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Train Robbery Timeline
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Train Robbery (Collins Gang)
September 18, 1877
The Collins Gang robbed an express car, obtaining $60,000 in 20-dollar gold pieces. They weren't know that well but still caused a bunch of trouble. Once he was specifying the train he intended to rob which put special guards onto the train.
https://www.history.com/news/50-years-on-looking-back-at-the-great-train-robbery
Union Pacific Rangers
September 18, 1877
Members of the Union Pacific Rangers
Train Robbery (Hole-in-the-Wall Gang)
August 1, 1878
The Hole-in-the-Wall Gang robbed a defenseless railroad in August 1878. Several days later the gang reportedly killed two posse members.
Best Know Train Robbery (The Wild Bunch)
June 2, 1899
Probably the best know railroad crime was done on June 2 1899 by the Wild Bunch. They forced the Union Pacific Overland Limited crew to uncouple the express car and remove it some distance from the passenger cars.
Train Robbery (Parlor Car Bill Carlisle)
February 9, 1916
Parlor Car Bill Carlisle hit the Union Pacific four times. They all escaped from prison to.
Responsibilities
1974
Theft losses from rail shipments in 1974 amounted to $15.2 million and in 1975 rose to $20.7 million. Thousands of dollars of luggage is stolen or lost every day. Cargo crime is often reduced after the railroad police have helped the shipper analyze his transportation.
Responsibilities Pt 2
1974
Frequently, if a thief is smart enough to close the railroad boxcar door following a theft, the loss is not discovered until the boxcar reaches its destination
https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Great-Train-Robbery-film-by-Porter
Train Robbery
1977
Train derailments are not as prevalent as they once were. Railroad police with the assistance of local law enforcement agencies provide protection against looting.
Train Robbery
February 2, 1977
Local law enforcement agencies and railroad police in most areas have a close working relationship. In this scene, two Union Pacific special agents discuss a mutual problem with a Kansas City, Mo., patrolman.
Train Robbery
February 2, 1977
Vandals broke this van window with a rock. Railroad personnel record the damaged load, make temporary repairs, and attempt to stop any acts of vandalism observed.
