In The Train from Independence, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto find themselves in a perilous situation as they ride through the Smoke Hills. They witness a war dance being performed by a large group of Apaches, who are being misled by treacherous white men into believing that an approaching wagon train is a threat. The masked hero realizes that the Apaches are preparing to attack the wagon train, which is carrying soldiers and vital supplies for the settlers.