clarabel. You borrowed the cash nearly a year ago when you failed to sell your cattle.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

And you know why I didn't sell it. You hawk faced skinflint. You cut prices. You took a loss on your own cattle just to do me out of the sale. But how'd you know about the mortgage?

[Lem Sherman]

Banker Timmons told me about it.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

With that black jawed blabbermouth? He said he'd keep it secret.

[Lem Sherman]

He sold it to me.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

His tongue wag's too free. He. He what?

[Lem Sherman]

He sold me the mortgage.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

I'll have the cash to pay when the mortgage comes due.

[Lem Sherman]

It'll be due in a few weeks. If you don't pay, I'll foreclose. I'll take the ranch.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

I said I'd pay.

[Lem Sherman]

Not unless you sell your cattle.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

I'll sell it. The deal's already made. So there now, dad, write it. Clear out. Clear out or I'll back up what I say with this here shotgun. Put that down, then shove on. Vamoo. Mount that horse and ride fast. I've got a nervous finger on this trigger.

[Lem Sherman]

I'm going. But remember what I said. The next offer won't be so high. You crazy old fool. You nearly blew my head off.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Get going, you goat faced weasel. If I let you go with the second barrel, I won't. Aim high.

[Lem Sherman]

Me, sir.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Get up. Get it back.

[Tonto]

The Lone Ranger and Thunder Martin were on their way around the side to the front door when they heard the shotgun roar and saw Lem Sherman ride away with his coattails flying in the wind.

[Burke]

Did you hear Clarabel telling off that critter?

[Thunder Martin]

Yes, Thunder, I heard her.

[Burke]

Same old Clarabelle. Dog gone. There's a woman to be proud of.

[Thunder Martin]

She slammed the door.

[Burke]

Say, the mood she's in, I hadn't better bust in without rapping, huh?

[Lem Sherman]

Very well.

[Burke]

I. I sure hope she's reasonable about my string of mules. I'd better break the news to her. Sort of gentle like.

[Thunder Martin]

Yes, that might be a good idea. Hello, Clarabel.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Well, my masked friend. How are you? Say, it's good to see you. Come on in. Make yourself right to home. I'll have grub ready in no time.

[Thunder Martin]

Thanks.

[Burke]

Well, I thought you'd be glad to see our friend.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

I sore aim. I'll never get over being grateful for the way you helped me out of trouble three, four times.

[Burke]

Clarabelle.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Thunder, this is the first time you ever been away for a spell and brought back something worthwhile. Most times you bring back a stove in lop eared, hammer headed mule. How come you didn't bring back a mule this time?

[Burke]

Well, I, Clarabelle, I did.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

You brought back a mule?

[Burke]

Not one. I got 20 of them.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Why, and a jackass.

[Burke]

Now, Clarabelle, they're the prettiest, nicest little mews you ever laid eyes on.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Shut up. Go to the woodshed and scrub up. I'll get supper.

[Thunder Martin]

I'll go with you, Thunder.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Oh, you'll do nothing of the kind. Woodshed's all right for Thunder, but not for you. I'll show you where to wash up. Got a nice new wash basin over here and I'll be proud to have you use it. Say, where's Tottle?

[Thunder Martin]

Oh, he's gone to town for a few supplies. He'll be here later.

[Tonto]

In town, when Tottle found the general store closed for the day, he went to the restaurant in the hope of buying salt, flour and baking powder. He was asked by the cafe owner to wait until the diners had been served. He sat down not far from a table where a man in trainman's overalls was eating. Presently, Tottle heard the trainman addressed by name.

[Lem Sherman]

Hello, Burke.

[Thunder Martin]

Oh, Mr. Sherman.

[Lem Sherman]

Mind if I sit down for a few minutes?

[Thunder Martin]

No, no, Go right ahead, Mr. Sherman.

[Lem Sherman]

Where's your engine? Is it on the main line?

[Thunder Martin]

No, sir. I left her over on your side. And after shoving a string of empty cattle cars in for your stock, I borrowed a horse to get here.

[Lem Sherman]

How long do you plan to be around here?

[Thunder Martin]

I'm heading east tomorrow, Mr. Sherman. I'm hauling the Raptor H stock into Kansas City.

[Lem Sherman]

I see.

[Thunder Martin]

The empty cars were put on Ms. Hornblow's siding a week ago.

[Lem Sherman]

Yes, I know. Your engine's already on my siding. If you could wait a couple of days while I load my cars, you could haul my stock instead of the rafter H.

[Thunder Martin]

Oh, I couldn't do that, Mr. Sherman. My instructions work.

[Lem Sherman]

It would mean a lot to me to get my cattle into Kansas City ahead of the Rafter H. I could make it. Well, Worth your while to wait until my cars are loaded and then move my cattle instead of the rafter.

