The great train robbery of 1963
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The document summarizes the 1963 Great Train Robbery in England, where robbers led by Bruce Reynolds stole over £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train. Key figures in the robbery included Douglas Goody, Charlie Wilson, and Brian Field. The robbers tampered with signal lights and took control of the train at Sears Crossing, stopping it at Bridego Bridge to loot cash from the high-value packages carriage. Detective Tommy Butler later discovered the robbers' hideout and most were caught, though only a small portion of the money was recovered. The aftermath discusses how most of the robbers spent time in prison and the negative impacts of the crime.
The great train robbery of 1963
- 1. THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY OF 1963 A Presentation by: Ruchir Shukla PGDM A 42 SIMSR 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 1
- 2. How the thriller unfolds… • Introduction • Robbers, informants and associates • And the action begins… • Enter Tommy Butler • The Aftermath of the Great Train Robbery 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 2
- 3. Introduction Date of crime : August 8, 1963 Amount Stolen : £2.6 million Place of crime : Buckinghamshire, England Weapons used : No guns, no knives…. Only a few rods ! 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 3
- 4. Robbers, informants and associates Bruce Reynolds • Unofficial leader of the gang • Undoubtedly, the brains behind the robbery Douglas Gordon Goody • Deputy Leader • Key organizer 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 4
- 5. Robbers, informants and associates Charles Frederick (Charlie) Wilson • “Treasurer” • Most popular gang member Brian Arthur Field • Organised the mock purchase of Leatherslade Farm, the gang's hideout • Informant 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 5
- 6. And the action begins… • The “Ulsterman” – Brian Field – Bruce Reynolds • The Royal Mail train: Travelling Post Office (TPO) “Up Special” Train from Glasgow, Scotland to Euston, England. 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 6
- 7. Setting the ground… • Smartly, tampered with signal lights A problem: • Take the train to the place of robbery. How? Picture: It’s New engine for the gang’s View towards driver!!! 'Sears Crossing' where the robbers took control of the train 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 7
- 8. The Loot… • At Bridego bridge the train was stopped and the robbers' assault force attacked the High Value Packages (HVP) carriage • The bulk of the haul was in £1 notes and £5 notes (both the older white note and the newer blue note which was half its size). There were also 10 shilling notes and Irish and Scottish money 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 8
- 9. Enter Tommy Butler • A shrewd Scotland yard detective • “Don’t move till 30 minutes, or else…” • Discovery of the Leatherslade farm • All but three men caught, money recovered – very less 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 9
- 10. The Aftermath… • Yes, they pulled of a great robbery, but sacrificed some of the best years of their lives • Most of the money was spent in legal activities, part of was stolen from them (wow !!!), Charlie Wilson was found shot dead in 1990… • The driver suffered due to trauma for the rest of his life • Wrong deeds never bring true, ever-lasting happiness; life comes only once, live it the right way… 17/11/2011 Ruchir Shukla 10
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