The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of substantial sums of money from a Royal Mailtrain heading between Glasgow and London in the early hours of Thursday 8 August 1963 at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
After tampering with line signals, a 15-strong gang of robbers led by Bruce Reynolds attacked the train. Other gang members included Gordon Goody, Buster Edwards, Charlie Wilson, Roy James, John Daly, Jimmy White, Ronnie Biggs, Tommy Wisbey, Jim Hussey, Bob Welch and Roger Cordrey as well as three men known only as numbers '1', '2' and '3'. A 16th man, an unnamed retired train driver, was also present at the time of robbery.
With careful planning based on inside information from an individual known as 'The Ulsterman' (named as Patrick McKenna in 2014), the robbers got away with over £2.6 million (equivalent to £48.6million today). The bulk of the stolen money was never recovered. Though the gang did not use any firearms, Jack Mills, the train driver, was beaten over the head with a metal bar. Mills' injuries were severe enough to end his career.
Train robbery is a type of robbery, in which the goal is to steal money or other valuables being carried aboard trains.
History
Train robberies were more common in the past than today, when the speed of trains was slower, and often occurred in the American Old West. Trains carrying payroll shipments were a major target. These shipments would be guarded by an expressman whose duty it was to protect the cargo of the "express car".
Bandits would rely on the expressman to open the safe and provide the goods. Without the combination required for the combination lock, it was almost impossible to break into the safes. However, the invention of dynamite made it much easier to break into safes and rob the train. If the outlaw was unsatisfied with the goods, passengers of the train's carriages, who were generally unarmed, would be held at gunpoint and forced to hand over any valuables they were carrying, usually in the form of jewelry or currency.
Contrary to the method romanticized by Hollywood, outlaws were never known to jump from horseback onto a moving train. Usually, they would either board the train normally and wait for a good time to initiate the heist, or they would stop or derail the train and then begin the holdup.
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The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of 8 August 1963, at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
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The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of 8 August 1963, at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
After tampering with line signals, a 15-strong gang of robbers led by Bruce Reynolds attacked the train. Other gang members included Gordon Goody, Buster Edwards, Charlie Wilson, Roy James, John Daly, Jimmy White, Ronnie Biggs, Tommy Wisbey, Jim Hussey, Bob Welch and Roger Cordrey, as well as three men known only as numbers "1", "2" and "3". A 16th man, an unnamed retired train driver, was also present at the time of the robbery.
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For more information and to download this film, please visit https://www.loc.gov/item/00694220/
Considered the first narrative film, "The Great Train Robbery" was directed and photographed by Edwin S. Porter, a former cameraman for the Thomas Edison Company. Primitive by modern standards, the 10-minute action picture depicts 14 distinct scenes filmed at various locales in New Jersey intended to represent the American West. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, the screen's first Western star, played several roles in the film, including a bandit and a train passenger. Audiences were thrilled and terrified to watch a gunman in medium close-up fire directly at the screen in the film's final scene ... although Porter suggested to exhibitors it could just as easily be shown at the beginning of the film i...
In this feature length spectacular, we take a look at the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
Music used, Cowboy Bebop OST:
TANK!: https://youtu.be/UFFa0QoHWvE
Too Go...
In this feature length spectacular, we take a look at the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
Music used, Cowboy Bebop OST:
TANK!: https://youtu.be/UFFa0QoHWvE
Too Good Too Bad: https://youtu.be/6q7mtr4cWyo
Piano Black: https://youtu.be/ssmYUDYtrKA
Spokey Dokey: https://youtu.be/Amsp6S2lUwo
Cat Blues: https://youtu.be/a8mC0Qsvt_U
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In this feature length spectacular, we take a look at the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
Music used, Cowboy Bebop OST:
TANK!: https://youtu.be/UFFa0QoHWvE
Too Good Too Bad: https://youtu.be/6q7mtr4cWyo
Piano Black: https://youtu.be/ssmYUDYtrKA
Spokey Dokey: https://youtu.be/Amsp6S2lUwo
Cat Blues: https://youtu.be/a8mC0Qsvt_U
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At twelve minutes long, "The Great Train Robbery" is considered a milestone in film making. The film used a number of then-unconventional techniques, including composite editing, on-location shooting, and frequent camera movement
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At twelve minutes long, "The Great Train Robbery" is considered a milestone in film making. The film used a number of then-unconventional techniques, including composite editing, on-location shooting, and frequent camera movement
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The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of...
The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of 8 August 1963, at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
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The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of 8 August 1963, at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
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The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of...
