A freight train careening off the tracks sends Jimmie Nelson (James Hall), the ne're-do-well of a railroad owner, John Nelson (Robert Homans), out to redeem himself, by working under an assumed name, to investigate why and who is the culprit behind the sabotage against his father's fast-express line..
So, The Lightning Flyer. Is it worth digging up today? Well, if you like old-school railroad dramas, the kind where a rich kid tries to make good, then yeah, you might find something here. It’s got that simple, honest charm. But if you're looking for slick action or complex characters, you'll probably bounce off it pre...
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"So, The Lightning Flyer. Is it worth digging up today? Well, if you like old-school railroad dramas, the kind where a rich kid tries to make good, then yeah, you might find something here. It’s got that simple, honest charm. But if you're looking for slick action or complex characters, you'll probably bounce off it pretty quick. 🚂 The premise is pretty straightforward: Jimmie Nelson (played by James Hall) is the son of a big railroad boss. His dad, John Nelson, runs this fast-express line. Jim..."
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