Overview
The story is built around the rivalry of two railroads, and the record run that is to decide the awarding of large mail contracts.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 23 | October 10, 1977 (85) | |
 | 33 | September 28, 1918 (36) | |
 | 61 | February 21, 1936 (81) | |
 | 39 | June 7, 1937 (60) | |
 | 26 | February 21, 1951 (61) |