Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.8/10
The Iron Horse
Overview
The Iron Horse is an American Western television series that appeared on ABC from 1966 to 1968 and featured Dale Robertson as fictional gambler-turned-railroad baron Ben Calhoun. Costars included Gary Collins, Robert Random and Ellen Burstyn.
This production, originally released in 1966, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Western genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Western.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1966-09-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
30 Episodes • Aired 1966-09-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
17 Episodes • Aired 1967-09-16
In this new season, Ben continues to develop his railroad line, acquiring boilers, wagons, rights of way... But many obstacles will once again stand in his way: between farmers unhappy that the railroad is frightening the cattle, bandits who try to steal the pay or gold carried by the train, outlaws who infiltrate the train, the transportation of a prisoner who must stand trial for murder, and finally the hijacking of the train, Ben will have his work cut out for him!
