Two railroad workers from Clifford, Ark., become heroes when they hijack a locomotive to protest the closing of the local railroad company. The two set out on a rollicking cross-country adventure to restore the dignity, pride and jobs of the small town's citizens. The all-star cast includes Wilford Brimley, Kevin Bacon, Bob Balaban, Barbara Barrie, Levon Helm, Holly Hunter and Mary Steenburgen.