Death Train | The Lone Ranger (06-23-41)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns – “Death Train” | The Lone Ranger (06-23-41)

Episode Overview

In this restored classic episode, “Death Train,” the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto race to uncover the truth behind a deadly railroad accident in the Old West. A train has mysteriously run wild, resulting in the deaths of several men, including a railroad worker believed to be close to exposing a criminal conspiracy. Through clever investigating and daring action, the masked hero orchestrates a tense confrontation to reveal the true culprits behind the disaster and bring justice to the frontier.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Developments

1. The Mysterious Train Wreck

• The Ride to Danger ([04:07]–[06:12])

  • The story opens with the Lone Ranger and Tonto rushing to intercept a runaway train careening toward a sharp curve.
  • The train derails; some men jump to safety, but others are killed, and the wreckage is looted by Apaches.

  Notable Quote:

  “If there’s any men on board, they’ll be killed when that train hits the curve. ... Can’t possibly make a turn at that speed.” – The Lone Ranger ([05:02])

• First Clues of Sabotage ([06:12]–[07:34])

  • Amidst the wreckage, the Lone Ranger discovers a dying man and a message scratched inside a rail car: the crash was no accident.
  • Tonto warns that hostile Apaches are approaching. The Lone Ranger decides to play dead to overhear the Indians.

  Memorable Moment:

  • The Lone Ranger disguises himself as a corpse among the dead to gather information as the Apaches loot the site.

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2. The Investigation Begins

• Questions and Suspicions ([09:15]–[12:11])

  • In the aftermath, Mary Austin confronts railroad superintendent Jeb Turner, demanding answers about her father’s death on the train.
  • Jake, the train’s engineer, describes how he’d secured the train, but insists someone must have sabotaged it—both the brake and the block placed under the wheels had been interfered with.

  Notable Exchange:

  Mary: “I think someone murdered my father.” ([12:11])
  Jeb Turner: “Now look, Jake. Couldn’t someone have got to the engine and released the brake while you was in the office?” ([12:13])

• Secrets and Accusations ([12:38]–[13:46])

  • The Lone Ranger appears, taking Jake at gunpoint, insisting he needs him for a private discussion.
  • He hints at a conspiracy between railroad employees and Indians and claims to know the identity of the saboteurs.

  Notable Quote:

  “The deal has been made with the Indians by one of the employees of this railroad.” – The Lone Ranger ([12:55])

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3. Revealing the Real Villains

• A Test of Loyalties ([13:46]–[16:35])

  • In a secluded camp, the Lone Ranger assures Jake of his innocence and outlines a plan to trap the true culprits.
  • Tensions escalate when Jake turns a gun on the Lone Ranger—but the gun is not loaded. Jake is subdued, and the Lone Ranger vows to set a trap for the murderers on the next train.

  Memorable Moment:

  • Jake’s momentary revolt is cleverly anticipated by the Lone Ranger, solidifying the hero’s wits and cool demeanor.

• Town Speculation and False Evidence ([21:17]–[23:41])

  • With Jake missing, suspicion and gossip spread in town, pointing fingers at both Jake and the Lone Ranger.
  • Baldy Masterson, a local, produces a money bag found at Jake’s house, deepening suspicions—though its provenance is questionable.

  Notable Exchange:

  Jeb Turner: “I don’t believe it.”
  Baldy: “I don’t give a hang who believes it. I’m just telling it by all this righteous. That ties Jake right into it.” ([23:32–23:37])

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4. The Trap and Confrontation

• Setting the Scene ([24:33]–[25:42])

  • The Lone Ranger, Tonto, Mary Austin, and Jake ready themselves as a new train arrives.
  • Mary gathers a group—including Jeb Turner, Baldy, and the sheriff—onto a train car under the pretense of revealing crucial evidence.

  Teamwork Moment:

  Mary: “Well, I wonder if both of you would go on board that train that’s outside.” ([27:37])

• Dramatic Confession ([28:23]–[31:12])

  • The trap is sprung: The Lone Ranger produces the illusion that the train has been sabotaged in the same way as before and is now careening out of control.
  • Under threat and high tension, Baldy—and by implication Jeb Turner—are goaded into confessing their involvement in the thefts and the fatal sabotage.
  • The train’s danger is revealed to be a ruse, and the confession is secured with witnesses present.

