John Hoyt: James Ralston

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• James Ralston : Defying my orders as Commissioner of the United States Government and deliberately ignoring the Board of Directors, Mister McClelland has thrown away hundreds of thousands of dollars. He's built 25 miles of useless track in the midst of 57 miles of impassable terrain.

  Major Bart McClelland : To the contrary, gentleman. I contend that the action I have taken has saved the road. It's provided a safe passage through the Black Hills. Now it's only a question of time before our rails stretch out to the Pacific itself.

  James Ralston : Claims backed only by your word, McClelland.

  Major Bart McClelland : I'm not asking you to take my word alone. Let me prove it by taking you up on this very train to End of Track.

  James Ralston : That's ridiculous. No passenger train could ever claim that grade safely.

  Major Bart McClelland : We have only your word for that, Mr. Ralston.