Ben Calhoun buys a railroad in a poker game, but finds himself challenged by his ex-partner, who after being humiliated in a fight is willing to kill to destroy Ben's dreams. Adapted, and changed somewhat, from the longer "Rail Runs West".

Ben Calhoun sells a herd of horses, uses the proceeds to get into a poker game, and wins the BPS&D railroad. He learns the railroad is broke but is determined to lay tracks to Scalplock while a disgruntled partner tries to stop him.