Silver Races Steam | The Lone Ranger (02-11-42)

Summary

Episode Overview

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: Silver Races Steam | The Lone Ranger (02-11-42)
Date: January 23, 2026

This episode returns listeners to the thrilling world of The Lone Ranger, a classic Western radio drama. Digitally restored for today’s audience, “Silver Races Steam” blends intrigue, secret plots, and wild frontier justice as the Lone Ranger faces the remnants of the Black Arrow—an underground organization seeking to subvert the West. In this tale, the Lone Ranger and his allies race against time to prevent a deadly train wreck planned by vengeful outlaws, relying on secret codes, quick thinking, and daring heroics.

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Main Themes and Purpose

• The persistence of evil: Even after smashing a notorious criminal group, the Lone Ranger must contend with the threat of powerful men and sabotage.
• Heroism and quick thinking: The Lone Ranger’s ingenuity and bravery shine as he tries to save a train and ensure justice prevails.
• Secret messages and codes: Much of the action pivots around covert communication, whether through coded letters or a disguised ring.
• Frontier justice and government intervention: Local lawmen and federal authorities unite in their campaign against corruption.

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Key Discussion Points and Plot Development

1. Aftermath of the Black Arrow’s Fall

[03:10-06:25]

• The gang’s headquarters are raided. Supplies and stolen goods are recovered.
• Sheriff and Lone Ranger discuss the remaining threat:
  • Five high-profile conspirators remain at large: John Kimberly (railroad), Webster (fur dealer), Ben Steele (cattleman), Clark Drexel (gold syndicate), and Brunson Page (army contractor).
• The importance and authenticity of a written list of conspirators meant for Washington is emphasized.

Lone Ranger: “Names don’t mean anything in court. I don’t think we can hope to find any further proof here, Sheriff. I’ll send this list of names to Washington and the government can act from that point on.” [06:10]

2. Sydney Drake's Incarceration and Plotting

[06:26-12:36]

• In jail, Drake, the Black Arrow’s leader, assures Grimes that help will arrive, referencing “associates in Washington.”
• The two realize the list in transit is the key evidence against their powerful allies.
• Drake contrives to send a coded message (under the guise of repentance) to his contacts, setting the stage for an upcoming heist.

3. The Outlaw Gang Deciphers the Message

[12:36-14:19]

• Mrs. Sparrow and Jake, key figures among local criminals, use a coded message from Drake to learn the location (Twin Rocks) and plan a train derailment to intercept the incriminating evidence.
• Their discussion reveals prior criminal exploits and the greed motivating their violence.

Jake: "If we can put the eastbound off the tracks, we can all be rich." Mrs. Sparrow: "Can you put the eastbound off the track?" Jake: "That won't be one bit hard. No, Siri. With my bunch of men, it won't be one bit hard." [13:59]

4. The Girl Spy and Her Escape

[14:20-19:04]

• A young woman (whose identity is shrouded in mystery) overhears the conspiracy. She is captured but resourcefully frees herself using a hidden knife and gun.

Girl: “Did you ever hear of carrying a knife up your sleeve?... If one has practiced enough, it’s possible to use that knife to cut the ropes that bind the wrist...” [17:55] Girl (to Mrs. Sparrow): “That bullet was meant to nip you. The next will hurt more. Now turn around. I’ll see how you like a rope on your end.” [18:49]

5. Rushing to Stop the Train

[19:05-21:27]

• The train carrying the all-important letter departs.
• The gang blocks the tracks with felled trees, intending to force a violent crash.
• The Lone Ranger, with Tonto, learns from the girl about the sabotage and the reason: the list of Black Arrow leaders is on the train.

Girl: “Jake and gang are at Twin Rocks. Logs over track. Direct train wreck. Drake sent message. Coded message.” [21:13]

6. "Silver Races Steam"—The Dramatic Chase

[21:28-25:59]

• In a signature sequence, the Lone Ranger rides Silver at full speed to intercept the train.
• The train engineers, spotting a masked rider, initially assume a robbery and resist warnings.
• The Lone Ranger throws them the ring with the President’s signature inside. The authenticity of this message finally convinces them to halt the train.