  Showdown Quote:

  “Stay where you are. Come now. Who started the last train coasting? It’ll be too late to jump in another couple of minutes. … Now, the rest of you, you’ll simply have to stay on board unless the killer confesses.” – The Lone Ranger ([30:16])

  Turning Point:

  • The Lone Ranger’s clever psychological tactics secure a confession, clear Jake’s name, and expose the real criminals.

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5. Resolution

• Justice Served ([31:12]–[32:32])

  • Baldy’s confession, coupled with the evidence and witnesses, brings the criminal plot to light. Jeb Turner’s involvement is confirmed.
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride off, having returned justice to the railroad and peace of mind to Mary Austin.

  Memorable Farewell:

  Jeb Turner: “He done better than that. He got the confession.” ([31:32])

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Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• Lone Ranger’s Deduction:

  “The railroad man gave me a warning just before he died. He said to get away from here while there was still a chance.” — The Lone Ranger ([06:59])

• Mary’s Grief and Resolve:

  “Do you think I care about money, Mr. Tanner? I want my pa back.”
  — Mary Austin ([09:23])

• On Schemers:

  “Pa had the idea that someone who was working on the train was working in cahoots with redskins.”
  — Mary Austin ([11:24])

• Train Trap Sequence:

  “If this train started now, we’d all suppose it was going on its regular trip. We wouldn’t realize it was running wild. ... No one leaves this car until we hear the truth.”
  — The Lone Ranger ([29:12]–[29:45])

• Baldy’s Confession:

  “Where did you and Jeb Turner hide the loot? In under the floor of the station. The Indians brought it to Turner–or did you meet the Indian? I met him and I…”
  — Baldy ([30:39]–[31:12])

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Important Timestamps

• Runaway Train and Wreck: [04:07]–[06:12]
• Discovery of Foul Play: [06:59]–[07:34]
• Confrontation in the Office: [09:15]–[12:11]
• Lone Ranger Takes Jake: [12:38]–[13:55]
• The Trap is Set and Sprung: [28:23]–[31:12]
• Final Confession and Resolution: [31:12]–[32:32]

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Tone and Style

The episode captures the classic Western adventure style, with a tone that alternates between urgency (during action sequences), earnestness (in moments of grief and determination), and righteous triumph (in the conclusion). The language is plainspoken, direct, and colored by period-appropriate idioms and colloquial speech.

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Conclusion

“Death Train” exemplifies the Lone Ranger’s blend of daring, cleverness, and resolute pursuit of justice. It's a whodunit set against the backdrop of frontier railroads and outlaw intrigue. Through methodical investigation and a dramatic bluff, the Lone Ranger exposes deep corruption, clears the innocent, and reassures a grieving daughter.

For anyone seeking a brisk, suspenseful Western with classic radio atmosphere, sharp dialogue, and a satisfying resolution, this episode is a prime example of the genre’s enduring charm.

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Transcript

[Jeb Turner]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[Jeb Turner]

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

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

[Jeb Turner]

hearty hi O Sister Silver.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sam. Saints are now at McDonald's with refreshers

[Jeb Turner]

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[Narrator/Advertiser]

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[Narrator]

In the early days of the western United States, the masked rider of the planes led the fight for law and order. Outlaws and hostile Indians, road agents and renegades learned to fear his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness. It was he, more than any other man, who blazed the trail for progress and finally made possible the winning of the West. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lone Silver. We're heading for the railroad. There's going to be trouble. Ay, old Silver. Hooray.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Tonto race downhill at breakneck speed. Ahead of them, careening along the polished rails, a train of half a dozen cars hurtled down the grave.

[The Lone Ranger]

If there's any men on board, they'll be killed when that train hits the curve. That right? Pick them up strong. Come on, Silver. Look There are two men clinging to one of the cars. They're shouting at us. Can't hear them. Above the hoops and go up. Pack a turn. I can't possibly make a turn at that speed. Those men will certainly be.

[Jeb Turner]

That.

[The Lone Ranger]

That rider. He's a Lone Ranger. How you know? The mask. The white horse. I know it is. He can't save us. Nothing will save us. How near is the curve? Right close. We're coming to it. I'm jumping.

[Narrator]

The two jumped from the train and lay where they fell at the edge of the tracks. The cars left the rails at the turn and rolled over and over until they crashed into the great boulders that lined the slope. A moment later, the Lone Ranger and Tonto rained up just above the wreck.