The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of 8 August 1963, at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
After tampering with line signals, a 15-strong gang of robbers led by Bruce Reynolds attacked the train. Other gang members included Gordon Goody, Buster Edwards, Charlie Wilson, Roy James, John Daly, Jimmy White, Ronnie Biggs, Tommy Wisbey, Jim Hussey, Bob Welch and Roger Cordrey, as well as three men known only as numbers "1", "2" and "3". A 16th man, an unnamed retired train driver, was also present at the time of the robbery.
With careful planning based on inside information from an individual known as "The Ulsterman" (named as Patrick McKenna in 2014), the robbers escaped with over £2.6 million (equivalent to £49.1 million today). The bulk of the stolen money was never recovered. Though the gang did not use any firearms, Jack Mills, the train driver, was beaten over the head with a metal bar. Mills' injuries were severe enough to end his career.
After the robbery, the gang hid at Leatherslade Farm. It was after the police found this hideout that incriminating evidence would lead to the eventual arrest and conviction of most of the gang. The ringleaders were sentenced to 30 years in jail.
The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of 8 August 1963, at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
After tampering with line signals, a 15-strong gang of robbers led by Bruce Reynolds attacked the train. Other gang members included Gordon Goody, Buster Edwards, Charlie Wilson, Roy James, John Daly, Jimmy White, Ronnie Biggs, Tommy Wisbey, Jim Hussey, Bob Welch and Roger Cordrey, as well as three men known only as numbers "1", "2" and "3". A 16th man, an unnamed retired train driver, was also present at the time of the robbery.
With careful planning based on inside information from an individual known as "The Ulsterman" (named as Patrick McKenna in 2014), the robbers escaped with over £2.6 million (equivalent to £49.1 million today). The bulk of the stolen money was never recovered. Though the gang did not use any firearms, Jack Mills, the train driver, was beaten over the head with a metal bar. Mills' injuries were severe enough to end his career.
After the robbery, the gang hid at Leatherslade Farm. It was after the police found this hideout that incriminating evidence would lead to the eventual arrest and conviction of most of the gang. The ringleaders were sentenced to 30 years in jail.
For more information and to download this film, please visit https://www.loc.gov/item/00694220/
Considered the first narrative film, "The Great Train Robbery"...
For more information and to download this film, please visit https://www.loc.gov/item/00694220/
Considered the first narrative film, "The Great Train Robbery" was directed and photographed by Edwin S. Porter, a former cameraman for the Thomas Edison Company. Primitive by modern standards, the 10-minute action picture depicts 14 distinct scenes filmed at various locales in New Jersey intended to represent the American West. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, the screen's first Western star, played several roles in the film, including a bandit and a train passenger. Audiences were thrilled and terrified to watch a gunman in medium close-up fire directly at the screen in the film's final scene ... although Porter suggested to exhibitors it could just as easily be shown at the beginning of the film instead. Named to the National Film Registry in 1990.
For more information and to download this film, please visit https://www.loc.gov/item/00694220/
Considered the first narrative film, "The Great Train Robbery" was directed and photographed by Edwin S. Porter, a former cameraman for the Thomas Edison Company. Primitive by modern standards, the 10-minute action picture depicts 14 distinct scenes filmed at various locales in New Jersey intended to represent the American West. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, the screen's first Western star, played several roles in the film, including a bandit and a train passenger. Audiences were thrilled and terrified to watch a gunman in medium close-up fire directly at the screen in the film's final scene ... although Porter suggested to exhibitors it could just as easily be shown at the beginning of the film instead. Named to the National Film Registry in 1990.
In this feature length spectacular, we take a look at the Great Train Robbery of 1963.
Music used, Cowboy Bebop OST:
TANK!: https://youtu.be/UFFa0QoHWvE
Too Good Too Bad: https://youtu.be/6q7mtr4cWyo
Piano Black: https://youtu.be/ssmYUDYtrKA
Spokey Dokey: https://youtu.be/Amsp6S2lUwo
Cat Blues: https://youtu.be/a8mC0Qsvt_U
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At twelve minutes long, "The Great Train Robbery" is considered a milestone in film making. The film used a number of then-unconventional techniques, including composite editing, on-location shooting, and frequent camera movement
Subscribe to Channel 4 Documentary: https://bit.ly/2IzNJyi
Watch the FULL documentary on All 4: https://bit.ly/2H8ufBd
Exploration of how Danny Pembrooke turned out to be the only man who didn't get caught for the Great Train Robbery.
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The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of 8 August 1963, at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
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The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours of 8 August 1963, at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
After tampering with line signals, a 15-strong gang of robbers led by Bruce Reynolds attacked the train. Other gang members included Gordon Goody, Buster Edwards, Charlie Wilson, Roy James, John Daly, Jimmy White, Ronnie Biggs, Tommy Wisbey, Jim Hussey, Bob Welch and Roger Cordrey, as well as three men known only as numbers "1", "2" and "3". A 16th man, an unnamed retired train driver, was also present at the time of the robbery.