Engineer: “Hey, look. This is signed by the President of the United States!” Fireman: “Never mind that now. You just do what that mask man tells you. He’s carrying the authority of the President. He wants us to stop the train in all corners. Stop the train!” [25:14]

7. Climax—Outlaws Defeated

[26:00-27:07]

• The outlaws, seeing the slowed train, attempt to attack, but are outmaneuvered by lawmen hidden on board.
• The Lone Ranger’s ploy saves the evidence and prevents the disaster, while the gang is captured.
• The engineer is in awe of the Lone Ranger’s authority and daring.

Engineer: “That man is the Lone Ranger.” [27:06]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Come on, Silver! Ride the tail of Black Arrow!” (Lone Ranger’s iconic call) [01:53]
• Sheriff: “You will have to have tarnation good proof to pin anything on men as important as those.” [04:19]
• Jake: “If we can put the eastbound off the tracks, we can all be rich.” [13:59]
• Girl: “That bullet was meant to nip you. The next will hurt more.” [18:46]
• Engineer: “Who is the man with a mask? How could he have a ring with a letter from the president?... That man is the Lone Ranger.” [27:06]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [03:10] – Exposing the Black Arrow’s remaining leaders
• [06:26] – Sydney Drake and Grimes plot from jail
• [12:36] – Outlaws decipher Drake’s coded threat
• [14:20] – Girl captured, resourcefully escapes
• [19:05] – Lone Ranger and Tonto pursue the truth
• [21:13] – Girl delivers urgent warning
• [22:30] – Lone Ranger’s desperate race with Silver against the train
• [25:14] – Engineers convinced by the President’s signature; the train is stopped
• [26:00] – Outlaws’ ambush thwarted, gang defeated
• [27:06] – Identity of the Lone Ranger revealed

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Conclusion

“Silver Races Steam” captures the signature blend of suspense, code-breaking, gun-slinging action, and moral resolve that make The Lone Ranger a classic. The vivid restoration heightens every hoofbeat and tense exchange, while the clever use of disguise and secret messages foregrounds the Lone Ranger’s intelligence as much as his daring.
Listeners are treated not just to a showdown with villains, but to an enduring tale of Western justice—culminating in the timely delivery of truth to the nation’s capital.

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Listen for:

• Ingenious use of a code and a ring to thwart disaster ([21:28–25:14])
• The Lone Ranger’s iconic leadership and stoic resolve
• The clever subplot of the masked girl, resourceful and courageous
• The restoration work that brings intense clarity to the classic audio drama

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Transcript

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[Character]

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[Character]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator]

Fiery horse with a speed of light, the cloud of dust and the hearty high O Silver the Lone Ranger. During the years of unrest that followed the Civil War, a powerful secret organization called the Legion of the Black Arrow sprang up in the western United States. Its members were to be found everywhere, defying the law or using the law for their own purposes, working toward the ultimate goal of revolt and the foundation of a despotic empire. It was the masked rider of the plains who led the fight against this band of outlaws and traitors. And for once, his great strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness were taxed to the utmost in the cause of democracy. Return with us now to those thrilling days when the west was young. From out of the past come a thundering hoof beat to the great horse. Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Come on, Silver. Roll the tail of Black Arrow.

[Character]

Help, Silver.

[Narrator]