[The Lone Ranger]

The cars are nothing but splinters. Look them over, Tato. See if there's anyone in the wreckage.

[Narrator]

Ah, mean. Look.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll have a look at the man who jumped. Come on, boy. Poor fella. Not a chance for him here. Drink? No, no good. Can you tell me what happened, Lone Ranger? How did the train get started down the hill? Did the brakes fail?

[Jeb Turner]

Get away.

[The Lone Ranger]

Save lives?

[Jeb Turner]

Still. Still chance for you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Still a chance for me. What did he mean, Tonto?

[Narrator]

Can't.

[The Lone Ranger]

A fine message. Message? What kind of a message? You come see.

[Jeb Turner]

Come quick.

[The Lone Ranger]

Too late. Help.

[Jeb Turner]

Feller.

[The Lone Ranger]

You saw the other man?

[Jeb Turner]

Him gone.

[The Lone Ranger]

So is this poor fellow. Where's the message you spoke of?

[Jeb Turner]

It's scratched on piece of wood inside a car.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come see. Very well. Follow along. Silver.

[Jeb Turner]

That is short time.

[The Lone Ranger]

Trouble come fast. What kind of trouble? The railroad man gave me a warning just before he died. He said to get away from here while there was still a chance.

[Narrator]

That's right.

[The Lone Ranger]

There you look.

[Narrator]

What?

[The Lone Ranger]

Scratched inside a car. Hard to read. Scratched there while the train was running wild. This is. This is no accident. That what message say, Matano, if that message refers to the running away of the train, no accident. Who's to blame? You see Message. Now we get away from here plenty fast.

[Jeb Turner]

Why put ear to ground you here?

[The Lone Ranger]

We've got to look around, see what we can learn.

[Jeb Turner]

Another time. Not now.

[The Lone Ranger]

You listen at ground very well. I hear hoofbeats. Lots of them.

[Jeb Turner]

That's right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Plenty of horse come this way fast. That means Injun. Yes. This is Indian country. You look coming over the hill. Otto, if someone planned this wreck and the death of the railroad men, we've got to find out who it was.

[Jeb Turner]

That's right.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll never find out. If we leave here, Indians will destroy what evidence there is. We stay here.

[Jeb Turner]

Injun kill them. Fell are Apache plenty bad.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well, then. I have a scheme. Come on. This way and be quick. Hurry. Help me to the jacket of this man. I'll pull his cap down low on my head, lay with my face against the ground. Injun find you. I don't think the Indians will pay much attention to a man they think is dead. I'll be able to hear and see what they do with the wreckage. Hurry.

[Jeb Turner]

That's it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now drag that poor fellow among the bushes and take both horses and get away.

[Jeb Turner]

I can't stay with you.

[The Lone Ranger]

No. Get away from here so the Indians will think we've both left. They find tracks of horses here. They want to know what became of the horses. Now go. And you take big risk, K. If you don't leave it once, it may be too late. They've seen Kyle, but they haven't hit him. We have a chance now. He guess who. Our plan will work.

[Narrator]

As the Indians closed in, the low ranger lay on the ground motionless. The savages hardly glanced in his direction as they leaped from their ponies and began to loot the wrecked cars. At last loaded down with plunder, they mounted once more and their wild cries faded into the distance. It was several days later that Mary Austin visited the office of Jeb Turner, the district superintendent of the railroad.

[Jeb Turner]

As far as cash, Mary, I'm going to see that you don't want for nothing. The railroad company's mighty fine about taking care of the wives and children of the men that are killed on the job.

[Mary Austin]

Do you think I care about money, Mr. Tanner? I want my pa back.

[Jeb Turner]

If given my right arm would bring him back, Mary, you'd get him. But it won't.

[Mary Austin]

Then I want to know why that train should have run wild like it did.

[Jeb Turner]

That's what I'd like to know. That's what I aim to find out. I'm expecting Jake here any minute now. I want to ask him some questions.

[Mary Austin]

I'll appreciate hearing what he says after he's gone.

[Jeb Turner]

You sit right where you are. You can hear it while he's here. Now you stay right there. I see him outside now. Howdy, Mr. Turner. Hello, Jake. Sit down. This here is Ms. Mary Austin. Her pa was killed on the train. Oh, howdy, miss. I'm downright sorry to hear about your father.

[Mary Austin]

How do you do?

