About
The Iron Horse is an American Western television series that appeared on ABC from 1966 to 1968 and featured Dale Robertson as fictional gambler-turned-railroad baron Ben Calhoun. Costars included Gary Collins, Robert Random and Ellen Burstyn.
Cast
Dale Robertson
as Ben Calhoun
Robert Random
as Barnabas Rogers / Jeff Clayborne
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
In this new season, Ben continues to develop his railroad line, acquiring boilers, wagons, rights of way... But many obstacles will once again stand in his way: between farmers unhappy that the railroad is frightening the cattle, bandits who try to steal the pay or gold carried by the train, outlaws who infiltrate the train, the transportation of a prisoner who must stand trial for murder, and finally the hijacking of the train, Ben will have his work cut out for him!
Episodes
Season 1
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.
The Dynamite Driver
Calhoun is under contract to deliver a herd of cattle, but a ruthless opponent of his is determined that he not succeed, and dynamites the bridge that was on the main route.
High Devil
Calhoun's attempts s to acquire a right of way from a said to be merciless woman killer are complicated by the woman's demand for marriage as payment and the plans of a ruthless saloon owner to out maneuver him.
Right of Way Through Paradise
Calhoun's plans to obtain a right of way through the town of Paradise are jeopardized by four Confederate former comrades-in-arms he has hired. The men's rowdy behavior and total disregard for law has Tarrant advising they be fired, but Calhoun feels too obligated to the leader of the group.
The Pride of the Bottom of the Barrel
When starving Apaches leave their reservation in search of food, and encounter a brutal Cavalry commander, Ben seeks a peaceful resolution.
Broken Gun
A gunslinger turned traveling salesman seeks revenge against the bushwhacker who crippled his drawing hand.
Cougar Man
Calhoun decides to go into the rugged Apache country hills for a fight to the death against Cougar Man, an Apache who has killed five of Calhoun's men, and who believes himself cursed to kill as many men as possible until he himself is killed.
War Cloud
Calhoun must transport an Army unit which has captured the renegade Sioux chief War Cloud and is bringing him to stand trial for numerous murders. This comes at a bad time for Calhoun, as he is hoping to impress another passenger, a wealthy banker whom he hopes will agree to a loan for the railroad. The banker's daughter believes War Cloud is being mistreated. But a man who lost his family in one of War Cloud's raids plans to make sure the Indian dies long before he arrives at the fort, and is willing to fight Calhoun to make sure of it.
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