Hooray. When the cavernous headquarters of the Black Arrow was found, the Lone Ranger directed the loading of everything in the cave. Guns and powder supplies of every sort were piled on wagons by men from the sheriff's office. The masked man examined everything as it was loaded. Some of this stuff can be returned to the ones he was stolen from. Some of it you can use as evidence when Sidney Drake and the others go on trial. Sheriff, we'll have plenty of evidence against those crooks. We ought to be too sure of anything. Take nothing for granted. We won't. Drake will never stop trying to salvage that organization. The Black Hair was smashed for keeps. Not yet, Sheriff. Why not? We've got evidence. Enough to hang every one of us. Those crooks. Giants. Thought he'd been double crossed. He named five men who are still at large. Unless we can turn up something here, they're likely to remain at large. Five more. The Black Arrow. The man who really founded the conspiracy. Great Guns. Who are they? John Kimberly, the railroad man, is one of them. Webster, the fur dealer, another. Those are mighty important men. Ben Steele, the cattleman. Clark Drexel, the member of the gold syndicate. Brunson Page, the army contractor in Washington. But you will have to have tarnation good proof to pin anything on men as important as those. Yes, I know it's Grimes. Word won't mean anything. I'm hoping for proof here in the cave. Here's something that might be important. Let me see it. Here you are. This is what I've been looking for, Sheriff. You sure? Yes. Great. Here are the names and descriptions of the men. Seems like it was mighty careless of those crooks to have anything like that around where to be found. They didn't intend to have it found. Why they have a list like that? Well, the ladies weren't known by sight to all the men. Someone came as Sydney Drake did, claiming to be one of the leaders. Members of the gang could check his appearance with this list before they took orders from him. Hi. Savvy? Let me see that paper. There you are. I'm sorry, Lone Ranger, but I don't think this is enough evidence. No, names don't mean anything in court. I don't think we can hope to find any further proof here, Sheriff. I'll send this list of names to Washington and the government can act from that point on. I sure hope they act real sudden. I wonder how men of this sort got to know each other anyway. They sure are scattered all over the country. Hard to tell, Sheriff. They might have been in crooked work long before they started the Black Arrow. How's that? Well, Indians have bought a lot of army rifles. Perhaps Page helped get those rifles to them railroad men. Well, he might have handled the shipment. Possibly he rooted them so they didn't reach Their destination, maybe. So the cattlemen would have contacts to handle the sale of contraband in the plains country. Gold mine buyer would have contacts in the hills. Possibly the fur dealer handling the furs with which the Indians paid for the rifles. I suppose there's plenty of ways to reason out how those crooks got together. Well, I sure hope they hang together. In the jail. Sydney Drake and Grime shared the small cell adjoining the sheriff's office. Grimes, you'll deny you said anything about the other leaders. You get out of here. You wait and see. You better get out soon. Near as I can see, we're as good as hung right now. Our trial will take some time. It may be weeks before they get around to actually convicting us. But what then? I have associates in Washington, you know. Act good, they'll be to us now, more good than you think. I'm not counting on them. No? How'll they know the tough spot we're in? They'll know there's some reason why I don't communicate with them. Oh? I'm supposed to report to them at regular intervals. When they don't hear from me, they'll know I'm in genuine trouble and can't help myself. Then they'll do something about it. You really mean that? Of course I mean it. I make believe you're sleeping the sheriff have a look at the prisoners in the cell back here. Right. Too bad this special cell isn't bigger. I'd like to have all the crooks here under my nose instead of just these two. The other will be just as well guarded, though. Sheriff Drake sleeping, huh? Sleep. As long as they're still in jail, I'm satisfied in Easterners. A dog gone slick. I almost expect him to go through the stone walls like a ghost. He won't get out now. There's no one outside to help him. What's the Lone Ranger's next move? Well, I reckon he's about finished with the Black Hero gang. Yep. Sure has been a hard trail for him. You know, I expect you'll try to find the girl that owns a ring now that he's got the time. I've wondered about that ring, Sheriff. You see it up close? Sure. What's it like? Most unusual ring I ever saw. Mighty pretty to look at it. Yeah, but that's the least of it. Oh, it's got a secret compartment in opens, and there's a place inside for a couple of pictures or a secret message or something like that girl, as I understand it, had a message there when she Gave it to the Lone Ranger. Well, did, huh? Yeah, she was sent here to help the Lone Ranger. Sort of a special messenger, you know. I understand that the President of the United States is the one that sent her. Oh, go on. Yeah, but she never let the Lone Ranger see her unless she was disguised in some way. Well, I'd be mighty curious if I was him. I reckon he is. Well, he's been too busy smashing a Black Arrow to take time for anything personal. And the Black Arrow is really done for? Well, you might say it is. You mean you're not counting it done till Greek and the others hang? Oh, that's about what I mean about. Well, there's a few more ringleaders, but Lone Ranger has the names of them. He sent a list of names to the capital of Washington. That's all the government will need to get those men there. Sure. I expect you'll use the Pony Express, huh? No. Sometimes Indians waylay pony riders, you know. Easier sending the list on the train. Mail train. I see. Well, I'm tired, sheriff. I was gonna do a little desk work here, but I reckon I'll wait till morning. You got me yawling too. Oh, man. Lock up and go home, I guess. Good idea. We'll make sure the guards are on the job before we leave. Drake, did you hear that? I heard it. What about it? Well, I don't like it too well. I rather thought would happen. Though I tried to hide that list where it wouldn't be found. I expect they gave the place a pretty close search. If the government learns the identity of my friends, it may be hard for them to help us. That's the first thing that I thought of. Let me think. I do know men on the outside. You do not. Members of the Black Arrow outlaws we have had under observation for some time. Oh, we thought of making them members of our legion, but we haven't done it yet. Too late now. They still might be of use. How? Grimes, you don't have very much imagination, do you? Well, maybe not. Suppose these men thought there was a precious cargo of gold on board the train carrying the mail. Suppose they were direct the train to get the gold and at the same time take the mail in case there might be valuables to augment the gold loop. Say, there's an idea the list would never arrive in Washington. It wouldn't at that. Any other list would be merely hearsay, wouldn't it? Hearsay? If the Lone Ranger or the sheriff or someone else wrote five names on the list and called them conspirators. Is the meaningless. It's the man in which the list is prepared that makes it authentic. You see the handwriting, the stationary on which it's written. Other details as well. That settles it. How can we get words though, as men, you know. A mere detail that calls for some concentrated thinking. Let me think. Later in the evening, when his plans had been carefully thought out, Sydney Drake called one of the guards outside the barred window. Hey. I want to speak to you. We've got orders. I know, but. But this is something even the sheriff would want you to do for me. I'll send for the sheriff. Here, take this note to him. It explains everything. Sure. I come close to reach for the note so he can grab me around the neck and take my guns. Not a chance. We're keeping you there. But wait. I'm sincere. I'll toss a note out to you. It's a little thing I asked. I've been thinking over a lot of things. I want someone to know that I'll go to the gallows with Penton. You take a note to the sheriff, ask him about it. I'll take the note. When somebody comes by, I'll send it to the sheriff. I'm not being tricked into leaving here, believe me. Guard, there's no trick here. Here's the. No. It don't seem possible that Drake has repented. I can't see any reason why this woman shouldn't have the message. He wants her to think he's turned over a new leaf and is going to die regretting his crimes. He might as well let her think so. Here, take this note to Mrs. Sparrow out near Eagle Pass.