[Thunder Martin]

H, I might lose my job for not following instructions.

[Lem Sherman]

You could say you had trouble with the engine and had to make repairs. Or you could say you made a mistake. And even if you lost your job, Burke, I'd pay enough to make it worthwhile.

[Thunder Martin]

Hmm.

[Lem Sherman]

Something to think about, Mr. Sherman. Waiter. You might bring me a cup of coffee. Yes, sir. Mr. Sherman, there's something you should know. I don't know whether you're talking confidential or not, but. But what? A few minutes ago, a redskin came in. Wanted to buy some flour and stuff. I told him to sit down and wait. Well, he's sitting not far behind you. And I've noticed him listening to what you and Burke are talking about. Yeah? Let me get a look at him. Yeah, he lowered his head when he saw you turning. I think I know that Indian.

[Thunder Martin]

You do?

[Lem Sherman]

About a year ago, I tangled with a masked man known as the Lone Ranger.

[Thunder Martin]

Lone Ranger?

[Lem Sherman]

That Indian was his partner. If he's overheard us, listen to me. Hank. Yeah. Burke and I are going out behind the restaurant. You send the Indian out there. Savvy? But Mr. Sherman. Here, take this. Double Eagle now, dear. Savvy? Yeah, I savvy. We'll have to deal with that, Red.

[Narrator]

We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

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[Narrator]

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[Tonto]

Now to continue, Len Sherman hoped to foreclose a mortgage on Clarabelle Hornblow's Rafter H Ranch. To do this, he bribed the railroad engineer to move his cattle to Kansas City ahead of Clarabelle's when he realized that Tonto had overheard the plans, he made arrangements to meet the Indian behind the restaurant where he had made his deal with the engineer. Burke, the engineer, was with him in the darkness. You sure you'll meet us back here?

[Lem Sherman]

Yes. You waiting to buy some flour from the restaurant owner? Hank the waiter will tell him friends are waiting for him. Hey, listen, I hear a horse coming this way. It's probably the Indian. He had a horse tied out front. Yeah, I see him passing along the side of the building and leading his horse. Hey, Indian.

[Thunder Martin]

Oh, you call me?

[Lem Sherman]

Yes. Waiter told you about us, didn't he?

[Thunder Martin]

Oh, you feller who say meet him here.

[Lem Sherman]

Yes. Raise your hands.

[Thunder Martin]

Huh? Well, why? Why, you poor gun.

[Lem Sherman]

Because you know who I am and what I planned. Take his gun, Burke.

[Thunder Martin]

Yeah, I got it.

[Lem Sherman]

The knife.

[Thunder Martin]

I got that too.

[Lem Sherman]

Now, redskin, get this straight. You're going along with the two of us, peaceful or otherwise. I'll let you mount your horse and ride quiet. Or I'll slug you on the head and tie you, then take you along. What shall it be?

[Thunder Martin]

Me go quiet.

[Lem Sherman]

You show good sense. Unless you plan to make a sudden break. That would not be good. That would be suicide. Because the two of us will be watching you every step of the way.

[Tonto]

Toto seemed to realize that he had no choice but to obey. He mounted quietly. He rode at a slow pace with Lem Sherman and the engineer following.

[Lem Sherman]

Get him up, Scout.

[Tonto]

The Lone Ranger waited until long after dark with Thunder Martin and Clarabelle Hornblow for Tottle to arrive at the ranch house. It was nearly midnight when he decided to visit Silver in the corral before turning in for the night. Thunder accompanied him.

[Burke]

What do you reckon is keeping Todos along? He's had time to go to town and back three, four times.

[Thunder Martin]

Perhaps he didn't find the supplies we needed. Thunder. He may have ridden on to the next town.

[Burke]

Yeah, maybe so.

[Thunder Martin]

If he isn't here by daybreak, I'll ride into town.

[Tonto]

Len Sherman's cowhands were working by moonlight and at top speed, loading the rancher's cattle into the cars which were lined up on the private spur of track. Working at night, the rancher planned to have his cattle loaded by noon the next day. The following morning, the Lone Ranger disguised his face so he could appear in the nearby town. Without answering a lot of questions, he inquired at a number of places, but no one could supply any information about Toto. In fact, no one had seen the Indian. Finally, he reached the cafe. The place at the moment was empty. And the waiter stood in front of the open door.

[Thunder Martin]

You work here?

[Lem Sherman]

Yep. Looking for a good meal, mister?

[Thunder Martin]

No, I'm looking for information. I'm here to inquire about an Indian friend. I think he came to town late yesterday to buy supplies.

[Lem Sherman]

Well, that being the case, he go to the store across the street.

