 Two railroad companies are trapped in a deadlock in the town of Big Spur, Colorado. The Texas Colorado & Overland Railroad and The Continental Divide Railroad are arguing over the right-of-way over Raymond Gorge. The Continental Divide has the gorge but the Texas Colorado has the depot. Both sides want the other to back down. Gunmen for both sides have ruined the once-nice-town and intimidated townspeople. Paladin must find a way to settle this dispute regardless of which side wins.