Mr. Archibald H. Vander Clease is one of the five wealthiest men in the tri-state area. He is contemplating retirement. Never having married, there are no obvious heirs.

After much thought, and being a train enthusiast, he had a unique idea. He decided to invite two, now grown, cousins from his home state of Alabama & the CEO of his companies for an evening excursion aboard an authentic 1949 train.

They would meet at the station to have a charming trip. He would listen and observe them carefully. Then make his decision. What could possibly go wrong?!