Ted Lanning works for his father's railroad company. He is demoted to a manual labor position on a dangerous mountain section of the track known as the "down grade". Ted must prove his worth while dealing with a gang of hijackers and competing for the affection of Molly Crane.

• Gotham Productions
• William Fairbanks
• Alice Calhoun
• Charles K. French
• Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
• Jimmy Aubrey