Ep 9. The Iron Trail

Cheyenne season 2 episode 9, titled "The Iron Trail," takes place during a time when the transcontinental railroad is being constructed and towns are popping up along the tracks. Cheyenne Bodie, played by Clint Walker, is hired as a guard for a train carrying a large payroll. The trip takes Cheyenne and his fellow passengers through dangerous territory, including Indian territory, where they encounter hostile tribe members.

At first, Cheyenne is skeptical of the other passengers on the train, assuming that one of them is planning to steal the payroll. However, he soon realizes that they are all innocent and the true danger lies outside the train. As they travel through the wilderness, the passengers face challenges such as a bridge that is on the verge of collapse, hostile Indians attacking the train, and a man with a vendetta against one of the passengers.

The tension on the train rises as the journey becomes increasingly perilous. The passengers begin to turn on each other, accusing each other of conspiring to steal the payroll. Cheyenne must maintain order and protect the train's valuable cargo while trying to figure out who is behind the escalating danger.

Along with the main plot of protecting the train, "The Iron Trail" also delves into the relationship between Cheyenne and a woman named Abby (played by Jacqueline Scott). Abby is traveling on the train with her father, who is suffering from a terminal illness. Cheyenne and Abby are drawn to each other, but Cheyenne is hesitant to let himself get too close to her because of the dangerous situation they find themselves in.

As the journey reaches its climax, Cheyenne and the passengers must overcome multiple obstacles and confront the person responsible for putting their lives in danger. With danger lurking around every turn, Cheyenne proves himself to be a skilled and courageous protector of the train and its passengers.

Overall, "The Iron Trail" is a thrilling episode of Cheyenne that highlights the challenges faced by those who were instrumental in the construction of the transcontinental railroad. The tension between the passengers on the train and the danger posed by outside forces makes for a gripping hour of television that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.