- In 1862, Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads compete westward across the wilderness toward California.
- One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
- In the year 1862, President Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Act, which authorized the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad that would stretch all the way westward to California. However, an opportunist by the name of Asa Barrows saw an opportunity to make a financial gain by obstructing the construction of the railroad. As a result, he began to use his influence to hinder the progress of the project.
Jeff Butler, the chief troubleshooter of the Union Pacific Railroad, found himself in a challenging position as he tried to counter the interference of Barrows. One of Barrows' agents was Sid Campeau, a notorious gambler known for his shrewd tactics. Campeau was causing a lot of trouble for the construction team by creating diversions and obstacles that slowed down the progress of the railroad.
To make matters worse, Jeff's former war buddy, Dick Allen, was also involved with Campeau. Allen was also competing with Jeff for the heart of Molly Monahan, the daughter of the engineer in charge of the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. The rivalry between Jeff and Allen was further complicated by their mutual love for Molly.
As Jeff tried to deal with Campeau's shenanigans, he also had to navigate the complexities of his relationship with Molly. He was torn between his loyalty to the construction team and his desire to be with Molly. Meanwhile, Allen continued to pursue Molly and tried to use his connection with Campeau to gain an advantage over Jeff.
Despite the challenges, Jeff remained focused on his goal of completing the railroad on time. He knew that the success of the project would not only benefit the Union but would also bring prosperity to the people of California. With determination and perseverance, Jeff worked tirelessly to overcome the obstacles in his way and ensure that the Union Pacific Railroad was completed as planned.
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