[Jeb Turner]

Couldn't learn much by answering what the redskins left for the wreck, Jake. They set fire to it after they'd finished looting it. Yeah, so I heard. It sure beats me why that Train started coasting downhill. You were the engineer, weren't you? I was. That train was most new. Brakes must have been good on her. I didn't have no trouble with her, Mr. Turner. I ran the train to the station, set the brakes, then put blocks under the wheels to make sure it couldn't get started back and down the hill. It seems to me you were in the station talking to Sam Blake when they started backing down.

[The Lone Ranger]

I was?

[Jeb Turner]

Me and Sam was standing there with several other men. I looked out and saw the train starting to roll. Before we could do anything to overtake it. It was going too fast. That's a powerful long grade, Mr. Turner. I reckon the train could have gone 15 miles if it hadn't turned over at the curve 10 miles from here. It could have, but any railroad man would have known that it turned over.

[Mary Austin]

Mighty funny that Pa was on board and didn't jump when he could have done so safely.

[Jeb Turner]

That's hard for me to figure out too, miss.

[Mary Austin]

I know that Paul had a message that told him to get on board.

[Jeb Turner]

He had a message, huh?

[Mary Austin]

Yes. And he knew that someone was scheming with Indians.

[Jeb Turner]

What's that, Mary? Scheming with Indians?

[Mary Austin]

I didn't say anything about that before, Mr. Turner, but it's the truth.

[Jeb Turner]

Well, tell me some more.

[Mary Austin]

I don't know much about it, but

[Jeb Turner]

what about that engine business?

[Mary Austin]

Well, you know, Mr. Turner, there's been things stolen from the trains from time to time. Yes, but a couple of times Indians have been seen with some of the stolen goods. But there was never any way that anything could be proved.

[Jeb Turner]

That's generally known.

[Mary Austin]

Mrs. Well, Paul had the idea that someone who was working on the train was working in cahoots with redskins. He was on the track of something mighty big when he had the message to go to the train and meet someone.

[Jeb Turner]

Who was he to meet?

[Mary Austin]

I don't know.

[Jeb Turner]

Didn't he give no hint at all?

[Mary Austin]

No.

[The Lone Ranger]

Shucks.

[Jeb Turner]

Too bad he didn't.

[Mary Austin]

All I know is that he was to meet someone. And now I begin to think he was called to the meeting just so they could be killed.

[Jeb Turner]

Are you trying to say that I had.

[Mary Austin]

I didn't say anything about you, boss.

[Jeb Turner]

You don't suspect me of anything, do you? You, Jake? Why, no. Why should I? Oh, hang it. I can't help feeling the suspicion is pointing at me. I was running the train and I was the one was to make sure the break was set. But I done all that. You can ask the boys in the office. The train didn't Start coasting for half an hour after I went into the office. Take it easy, Jake. No one is blaming you.

[Mary Austin]

I think someone murdered my father.

[Jeb Turner]

That girl looks at me like she thought I was the guilty one. Now look, Jake. Couldn't someone have got to the engine and released the brake while you was in the office? Sure they could have. That's what must have been done. Likely it is. But even so, there was the block that was under one of the wheels that'd hold the train. Sure it would. Someone pulled it away. You any idea who might have done that? No, I ain't. I told you all I know. All right, Jake. Who's a masked man? Hold on, stranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sit still.

[Mary Austin]

He's armed.

[The Lone Ranger]

Steady. I'll not shoot unless you force me

[Jeb Turner]

to mask a masked man.

[The Lone Ranger]

Jake, you come with me.

[Mary Austin]

Who me?

[The Lone Ranger]

Hurry. I have no time to race around here on a long talk with you.

[Jeb Turner]

Let him get away with this.

[Mary Austin]

Do something.

[Jeb Turner]

Just who are you, stranger? What do you want of Jake?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll tell him that what I want when we're alone. And I'll tell you that deals with your railroad.

[Jeb Turner]

The railroad?

[The Lone Ranger]

The railroad. And the deal has been made with the Indians by one of the employees of this railroad. Not me. Come, hurry. Or shall I carry you? I won't move.

[Jeb Turner]

I ain't no crook and I ain't nothing to do with mass man.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well then we'll do it this way.

[Jeb Turner]

Look out for the rope. Hey, let me loose.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let me go. Get this rope off. This way.

[Jeb Turner]

Let's go ahead.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't reach for a gun, Turner.

[Jeb Turner]

You'll get tailed with it.

