062: The Great Train Robbery

FULL SHOWNOTES
The Great Train Robbery is a myth and legend that still impacts popular culture. But what exactly did happen to the Royal Mail train on the night of August 8th, 1963? Author Nick Russell-Pavier walks us through the mysteries, mistakes, and misconceptions about this incredible true story.
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[@raysyndrome7209]

I love the roundhouse but will we see more of at the railyard?

[@mohammedpanju2236]

Ronnie Biggs looks EXACTLY THE SAME after his Plastic Surgery as he did before.
The Plastic Surgeon STITCHED HIM UP good and proper.

[@wayneandrews9298]

the yanks make such a mess of telling British stories ..

[@tonycurtin2376]

Nick Russell Pavier told the story. Did you not listen to it?

[@dknowles60]

its sad when the NCY had radio in the locomotives but the British did not have a radio on the mail train