[Character]

My, oh my. It makes me happy to hear that Sidney has repented. If you knew the time I spent talking to him, trying to make him see the error of his ways. It would make his dying easier. Repent in this way. He'll a good sheriff. Thanks a plenty for sending me the.

[Narrator]

I will, Mr. Sparrow.

[Character]

Good evening to you.

[Narrator]

Evening, Jake.

[Character]

Here's something for Mr. Drake.

[Narrator]

It's about time we heard from him. He's in jail. He told me he'd get in touch with me about a way to get rich real quick.

[Character]

And he told you a code that.

[Narrator]

He used that he had to send word to you? Yeah, that's right, Auntie. Maybe this is the way he spoke about it.

[Character]

Well, don't you forget that you never did pay me my share with the loot from that Henderson holdup.

[Narrator]

I know.

[Character]

I posed as the old woman about to lose a home and won the sympathy. Henderson so you could learn where the cash was in.

[Narrator]

I know what you're doing.

[Character]

I want my share a cash.

[Narrator]

You'll get it. Let me see what's hidden in this here message.

[Character]

Just like you to forget the code. I don't know, Jake. Sometimes I wonder how incarnation you can keep on being leader of the game.

[Narrator]

Shut up. I'm working on this.

[Character]

Did you forget the code?

[Narrator]

No. Great Scott. This year might mean thousands of dollars. How? Art of gold. That means gold.

[Character]

What's your race trained?

[Narrator]

Let me see now. Fact wise, I think he's right.

[Character]

Now it seems like you're aiming at something pretty big.

[Narrator]

Uh huh. I reckon it is. Big monkey baby.

[Character]

What's the whole of the note?

[Narrator]

If we can put the eastbound off the tracks, we can all be rich.

[Character]

Can you put the eastbound off the track?

[Narrator]

That won't be one bit hard. No, Siri. With my bunch of men it won't be one bit hard. What's that? Something going on? I'll find out.

[Character]

Bring her inside.

[Narrator]

What's the matter? Cake. We found a girl listening at the window. Get in there where we can see you. Well?

[Character]

Sighing, huh?

[Narrator]

All right.

[Character]

What if I was? What are you gonna do about it?

[Narrator]

Bring her over here. As I like. Me. She's a pretty one too. Who are you? None of your business.

[Character]

Come here. Were you listening to Windis? Yes. And I heard your plans about wrecking a train. You can't get away with it.

[Narrator]

You won't interfere with anything we planned.

[Character]

I've wondered about you a long time, Mrs. Stella. You suppose it a kindly old woman, but you're not. You're as bad a crook as any of these murderers. My, my.