[The Lone Ranger]

You a up you come, Jake. No, no. Let me go.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger carried Jake to a small, well concealed camp in the woods where Tonto was waiting. There the masked man lowered his prisoner to the ground.

[Jeb Turner]

Never seen such a horse.

[The Lone Ranger]

Make yourself comfortable, Jake. I'm not going to keep you tired.

[Jeb Turner]

You said something while we was right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Jeb Turner]

You said that you was taking me away because you knew I had nothing to do with the wreck.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right, Jake. I know you're innocent.

[Jeb Turner]

But how'd you know that?

[The Lone Ranger]

Because I know the name of the man who's guilty.

[Jeb Turner]

And the wreck was done on purpose.

[The Lone Ranger]

It was. I was there when it happened.

[Jeb Turner]

But who are you?

[The Lone Ranger]

You can just consider me a friend. A name doesn't matter. All that matters is the truth. We want to get the real criminals.

[Jeb Turner]

If you know who he did you

[The Lone Ranger]

say they there are two men involved.

[Jeb Turner]

Then why not name them?

[The Lone Ranger]

That would do no good. We couldn't prove that they were in league with the Indians and that they took the cash from them.

[Jeb Turner]

Proof. That's what you need.

[The Lone Ranger]

The father of the girl who was in the office finally learned what was going on. That's why he was killed. There was another man killed in the wreck?

[Jeb Turner]

That's what I heard. He was a stranger around here.

[The Lone Ranger]

A friend of Mary's father. Oh. First of all, I want information from you. When is the next train due?

[Jeb Turner]

I reckon the one that comes through here day after tomorrow will be the next one. I'll have to stop and clear off the track some.

[The Lone Ranger]

Will it stop at the station near the office, as the last one did?

[Jeb Turner]

Sure it will.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good.

[Jeb Turner]

Why?

[The Lone Ranger]

I think we'll be able to trap the crooks. Then who is it?

[Narrator]

Them.

[Jeb Turner]

Who are the crooks?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm not going to name anyone until I'm sure what I say can be proved.

[Jeb Turner]

How did you know about him?

[The Lone Ranger]

Tyler learned a few things. Quite a few things, by moving among the Apache. I learned more by listening to what the Indians said when they looted the wreckage.

[Jeb Turner]

Where was you?

[The Lone Ranger]

I was in plain view. The savages thought I was dead. They glanced at me, assumed that I was one of the men who was supposed to have been killed. And while they were there, mentioned the name of their friend.

[Jeb Turner]

The Injun's friend?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Jeb Turner]

Railroad man?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Jeb Turner]

The railroad man that was working with him?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Jeb Turner]

Hold on. By Juniper, I don't move.

[The Lone Ranger]

Put the gun down, Jake.

[Jeb Turner]

Like fun, I will. You hoist your hands. You too, redskin.

[The Lone Ranger]

You local?

[Jeb Turner]

No, I ain't. But you must have been loco to have broke me. Now make a move and bite thunder. I'll kill you.

[The Lone Ranger]

You won't shoot that gun, Jake.

[Jeb Turner]

Put it down.

[The Lone Ranger]

I won't.

[Jeb Turner]

You take that rope and hog tie the redskin. Then I'll hog tie you. Thought you were smart to carry me away, didn't you, Jake? No use talking to me. I know who the thief is. I know who both of them are. And there ain't no use you trying to bulldoze me. Now get that rope and start roping. If you ain't at it when I count three, I'll blast your head off.

[Narrator]

The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

[The Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator]

Continue our story. As the Lone Ranger was questioning Jake about the holdup, the engineer grabbed the gun and got the drop on both the masked man and Tonto.

[The Lone Ranger]

Jake, do you think I'd be foolish enough to leave a loaded gun where you could grab it?

[Jeb Turner]

What's that you mean not loaded?

[The Lone Ranger]

Get him Toto. Got him. You won't take the gun.

[Jeb Turner]

It's was loaded. You tricked me.

[The Lone Ranger]

There. Now we will rope you.

[Jeb Turner]

Jake, you got me. But that still won't save your neck. I know who the cooks are. You and that redskin are the ones it come to me when you was trying to get information out of me. You asked all about when the next train was due.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well that's where you took the gun.

[Jeb Turner]

Austin was a good friend of mine. Mary Austin is the finest girl that ever lived. I'll get the ones that kill Austin no matter what you do to me.

