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Great Train Robbery

Published September 17, 2026Updated September 26, 2026

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Bruce Reynolds, identified as the gang's principal organiser
Bruce Reynolds, identified as the gang's principal organiser

Source: slate.com

Train driver Jack Mills after the robbery
Train driver Jack Mills after the robbery

Source: alamy.com

The uncoupled Glasgow-to-London mail coaches after the robbery
The uncoupled Glasgow-to-London mail coaches after the robbery
Bridego Bridge robbery site on the day of the crime
Bridego Bridge robbery site on the day of the crime
Leatherslade Farm and police vehicles after discovery of the hideout
Leatherslade Farm and police vehicles after discovery of the hideout
Police searching the grounds at Leatherslade Farm
Police searching the grounds at Leatherslade Farm
Two sacks of stolen money recovered after the robbery
Two sacks of stolen money recovered after the robbery
Three accused men escorted into the special court at Linslade
Three accused men escorted into the special court at Linslade
Jack Mills and David Whitby arriving to give evidence
Jack Mills and David Whitby arriving to give evidence