Slow Freight | The Lone Ranger (03-28-41)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: “Slow Freight” | The Lone Ranger (03-28-41)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Episode Date: March 1, 2026

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Main Theme & Purpose

This episode transports listeners to the Wild West with The Lone Ranger in a digitally restored broadcast of “Slow Freight,” originally aired in 1941. The adventure revolves around a slow-moving freight train carrying a fortune in gold, shadowed by criminal intrigue, courage, and a plot for both robbery and revenge. The Lone Ranger, aided by Tonto, must outwit notorious outlaw Scar and his gang while protecting innocent passengers and ensuring justice is done.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Setting the Stage: The Threat to the Gold (01:50–06:00)

• The episode opens with a dramatic introduction of the Lone Ranger, setting a tone of justice versus lawlessness against the backdrop of gold and railroads in the old West.
• The masked Lone Ranger and Tonto monitor a massive gold shipment departing on the “slow freight” from Rainbow Creek. They suspect Scar and his gang will target the train.
  • “Scar. He was here two days ago. You must know about the gold. I believe he’ll try to get it.” (Lone Ranger, 04:33)

2. Encounters at Rainbow Creek Station (06:00–08:30)

• Various travelers interact at the station. Wild Bill Garrison, a gambler, tries to buy Silver (the Lone Ranger’s horse).
• Linda Mason, traveling with her infant, is reluctant but must board the train.

3. Aftermath of Violence: The Tragedy at Mason’s Ranch (08:30–10:20)

• Lone Ranger and Tonto stumble upon Mrs. Mason (Linda), who is found after her husband’s murder and her ranch’s destruction by Scar’s gang.
  • “You’ve killed my husband. You’ve burned our ranch... If it weren’t for the baby, you could kill me too.” (Linda Mason, 08:52)
• She’s protected and put aboard the train, while the Lone Ranger goes to hunt Scar.

4. Train Journey & Suspicious Passengers (12:03–14:49)

• As the freight travels, tensions rise between passengers, with Bill, Anson, Linda Mason, and Checkers (a rancher) sharing cramped quarters.
• Scar is spotted trying to board; he is quickly identified and taken prisoner, but the tables are turned when Bill and Checkers themselves are taken hostage by Scar and his accomplices inside the caboose.

5. The Heist Unfolds (16:44–21:38)

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto track the outlaw gang to a camp in the woods near the railroad, extracting intelligence from one of Scar’s captured guards. They race to warn the town and organize a posse.
  • “You’ll either be taken to the junction and turned over to the sheriff as the man who killed Jim Mason.” (Lone Ranger, 18:53)
• Meanwhile, on the train, Scar plans to decouple the caboose after transferring the gold, intending for the last car (with hostages) to roll back and crash.

6. Personal Motive Revealed: Linda’s Vengeance (21:08–22:36)

• Linda, previously playing along with Scar, pulls a gun and reveals her true identity: she is Harvey Ashland’s sister, seeking revenge for her brother’s death at Scar’s hands.
  • “You know who I am, Scar? ... I’m Harvey Ashland’s sister. I was in the east when you killed him... But when I got back here, I swore that you’d pay for his death.” (Linda Mason, 21:49)

7. Race Against Disaster: The Lone Ranger Intervenes (23:45–26:49)

• Scar and Anson implement their plan, leaving hostages to certain death in the careening caboose.
• The Lone Ranger boards the runaway car and, in a high-adrenaline sequence, manages to brake it and save the passengers.
  • “We’ve got to get on board and set the brakes. And go fast! And Silver, you jump!” (Lone Ranger, 25:01)
• Posse, led by the sheriff, closes in as Scar flees.