[The Lone Ranger]

Jake, wait. Go on.

[Narrator]

Rope me.

[Jeb Turner]

Time he kill me I'll get you if I have to come back from the dead to do it.

[The Lone Ranger]

We didn't have anything to do with the murders. We're as eager to see the real crooks brought to justice as you are.

[Jeb Turner]

I don't believe it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well then. I can't take a chance on leaving you untied. Sorry. If the rope is tight, you'll have to stand it while I explain my plan to you. And you'll have to wait here for several days. A lot that must be done in town.

[Narrator]

During the next few days. The mystery of Jake's disappearance was a subject for a great deal of discussion in town. Jeb Turner's office was filled with townsmen and railroad men who asked countless questions as they tried to learn the full details.

[Jeb Turner]

I've told you all there is to tell, gents. The last man came in, threw a gun on us and lit out with Jake. That's all I know. That's all there is. Mary Austin will bear me out in it. But Mr. Turner, Jake was my best friend. You don't suspect he had a hand in the wreck, do you? I don't know, Sam. Jake and me were standing together in the office near the tracks when that train started coasting. Maybe Jake was in cahoots with the masked man. Has that idea entered anyone's head? No, that ain't so, Jeff. Jake was straight as a string. Well, he lost his head easy. Yeah, they don't say he's a crook. Well, as I figure, it's Sam and all the rest of you. Jake left the engine with a brake on and blocked the wheel. Then the masked man let the brake loose and pulled the block from the wheel. No thanks, so don't seem to Jake would do that kind of thing. Well, it's up to the to find out. That's all I got to say. Now where's Baldy Masterson?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm still here, Turner, near to the wall.

[Jeb Turner]

Come forward here, Baldy. Let him through gents.

[The Lone Ranger]

Got something for me to do?

[Jeb Turner]

Turner, you've been investigating the wreck?

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right, Turner.

[Jeb Turner]

Find anything new there?

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, fact is, it did.

[Jeb Turner]

Yeah, what is it?

[The Lone Ranger]

For one thing I found the hoof

[Jeb Turner]

marks of a horse.

[The Lone Ranger]

They're the same as the hoof marks of the horse that the mask man left when he rid off of Jake.

[Jeb Turner]

Yeah, yeah. Maybe the mask man's a crook, but that don't make Jake a crooked. Be still, Sam. I'm questioning Bally. Anything else? Bally?

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, might mean something that might not.

[Jeb Turner]

What is it?

[The Lone Ranger]

Much But a hunk of cloth. Looks like one of the bags of money sent in here. Look at it.

[Jeb Turner]

Why, it is. Those bags are used when cash is sent on the train. Where'd you find that?

[The Lone Ranger]

I. Well, Turner, I don't like to say it might mean nothing at all.

[Jeb Turner]

Speak up.

[The Lone Ranger]

Maybe better if I tell you in private. After all the chance have left, huh? What are your life?

[Jeb Turner]

Where was it up before everyone? I got nothing to hide.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, you see, there ain't no proof of this cloth bag got with it. Oh, I hate to name anyone without him here to defend himself.

[Jeb Turner]

Do you want me to have the sheriff jail you for withholding evidence?

[The Lone Ranger]

All right. Then. I went to Jake's house to have a look around there. I found the bag in his house.

[Jeb Turner]

I don't believe it.

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't give a hang who believes it.

[Jeb Turner]

I'm just telling it by all this righteous. That ties Jake right into it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, Turner. Maybe he had the bag given him. We don't know that he stole it.

[Jeb Turner]

It was given him. Given him by the redskins that he let rob the train. That's how he got it.

[Narrator]

Then Jake.

[The Lone Ranger]

What you want? Him and that mass man.

[Jeb Turner]

I'll report it to the sheriff.

[The Lone Ranger]

Find Jake.

[Jeb Turner]

Find Jake and let him speak his side of it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Find Jake.

[Jeb Turner]

That's the thing.

[The Lone Ranger]

Find j.

[Narrator]

The sheriff and his posse redoubled their efforts to locate the missing railroad man, but without success. Two days passed with everyone convinced that Jake was the one to blame for the crash of the train and the death of two men. Then another train arrived. The sheriff was at the station to meet it along with most of the townspeople. On the far side of the tracks, a masked man and an Indian approached on their horses.

[The Lone Ranger]

The train cuts us off from view. Tado. We can board the cars from this side without being seen.

