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Public Reaction to the Robbery
- The Great Train Robbery, a 1963 heist in England, captured public attention, dividing opinions.
- Some admired the robbers' ingenuity while others condemned the crime.
Gang Collaboration
- The robbery involved two gangs: the Bola Hat Gang and the South Coast Raiders.
- The Bola Hat Gang, lacking train expertise, partnered with the South Coast Raiders, known for their railway knowledge.
The UP Special Train
- The target was the UP Special, a nightly mail train running since the 1830s between Glasgow and London.
- Ironically, banks entrusted their money to this train despite its minimal security.