8. Justice Served & Emotional Resolution (26:49–28:18)

• Scar and his men are captured. Linda regrets her impulsive actions but is reassured by Bill.
  • “You won’t have to. You’ll have a man to do your fighting from now on.” (Checkers to Linda, 27:43)
• The episode closes with the famed recognition of the mysterious masked man:
  • “Once upon a time you met the Lone Ranger.” (Checkers, 28:18)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lone Ranger’s justice:
  • “Scar. He was here two days ago. You must know about the gold. I believe he’ll try to get it.” (04:33)
• Grief and resolve:
  • “You’ve killed my husband. You’ve burned our ranch... If it weren’t for the baby, you could kill me too.” (Linda Mason, 08:52)
• Plan for sabotage:
  • “Because halfway up the grade, the coupling on this caboose is going to break. It’ll roll down the hill and smash up. We’ll get rid of the woman and the two men without firing a shot.” (Scar, 21:15)
• Linda’s true motive:
  • “You know who I am, Scar? ... I’m Harvey Ashland’s sister... I swore that you’d pay for his death.” (Linda Mason, 21:49)
• Heroic intervention:
  • “We’ve got to get on board and set the brakes. And go fast! And Silver, you jump!” (Lone Ranger, 25:01)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Introduction & scene setting: 01:50–03:17
• Suspicion and set-up with Lone Ranger and Tonto: 03:39–06:36
• Linda Mason’s tragedy revealed: 08:30–10:10
• Scar’s arrival and hostage-taking: 13:36–14:49
• Lone Ranger confronts outlaw guard: 16:44–18:53
• Scar and Linda’s confrontation: 21:08–22:36
• Sabotage and rescue action: 24:15–26:49
• Aftermath and Lone Ranger’s legend acknowledged: 27:35–28:18

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Tone & Style

The episode maintains a classic pulp Western feel—heroic, suspenseful, and morally clear. Dialogue is urgent and sharp, reflecting peril and bravery. Characters express robust emotion: despair in Linda Mason’s grief, cold cunning in Scar’s plotting, and stoic resolve in the Lone Ranger’s pursuit of justice.

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Conclusion

“Slow Freight” stands as a sterling example of classic American radio storytelling: tension-charged action, personal vendettas, and larger-than-life heroics, all wrapped in immersive sound design. Through digital restoration and dedicated performance, the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast breathes new vigor into these historic tales, preserving their drama and excitement for modern audiences.

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Transcript

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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. From your enjoyment, you can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

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A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi O Silver the Lone Ranger. The coming of the railroad and the destination discovery of gold in the Hill country started a new wave of emigration to the western United States. But with the miners and prospectors came criminals and gunmen. The mining towns ran wide open and a man's life depended on the quickness of his draw. He was a masked rider of the plains who put an end to violence in the Gold Country. It was his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness that blazed the trail for progress and made possible the winning of the West. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. 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. Come on Silver. We're on the trail of Scar and his gang out of waiting at Rainbow Creek. O Silver Hawaii.

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[Linda Mason]

How much? One way to the junction, Anson.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

$2.

[Linda Mason]

Here you are.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Well, Is Linda your worst enemy, Anson? I don't have to tell her what this trip will be like. Besides, she can't buy a horse. Perhaps she'd like me to stake her.

[Linda Mason]

I'd like you to mind your own business. Are you taking this train?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Only as far as Mason's ranch.

[Linda Mason]

Good. Less conversation we have, the better pleased I'll be.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

That's what comes of trying to give a lady good advice, Anson.

[Linda Mason]

I don't need your advice.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

That was my mistake. I presumed on a friendship which evidently didn't exist.

[Linda Mason]

I'm getting on board. How long before we start?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

All set. There's your answer. Right now. Just about on time. Hand me the landing bill. Sure. What? That train behind us. We go faster. No, Tuttle, we'll hold this pace. Nothing's going to happen between here and Springville. But the train should happen to pass us on this level stretch. We'll pass it again as soon as the engine hits a grate. Huh. That looks like a campfire up ahead. Maybe so. It's in the middle of the tracks. That's right. Isn't that Jim Mason's ranch over this rise to the north? Perhaps it's a signal fire. Teller, you may want the train to stop. There's somebody next to fire. Yes. It isn't Jim. Looks like a woman. She's heard silver and scout woman run way. There's nothing strange about that. She must think we're outlaws. We go after her. We're friends, ma'. Am. We ain't going to hurt you. She's fallen, that baby piece.