[Jeb Turner]

That's right.

[The Lone Ranger]

You know the part you're to do. Wait here while I ride back a bit. I'll do his part. Come on, boy.

[Narrator]

Still keeping the train between himself and the station, the Lone Ranger raced back to a grove of cottonwoods. Hardly slackening his pace. The great horse Silver threaded his way among the trees and at last reached the clearing where Jake and Mary Austin were waiting.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, I think everything is set to go ahead, Jake. Ms. Austin.

[Mary Austin]

Yes?

[The Lone Ranger]

You might go to the office now. Speak to the sheriff, Jeb, Baldy and the others I named.

[Mary Austin]

I will.

[The Lone Ranger]

And you, Jake?

[Jeb Turner]

Yeah?

[The Lone Ranger]

Are you convinced yet that I'm as eager as anyone to find the crooks?

[Jeb Turner]

I reckon I am.

[The Lone Ranger]

Can I count on you?

[Jeb Turner]

Mary Austin's will be in the car, ain't she?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Jeb Turner]

Then you can count on me. You're dog gone, right you can. Thanks.

[Mary Austin]

Let me thank you, too, Jake. I. I'm sorry for.

[Jeb Turner]

For what, ma'?

[Mary Austin]

Am? Well, for what I thought at one point. And Paul.

[Jeb Turner]

That's all right, ma'.

[The Lone Ranger]

Am.

[Mary Austin]

Now I'll go to the station.

[Narrator]

At the station, Jeb was conferring with the train's engineer. The crowd, eager for news, hemmed them in.

[Jeb Turner]

So it wasn't so much of a job clearing off the tracks, huh?

[Mary Austin]

No.

[Jeb Turner]

Didn't delay us for very long, Mr. Turner. By the way, you got the brake set on that engine, ain't you? Sure I have. Did you put a block under the wheel to make sure it wouldn't start backing downhill? Sure I did.

[The Lone Ranger]

I always do, Mr. Turn, Turner. That's one of the orders you gave out. Looks like that last train was just marked for stealing by Jake and his mask partner.

[Jeb Turner]

Well, I'll make my report out now,

[The Lone Ranger]

Mr. Turner, if I can use the desk.

[Jeb Turner]

Go ahead, sheriff. Nothing new to report, Jeb. I still got men out hunting Jake and the mask man, but no luck yet.

[Mary Austin]

I. Mr. Turner.

[Jeb Turner]

Oh, howdy, Ms. Austin. It's good to see you again.

[Mary Austin]

Y. Can I speak to you alone?

[Jeb Turner]

Why, sure thing, ma'. Am. Just step over this way. Wait there for me, boys. They're back in the jiffy.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's odd, sheriff. Mornings, Baldy. Mary Austin wanting to speak secret to Jeb Turner.

[Narrator]

What's the matter with me and you?

[The Lone Ranger]

Can't you trust the two of us?

[Jeb Turner]

I reckon she figures I fell down

[The Lone Ranger]

on my job, baldy.

[Jeb Turner]

Maybe I have, but I sure done my best to try and find them crooks.

[The Lone Ranger]

What about me?

[Jeb Turner]

Shucks, she don't hardly know you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hey, look, there's jeb. Leave it now. Where's he going?

[Mary Austin]

Thanks, Mr. Turner.

[Jeb Turner]

Mary's coming this way.

[Mary Austin]

Sheriff, I. There's something I want to say to you and this friend of yours.

[The Lone Ranger]

For me?

[Mary Austin]

Yes. You work for the railroad, don't you?

[The Lone Ranger]

I sure do.

[Mary Austin]

Well, I understand that you're one of the men who has been working so hard trying to learn who caused my father's death. Well, ma', am, thank you for that.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, sort of in the line of duty, ma'. Am. I've been doing my best.

[Jeb Turner]

It was baldy that found out that Jake was mixed up in it.

[Mary Austin]

Oh. Oh, yes. Well, I wonder if both of you would go on board that train that's outside.

[The Lone Ranger]

For what, ma'? Am?

[Jeb Turner]

That train?

[Mary Austin]

Yes.

[Jeb Turner]

Why?

[Mary Austin]

Well, there's Something that. That I want you to see that door. If you'll only do what I ask, I'm sure you'll learn a lot. About what? About the way Pa was killed.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, how can we? What's there on that train that wasn't

[Jeb Turner]

the one your PA was on?

