Talbot works as a dispatcher at a small rural railway station. One rainy night, shortly after a company payroll has arrived at the station, a masked criminal arrives to steal it. Talbot intercepts the villain's plan and a struggle ensues. He manages to fight off the masked man and save the payroll. But during the fight he is away from his station and misses a call to change the tracks for an oncoming train. This causes a terrible train crash resulting in many lost lives.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lyle TalbotDave Tolliver aka Bob Kirk | Dave Tolliver aka Bob Kirk |
 Polly RowlesJanet Martin | Janet Martin |
 Frank ReicherPop Martin | Pop Martin |
 Henry BrandonJoe Forbes | Joe Forbes |
 Henry HunterHoward | Howard |
 William LundiganDispatcher | Dispatcher |
 Lynton BrentSecond Operator (uncredited) | Second Operator (uncredited) |