[Thunder Martin]

The storekeeper didn't see him.

[Lem Sherman]

Say, come to think of it, an Indian came in here after store had closed yesterday afternoon. Bought some baking powder and flour and salt and a couple of other things.

[Thunder Martin]

Did he pay with silver?

[Lem Sherman]

Yes, sir. I don't know if he was your friend or not, but he was dressed in buckskins. He wore a band around his head.

[Thunder Martin]

Do you know where he went after he left here?

[Lem Sherman]

No, I can't say as a do. Now, let me think. Lem Sherman was here at the time. He was talking to the railroad man. It seemed that the Indian was eavesdropping on what they were saying.

[Thunder Martin]

Did Sherman know it?

[Lem Sherman]

Well, I told Sherman he was being heard by the Indian.

[Thunder Martin]

Then what?

[Lem Sherman]

Well, I didn't mean to make trouble. Mr. Sherman's a mighty good customer. And I just did what Mr. Sherman asked me to do. He asked me to tell the Indian that friends were waiting for him behind the restaurant.

[Thunder Martin]

Did Tono go there?

[Lem Sherman]

Tonto?

[Thunder Martin]

The Indian?

[Lem Sherman]

Well, he went out front and he put the stuff he bought into his saddlebags and led his horse around the rear. And that's all I know. So help me, I don't know another thing.

[Thunder Martin]

Come on, Silver.

[Lem Sherman]

Where are you going?

[Thunder Martin]

Behind your cafe.

[Tonto]

Late afternoon found the tired men at the Sherman ranch with their mission almost accomplished by working all night and most of the day. They had brought together enough cattle to fill the train. Many cars were loaded and closed.

[Lem Sherman]

There's a few more cars. Burke, I reckon you might as well go to that incident. Start getting fired up.

[Thunder Martin]

I'll get to it right away.

[Lem Sherman]

Take a little while to get up steam. Hey, Mr. Sherman, we're nearly loaded.

[Thunder Martin]

Good.

[Lem Sherman]

Hey, what's that white stuff you're tracking around?

[Thunder Martin]

Oh, that's.

[Lem Sherman]

It's flower. The Indian had a busted bag full in his saddlebag. It's all over the floor of the box car where we left him and his horse. Ah, you can see a lot of it spill near the open door. Were you inside that car? Yeah. Just check in to make sure the Indian is still hog tied. He is. His horse that's tied, too. Should I have the car loaded with feed for the cattle? Yes. And pile the feed on top of the Indian. Suffocate. Yes. He'll suffocate. When the cars open in Kansas City, there'll be evidence of murder. If his hands and feet are tied, knock him out, then remove the gag and ropes. It'll be thought he sneaked into an empty car and fell asleep. Aye, savvy? Leave it to me, Mr. Sherman. I'll handle things. Hey, boys.

[Thunder Martin]

Rena, load the feet aboard the boxcar.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Get it ready.

[Tonto]

Sherman watched coldly while his men prepared to fill the boxcar where Tonto had been held prisoner. He saw the foreman borrow a knife and start up the ramp which ran from the side door of the car. But he didn't see the masked man approaching from the direction of the town. The Lone Ranger had found where Toto had spilled flour behind the cafe. With this as a clue, he had spent the day searching for one patch of white after another as Toto had seized rare opportunities to blaze the trail. Now the end of the long search was marked by white footprints on the ramp leading to one cattle car.

[Lem Sherman]

Come on through there.

[Tonto]

Sherman turned and saw the charging masked man.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Get him. Shove him.

[Tonto]

Two men went for guns, but the Lone Ranger was ready. He fired twice. Two men dropped their guns and hugged their wounded arms. The others, taken by surprise, stared wide eyed as the white horse and masked rider dashed up the ramp into the cattle car. The Lone Ranger leaped from the saddle and slid closed the heavy door. He drew his knife and slashed the rope that held Toto's wrist.

[Thunder Martin]

Take the knife and free your feet, Toto. I'll untie that gag.

[Tonto]

Bullets splintered through the boxcar walls. But the men outside were shooting blind.

[Thunder Martin]

There you are, Toto.

[Tonto]

Only a lucky shot will hit us.

[Thunder Martin]

Look how we get out.

[Lem Sherman]

Plenty men outside.

[Thunder Martin]

All the men seem to be on one side of the trail.

[Tonto]

I'll open the door on the opposite side.

[Thunder Martin]

If the coast is clear, we go out that way. All clear.

[Lem Sherman]

Me cut. Scout free.

[Thunder Martin]

No ramp on this side. I have to jump the horses to the ground. Ready. Steady.

[Burke]

Ready.

[Lem Sherman]

Cannot stop.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Don't do it.