[Linda Mason]

Don't cry, honey. I won't let him touch you, ma'.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Am.

[Linda Mason]

Can't you say I have a baby?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

We only want to help you.

[Linda Mason]

You're master belong to Scargan.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

That isn't true. You're Mrs. Mason, aren't you?

[Linda Mason]

You ought to know.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You want the train to stop.

[Linda Mason]

Don't make fun of me.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Sadder get back to the track. Stop the training underdoer. Let me help you up.

[Linda Mason]

Blood of mercy. Haven't you done enough? You've killed my husband. You've burned our ranch. If it weren't for the baby, you could kill me, too. But you need someone to take care of her. Please. If I get to this Junction, I'm going to take a train back east. I won't make any trouble, I promise.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

We'll see that you get to the junction.

[Linda Mason]

You will?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

There's no time to explain. My mask. But I'm not an outlaw.

[Linda Mason]

You really mean it?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I'm doing my best to bring Scarney's gang to justice. Now let me help you up.

[Linda Mason]

Just hold the baby.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Of course I'm all right. The train's stopping. But before we put you on it, I wish you'd tell me just what happened tonight.

[Linda Mason]

I'll take it now.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Scar and his gang raided your wrench.

[Linda Mason]

It just acted dark when they came. They wanted horses, and when Jim tried to stop them.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Scar. Scar, who did it?

[Linda Mason]

Yes, I saw him from where I was hiding in the cottonwood. One of the men was carrying a torch and it lit up his face and they set fire to the house.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Do you have any money? Some.

[Linda Mason]

I took all we had when I ran out of the house as a baby.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

That you, Ms. Mason?

[Linda Mason]

Yes, Anson. I want to go to the Junction.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I got a passenger here that wants to buy a horse from Jim. What's the matter? There are no horses at the Mason ranch. They've all been driven off, and Jim has been killed. Scars. Work. Yes. Take care of Mrs. Mason, conductor.

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But you're wearing a mask. Maybe she. I got a hunch we don't have to worry about that. Step right up, ma'. Am.

[Linda Mason]

You must be tired. Can I hold the baby? You. I'm sorry.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Now, in here, ma'. Am. We'll make you comfortable. Springville's closer than the junction. We'll drop Miss Mason there. You'll see. Take her to the junction. She wants a train for the east. Oh, well, maybe she'll change her mind. What? We have our work cut out for us. T what we do? We'll cross the rise and head to the Mason ranch. Then we'll pick up Scar's trail. We'll follow it wherever it leads. Come on. The freight reached Springville the following morning. The loading of the cattle began. By that time, the Lone Ranger and Tonto had ridden far beyond the town. The outlaw trail led them away from the railroad and deep into the hills. At noon, they Ran up. They camped here. Tyler. How old is the campfire? Maybe four, five hour. Which way did they ride after they left here? Sign over there. Come on, Silver. I see it now. There must be nearly 20 of them. That's right. Then go south, back to the railroad. Means they're after the gold teller. But we still have time. It's only 12 o'. Clock. So the train hasn't left Springville yet. They're just about finished loading the cattle. I'll. Silver away.

[Linda Mason]

Mason. What is it? Don't blame me for not having much use for me. I'm no lady like you are. But there's something I'd like to tell you for your own good. Really. You ought to get off the train before we leave Springville.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Why?

[Linda Mason]

Well, you're tired. You ought to rest up a while before you go any further. I have no place to go here. There's plenty of folks to take you in. Bill, you'd find someplace for her, wouldn't you? You'd stay behind.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I'm at your service, Mrs. Mason. Is there anything I can do? I'll be.

[Linda Mason]

That man coming across the platform is the only friend I have around here.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

He's a rancher, isn't he?

[Linda Mason]

Yes. It's his cattle they've been loading. He'll be traveling with us. Another one, huh? What was that? I. I'm glad you'll have a friend along. Thank you. Hello, Checkers.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Hello, Sally. I looked in here once before and you asleep. And I'm sorry about last night.