[The Lone Ranger]

No shocks.

[Jeb Turner]

We might as well do what she asked, Baldy. Won't hurt nothing.

[The Lone Ranger]

Why, of course it won't.

[Mary Austin]

Well, you come on.

[Jeb Turner]

You coming along, miss?

[Mary Austin]

Yes, I'm coming. There are several other men I want there, too. I'll speak to them.

[Narrator]

Sheriff and Baldy watched Mary disappear in the crowd. Then they headed for the door, crossed the platform and boarded the train. A few moments later, they were joined by several other men. At last, Mary entered the coach.

[Mary Austin]

Well, now, I think that. Oh, where's Jeb Turner?

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't know. I didn't see him on this car.

[Jeb Turner]

Did you tell Jeb to be here, too, miss?

[Mary Austin]

Yes, he. Well, it doesn't matter. I want you to meet a friend of mine. The Lone Race.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sit right where you are. You're the one that made off with Jake. That's right, Sheriff.

[Jeb Turner]

You were the one.

[The Lone Ranger]

You were at the scene of the wreck. I was. I understand that there are some people who think I had something to do with that wreck.

[Narrator]

You and Jake?

[The Lone Ranger]

That's far enough, Baldy. Now, let me do a little of the talking. In the first place, we're going to solve the murder right now by hearing from the people who are in this car. Who are you accusing? Quiet, Sheriff.

[Jeb Turner]

All right, then. But you needn't wave those guns around for handy now.

[The Lone Ranger]

We're all here the same way that Austin was. If this train started now, we'd all suppose it was going on its regular trip. We wouldn't realize it was running wild. And who was going too fast to jump. What about it? It's not likely that this train will get loose. There isn't anything on board the engine would find worth stealing.

[Jeb Turner]

Where's Jake?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll tell you where Jake is when the time comes. Of course we're moving. That's all right, Mary. Probably all right. The engine ain't running. We're coasting downhill. Someone let the brake loose and pull the block from beneath the wheel. We're going to be killed. Get to the platform just before it's too late. No one leaves this car until we hear the truth. Well, I'm leaving. Stay where you are, Sheriff.

[Jeb Turner]

I'm hang.

[Narrator]

The sheriff's gun was hardly out of its holster before a silver bullet sent it crashing to the ground. Panic had seized the men who face the Lone Ranger. For a moment, they seemed ready to defy the guns that covered them. But only for a moment. Then, in spite of the fact that the train was gaining momentum with every second, they turned back to the mask man.

[The Lone Ranger]

Stay where you are. Come now. Who started the last train coasting? It'll be too late to jump in another couple of minutes. Mary was sooner die with a crook than have him go free. Isn't that true, Mary?

[Mary Austin]

Yes, it is.

[The Lone Ranger]

The sheriff knows the risks of his office. He has to be ready to take those risks. Now, the rest of you, you'll simply have to stay on board unless the killer confesses. Jake, you know that's not true. It's Jeb Turner. He ain't here. He's reckon us as the truth. Won't be known about him.

[Jeb Turner]

Turner?

[The Lone Ranger]

How do you know that, Baldy?

[Jeb Turner]

I know that's all.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's necessary. I know it was Jeb Turner. You've got to prove that. Get off the train. I'll prove it. Then prove it now. Where did you and Jeb Turner hide the loot? In under the floor of the station. The Indians brought it to Turner or did you meet the Indian? I met him and I. Hey, you're making me tell about about yourself. That's right, Baldy. You said enough to hang you. How about a sheriff? He sure has. If we live through this, we'll live through it. Three shots is a signal. Egg is at the controls. He'll apply the brakes. We weren't running loose at all. No, but I had to let Baldy think we were so he'd be so badly frightened that we could catch him off guard. It was easier than I thought it would be.

[Mary Austin]

See if you'll get Jip Tennant.

[The Lone Ranger]

You bet I will. Have you all the witnesses you need. And then, sir, I'll leave you then. Tondo has brought my horse along beside the train.

[Jeb Turner]

But wait. There's lots we got to ask about.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mary will explain anything you want to know.

[Jeb Turner]

Oh, wait.

[Mary Austin]

He's gone. Sheriff. The answer? Simple. He knew the names of the crooks, but he had to have proof.

[Jeb Turner]

He done better than that. He got the confession.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sam.

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[The Lone Ranger]

Sam.

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[The Lone Ranger]

Sam.