[Narrator]

Higher up and get all the boys together. You've got mighty big planes to discuss. 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. Now to continue our story. The Lone Ranger sat in camp with Tonto, who had ridden in at daybreak. He asked any question about girl. Kimasabe find two, three fellow who know what girl look like. Yes, but where is the girl now? Taro? I want to see her. I want to thank her for everything she's done. I want to ask her if she wants this ring back. Where is she? Kimasade? I need not know that girl right way last night, right east. She did. And that's plenty strange too. Girl not come back yet. Well, is she expected back? The sheriff say maybe. Girl catch train this morning. Go east on train. She not come back she catch train. Maybe we ride now, huh? Ride where? Kimasabe. Follow trail. All right. Come on then. Let's ride. Jake finished going over plans with his men while the captured girl sat in one corner of the large room. Then the men made ready to leave. In case we get separated, we'll meet at Twin Rocks. That's the best place to stop the train. Why'd you pick Twin Rocks, Jake? For several reasons. The train will have lots of speed when it gets there, so it can make the grade beyond. Yeah, there'll be plenty of big trees near the tracks, so we won't have trouble dropping a couple of them over the rail. I suppose we'll have to kill off everyone on the train. There won't be many. Not more than five or six people all told. We'll get rid of them so as there won't be witnesses. And we can take our own time about unloading everything we want.

[Character]

You better get started if you want to get the train blocked in time. Trains do a little while.

[Narrator]

We'll get started right away. You watch the girl.

[Character]

Of course I can. I'd like to see her get away.

[Narrator]

The horse she came on here is in the corral. All right. You let her get away and you won't live to regret it for very long. Remember that.

[Character]

Never mind your big mouth warnings. You tend to your work, I'll tend to mine.

[Narrator]

Come on, boys.

[Character]

Well, miss, how's it feel to be a prisoner? I needn't answer that. You'll find out for yourself. Oh, I will, huh? It's big talk from a girl that's been tied like you. Hence, I don't think it's too big.

[Narrator]

No?

[Character]

They call you Anne Sparrow, don't they? What's it to you? Well, just this. Did you ever hear of carrying a knife up your sleeve? It has been done, Mrs. Sparrow. And if one has practiced enough, it's possible to use that knife to cut the ropes that bind the wrist. Then, if one is very careful not to be noticed, a gun can be you. Let me see your wrist. Here, take a good look what you really like. I wouldn't hesitate a minute if you made it necessary to shoot. I don't believe you. Why, you little upstart. I've shot it up with men. No whipper snapper of a girl like you can bluff me with a shooting iron. You wouldn't have the nerve to shoot.

[Narrator]

Get back.

[Character]

I'm coming at you and you can't stop me. You ain't the nerve. Stand where you are. Why, you. That Bullet was meant to nip you. The next will hurt more. You did shoot. Now turn around. I'll see how you like a rope on your end.

[Narrator]

You did shoot.

[Character]

I'll bandage your hand before I leave. That's more than you do for me.

[Narrator]

In town, the railroad had taken on the mail. And with everyone gathered at the tiny station, the iron horse got underway. The fireman threw fuel into the furnace. The engineer leaned from his cab and waved. Be back in due time. Keep the town running. The man at the controls had no suspicion of a death that was waiting miles ahead. He grinned proudly at his partner in the cab and opened the throttle wider. Here we go. We'll try for a record on this trip. Death. Cruel, unsuspected death without warning was planned by Jake and his men, inspired by the man in prison, Sydney Drake. Hurry up with that tree. Drop her right across the track. He's ready to fall. That'll do it. Now get into hiding till after the smash. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger in Tonto rode east slowly, following the trail the girl had made the day before. Girl ride long way. Maybe right all the way to Washington. She planned to get back for the train. She's too late, Tonto. The train must have left by this time. That right. Wait. Tado. Look ahead. Ah. Rider come this way and come fast. Fair enough. That girl. It is. It is the girl. And look what girl do to put something on face. He's riding too hard for safety. On the ground as broken as this, plenty trouble. Maybe she's wearing a mask. Tto a mask like mine. Girls see us same time we see her. You wait.

[Character]

It's urgent. Jake and gang are twin rocks. Logs over track. Direct train wreck.

[Narrator]

The train.

[Character]

Drake sent message. Coded message.

[Narrator]

Do you understand? Yes.

