Randolph Scott stars as a former Confederate soldier-turned-bank-robber who finds himself working for the AT&SF Railroad.  The movie was shot on location in Arizona and on studio backlots in southern California. 

AT&SF's Engine #1, the "C.K. Holliday" was portrayed by 0-4-0 AT&SF #5. The name "Little Buttercup" on the cab was added for its portrayal in the 1948 Chicago Railroad Fair and stayed on for this film. 

This oldie dates back to 1899 and was once on display at the CA State RR Museum in Sacramento. Today it resides in the Trolley Barn of History San Jose in Kelley Park (the tender is outside). Amazingly enough, it still maintains nearly the same paint scheme from the film. 

The work train arrives at end-of-track where trouble is brewing. Here we see a second steam locomotive, which was portrayed by 2-8-0 AT&SF #9440. Information is scarce on this one, so I am guessing it was scrapped after filming. 

To make peace with the local Native Americans, Britt (Scott) allows the chief to drive the engine, which almost ends in disaster. 

AT&SF #9440 is present at the unveiling of the Dodge City depot. Town scenes were filmed on the western town sets at Columbia/Warner Ranch in Burbank and Corriganville in Chatsworth (neither of which have buildings still standing). I'm not sure where the depot was located. 

Back with ol' #5: trouble is a-brewin'! The bad guys are here to stir up some trouble for the railroad!

#9440 was repainted as "Denver & Rio Grande RR" for a night scene, which I have brightened up here. 

The finale of the film takes place with both engines on display outside the depot at Santa Fe. I'm not sure if this was a real depot or a set but it's pretty impressive!