[Linda Mason]

I know. You don't have to tell me. Just sit down here beside me.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Yeah. How's the baby?

[Linda Mason]

She's fine.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Well, there's Anson coming out of the station. I'll be starting in a minute.

[Linda Mason]

Why don't you all get out of here, huh? What do I have to do to make you understand?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Understand what?

[Linda Mason]

I can't say anything more. I can't.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I think you'd better, Linda.

[Linda Mason]

No. You've had your warning.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

What's the matter with her? Search me. I've given up trying to understand women a long time ago. Bill.

[Linda Mason]

You never tried to do that.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Everybody in here. Sure you don't want to get off, Ms. Mason?

[Linda Mason]

I'm going to the junction.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Suit yourself. All aboard.

[Linda Mason]

That's.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Hey, conductor. There's a man breaking from the sage brush on the other side of the tracks. He's heading this way. Looks like he wants to get aboard.

[Linda Mason]

Hurry up. Jack.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Yes?

[Linda Mason]

Get your gun ready. The last time I saw that man's face, it was by the light of A torch.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

He's one of the outlaws. One of them?

[Linda Mason]

It's Scar himself.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

All right, I got your hand. Take him up, mister. You're covered. You aiming that at me, cowboy? I sure am. Don't make a move, Scar. Scar.

[Linda Mason]

I'm sure of it.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Tie him up, Anson. Not me. You needn't be afraid. He won't try anything. Who said anything about being afraid? Is this man a friend of yours? Well, we work together now and then.

[Linda Mason]

He's a cook, too. Mr. Garrison, you'll help, won't you? There's a coil of rope across the aisle.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I'll be happy to oblige.

[Linda Mason]

Don't reach for it, Bill. I got a gun on your back. And the same goes for you, Checkers. Stick em up you.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Good work, Linda. I couldn't have done better myself.

[Linda Mason]

Better gun. Scar.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Got him.

[Linda Mason]

Time up, Anson. They're both tough hombres and we can't take any chances.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

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

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[Linda Mason]

Sam.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Now to continue our story. Bill and Checkers were taken prisoner by Scar just as the train left Springville. All afternoon the slow freight jolted through the hills. The shadows began to lengthen. Miles away, the Lone Ranger and Tonto rode toward a heavily wooded section not far from the railroad. We're only a few miles from the junction. Tada. The railroad must be just beyond these woods. It get dark pretty soon. Wait, Tadda. What you see through the trees? Oh, campfire. We found the Gang. All right. You ride to town. Get sheriff posse. We'll have to make sure that Scar's with him first. It's plenty dangerous. Go close to camp. I know that, Hutter. There may be another way. What you mean they're waiting for the train? They'll have a guard posted near the railroad. Oh, capture guard. It's worth trying. We should be able to make him talk. Come on. We'll circle to the south. The Lone Ranger led the way around the woods to the railroad. The tracks were climbing here. And at the top of the rise, the figure of a man could be seen leaning against a great pine. His rifle gleam in the last rays of the setting sun. The masked man raised his arm and signal to stop. There he is. Tyler. We'll leave the horses here. Silver. Scout not make any noise. We'll keep to the COVID the trees. It's almost dark. But be careful. Camp's less than 100 yards away under. Watch out. Why the fix on me to guard this dog? Gone. We have to gag him until we get him away. Do it. Now. Pretty open. You really tell him. Come on, Silver. With the outlaws their prisoner, the Lone Ranger and Tonto raced to the bottom of the long hill. There they found cover in a grove of trees. The gag was taken from the guard's mouth. And the Lone Ranger accused him of taking part in the raid on Jim Mason's ranch. We're giving you a choice. You'll either be taken to the junction and turned over to the sheriff as the man who killed Jim Mason.

