Guns of the Timberland

Filming started in April 1959 on location in and around Blairsden, California, Graeagle, California, and other locations throughout Plumas County. The scenes involving the steam engine and railroad cars were shot on the Western Pacific Railroad right-of-way. The scene where the steam engine goes over the tall bridge was shot using the Clio Trestle. Filming finished in June 1959.

During Bert's (Frankie Avalon) first song of the dance, an electric guitar can be heard, but none of the band is playing one---never mind there is no electricity in town (note all the oil or kerosene lamps being used).