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The story follows George Lister, a practical engineer whose modest advancement on railway construction is complicated by his association with an adventurous young woman, Barbara, whose influence and rebellion set off business and personal entanglements. Her disappearance and return coincide with shareholder intrigue, a rival plot by Vernon, and Cartwright's moral doubts. A disastrous wreck and a pressing fuel problem escalate tensions, prompting bold speculations, repair efforts, and power plays by Montgomery. Through technical problem‑solving, loyal effort, and Barbara's assumption of control, Lister ultimately stabilizes the enterprise and receives recognition.
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