[Andrew Rines]

No.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

It wasn't me. I didn't do it. Oh, you'll tell us everything you know. Scar killed him. Is Scar on the camp? No. Where is he then? I don't know. He's supposed to be on the train. Oh, that bad? Left the gang at Springboks Hunter. That's where he must have boarded it. Maybe he'll steal gold himself, not wait for men he couldn't. He might have been able to hold up the train and throw the box off. But he couldn't make a getaway. The box is too heavy. He'll use his men. Can I go now? Go? I've told you everything I know. You'll have to tell us more if you want to save yourself. You'll turn me over to the sheriff anyway. Your only chance is to to help us catch the rest of the gang. Hurry up. I can't waste any more time. Where's the hold up going to take place? You promise? I promise that you'll hang with the rest of them if you don't talk. And where's it going to be? You can see from here the top of the hill. Yeah. That's the end of a long grade. By the time the engine reaches the top, it'll slow down to a walk. They won't have any trouble climbing aboard. The sheriff will have something to say about that. You go to Junction right away. I'll bring the sheriff and the posse back. They'll surround the gang and catch them in the Axe. What about me? You're coming with me. But you'll stay here. T, Find some cover about halfway up the grade. There's a chance that I won't be able to make it before the train reaches here. You make it all right. It's getting late. Watch for the train and we haven't returned. Warn the engineer before he gets to the top. Hunter, wait for you into the saddle. Listen, I didn't have anything to do with Jim's murder. Move. All right. Halfway up the grade. T, I don't know. I'll fill the hallway. The Lone Ranger urged the Great Horse through the night. When the Junction was reached, he turned his prisoner over to the sheriff. The lawman rounded up a posse. Freight train neared the hill where the outlaws were camped. One end of the caboose, Garrison and Checkers lay on the floor, roped hand and foot. Mrs. Mason sat near them, her little daughter cradled in her arms. At the other end of the car, Anson, Scar and Linda completed their plans. How much longer before we get to the big gray Danson? 15 minutes. I've been wondering about those two men and the woman. You can stop right now. I've got it all worked out.

[Linda Mason]

They can't hurt us. Why not just let them go?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Not on your life.

[Linda Mason]

They're gonna take them with us.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

We'll have to take the engineer and fireman, Linda. Well, if you use a gun on them. I'd like to do this without any gunfire. The top of the hill's pretty close to the junction. They might hear the shots.

[Linda Mason]

All right. Take the engineer and the fireman with us. But there's the baby. What about her?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I told you I had it figured out.

[Linda Mason]

You're not gonna have.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Look, right now we get the gold out of this car and onto the roof of the next one.

[Linda Mason]

What for?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Because halfway up the grade, the coupling on this caboose is going to break. It'll roll down the hill and smash up. We'll get rid of the woman and the two men without firing a shot.

[Linda Mason]

No.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Shut up. There's no need for them to know what's going to happen till it does. Sounds good to me. We'd better start with that box right now.

[Linda Mason]

There's more than the three of them. There's the baby.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Linda, you've been a lot of help on this job. Don't spoil it.

[Linda Mason]

It's murder. You said there wouldn't be any killing.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

There wasn't supposed to be anybody riding the train.

[Linda Mason]

I won't let you.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Look out, Anson. She pulled a gun on. What's the idea?

[Linda Mason]

Thought I'd wait until the whole game could be caught. But I'm not going to be a party to murder.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You gone loco?

[Linda Mason]

You're the one who's loco. You are loco to trust me. You know who I am, Scar. Look at me. Don't I remind you of somebody, Scar? Harvey Ashland. Scar. I'm Harvey Ashland's sister. I was in the east when you killed me. You never saw me. But when I got back here, I swore that you'd pay for his death. That was over a year ago. Been looking for you ever since. But it wasn't until I hit the rainbow that I got my chance.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You like to talk, don't you?

[Linda Mason]

I want you to know why I'm shooting you, you dry ghost. Harvey. Shot him in the back, but this is going to be face to face. Linda, look out for Anson. What?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

My. This. No. Steady, Ms. Mason.

[Linda Mason]

Let go of her.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I guess we'll have to tie them both up. Anson. Yeah. There were a couple of wild cats. Yeah, she's fainted. I can have my hands free now. That's it. Put her on the floor.

[Linda Mason]

You beast.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Don't worry, Ms. Mason. You need a few ropes to make you behave. But we won't bother the baby, but put her on the seat beside you.