[Tonto]

Both horses leap from the car, hit the ground and raced away from the long string of cars on Sherman siding. Clarabel Thunder and the Raptor H Cowhen saw the two horsemen approach at top speed.

[Thunder Martin]

Are these cars ready to move?

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Why, sure they are. They've been ready and waitin for a long time.

[Burke]

Namely some trouble with the engine.

[Thunder Martin]

Now listen to me. I'll talk fast because every second counts. The engine is on Sherman's track.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Yep, we know that. It shoved the string of empties there.

[Thunder Martin]

There was no trouble with the engine. Sherman bribed the engineer to move his cattle instead of yours.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Why, that ornery. He'll get to Kansas City and sell his stock to my customer. I'll be stuck. I'll be broke and I'll lose the range.

[Thunder Martin]

Not if we can move your cars from the siding to the main line before the engine arrives.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

But how?

[Thunder Martin]

Thunder's mules.

[Burke]

That's a ticket. The mules will move them cars.

[Thunder Martin]

They can move the cars one at a time and line them up on the main track.

[Burke]

Don't you hear that? You boys bring all the rope you can lay your hands on. I'll go get my mules from pets.

[Tonto]

Ten mules were hitched to the first of the cattle cars. Once started, the car rolled easily along the spur while 10 more mules were hitched to the next in line. Thunder bellowed as never before and backed his threats with a cracking whip.

[Burke]

All right, get along, you double twisted tadpoles.

[Thunder Martin]

Dig in your hooves.

[Burke]

Heave to it, or I'll take off your skin and stretch it to make a carpet from here to the Rio Grande.

[Tonto]

West of the Rafter H, the Sherman cattle cars moved along the track. Sherman rode in the engine cab with Barnes.

[Thunder Martin]

How far are you aiming to ride with me?

[Lem Sherman]

Just until we'll pass the siding where the Raptor 8 Spur joins the main track. If Clarabel's around, I'd like to wave to her as we go past.

[Thunder Martin]

Hey, what the.

[Lem Sherman]

You're slowing down. What's wrong, Burke?

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Look ahead.

[Lem Sherman]

The track is blocked pavement.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Those are cattle cars.

[Lem Sherman]

That's right. They're just past the Raptor H Sight. They're the Rafter H cars. Right on the mainline track. There's no way to get past it. How'd they get there? Don't ask me. I don't want to stop here. Well, you can't go on without ramming those cars.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Hey, look.

[Lem Sherman]

There's that Indian and the mast men.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

And Clarabel. Well, Sherman, how are you?

[Burke]

Let me out that ugly looking polecat.

[Lem Sherman]

It's Thunder. Back up, Brooke. Get us out of here.

[Burke]

Oh, no, you don't. You try backing that train and I'll unravel a string of cartridges at you. Now get down from that there engine.

[Thunder Martin]

Sherman.

[Lem Sherman]

No. No. Don't you touch me. Stay away from me.

[Thunder Martin]

Thunder won't hurt you, Sherman.

[Lem Sherman]

Burke, do something.

[Thunder Martin]

There's only one thing Burke can do. You'll have to go ahead. Isn't that right, Burke? Well, I, I.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

You got orders to move my cattle. Well, there it is. Now start moving.

[Thunder Martin]

You'll have to push the cars until you reach Wellsville. There, you'll be able to place your engine at the head of the train. Yeah, I know.

[Lem Sherman]

My cars are hitch to the engine. You'll have to pull them while you push the Raptor H. Now, with this engine, I can't move a double load over the mountain. Sherman, I'll just have to unhitch your cars and leave them. And the next westbound can shove them back to your siding.

[Thunder Martin]

Burke Conno has uncoupled the Sherman cars. You're all set to go.

[Burke]

All right. Come on, Sherman. I'll escort you to the law.

[Lem Sherman]

No, no, not the law.

[Thunder Martin]

You abducted a man, you tried to bribe the engineer, and you're guilty of attempted murder.

[Lem Sherman]

What about Burke? He was willing to listen to me.

[Thunder Martin]

I was a fool to listen to you. Sherman.

[Lem Sherman]

I've learned a lesson.

[Burke]

And besides, we can't lock him up. He's got to take Clarabelle stock to Kansas City.

[Clarabelle Hornblow]

And so, Burke, you better get going.

[Thunder Martin]

Yeah, sure. Just one question.

[Lem Sherman]

How did you move these cattle cars.

[Thunder Martin]

From the Sidon to the main line?

[Burke]

But why? That was easy. I did it with my mule Spider. Huh? Oh, well, I was told to do it by the Lone Ranger.

[Tonto]

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[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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[Clarabelle Hornblow]

Sam.