With careful planning based on inside information from an individual known as "The Ulsterman" (named as Patrick McKenna in 2014), the robbers escaped with over £2.6 million (equivalent to £49.1 million today). The bulk of the stolen money was never recovered. Though the gang did not use any firearms, Jack Mills, the train driver, was beaten over the head with a metal bar. Mills' injuries were severe enough to end his career.
After the robbery, the gang hid at Leatherslade Farm. It was after the police found this hideout that incriminating evidence would lead to the eventual arrest and conviction of most of the gang. The ringleaders were sentenced to 30 years in jail.
For more information and to download this film, please visit https://www.loc.gov/item/00694220/
Considered the first narrative film, "The Great Train Robbery" was directed and photographed by Edwin S. Porter, a former cameraman for the Thomas Edison Company. Primitive by modern standards, the 10-minute action picture depicts 14 distinct scenes filmed at various locales in New Jersey intended to represent the American West. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, the screen's first Western star, played several roles in the film, including a bandit and a train passenger. Audiences were thrilled and terrified to watch a gunman in medium close-up fire directly at the screen in the film's final scene ... although Porter suggested to exhibitors it could just as easily be shown at the beginning of the film instead. Named to the National Film Registry in 1990.
[Kool G. Rap] Down the subway stairs, straight through the turnstyle No smile, but I'm waitin in the station for the 7 to turn it wild Me and my three shorties, guzzlin forties We're bout to rob and steal and get real fuckin naughty One carries a three pound, the other a four-fifth Both ready to buck and ain't nuttin to be fucked with It's dark and it's midnight, the police in dead sight Look through the fuckin tunnel and I see movin headlights Fuck it I cock the baretta back and put my hood on My shorties are game, I got the same shit they put on Impatiently we're waitin for the doors to open Got on the train we're car from car but not too far I started scopin Starin at this bitch for a minute My man pulled out the mag, opened the bag and said, "Put all your fuckin money in it!" Even the jewelry on the hands He slapped the bitch up, and she cried, and begged him not to take her wedding band Now everybody's in shock, and I'm walking past the scared ass passengers with the nine millimeter cocked Lookin for who was next And sittin by the pole was a old ass man wearin a Rolex I took the shit and hit the bastard hard Ripped his pants clean off his ass and got the Visa and the MasterCard My little man said, "A-yo check this," he pointed at this bitch who looked rich, wearin a long pearl necklace Word to God, she got my dick hard, and that was the truth So I drug her ass inside the conductor's booth As the hoe started to shout, I threw her on her knees and made her freeze and put my dick inside her pretty mouth All of the sudden I just, nutted Pulled up my pants and zipped up She's on the floor with her mouth flooded Came back out with the iron *gun shot* The next motherfucker to move, is dyin! The train came to a stop, and who gets on it to ruin the whole plot, was a motherfuckin cop He fired at me -- I fired back at him God damn, I almost had him In a flash, my little shorty's on his ass Got down on the ground, and let the three pound blast Lead went dead in his chest Tore him a new asshole, right through his bullshit vest But the pig was still breathin I wanted to finish him off, but I said, "Fukkit, I'm leavin" Grabbed the sack hit the track and started runnin "Ohhh shit! More fuckin cops comin!" So I stopped and took a shot Hopin the cop got popped but yo I didn't see nobody drop Headed straight into the exit, and out in the street police outside like fifty deep So I started to creep but I didn't sleep Spotted this bitch pullin up in a Jeep How sweet! "Now get the fuck out the car!" Slammed the bitch down on the tar, now she needs CPR but I don't give a fuck, I just jetted My man said set it, two more detectives got wetted As we raced down the block Lettin off a whole lot of shots and didn't stop Police gave us a chase, a blue and white rage My shorty got grazed in the face Another cop tried to let off, I put another clip in my shit and blew his motherfuckin head off Stomped my foot on the gas pedal Sparks are flyin and shit, from the bullets hittin the car metal So now we just runnin The shorties and me G, one of the three gunmen Side by side we're on the highway, and lettin off shots The three outlaws, against the cops It's like a fuckin adventure About four cops got dropped, three motherfuckers got injured The last of the cop cars pressed up My man aimed the joint, the hollow points tore his fuckin vest up I put a slug inside the tire They ran into a tall-ass wall, now it's great balls of fire So now we got away clean, yeah Smilin like a motherfucker countin the green You can't fuck with the kid My boy started thinkin back on the train bout all that shit we did Leavin niggaz in poverty Three black motherfuckers pulled off a great train robbery Took all those motherfuckers ducats
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