[Linda Mason]

Go ahead. Get it over with.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

How long before the grade, Anson? We'll be making the curve in five minutes. We'll be starting to climb after that. You won't have long to wait, Ms. Mason. Circle to the left, Sheriff Sky's man. Hidden in those pines. Wait for the train to get to the top before you strike. Where are you going, last man? I'm heading down the hill. Follow me, boys. As the posse closed in on the gang and the Lone Ranger headed down the grade, Scar and Anson carried the gold out of the caboose and with the help of a rope, raised it to the roof of the car ahead. The last curve on the run was in sight before the job was finished. And at that moment, Linda recovered consciousness. Bill, you're all Right now, Linda.

[Linda Mason]

All right. Is he gone? Don't you know what's going to happen?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Yes, they told us before they left.

[Linda Mason]

Where's Mrs. Mason and the baby?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

At the back. It's too bad for them. Checkers had to persuaded not to go east. He was going to see that her home was rebuilt.

[Linda Mason]

Too bad for us. You understand now, don't you? I treated you the way I did in Rainbow.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Of course.

[Linda Mason]

And you forgive me.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You don't have to ask that.

[Linda Mason]

If we could only get loose.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Don't try. L. We've got to used wire as well as rope.

[Linda Mason]

Listen, we're turning. We're rounding the curve. After the curve. He said we'd start the climb. Yeah, we are, Bill. Starting to climb now.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Steady, Linda. Steady. You come back. He must have it. Yes, Sheriff. Come with you? Yes, he's waiting with his men. We might as well get to the top, sir. What matter? There's two men up on top of that cattle car. That's right. What are they doing? Maybe then walk up front to engine. But they aren't. Look. One of them's disappeared. Ah, him dropped down between cars. What for? Mrs. Mason. Her baby are in that caboose. We can't let anything happen to them. Tata. Train go plenty slow now. Maybe we get on board. Come on, get him up. What we do it uncoupled the last car. It's rolling down the hill. We've got to get on board and set the brakes. And go fast. Fast. And Silver, you jump. I'll have to close, Mrs. Mason. Come on, Silver. Just a little more than I can make it. Get it up now. I'm steady now. Hold your stride. I've got the swing over and that's it, boy. Now hit. Slowing up some. But it may be too late. No, it's taking hold. Taking hold. Some. One more turn. That's it. You all right in here?

[Linda Mason]

It's a mask, man. Don't let Scar get away.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

They're waiting for him. I'll cut your ropes. Bill and you can take care of the rest of them. Here's the knife. Here, Silver. You hurry. Kimasaki. What's up? Posse gets scarce, man. Yes, Scar. Another feller see Posse jump off train claim. Bank there ravine. After them, Silver. That's the last of the climbing Silver monster. There they are heading for the woods. I haven't got a gun.

[Linda Mason]

I give up.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

It can't be Scar. Take care of them. T. How they doing? A weave, Silver. Side to side and that's it. He'll start shooting. In a minute. Come on, Silver. Master boy. Now we're close enough. My hand. Don't, don't.

[Linda Mason]

I drop my gun.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Right. You belong with your men. And your men belong in jail. Get up here. Hey, I'll kill my. On to the junction.

[Linda Mason]

Just a mile or two more. I'm ashamed of myself. Oh, don't be, Linda. I shouldn't have thought I was equal to those men. I'll never try anything like that again.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You won't have to. You'll have a man to do your fighting from now on.

[Linda Mason]

Mr. Garrison.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Yeah?

[Linda Mason]

If I'm going to change my name, you're going to change yours. It isn't going to be Wild Bill anymore. You know, you didn't do any better job against Guy than I did. It hadn't been for the masked man. Well, I don't have to tell you, I've never seen anyone like him in my life. I wonder who he is.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You honestly don't know? I don't. And you can't guess?

[Linda Mason]

No.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Well, Mrs. Mason, when that little girl of yours grows up, you'll be able to tell her that.

[Linda Mason]

Yes?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

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