[Character]

My follow's messenger was captured. You stopped the train.

[Narrator]

But you.

[Character]

I'll get the sheriff's men. Take them to Twin Rock.

[Narrator]

You don't need to ride with them. They sheriff Moa, that is.

[Character]

I'll send them to make the capture. But if that train isn't stopped, it'll be wrecked. Your message the list of the Black Arrow leaders is in the mail. That's why Drake wants a train wrecked.

[Narrator]

I know. You hear that?

[Character]

The train is coming now.

[Narrator]

We'll slant southwest and try to he us. Hurry. Lone Ranger ride. Hey, you got enough fuel to last a while. Look out the window a minute. What is it? See that red skill? The other man's mask. Look at him come riding to cut us off. These highwaymen will learn someday that their horse won't Even dent these here. Ac, pass my rifle over. I'll swap lead with him if that's what he wants. Here it is. Keep your head down. When he starts shooting, let me take double shots too. What's he saying? Look. That rage wants to stop the train. Who's he think he is? Clear out or we'll start shooting.

[Character]

Move on now.

[Narrator]

Come on, Silver. Come on, boy. Stop that train. Watch the racket. Stop the train, I tell you. Don't shoot. Listen to me. Come on. Kill them. I'll open the throttle a little more and we'll pull away from him. He didn't stop when you fired. Didn't draw a gun either. I don't want to really hit him with a bullet. The engine's falling back. We'll see just how fast that white horse can travel. Sure he's Travers. Yeah. Well, we'll open the throttle a little more. Give me more steam. Fire up. We've got to keep going, Silver. Come on, boy. There's one chance. While the speed of the train steadily increased, the mighty Silver race on. Struggling bravely to keep abreast, the Lone Ranger realized it could not be heard. To the men in the cab, he drew the ring from his finger. The ring that had once been worn by his friends. More recently worn by the Girl of Mystery. Slid the military emblem off the ring to expose the hidden compartment. And then. Hey, what's that rider holding up there? Something that shines like gold. Looks to be a ring. Take this ring. Look. He's going to toss it in here. Sure enough. Here it comes. I'll get it. It's here on the floor. It is ring. And look. There's something in it. Paper of some sort. That don't seem to me to be the trick of a man that wanted to stage a hold up. I'll ease off a little and we see what that ring means. Hey. Ring writing on the paper. Hey, look. This is signed by the President of the United States. What you say? Never mind that now. You just do what that bask man tells you. He's carrying the authority. The President. He wants us to stop the train in all corners. Stop the train. Stop the train. Quick. Jake and his men were waiting behind the rocks not far from where they had dropped trees across the rails. Seems to me the train's a long time getting here. Coming now. Ahead. Around the bend. Late. Yeah, coming slow too. Hang it all. If it's coming that slow, it won't get thrown off the tracks by those logs. Just bump them and stop. Not there. It is. That engineer must be loco. You gotta have more speed than that to make the hill. Hey, K. That train won't beat you around at that speed. Get your guns ready. We're gonna have some shooting. My guns are always ready. I wonder if that engineer knew something up. Look, he seen the trees on the rails. He's stopping the doggone train. Wait. We better go out. Wait. Men are getting off the train now. They've got access to cut the trees so they can move up. Yeah, fine thing. It's all right. We can let them get at the logs and charge them. What are we waiting for? Come on, let's clean them out. Come on. Follow me, ma'. Am. Come on. Clean work. As soon as the outlaws came from hiding, the Lone Ranger and the sheriff's man leaped from the cars in the train and charged. I give up, sir. Right. Come on, Engineer, we've got him. My ginger. I was scared. I didn't know if we'd have time to duck behind those trees before the crooks started shooting. Oh, here, mister, this ring. Suppose you want it back. I do. I wouldn't lose it for anything if you hadn't tossed it to us. I wouldn't have stopped the train if I hadn't had that ring. I'd have had to try and board your engine. Fool that I am. I'd like let it trotted you on the head if you tried it. Well, I better get started again. I'll have to back up half a mile to get speed for the hill ahead. Well, we will free the sight, boys. Come on, get those twigs. Move. Well, that's not all. Sheriff will take charge. You ready, Sheriff? Sheriff. Sheriff. One thing more. Who is a man with a mask? How could he have a ring with a letter from the president? Who is he? Who is he? Engineer. That man is the Lone Ranger.

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